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Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today voted in favor of legislation to keep the federal government funded, ensuring essential services remain operational and preventing a costly shutdown.

Washington, D.C. — In response to the devastating mid-air collision over the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on January 29, 2025, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced the Military Helicopter Training Safety Act of 2025.

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07), Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, sent a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins calling for a review of the agency’s workforce reduction process. The letter comes amid concerns that otherwise qualified employees, including many veterans, are being dismissed as part of the department’s broader staffing cuts.

Washington, D.C. — Tonight, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed its budget resolution (H.Con. Res. 14).

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) and Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) introduced the bipartisan Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation (ASSIST) Act to ensure disabled veterans, with help from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), are empowered to make the vehicle modifications they need to travel safely.

Washington, D.C. —  Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) voted YES on the Protecting American Energy Production Act (H.R. 26) to safeguard American oil and natural gas production by preventing any president from unilaterally imposing a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing without congressional approval. 

Washington, D.C. —  Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) voted YES and helped pass the HALT Fentanyl Act to permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as ‘Schedule I’ drugs under the Controlled Substances Act. This critical legislation ensures law enforcement has the tools needed to combat the growing fentanyl crisis that is devastating communities in Michigan and across America.