Capitol News

Congressman Tom Barrett recently expressed his appreciation for Secretary of Veterans Affairs' visit to Michigan. The congressman has been actively addressing issues related to veterans' care and local economic concerns, highlighted through his series of tweets on May 2nd and 3rd, 2025.

On May 2, Barrett highlighted a visit from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to Michigan, emphasizing the importance of direct communication with veterans. He noted, "Grateful to @SecVetAffairs for coming to Michigan and traveling with me to hear directly from the veterans we serve. His visit underscores a real commitment to improving care and cutting red tape." The tweet also directed readers to the Secretary's latest opinion editorial following this visit.

In another tweet on the same day, Barrett criticized federal oversight and shared his legislative efforts to safeguard local preferences and resources. He stated, "Washington’s overreach is making life more expensive for families back in Michigan. This week, I voted to protect your right to drive the car you want, recreate responsibly, and keep water flowing to our farmers." Barrett encouraged residents to read more about the measures approved to address these issues.

Continuing his focus on veterans, Barrett, on May 3, announced legislative initiatives specifically targeted at healthcare concerns of veterans. He introduced the Veterans Hearing Health Expansion Act, described in his tweet as a measure to facilitate easier access to hearing care. He wrote, "Veterans shouldn’t have to jump through hoops to get basic hearing care. I introduced the Veterans Hearing Health Expansion Act to fix that." The congressman provided further links for additional details on the bill.

This focus on local and veterans' affairs reflects ongoing legislative priorities for Congressman Barrett, seeking to address both regional economic impediments and healthcare access for veterans.