Statements and posts
19 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Barrett Urges Secretary Rubio, UN Ambassador Waltz to Work on International AI Agreement
Urged State Department and UN Ambassador to develop international AI agreement.
“It is my strong belief, as the General Assembly begins its intensive working period, that conversations surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) should include robust efforts for plans and collaboration towards an international agreement.”
CybersecurityAI-read
Mentions H.R. 10118Mentions H.R. 10119Mentions H.R. 10210Mentions H.R. 10417
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Introduced bipartisan Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act to bolster federal support for Great Lakes research and conservation.
“Protecting the Great Lakes means protecting our water, wildlife, and communities throughout the region.”
Regional Great Lakes Partnership ActEnvironmental ProtectionAI-read
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Announced support for pausing diesel exports to reduce transportation costs.
“Hard-working families deserve to have confidence that they’ll be able to reliably heat their homes in the winter. Secure pipelines are the safest, most efficient, and most dependable way to transport fuel throughout our state.”
Fuel PricesAI-read
Mentions H.R. 1 · voted Yea Jul 3, 2025, roll 189
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Barrett Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency, Ban Data Centers NDAs
Introduced bipartisan bill to ban non-disclosure agreements hiding data center project details.
“Local residents must have the final say about data centers in their communities, and that means they need to know all the facts so they can make an informed decision.”
Data Center Transparency and Community Empowerment ActsScience, Technology, CommunicationsAI-read
Mentions H.R. 10118Mentions H.R. 10119Mentions H.R. 10210Mentions H.R. 10417
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Barrett Introduces Two Bills to Ensure Transparency, Accountability for AI Use at the VA
Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) this week introduced the VA Claims AI Accountability Act (H.R. 10418) and the VA AI Transparency Act (H.R. 10417) to ensure veterans get efficient, transparent, quality service and human review for benefit…
“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.”
Mentions H.R. 10118Mentions H.R. 10119Mentions H.R. 10210Mentions H.R. 10417
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Barrett Joins Harrigan, Davis to Increase Rural Access to Quality Health Care
Today, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) joined Congressmen Pat Harrigan (NC-10) and Don Davis (NC-01) in introducing the Resources for Essential Access to Community Health (REACH) Act.
“Too many of our rural communities don’t have enough doctors and nurses to provide essential care for the local residents who need it.”
Mentions H.R. 10440
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House Unanimously Passes Barrett Bill to Honor Medal of Honor Recipient Killed at Pearl Harbor
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed Congressman Tom Barrett's (MI-07) bipartisan bill (H.R. 9570) to name the post office in Charlotte, Mich., after U.S. Navy Ensign Francis Flaherty, who was awarded the Medal of…
“Ensign Francis Flaherty truly was a homegrown hero for our Charlotte community.”
Mentions H.R. 9570
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Barrett Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Protect Patients From AI Insurance Denials
Today, Congressmen Tom Barrett (MI-07), Greg Landsman (OH-01), Buddy Carter (GA-01), and Kim Schrier (WA-08) introduced the bipartisan Doctors Not AI Act to ensure that artificial intelligence cannot make or dictate health insurance…
“Artificial intelligence should never replace the judgment of a doctor.”
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Barrett Meets with Workers, Community Leaders in Packed Week Traveling Mid-Michigan
Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) this week met with local workers, business leaders, community officials, and residents across mid-Michigan to hear from them and discuss efforts to strengthen Michigan’s economy, improve infrastructure, and…
“This summer I’ve had the opportunity to meet with thousands of workers, families, business owners, and community leaders from across mid-Michigan. I look forward to taking their views back to Washington to do the work that matters most to them.”
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Barrett Hosts Energy Roundtable to Highlight Work to Expand Energy Production, Lower Costs
Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) on Monday joined leaders from Michigan’s energy industry for a roundtable conversation to highlight his work and discuss additional solutions to increase domestic energy production and lower costs for…
“The pain at the pump is real for all of the families like mine that are crisscrossing mid-Michigan to get from school to soccer practice and everywhere in between.”
Mentions H.R. 1 · voted Yea Jul 3, 2025, roll 189
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This week, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) met with manufacturing workers, builders, military service members, and engaged with thousands of other local residents during a week of meetings across mid-Michigan that featured an interactive…
“The best way to represent the people of mid-Michigan is to be where they are — seeing how they live, meeting them where they work, and listening to the challenges they face every day.”
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Barrett Introduces Bills to Protect Local Communities from Data Center Overreach
Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today introduced legislation to ensure every community in Michigan and across the United States maintains their autonomy over the decision-making process related to building a data center.
“People in mid-Michigan are tired of big corporations and politicians negotiating backroom deals, especially when it comes to data center projects that impact every community differently.”
Mentions H.R. 10118Mentions H.R. 10119Mentions H.R. 7218Mentions H.R. 9729
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Barrett Welcomes Secretary Burgum and Speaker Johnson to Mid-Michigan
Yesterday, Congressman Tom Barrett welcomed U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson to mid-Michigan to highlight the hard work of local residents in research, manufacturing, and construction.
“Exciting things are happening every day across mid-Michigan that will continue to support new opportunities and growth in our communities — from cutting-edge rare isotope research to historic development that will make housing more affordable and revitalize our downtown.”
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Barrett Hosts Fifth Interactive Town Hall With 14,700 Participants Across Mid-Michigan
Tonight, Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) hosted a successful interactive town hall with more than 14,700 constituents from across Michigan’s 7th Congressional District.
“My job is to be mid-Michigan’s representative in Washington — not Washington’s representative in mid-Michigan.”
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Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) this week met with hardworking mid-Michiganders in agriculture, education, and transportation to hear from them about the issues that matter to their families and local businesses.
“Meeting directly with mid-Michiganders, seeing their work firsthand, and hearing about their needs is the most important part of my job.”
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Barrett Welcomes Secretary Duffy to Mid-Michigan to Meet with Transportation Leaders, Workers
Today, Congressman Tom Barrett welcomed U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy to mid-Michigan to meet with local leaders and workers, as well as to highlight the congressman and Trump administration’s joint efforts to invest in…
“Whether flying across the country or driving to work across town, mid-Michiganders deserve safe, reliable transportation.”
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Barrett Meets with Mid-Michigan Farmers to Discuss Trade, Joins Effort to Strengthen USMCA
Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) on Tuesday met with mid-Michigan farmers, producers, and agricultural industry leaders to discuss trade policy and hear their priorities for negotiations around extending the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement…
“The farmers and producers in our mid-Michigan agricultural community work tirelessly to raise the animals and grow the food we all rely on.”
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Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) today joined U.S. Secretary of the Army Daniel P. Driscoll, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-01), and other officials at Camp Grayling for Exercise Northern Strike, the annual…
“Exercise Northern Strike enables our military to take advantage of the best Michigan has to offer — from our lakes, terrain, and airspace to our advanced engineering and manufacturing base.”
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Barrett Builds on MAHA Agenda, Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Require Clear Gluten Labeling
Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) joined Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13) and colleagues from both sides of the aisle in introducing the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act of 2026.
“Families deserve to know exactly what’s in the food they serve themselves and their children.”