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What Tom Barrett said, and what was done

U.S. Representative, Michigan 7th district · Republican

11 statements quoted from the Congressional Record, each cited to the page it is printed on and set against this member’s recorded votes.

What was said, and what was done

2026-07-16

TAKE CARE OF AMERICA'S VETERANS ACT

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, July 16, 2026, p. H4611

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Take Care of America's Veterans Act. This package includes more than 60 bipartisan bills that modernize, enhance, and reform the delivery of healthcare and benefits for the entire veteran community.”

Tom Barrett, Congressional Record, July 16, 2026, p. H4611

Remarks in the Congressional Record of July 16, 2026.

Set against the record

No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-04-14

AIRSPACE LOCATION AND ENHANCED RISK TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2026

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, April 14, 2026, p. H2872

What was said

“Madam Speaker, I am grateful to Chairman Graves and Chairman Rogers, as well as the entire Armed Services Committee and Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for addressing these gaps, including provisions from my Safety in Shared Skies Act, Military ADS-B Out Loophole Act, and Next-Gen Collision Avoidance Assistance Act.”

Tom Barrett, Congressional Record, April 14, 2026, p. H2872

Remarks in the Congressional Record of April 14, 2026.

Set against the record

No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2026-03-03

CELEBRATING WORLD HEARING DAY

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, March 3, 2026, p. E176

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate World Hearing Day. Individuals and organizations under the umbrella of the World Hearing Forum and the World Health Organization join together each year to raise awareness about hearing loss, deafness, and how to promote ear and hearing care.”

Tom Barrett, Congressional Record, March 3, 2026, p. E176

Remarks in the Congressional Record of March 3, 2026.

Set against the record

No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2025-09-15

DELIVERING DIGITALLY TO OUR VETERANS ACT OF 2025

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, September 15, 2025, p. H4296

What was said

“Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 3481, the Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act. This important legislation is a bipartisan effort to finally bring the VA into the 21st century by changing the way veterans are notified about their benefits.”

Tom Barrett, Congressional Record, September 15, 2025, p. H4296

Remarks in the Congressional Record of September 15, 2025.

Set against the record

No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2025-05-29

RECOGNIZING COMMANDER LEONARD HUYCK

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, May 29, 2025, p. E486

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a true legend in the Michigan veteran community. It is with deep respect and heartfelt appreciation that I get to recognize Commander Leonard Huyck for extraordinary service and steadfast leadership of VFW Post 8964.”

Tom Barrett, Congressional Record, May 29, 2025, p. E486

Remarks in the Congressional Record of May 29, 2025.

Set against the record

No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2025-04-30

RECOGNIZING SHERI JONES

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, April 30, 2025, p. E364

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a true legend in Michigan broadcasting, Sheri Jones, who is retiring after nearly 37 years as a trusted voice and compassionate presence on WLNS-TV 6 in Lansing.”

Tom Barrett, Congressional Record, April 30, 2025, p. E364

Remarks in the Congressional Record of April 30, 2025.

Set against the record

No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2025-04-24

RECOGNIZING MARJORIE CURTISS

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, April 24, 2025, p. E339

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a truly extraordinary American, Marjorie Ann Smith Curtiss, who is celebrating her 100th birthday today. Born in 1925, Marjorie has spent the past century as a proud Michigander whose life has been defined by strength, service, and resilience.”

Tom Barrett, Congressional Record, April 24, 2025, p. E339

Remarks in the Congressional Record of April 24, 2025.

Set against the record

No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2025-04-14

RECOGNIZING BOBBY BRITE

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, April 14, 2025, p. E317

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize an outstanding American and true patriot, Mr. Bobby Brite, who was named Veteran of the Year for 2024 by the American Legion.”

Tom Barrett, Congressional Record, April 14, 2025, p. E317

Remarks in the Congressional Record of April 14, 2025.

Set against the record

No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2025-04-07

CLEAR COMMUNICATION FOR VETERANS CLAIMS ACT

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, April 7, 2025, p. H1438

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my very first piece of legislation that I introduced as a Member of Congress, H.R. 1039, the Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act.”

Tom Barrett, Congressional Record, April 7, 2025, p. H1438

Remarks in the Congressional Record of April 7, 2025.

Set against the record
Spoke and voted on this measure

H R 1039: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Tom Barrett voted for (Yea)

Roll Call 90, 119th Congress, 1st Session

The remarks and the vote are both on H.R. 1039 on this day. Tom Barrett voted Yea on on motion to suspend the rules and pass, as amended. Both concern the same measure. Whether they agree is not assessed.

2025-03-25

CONGRATULATING EAST LANSING TROJANS

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, March 25, 2025, p. H1225

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the East Lansing Trojans on an incredible achievement, winning the State championship with a hard-fought 66-46 victory just a couple of weeks ago.”

Tom Barrett, Congressional Record, March 25, 2025, p. H1225

Remarks in the Congressional Record of March 25, 2025.

Set against the record

No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

2025-03-25

CONGRATULATING EAST LANSING TROJANS

Remarks What was said on the floor, quoted and cited, with no reading of it written here.

House floor · Congressional Record, March 25, 2025, p. H1225

What was said

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Fowler Eagles girls' basketball team, who captured the State championship this past weekend with a commanding 53-29 victory. I was at the Breslin Center to watch the game with two of my daughters: Eleanora, who just finished her first season of basketball, and Gwen, who is excited to start playing next year.”

Tom Barrett, Congressional Record, March 25, 2025, p. H1225

Remarks in the Congressional Record of March 25, 2025.

Set against the record

No vote is matched to this statement. What it refers to is named in the summary.

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