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When someone signs up and puts on the uniform to defend our freedom, they do so with an understanding that the United States will uphold its promise to care for and support them when they return home. The good news is that this week the House Veterans Affairs Committee approved three bills I’m leading in Congress to provide more efficient services to veterans, streamline communication, and protect taxpayer dollars.
Washington, D.C. — Today, the House Veterans Affairs Committee approved three bills led by Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) to deliver for veterans in mid-Michigan. The FRAUD Act (H.R.
Russia’s unjust aggression against Ukraine has gone unchecked for too long.
It’s time to negotiate a deal that will finally put a stop to the death and destruction, deliver a durable peace to the region, and prevent a wider conflict in Europe to ensure we keep American troops out of combat.
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.
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. This legislation would authorize new sanctions against foreign institutions that are propping up Russia’s energy sector and bankrolling the violence against Ukraine.
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.
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.
During the visit, Barrett and Chavez-DeRemer met with the team at Shafer's Lansing concrete plant, toured their facility, and discussed how cutting unnecessary regulations is essential for repairing Michigan's infrastructure and encouraging new housing and business development.
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. These proposals help small businesses, protect consumers, strengthen national security, and modernize how our government works.
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. Many of them leave their jobs and put their lives on hold to provide the full-time care that veterans need.
These caregivers deserve support for such a selfless undertaking–not a maze of bureaucracy and red tape.
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