Tom Barrett

Protecting Seniors from Fraud Protecting Seniors from Fraud Fraudsters are constantly targeting seniors to cheat them out of their hard-earned retirement. These sophisticated scammers pose as federal agencies, banks, and even loved ones, while artificial intelligence is making impersonation easier…

Protecting Seniors from Fraud Protecting Seniors from Fraud Fraudsters are constantly targeting seniors to cheat them out of their hard-earned retirement. These sophisticated scammers pose as federal agencies, banks, and even loved ones, while artificial intelligence is making impersonation easier…

Coordinating AI Guardrails Coordinating AI Guardrails The rapid development of AI technology, which has potential to improve our society, has exposed the serious dangers that can come with it. We are already seeing it replace American jobs, threaten our national security, and degrade human dignity.…

Coordinating AI Guardrails Coordinating AI Guardrails The rapid development of AI technology, which has potential to improve our society, has exposed the serious dangers that can come with it. We are already seeing it replace American jobs, threaten our national security, and degrade human dignity.…

Protecting the Great Lakes Protecting the Great Lakes The Great Lakes are essential to Michigan’s communities, economy, and environment. Protecting these waters means protecting a resource that millions of people across the region rely on every day. That’s why I joined a bipartisan group of…

Protecting Energy Infrastructure and Our Environment Protecting Energy Infrastructure and Our Environment Over the weekend, I had the privilege of hosting Lee Zeldin, the administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in our area to meet with local experts and discuss our ongoing work…

Protecting the Great Lakes Protecting the Great Lakes The Great Lakes are essential to Michigan’s communities, economy, and environment. Protecting these waters means protecting a resource that millions of people across the region rely on every day. That’s why I joined a bipartisan group of…

Protecting Energy Infrastructure and Our Environment Protecting Energy Infrastructure and Our Environment Over the weekend, I had the privilege of hosting Lee Zeldin, the administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, in our area to meet with local experts and discuss our ongoing work…

No More Secrets on Data Center Projects No More Secrets on Data Center Projects You deserve to know what’s happening in your own community. When government officials negotiate with data center developers behind closed doors, families are left in the dark about how these projects could affect their…

No More Secrets on Data Center Projects No More Secrets on Data Center Projects You deserve to know what’s happening in your own community. When government officials negotiate with data center developers behind closed doors, families are left in the dark about how these projects could affect their…

Ensuring VA Technology Puts Veterans First Ensuring VA Technology Puts Veterans First Technology is supposed to be a tool to provide better, faster service. It should never get in the way of the care and benefits veterans earned. That’s why I introduced two bills to strengthen transparency and…

Ensuring VA Technology Puts Veterans First Ensuring VA Technology Puts Veterans First Technology is supposed to be a tool to provide better, faster service. It should never get in the way of the care and benefits veterans earned. That’s why I introduced two bills to strengthen transparency and…

Ensuring VA Technology Puts Veterans First Ensuring VA Technology Puts Veterans First Technology is supposed to be a tool to provide better, faster service. It should never get in the way of the care and benefits veterans earned. That’s why I introduced two bills to strengthen transparency and…

Ensuring VA Technology Puts Veterans First Ensuring VA Technology Puts Veterans First Technology is supposed to be a tool to provide better, faster service. It should never get in the way of the care and benefits veterans earned. That’s why I introduced two bills to strengthen transparency and…

Bringing More Doctors and Nurses to Rural Communities Bringing More Doctors and Nurses to Rural Communities Where you live should never be a barrier to accessing quality health care. However, many of our rural communities don’t have enough doctors and nurses to provide essential care for the local…

Bringing More Doctors and Nurses to Rural Communities Bringing More Doctors and Nurses to Rural Communities Where you live should never be a barrier to accessing quality health care. However, many of our rural communities don’t have enough doctors and nurses to provide essential care for the local…

FRANCIS C. FLAHERTY POST OFFICE BUILDING Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 146 (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5935-H5936] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

Protecting Patients From AI Insurance Denials Protecting Patients From AI Insurance Denials When you’re sick or facing a serious medical condition, you should be able to trust that a real doctor is making decisions about your care — not some algorithm on a computer. Artificial intelligence can be a…

Protecting Patients From AI Insurance Denials Protecting Patients From AI Insurance Denials When you’re sick or facing a serious medical condition, you should be able to trust that a real doctor is making decisions about your care — not some algorithm on a computer. Artificial intelligence can be a…

Protecting Local Communities from Data Center Overreach Protecting Local Communities from Data Center Overreach People in mid-Michigan are tired of big corporations and politicians negotiating backroom deals to put data centers in our communities without hearing from the people who would be…

Protecting Local Communities from Data Center Overreach Protecting Local Communities from Data Center Overreach People in mid-Michigan are tired of big corporations and politicians negotiating backroom deals to put data centers in our communities without hearing from the people who would be…

Protecting Local Communities from Data Center Overreach Protecting Local Communities from Data Center Overreach People in mid-Michigan are tired of big corporations and politicians negotiating backroom deals to put data centers in our communities without hearing from the people who would be…

Helping Families Eat Safely and Confidently Helping Families Eat Safely and Confidently Every family deserves to know exactly what is in the food they bring home. For millions of Americans living with celiac disease and gluten intolerance, something as small as an ingredient that’s not clearly…

Helping Families Eat Safely and Confidently Helping Families Eat Safely and Confidently Every family deserves to know exactly what is in the food they bring home. For millions of Americans living with celiac disease and gluten intolerance, something as small as an ingredient that’s not clearly…

