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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Barrett Introduces Bill to Support Veteran Caregivers by Modernizing Outdated Application System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
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What’s Really In The One Big Beautiful Bill?
May 23, 2025
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The people of mid-Michigan sent me to Congress to do the hard work necessary to lower the cost of living, secure our border, and unleash American energy. Unfortunately, while I’ve been working hard to deliver on those promises, Democrats have been trying to scare people into believing the sky is falling when it comes to H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, that we are working on in Congress.

Issues: Agriculture Border Security Congress Transportation and Infrastructure Economy Education Energy Health
Capitol
Barrett Supports One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Delivering on Promises Made to Mid-Michigan
May 22, 2025
Press Release
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) released the following statement after H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, passed the House of Representatives with his support.
Issues Veterans
Delivering for Our Nation’s Veterans
May 21, 2025
Blog

Delivering for veterans shouldn’t be a partisan issue. This week, the House put politics aside and came together to pass 9 bipartisan bills that take meaningful steps towards improving the lives of our nation’s heroes. I believe Washington has a duty to serve those who served with the same dedication they showed our country.

Issues: Veterans
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Barrett Celebrates Military Appreciation Month, Introduces Three Bills To Modernize VA Services and Protect Veterans’ Benefits
May 20, 2025
Press Release
Washington, D.C. — In recognition of Military Appreciation Month, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07), Chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, introduced three pieces of legislation to improve the delivery, efficiency, and integrity of veterans’ services.
Issues: Veterans
Issues Veterans
21st Century Solutions For Veterans
May 20, 2025
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I know firsthand that when it comes to serving those who served us, the VA must do better. Veterans deserve timely care, accurate benefits, and simple, reliable communication. That’s why I’m proud to introduce three commonsense bills that tackle waste, cut red tape, and modernize outdated systems. 

Issues: Veterans
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House Unanimously Passes Barrett’s Bipartisan ASSIST Act to Help Disabled Veterans
May 19, 2025
Press Release
Washington, D.C. — Tonight, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 1364, the Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation (ASSIST) Act. This bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) and Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) would help disabled veterans make the vehicle modifications they need to travel safely by giving the VA greater flexibility to offer financial assistance for a wider range of necessary adaptations.