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Rep. Barrett
Barrett Votes To Further Strengthen and Support U.S. Coast Guard Following Historic Investments in One Big Beautiful Bill
July 23, 2025
Press Release
Washington, D.C. —  Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 with the backing of Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) to support the U.S. Coast Guard, its members, and their families.
Modernizing VA
Making Progress Towards Modernizing the VA
July 23, 2025
Blog
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.
Issues: Veterans
Rep. Barrett in Committee
Barrett’s Three Bills for Veterans Passed by Committee, Head to Full House of Representatives
July 23, 2025
Press Release
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. 3834), the Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act (H.R. 3481), and the Veterans Hearing Health Expansion Act (H.R. 3088) are now ready to be considered by the full House of Representatives.
Barrett & SecArmy
Restoring Peace in Ukraine and Keeping Americans Safe
July 18, 2025
Blog
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.
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