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 has highlighted recent legislative activity and constituent engagement through a series of posts on his official social media account. Barrett, who represents Michigan in the U.S. House of Representatives, addressed topics including support for veterans, tax relief for working families, and efforts to improve aviation safety.
On September 9, 2025, Barrett announced the passage of bipartisan legislation aimed at assisting veterans in transitioning their military skills to civilian jobs. He wrote: "PASSED: My bipartisan TRANSPORT Jobs Act will help veterans use the skills they learned while serving our country — driving trucks, crewing ships, managing logistics (and more!) — to deliver goods here at home and keep our economy moving." The TRANSPORT Jobs Act is designed to streamline pathways for veterans into transportation and logistics roles after their service.
Later that day, Barrett thanked organizers for inviting him to discuss upcoming tax policy changes. He stated: "Thanks for inviting me to participate. I appreciated the opportunity to answer questions and talk about the historic tax relief on its way for working families in Michigan!" The mention refers to ongoing efforts by Congress and state officials to provide financial relief measures targeted at middle- and lower-income households.
On September 10, 2025, Barrett referenced pending legislation intended to enhance air travel safety. He posted: "I'm looking forward to the House passing my critical legislation this afternoon to improve aviation safety for all Americans and help prevent another tragic collision like we saw in DC earlier this year." This comes in response to a recent incident involving an aircraft collision in Washington D.C., which prompted renewed calls for regulatory improvements.
The TRANSPORT Jobs Act reflects broader federal initiatives aimed at reducing barriers for veterans entering the civilian workforce by recognizing military training as qualification for certain commercial roles. Similarly, proposed tax relief measures are part of a nationwide trend among lawmakers seeking ways to address inflationary pressures on working families. Aviation safety reforms follow a series of high-profile incidents that have led legislators and industry groups alike to call for updated standards and oversight across U.S. airports and airspace systems.
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