Tom Barrett has represented Michigan’s 7th district in the U.S. House since 2025. Chair of the House Subcommittee on Technology Modernization.
A former U.S. Army officer and financial analyst, Barrett served in the Michigan House from 2015 to 2019 and the Michigan Senate from 2019 to 2023.
Barrett earned a Bachelor of Arts from Western Michigan University in 2007 and worked as a financial analyst and U.S. Army officer. Barrett served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2015 to 2019 and the Michigan Senate from 2019 to 2023. After losing the 2022 general election for the U.S. House, Barrett won the 2024 general election and began serving in Congress in 2025.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
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2026 MI U.S. House district 7 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | REP MAJORITY | RESULT |
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| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 191–14 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 202–9 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove…BROKE W/ PARTY | YEA | NAY 203–7 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 212–1 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 195–17 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025BROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 130–79 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026BROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 138–60 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 165–33 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–2 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | YEA | YEA 211–0 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 209–2 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 193–19 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 186–10 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 187–8 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove…BROKE W/ PARTY | YEA | NAY 207–4 | Passed 214–208 |
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 9570 | To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 117 West Lovett Street in Charlotte, Michigan, as the "Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building".GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Passed House | 12 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6047 | Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Passed House | 14 COSPON. |
| H.R. 3482 | Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement ActARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Passed House | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 3481 | Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act of 2025ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Passed House | 4 COSPON. |
| H.R. 3055 | TRANSPORT Jobs ActARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Passed House | 4 COSPON. |
| H.R. 1364 | Automotive Support Services to Improve Safe Transportation Act of 2025ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Passed House | 7 COSPON. |
| H.R. 1039 | Clear Communication for Veterans Claims ActARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Passed House | 9 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7083 | CRUISE ActARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Out of committee | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 3483 | FRAUD Act of 2025ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Out of committee | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10418 | VA Claims AI Accountability Act | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10417 | VA AI Transparency Act of 2026 | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10119 | Protecting Local Control of Data Centers ActSCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATIONS | Introduced | 4 COSPON. |
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MOST RATEDBarrett is highlighting his independent positions and local-control proposals as he seeks another term in a toss-up race.
Barrett said residents should learn about potential effects on their land, water and electricity costs before decisions are made.
The article presents Barrett as a supporter of expanded energy production and a critic of Michigan’s clean-energy mandates.
Barrett joined the VA secretary in meeting with Michigan veterans and replaced a veteran’s stolen service medals.
MOST RATEDBarrett argued that Congress has authority over declaring war and that presidential authority to use force is limited.
Barrett is defending his seat by emphasizing his military and public-service record and distinguishing himself from Trump on selected issues.
Tom Barrett says GOP colleagues privately supported his vote to limit Trump’s war powers but feared the political consequences.
Barrett urged U.S. officials to pursue regular international discussions on AI and has backed legislation addressing AI's use in weapons and health coverage decisions.
The editorial argues that Barrett’s support for Trump-backed policies has harmed Michiganders.
MOST RATEDBarrett supported a bill the article says could put substantial federal program funding at risk.
Barrett's new campaign message opposing data centers is examined against his earlier votes and policy positions.
MOST RATEDBarrett is highlighting his independent positions and local-control proposals as he seeks another term in a toss-up race.
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