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Congressman Tom Barrett highlights tax relief benefits and passage of veteran jobs bill

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Thomas Barrett, U.S. Representative of Michigan's 7th Congressional District | https://barrett.house.gov/

Thomas Barrett, U.S. Representative of Michigan's 7th Congressional District | https://barrett.house.gov/

Congressman Tom Barrett, who represents Michigan in the U.S. House of Representatives, recently highlighted legislative developments and tax relief efforts on his official social media account.

On September 7, 2025, Barrett stated that "Hardworking Michiganders are benefiting from the historic tax relief law we delivered, with the average taxpayer in our state saving more than $3,000 a year — and families will save even more!" The following day, he encouraged constituents to review further details by referencing a study: "You can dive deeper into the data and see what this means for you and your family by checking out this new study by the Tax Foundation here: https://t.co/GR76X1fozC"

In another post dated September 8, 2025, Barrett announced legislative progress regarding veterans' employment opportunities. He wrote, "The House just unanimously passed my third bill this year!   The bipartisan TRANSPORT Jobs Act will help connect veterans with careers that empower them to put their skills in transportation and logistics to work while strengthening our nation’s supply chain."

The referenced tax relief law is part of ongoing efforts at both federal and state levels aimed at reducing financial burdens for working families. According to analysis from independent organizations such as the Tax Foundation, recent tax reforms have resulted in measurable savings for taxpayers nationwide. In addition to fiscal policy initiatives, legislation like the TRANSPORT Jobs Act reflects bipartisan support for expanding job opportunities for veterans and addressing workforce needs within critical sectors such as transportation and logistics.