Capitol News

Congressman Tom Barrett, who represents Michigan's 7th Congressional District, has recently highlighted several initiatives and achievements through his social media posts. His updates focus on veterans' affairs, disaster response legislation, and healthcare discussions in rural communities.

On August 18, 2025, Barrett announced a milestone by the Department of Veterans Affairs. He stated, "Great news! The Department of Veterans Affairs has processed more disability and pension claims in the past 11 months than any full year in history. Our efforts to improve the VA and deliver for our veterans are working, and we are just getting started."

Later that day, Barrett addressed the unique skills veterans bring to emergency management roles. In a post dated August 18, 2025, he wrote: "Our veterans possess unique skills — search-and-rescue, emergency evacuation, and calm under pressure — to be some of the best FEMA responders possible.

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In another update from August 18, 2025, Barrett reflected on a recent healthcare event: "I enjoyed hosting a health care town hall with various medical professionals from across mid-Michigan @Memorial_Owosso last week. I really appreciated their thoughtful questions and insight about how we can improve patient outcomes in our most rural communities. I look forward to"

These posts reflect ongoing legislative and community engagement efforts by Congressman Barrett. As a member of Congress representing Michigan's 7th District since January 2023 following redistricting after the 2020 Census, Barrett has prioritized veteran services and rural healthcare access during his tenure.