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Reviving the American Dream
Making Housing Affordable
March 3, 2026
Blog

Housing costs are out of control, and hard-working families in Michigan are paying the price. As homeownership grows increasingly out of reach, Americans are struggling to start a family and put down roots. That’s why I’m working to Revive the American Dream by making long overdue changes that will finally put more families in a home that works for them.

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Barrett Statement on Military Operations in Iran
February 28, 2026
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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
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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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WATCH: Barrett Responds to State of the Union, Touts Economic Wins for Michigan Families
February 25, 2026
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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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Barrett: Working Families Tax Cuts Putting Money Back in Americans' Pockets
February 24, 2026
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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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Barrett Continues Oversight of Upcoming Electronic Health Record System Rollout at Detroit VA Hospital
February 20, 2026
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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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Barrett Celebrates Congressional App Challenge Winners, Participants at Lansing Reception
February 20, 2026
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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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Barrett Celebrates New Chip Testing Facility During Ribbon Cutting at Michigan State
February 19, 2026
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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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Barrett Conducts Oversight at Saginaw VA Hospital Ahead of Electronic Health Record System Rollout
February 18, 2026
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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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Barrett Statement on Democrats’ Reckless Shutdown of Homeland Security Putting Americans at Risk
February 13, 2026
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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.