Making America Healthy Again Making America Healthy Again Even as modern medicine continues to advance, Americans are getting sicker and chronic diseases are surging across our country. It’s time for the federal government to prioritize people’s health over big corporations and ensure access to…

Making America Healthy Again Making America Healthy Again Even as modern medicine continues to advance, Americans are getting sicker and chronic diseases are surging across our country. It’s time for the federal government to prioritize people’s health over big corporations and ensure access to…

Supporting the Troops and Strengthening Our National Security Supporting the Troops and Strengthening Our National Security Every day, men and women in our military are on duty, ready to defend our country. Building a strong military to deter threats and keep our nation at peace means investing in…

Supporting the Troops and Strengthening Our National Security Supporting the Troops and Strengthening Our National Security Every day, men and women in our military are on duty, ready to defend our country. Building a strong military to deter threats and keep our nation at peace means investing in…

Reining in Out-of-Control Campaign Spending Reining in Out-of-Control Campaign Spending Every election cycle, voters get flooded with more and more TV ads, mail, calls, and texts that nobody likes. The balance between campaigning and serving in Congress is completely out of whack. No member of…

TAKE CARE OF AMERICA'S VETERANS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 116 (Thursday, July 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4548-H4613] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

Honoring a World War II Hero from Charlotte Honoring a World War II Hero from Charlotte On December 7, 1941, when Japan attacked the American base at Pearl Harbor, a sailor from Michigan laid down his life to save his crewmates. Ensign Francis C. Flaherty held a flashlight so the rest of his turret…

Knocking Down Barriers to Build More Housing Knocking Down Barriers to Build More Housing Housing costs are out of control, and hard-working families in Michigan are paying the price. As homeownership grows increasingly out of reach, Americans are struggling to start a family and put down roots.…

Boosting American Drone Manufacturing Boosting American Drone Manufacturing The rise of drone technology has transformed how law enforcement agencies operate across the country. From search-and-rescue missions to disaster response and public safety operations, drones have become a critical tool for…

Taking Care of Our Veterans Taking Care of Our Veterans 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…

Reforming Campaign Finance Reforming Campaign Finance 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…

Keeping Our Promise To Those Who Served Keeping Our Promise To Those Who Served Thousands of American service members were put in an impossible position during the COVID-19 pandemic: receive the vaccine or leave the military. Thanks to the Biden administration’s misguided vaccine mandate, thousands…

Taking Care of Disabled Veterans and Gold Star Families Taking Care of Disabled Veterans and Gold Star Families Image The heroic men and women in our military make sacrifices and put their lives o jeffrey.fix@ma… Fri, 05/22/2026 - 10:51 May 22, 2026

Rebuilding Michigan’s Transportation Infrastructure Rebuilding Michigan’s Transportation Infrastructure Mid-Michigan drivers shouldn’t have to dodge potholes on our roads or take long detours to avoid broken-down bridges. That’s why rebuilding our infrastructure is a top priority for me.…

SHARRI BRILEY AND ERIC EDMUNDSON VETERANS BENEFITS EXPANSION ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3699-H3707] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

Improving VA and Community Care Scheduling Improving VA and Community Care Scheduling Too often, veterans are left waiting while staff place lots of phone calls back and forth between veterans and providers to find available community care appointments. jeffrey.fix@ma… Tue, 05/19/2026 - 10:41 May…

VETERANS COMMUNITY CARE SCHEDULING IMPROVEMENT ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3573-H3575] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

Honoring Mid-Michigan’s Finest Honoring Mid-Michigan’s Finest National Police Week is an opportunity to thank the brave men and women who put on the badge every day and run toward danger to put the safety of others first. These officers work long hours, miss time with their families, and willingly…

Limiting Conflict in Iran and Restoring Congressional War Powers Limiting Conflict in Iran and Restoring Congressional War Powers Two things have been clear from the very beginning of President Trump’s military operation in Iran: these terrorists cannot be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon and…

Limiting Conflict in Iran and Restoring Congressional War Powers Limiting Conflict in Iran and Restoring Congressional War Powers Two things have been clear from the very beginning of President Trump’s military operation in Iran: these terrorists cannot be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon and…

Ending Insider Trading in Prediction Markets Ending Insider Trading in Prediction Markets The recent rise of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are changing the betting landscape in America. For the first time ever, people have a place to wager on everything from the weather in Chicago…

Delivering for Mid-Michigan Farmers Delivering for Mid-Michigan Farmers Mid-Michigan farmers work too hard to be constantly left guessing. For years, Washington kicked the Farm Bill down the road, and our producers paid the price with uncertainty and short-term patches instead of the long-term…

Improving the VA Home Loan Program for Veterans Improving the VA Home Loan Program for Veterans The men and women who put on the uniform to defend the United States have earned every resource our country has to offer that can help them achieve the American Dream of homeownership. For decades, the…

Recalibrating American Foreign Policy Recalibrating American Foreign Policy Nearly two decades ago, I deployed to Iraq alongside fellow soldiers from the Michigan Army National Guard. Over there, I saw firsthand the real human cost of war, losing friends while politicians back home allowed the War…

Putting Patients First Putting Patients First Michigan patients are sick and tired of paying too much to see a doctor and get the treatment and medicine they need. Big insurance companies are racking up profits while paying their executives massive salaries and bonuses. At the same time, they’re…

AIRSPACE LOCATION AND ENHANCED RISK TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2856-H2874] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…