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Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) continued to deliver results today as the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed his bipartisan Transitioning Retiring And New Service Members to Port, Ocean, Rail, and Truck (TRANSPORT) Jobs Act. This is Barrett’s third piece of legislation to be passed by the House this year.
Eaton Rapids, Mich. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) on Thursday hosted a roundtable meeting with mid-Michigan veteran leaders to discuss the ongoing mission to support men and women who have served in the U.S. military.
Stockbridge, Mich. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) on Wednesday met with workers and leaders in Michigan’s energy industry who voiced support for the One Big Beautiful Bill’s steps to spur domestic energy production, unleash American energy dominance, and provide reliable, affordable power for Michigan residents.
The One Big Beautiful Bill is historic legislation passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025. This bill prevented the largest tax hike in American history, lowered energy costs, and permanently secured our border — all while protecting the integrity of Medicaid and SNAP for those who need them most. This legislation will also help create thousands of good-paying jobs to boost our economy, ensure the middle class keeps more money in their pockets, and invest in a brighter future for America.
Owosso, Mich. — On Wednesday, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) and U.S. Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler, a member of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet, met with local workers and small-business owners, who shared their support for the One Big Beautiful Bill and the historic tax relief it delivered to support economic growth and create jobs in mid-Michigan.
Doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals in mid-Michigan’s rural hospitals and health centers work tirelessly to provide essential and life-saving care for the families and communities they serve. The unfortunate reality is that these facilities that operate in remote areas may often face unique financial challenges. This is in large part a direct result of decades of failed, excessive, and outdated policies, which have left some rural hospitals struggling to provide essential services.
Grayling, Mich. — On Friday, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07), U.S. Secretary of the Army Daniel P. Driscoll, Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Congressmen Jack Bergman (MI-01) and John Moolenaar (MI-02), and other officials at Camp Grayling for Exercise Northern Strike, the annual military training conducted in Northern Michigan.
Every day, the U.S. Coast Guard works tirelessly to defend our shores and save lives on our waters. For the safety and security of our nation, I believe Congress can and should do more to invest in their critical mission to safeguard our coastal borders, stop the flow of illegal drugs and migrants into the country, conduct search and rescue missions, and confront Chinese expansion in the Pacific.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) recently unveiled H.R. 4480, the Improving Disaster Assistance for Veterans Act, to expand veteran recruitment at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and assist veterans seeking federal relief after a natural disaster.
Washington, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 with the backing of Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) to support the U.S. Coast Guard, its members, and their families. This bipartisan legislation will protect historic investments the One Big Beautiful Bill made in our Coast Guard, strengthen America’s shipbuilding capacity, create parity with other armed services, and secure the nation’s coastal borders.