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September 10, 2025
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) and the U.S. House of Representatives approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that will strengthen America’s armed forces to ensure military readiness, deter foreign threats, and maintain peace through strength. Included in this package is Barrett’s aviation safety legislation he introduced in response to the fatal D.C. crash between a commercial airplane and an Army helicopter in January.
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September 8, 2025
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.
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August 29, 2025
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.
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August 27, 2025
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.
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August 22, 2025
The Working Families Tax Cuts Act 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.
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August 21, 2025
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.
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August 15, 2025
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.
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August 11, 2025
Grayling, Mich. — On Friday, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) joined 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.
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July 25, 2025
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.
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July 24, 2025
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.