Capitol News

Congressman Tom Barrett, who represents Michigan’s 7th Congressional District, posted a series of updates on September 18, 2025, highlighting legislative progress, meetings with industry leaders, and commemorations for military service.

In his first post at 15:56 UTC, Barrett announced the passage of his fifth bill in the House of Representatives this year. He wrote, "Thank you to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for their unanimous support of the Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act. This is my 5th bill to be passed by the House of Representatives this year! " The Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act aims to enhance digital services for veterans.

Later that day at 18:37 UTC, Barrett expressed gratitude for a meeting with Damian Hill and representatives from AGC Michigan. He stated, "Thank you to AGC Michigan President Damian Hill of Lansing and everyone at the @AGCofA for meeting with me in D.C. this week. I appreciated your insight and enjoyed our conversation about training future construction workers and preventing unnecessary expenses that raise the cost". The Associated General Contractors (AGC) is a leading association representing the construction industry nationwide.

At 23:04 UTC on September 18, Barrett marked an anniversary for the U.S. Air Force. He posted, "For 78 years, the brave men and women of the U.S. Air Force have defended our skies with courage and dedication. Today we thank the generations of aviators who have flown, fought, and won to protect American lives and safeguard our freedom!" The U.S. Air Force was established as a separate branch in 1947 following World War II.

Barrett has been active in advancing bipartisan legislation during his tenure in Congress. The Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act is part of ongoing efforts by lawmakers to modernize government services for veterans across the United States.