Tom Barrett

If you are experiencing issues with a federal government agency, my office is here to help across the community. This Tuesday, you can come meet with my team in Westphalia for assistance with the I...

As Military Appreciation Month comes to a close, I want to express again my heartfelt gratitude to the men and women who wear the uniform and the families who stand beside them through every challe...

Michiganders are tired of potholes, crumbling roads, and unsafe bridges. Our bipartisan BUILD America 250 Act will deliver historic infrastructure investments, including an estimated $7.8 billion t...

For decades, benefits for Gold Star families and catastrophically disabled veterans failed to reflect the sacrifices they made for this country. We can never fully repay our debt to these heroes an...

Allowing veterans to easily schedule community care appointments through their VA has been a huge success for our veterans. Just the other day, the House passed my sixth bill to ensure that system ...

Last week, I voted to advance the BUILD America 250 Act through the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, securing major wins for Michigan’s roads, bridges, and public transit, including cri...

The Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act will increase support for veterans and families who sacrificed the most in service to our nation. I was proud to lead this effo...

Congress has sole authority to decide when and how we go to war, which is why I introduced a resolution to destroy Iran’s nuclear weapons program by July 30 without putting boots on the ground or d...

The new fighter jet mission President Trump announced for Selfridge will strengthen Michigan’s critical role in our national security while boosting our local economy. This bipartisan effort at the...

The new External Provider Scheduling system is streamlining the way veterans make appointments at the VA or at health care providers right in their communities. Last week, the House passed my bill ...

The Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act is about more than just policy; it’s about the disabled veterans and Gold Star families whose lives have been forever changed be...

The Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act is my sixth bill to pass the House of Representatives this Congress. Now it’s time for the Senate to send it to President Trump’s desk to help veterans...

We can never repay the debt we owe to the heroes who gave their lives for our country, but that should never stop us from trying. This Memorial Day, I’m especially grateful to my colleagues who hel...

Anyone who has worn the uniform understands the risks our servicemembers face every single day and the painful reality that not all of them will make it home to their families. Let us always rememb...

The debate is over. We did it. Congress finally passed my bipartisan legislation this week to take care of our severely wounded warriors and Gold Star Spouses with the largest benefit increase in m...

I’m encouraged that President Trump has assembled a growing coalition of Middle Eastern leaders that are joining together to bring peace and a resolution to the conflict in Iran. I’m praying that a...

ICYMI → My bipartisan Home Affordability for Guard and Reserve Act passed the House this week. This legislation will make it easier for more reservists and National Guard members to access the tool...

Vietnam War veterans never got the welcome home they deserved. Yesterday, I had the privilege of helping clean the wall of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in honor of the more than 58,000 Americans w...

Last night, I helped pass the BUILD America 250 Act in the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and notched some HUGE wins for Michigan infrastructure, including historic investments to:  ✅ ...

The resilience and strength shown by Sharri Briley, Eric Edmundson, and their families in the face of unimaginable tragedy is nothing short of inspiring. I’m proud to have introduced this legislati...