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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.


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February 12, 2026
The House Veterans’ Affairs Committee today passed three bills Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) led to support veterans, servicemembers, and their families.

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February 12, 2026
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Our nation has a duty to take care of the men and women who have served our country. This week, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee approved three of my bills to support my fellow veterans and our military families. These bills will increase financial support for those who sacrificed the most, help more service members afford a home, and reduce wait times for veterans’ health care.


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February 11, 2026

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today voted for the SAVE America Act (S. 1383), which would require individuals to show proof of citizenship when registering to vote and provide photo ID when casting a ballot.


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February 11, 2026
Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today continued his work to provide oversight of the Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), which will be rolled out at Michigan’s VA hospitals this spring.
Issues: Veterans