Congressman Tom Barrett
@RepTomBarrett
Representing the People of Michigan’s 7th District in the United States House of Representatives.
I had a great discussion with @SecDuffy this week about my bill, the Military Helicopter Training Safety Act, which would begin the process of equipping military helicopters with collision avoidance systems. This is a critical step as we continue our work to improve safety and…
Putin’s unjust aggression against Ukraine has gone unchecked for too long. President Trump has made it clear that it’s time for this war to end, and I’m proud to join my friend @ZachNunn in giving him the tools to do that. The PEACE Act is about putting us on a path towards a…
President Trump is right to call for peace. But instead of coming to the table, Russia is ramping up attacks on civilian homes and energy facilities. That's why I'm leading the bipartisan PEACE Act with @RepJoshG to impose tough new sanctions on the Russian war machine.
Thank you to @RepNikkiB for your commitment and partnership to better serve veterans in the most rural communities across America. I look forward to welcoming you to mid-Michigan next year!
Today, I held a @VetAffairsDems field hearing in Urbana where we talked about the unique challenges rural veterans face accessing the care and benefits they’ve earned. Thank you to @RepTomBarrett and all our witnesses for participating in this important conversation!
Today is National Hire A Veteran Day. Last month, T&I approved the TRANSPORT Jobs Act, a bill introduced by @RepTomBarrett to provide more paths to transportation jobs for veterans.
Thank you to everyone at @YAF for having me at this morning’s Buckley Breakfast! I’m grateful for my time in Young America’s Foundation at Western Michigan and the connections I made with other students who believe in the values that make America the greatest country in the…
The United States Coast Guard is on the front lines from coast to coast and the Great Lakes in between. Today, I voted to give them the resources they need to stop the flow of illegal drugs and migrants from pouring into our country, conduct critical search and rescue missions,…
Next Stop: The House Floor! ✅ Thank you to my colleagues on the Veterans Affairs Committee for advancing three of my bills to streamline service for our nation’s heroes, modernize the VA, and safeguard taxpayer dollars. Now it’s time to finish the job.
Spartan Fire Chassis in Charlotte employs hardworking Michiganders who build the fire engines and emergency response vehicles that help keep communities across the country safe. A big thank you to REV Group, Spartan’s parent company, for meeting with me in D.C. today. I look…
Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill, you can now save hundreds of dollars every year by deducting the interest you pay on American-made car loans! This is just one of the many ways we are lowering costs for working families and supporting Michigan’s auto industry.
Trump's auto loan tax break could save working class buyers thousands, experts say detroitnews.com/story/business…
I joined the @stevegrubershow this week to talk about how the One Big Beautiful Bill will lower costs for Michigan taxpayers and help families across the 7th Congressional District. No matter your profession, tax bracket, or zip code, this bill will allow YOU to keep more of…
This week, I met with Sasha Ustinova, chair of Ukraine’s Parliamentary Special Commission on Arms Control, to discuss President Trump’s efforts to sanction Russia and negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. It’s time for a durable peace that makes the world a safer place for all…
The American people want to see peace in Ukraine. In Congress, I’m supporting President Trump’s efforts to sanction the institutions responsible for bankrolling Russia’s aggression. Thanks to Paul W. Smith for having me on @wjrradio to discuss the bipartisan legislation I’m…
There are too many questions and not enough answers about the Epstein files. I agree that it’s time to release them, which is why I put my name on a resolution to force their release and give the American people the transparency they deserve.
Broken and outdated computer systems have unreasonably delayed the delivery of benefits and health care for our veterans. This week, I led an important oversight subcommittee hearing to review the VA's progress to modernize IT, use taxpayer dollars effectively, and deliver…
The opioid epidemic has claimed too many lives and destroyed too many Michigan families. I’m proud to have helped send this bipartisan bill to President Trump to crack down on the flow of deadly fentanyl into our communities once and for all.
President Donald J. Trump officially signs the HALT Fentanyl Act into law — permanently classifying fentanyl-related substances as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act. This bill will save lives.
I had the privilege to meet with Laurie Baumer last week. Laurie is the President and CEO of the Capital Region Community Foundation, a special organization whose mission is to build vibrant communities in Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton counties by supporting other nonprofits with…
On Friday, I had a great time at the 15th annual Scrap Fest in Lansing’s Old Town neighborhood. It was awesome to see so many talented people from our community showing off and selling their impressive artwork made from repurposed and transformed scrap metal. The creative spirit…
Modernizing VA's Electronic Health Record system and upgrading VA's community care scheduling software would make sure veterans get the care whenever and wherever they need it. Listen to Technology Modernization Chair @RepTomBarrett dive into how our committee is working hard to…