Tom Barrett

Ashley and I are praying for Debbie and her family during this time of unthinkable heartbreak. May God bring them comfort and healing.

This week, I asked the VA directly about a mid-Michigan veteran who had his claim dismissed without careful review after a technological error. Emerging technology can help serve veterans more effi...

The House just passed the bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act to finally make Daylight Saving Time permanent and stop making Americans change their clocks. It's about time! https://t.co/26DzekCxyg

Listening to veterans and advocates helps identify ways to help our nation’s heroes get the support and care they deserve. I’m grateful to everyone from local veteran service organizations, educati...

From public safety to maintenance, the team at @flylansing does a lot behind the scenes to provide a pleasant travel experience. This week, I met with these hardworking crews and toured their facil...

Sgt. Robert Haywood’s story is truly moving. I was honored to play a role in replacing his Purple Heart, service stripes, and combat bars that were stolen from his home in March. Our veterans deser...

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If you missed our mobile office hours in Mason last week, you have another chance to meet with my team in Eaton Rapids on Tuesday. They’ll be there to assist with any issues you might have with the...

Learn more about this historic law to lower housing costs: https://t.co/ArjviIPYWE

Niowave scientists develop a rare isotope that has the potential to target cancer cells, reduce the damage of chemo, and save lives. This week, I had the opportunity to tour the facility, meet with...

.@flylansing will be getting new boarding bridges to make travel even safer and more accessible for passengers flying to and from mid-Michigan. I was proud to secure a $7.8 million federal investme...

Great news: The bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act just became law! This law will get more houses on the market so more mid-Michigan families can afford the American Dream. https://t.co/2...

I’m grateful to the @USDOT for choosing Lansing and Okemos to receive this critical infrastructure funding. Mid-Michigan families and workers should see their tax dollars invested back in their own...

The VFW National Home in Eaton Rapids provides homes and support resources for veteran and military families. Thanks to @SecVetAffairs for coming to visit and see how this great institution is help...

.@flylansing connects mid-Michigan families and our economy with the world. I was proud to secure $7.8 million to replace the outdated boarding bridges. This investment will ensure mid-Michiganders...

When I heard Sgt. Robert Haywood had his Purple Heart and service ribbons stolen, my office and I got to work. Today, I was proud to be joined by @SecVetAffairs to present the replacements I secure...

The Lansing VA Clinic has countless hardworking, compassionate staff who help veterans like me with labwork and other medical services. I appreciated having @SecVetAffairs in town to meet with thes...

It was great to have @SecretaryTurner in Lansing to showcase the new development happening thanks to Opportunity Zones. I was proud to help extend this critical program as part of the historic Work...

For decades, Congress has failed to deliver significant increases to either of these programs to help Gold Star Families and catastrophically disabled veterans. My Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson ...

I’m grateful for the support of the entire Michigan delegation on my new bill to recognize Ensign Francis C. Flaherty’s heroic sacrifice for our nation. I’m proud to work with my colleagues from bo...