Tom Barrett

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…

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 […

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…

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…

Improving Medicare Support for Seniors Improving Medicare Support for Seniors Navigating Medicare shouldn’t be a frustrating, hours-long process for the seniors who rely on it. That’s why it’s unacceptable that it’s been 15 years since Congress received accurate and up-to-date information on the…

Improving Safety in Our Skies Improving Safety in Our Skies The fatal air collision over the Potomac River last January, which claimed 67 lives, was a completely preventable tragedy. Our military aircraft are equipped with some of the most advanced technology in the world, and our commercial…

WJR Focus with Paul W. Smith WJR Focus with Paul W. Smith Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) joined Focus with Paul W. Smith on WJR to discuss the Department of Homeland Security shutdown, the conflict in Iran, and the tragic attack on an Oakland County synagogue. Jeremiah.Ward@… Fri, 03/13/2026 -…

Making Health Care Affordable Again Making Health Care Affordable Again People are sick and tired of an overcomplicated health care system that helps big insurance companies get rich while families struggle to cover the costs of skyrocketing premiums and prescription drugs. The status quo is broken…

CELEBRATING WORLD HEARING DAY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E176] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

Making Housing Affordable Making Housing Affordable 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. That’s why I’m working to Revive the…

Advancing Three Bills for Our Veterans Advancing Three Bills for Our Veterans Our nation has a duty to take care of the men and women who have served our country. This week, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee approved three of my bills to support my fellow veterans and our military families.…

Empowering First-Time Homebuyers Empowering First-Time Homebuyers 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…

Reviving the American Dream Reviving the American Dream Image For too many Michigan families, keeping a roof over their heads is ge jeffrey.fix@ma… Mon, 02/09/2026 - 10:25 February 10, 2026

Delivering Another $15.3 Million for Mid-Michigan Delivering Another $15.3 Million for Mid-Michigan Image One of my biggest priorities in Congress is ensuring the federal gov jeffrey.fix@ma… Tue, 02/03/2026 - 16:37 February 27, 2026

Setting Term Limits for Federal Judges Setting Term Limits for Federal Judges Image Americans must have confidence in the courts that handle their cas jeffrey.fix@ma… Mon, 02/02/2026 - 10:25 February 2, 2026

Preventing Another Tragic Crash Preventing Another Tragic Crash Image One year ago today, our nation was shaken by a devastating plane crash jeffrey.fix@ma… Thu, 01/29/2026 - 09:52 January 29, 2026