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February 10, 2026
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The average age of a first-time homebuyer is now 40 years old, a sure sign that the American Dream of homeownership is slipping further out of reach for too many young families. Rising home prices and the challenge of saving for a down payment have created significant barriers that prevent hardworking Americans from achieving the stability and security that comes with investing in a home.


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February 10, 2026
Congressmen Tom Barrett (MI-07) and Tracey Mann (KS-01), along with Congressmen Mark Alford (MO-04) and Lou Correa (CA-46), today introduced the First-Time Homebuyer Empowerment Act, which would help families afford a home by allowing them to put unused college savings toward a down payment.

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February 9, 2026

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today launched the second pillar of his Blueprint for a Better America: Reviving the American Dream. This sweeping package of four bills aims to tackle the growing issue of housing affordability in the United States by lowering costs for homebuyers, boosting construction, and more.  


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February 9, 2026
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Reviving the American Dream

For too many Michigan families, keeping a roof over their heads is ge


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February 6, 2026
Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) and his colleagues in the Michigan congressional delegation today encouraged the U.S. Army to conduct experiments for Project Convergence Capstone 6 (PCC6) — the Army’s next annual operation for testing weapons and other equipment in combat scenarios — at Michigan’s National All-Domain Warfighting Center (NADWC) this summer.

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February 4, 2026

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) and the Michigan Republican congressional delegation today sent a letter to Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson demanding answers about ongoing election integrity concerns in Michigan. The letter comes after Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini recently identified 14 non-citizens who were registered to vote, some of whom had a voting history.


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February 3, 2026

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today announced he secured another $15.3 million in federal funding for mid-Michigan as the House of Representatives passed legislation (H.R. 7148) to fund the government. This bipartisan spending package, which President Donald Trump signed into law this afternoon, included funding for the Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and others.


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February 3, 2026
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$15.3 Million Secured for mid-Michigan

One of my biggest priorities in Congress is ensuring the federal gov

Issues: Transportation and Infrastructure

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February 3, 2026

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Tom Barrett today joined his colleagues in the Michigan Congressional Delegation to announce their successful effort to secure Michigan’s National All-Domain Warfighting Center (NADWC) as a Department of Defense-designated national drone testing site.