Capitol News

Congressman Tom Barrett, who represents Michigan's 7th Congressional District, shared a series of updates on July 18, 2025, regarding his recent legislative activities and meetings with international officials.

In a post published at 17:23 UTC, Barrett described a meeting with Sasha Ustinova, chair of Ukraine’s Parliamentary Special Commission on Arms Control. He stated, "This week, I met with Sasha Ustinova, chair of Ukraine’s Parliamentary Special Commission on Arms Control, to discuss President Trump’s efforts to sanction Russia and negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. It’s time for a durable peace that makes the world a safer place for all" (July 18, 2025).

Later that day at 20:33 UTC, Barrett highlighted his appearance on The Steve Gruber Show to promote new legislation aimed at reducing costs for residents of his district. He wrote, "I joined the @stevegrubershow this week to talk about how the One Big Beautiful Bill will lower costs for Michigan taxpayers and help families across the 7th Congressional District. No matter your profession, tax bracket, or zip code, this bill will allow YOU to keep more of" (July 18, 2025).

At 22:02 UTC the same day, Barrett provided additional details about the proposed bill's impact on working families and Michigan’s auto industry. According to his statement: "Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill, you can now save hundreds of dollars every year by deducting the interest you pay on American-made car loans! This is just one of the many ways we are lowering costs for working families and supporting Michigan’s auto industry." (July 18, 2025).

The One Big Beautiful Bill is part of ongoing legislative efforts in Congress aimed at providing financial relief to American households and strengthening domestic industries such as automotive manufacturing.