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June 15, 2026
Lansing, Mich. — Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) hosted U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to meet with local leaders and discuss the work Congress and the Trump administration are doing to unleash affordable, reliable American energy.
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June 12, 2026
This year, we can celebrate 250 years of independence and freedom in the United States because men and women have put their lives on the line to keep our nation safe and free. These heroes deserve to be taken care of when they come home, but far too often, they face obstacles and delays to the benefits they deserve.
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June 12, 2026
Grand Ledge, Mich. — Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07), chair of the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, led a field hearing at the Grand Ledge Army Aviation Support Facility.
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June 11, 2026
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today joined his colleagues on the House and Senate Veterans' Affairs committees to introduce the Take Care of America's Veterans Act (H.R. 9237), historic legislation that combines more than 60 bipartisan bills to modernize, enhance, and reform the delivery of health care and benefits at VA for veterans and their families.
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June 10, 2026
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) helped introduce H.R. 9211, the Jewish American Security (JASA) Act to better protect Jewish Americans and their places of worship, schools, and community centers nationwide. Specifically, the bill would strengthen law enforcement resources, nonprofit security grant programs, online transparency, and protections for Jewish students.
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June 9, 2026
Washington, D.C. — Tonight, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) voted for the Secure America Act (S.2) to provide funding for Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which passed the House by a vote of 214-212.
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June 9, 2026
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) joined lawmakers from the Michigan delegation in urging President Trump to swiftly issue a Major Disaster declaration for Michigan following the severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, high winds, large hail and torrential rainfall across the state in April.
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June 4, 2026
America’s campaign finance system has gotten out of control. The outrageous price tag on running for public office has forced candidates and elected officials to spend far too much time asking megadonors — many of whom have never even been to their district — for donations. Leading up to the 2024 election, Americans watched as $16 billion dollars were spent on ads nobody wanted to watch while their own voices were drowned out.
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June 4, 2026
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today launched the fifth pillar of his Blueprint for a Better America: Reforming Campaign Finance. Included is Barrett’s Constitutional Campaign Finance Reform Amendment.
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June 3, 2026
Washington, D.C. — Tonight, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) hosted a successful interactive town hall with more than 3,000 constituents over the phone and online from across Michigan’s 7th Congressional District.