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Tom Barrett and Secretary Duffy
ICYMI: Barrett Continues Push For Aviation Safety in Discussion with Secretary Duffy
July 17, 2025
Press Release
Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) continued his push to advance his Military Helicopter Training Safety Act to improve aviation safety in America. During a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing, Barrett and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy discussed the importance of equipping military helicopters with collision avoidance systems.
East Front of the United States Capitol Building
Barrett Joins Bipartisan Effort to Sanction Russia Over War in Ukraine, Continues Work Towards Delivering Peace
July 15, 2025
Press Release
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today announced he is joining an effort to sanction Russia in response to President Vladimir Putin’s continued aggression in Ukraine by cosponsoring H.R. 4346, the Preventing the Escalation of Armed Conflict in Europe (PEACE) Act.
OBBB Signing
Barrett Delivers Permanent Tax Relief for Michigan Families, Sends One Big Beautiful Bill to President's Desk
July 3, 2025
Press Release
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, sending it to President Donald Trump's desk to be signed into law.
Rep. Barrett / Labor Sec. CDR
Barrett Welcomes Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer to Lansing Concrete Supplier
June 30, 2025
Press Release
Lansing, Mich. — Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) welcomed U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer to Lansing for a tour of Shafer Redi-Mix.
U.S. Capitol
Bipartisan Wins That Make a Difference
June 27, 2025
Blog
Washington can be frustrating—but even with all the noise, we are still able to come together and get real, bipartisan work done that makes life better for everyday Americans. This past week, I proudly voted YES on 19 bipartisan bills that do just that.
Issues: Congress
Rep. Barrett Floor Speech
Fixing a Broken System For Our Veterans
June 10, 2025
Blog
Some of the most important care a veteran can receive doesn’t come from a hospital — it comes from family. Every day, spouses, parents, and loved ones across the country are stepping up to care for veterans who’ve come home with serious injuries.
Issues: Veterans
Veterans
Barrett Introduces Bill to Support Veteran Caregivers by Modernizing Outdated Application System
June 10, 2025
Press Release
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07), Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, introduced the Veterans’ Caregiver Appeals Modernization Act.
Issues Economy
Fighting for Main Street, Not Wall Street
June 8, 2025
Blog
Small businesses are the backbone of our communities. They’re where innovation begins, where neighbors support neighbors, and where the American Dream lives. But too often, red tape, bureaucratic inefficiencies, and unfair competition get in the way of their success.
Patriots Over Politics
Restoring a Promise to Our Veterans
June 3, 2025
Blog
When an American signs the dotted line to join the military, they do so with the understanding that Washington will keep its promises. One of those promises is the G.I. Bill — a commitment to help service members and their families pursue educational opportunities.
Issues: Veterans
Patriots over politics
Barrett Introduces Bill To Restore Education Benefits for Service Members Discharged Over COVID Vaccine
May 29, 2025
Press Release
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07), Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, today introduced the Patriots Over Politics Act. This bill will restore the rights of service members to transfer their unused GI Bill education benefits to their children if their military careers were cut short due to the Department of Defense’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Issues: Veterans