Press Releases
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March 3, 2026
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today announced another package of bills to continue building the second pillar of his Blueprint for a Better America: Reviving the American Dream.
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February 28, 2026
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Military operations in Iran:
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Barrett Bill to Ensure Timely Payment for Disabled Veteran Vehicle Modifications Passes Subcommittee
February 25, 2026
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) and the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity on Tuesday approved Barrett’s CRUISE Act (H.R. 7083).
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February 25, 2026
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) released the following video after President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address to Congress this evening:
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February 24, 2026
In case you missed it, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) wrote an op-ed in The Detroit News today highlighting the increased tax savings Michigan families are receiving as a result of the Working Families Tax Cuts that Barrett helped pass last year. Ahead of President Trump’s State of the Union address, Barrett celebrates several of the most important tax relief provisions including the increased Child Tax Credit, no tax on tips or overtime, and the permanent double standard deduction.
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February 20, 2026
Detroit, Mich. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today met with leaders of the John D. Dingell Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center to review the hospital’s preparation for the new Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) rollout this spring.
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February 20, 2026
Lansing, Mich. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today hosted a reception to celebrate the high school students who participated in the annual Congressional App Challenge.
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February 19, 2026
East Lansing, Mich. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today joined Michigan State University leadership and faculty for a ribbon-cutting at the new K500 Chip Testing Facility.
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February 18, 2026
Saginaw, Mich. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today met with leaders of the Aleda E. Lutz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center to review the hospital’s preparation for the new Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) rollout this spring.
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February 13, 2026
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today released the following statement calling out congressional Democrats for shutting down the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which will run out of funding at midnight.