Barrett leads a hearing on the Digital G.I. Bill, addressing delays and cost issues affecting veterans' education benefits.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Barrett holds oversight hearing: Congressman Tom Barrett conducted a joint oversight hearing focusing on the Digital G.I. Bill's implementation. The hearing involved testimonials from officials of the Department of Veterans Affairs, technology vendors, and veteran advocates regarding the escalating costs and delays affecting veterans’ education and housing benefits.
Discussion on reforming VA processes: Barrett emphasized the need for reform in the VA's contracting and acquisition processes to address the challenges highlighted during the hearing. His proposed Acquisition Reform and Cost Assessment (ARCA) Act aims to streamline these processes and enhance accountability within the Department.
Barrett’s remarks on veterans' benefits: During the hearing, Barrett pointed out that the costs associated with the Digital G.I. Bill have risen significantly since its launch. He expressed concern over the negative impact on veterans, stating, “The benefits system itself should never become a barrier to the benefits they are set to give,” advocating for improved oversight and accountability.
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Tom Barrett Fundraising
Tom Barrett recently disclosed $947.0K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 31st, 2026. This was the 70th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 65.3% came from individual donors.
Barrett disclosed $609.3K of spending. This was the 92nd most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Barrett disclosed $2.2M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 192nd most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Tom Barrett's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Tom Barrett Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Tom Barrett is worth $423.0K, as of February 5th, 2026. This is the 406th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Barrett has approximately $57.0K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Tom Barrett's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Barrett.
Tom Barrett Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Tom Barrett:
- H.R.7196: To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting any law to permit euthanasia and assisted suicide in the District of Columbia, and for other purposes.
- H.R.7167: To require a citizenship question on the decennial census, to require reporting on certain census statistics, to modify apportionment of Representatives to be based on United States citizens instead of all persons, to prohibit States from carrying out more than one Congressional redistricting after a decennial census and apportionment, and for other purposes.
- H.R.7083: To amend title 38, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the process of the Department of Veterans Affairs for making payments to automobile sellers for automobiles purchased for certain disabled veterans, and for other purposes.
- H.R.7009: To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand eligibility for housing loans guaranteed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to members of the reserve components and the National Guard who perform certain duties, and for other purposes.
- H.R.6833: To amend title 38, United States Code, to reorganize the acquisition structure of the Department of Veterans Affairs and to establish the Director of Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation in the Department, and for other purposes.
- H.R.6047: Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Tom Barrett on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Barrett.
2026 Michigan's 7th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $61,653,567 of spending in Michigan's 7th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $44,089,098 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- HMP ($15,842,498)
- CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND ($10,324,478)
- DCCC ($5,504,330)
- NRCC ($4,761,823)
- AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY ACTION, INC. (AFP ACTION) DBA CVA ACTION AND DBA LIBRE ACTION ($1,898,483)
The rating for this race is currently "Toss Up".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Michigan's 7th congressional district election.
