Congressman Tom Barrett discusses tax relief for Michigan families through the Working Families Tax Cuts in a recent op-ed.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Barrett highlights tax relief for families: Congressman Tom Barrett released an op-ed discussing the impact of the Working Families Tax Cuts on Michigan parents. He stated that provisions like the Child Tax Credit and Child Care Credit help lower costs for families, while ensuring higher tax contributions from wealthier individuals.
Details of tax benefits outlined: Barrett elaborated on various tax cuts aimed at easing financial burdens on families, including increasing the Child Tax Credit and expanding deductions for child care and adoption expenses. He argued these measures support working-class and middle-class families while promoting fairness in the tax system.
Concerns over tax reform addressed: In response to criticisms alleging benefits for the wealthy, Barrett asserted that data reflects a higher share of federal taxes paid by the top 1%. He emphasized that the reforms aim to provide tangible support for families managing expenses in today's economic climate.
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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 $421.0K, as of April 1st, 2026. This is the 406th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Barrett has approximately $55.0K 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.8072: To direct the Secretary of Defense to test and certify each automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast out transponder system on a Department of Defense aircraft that is operated in United States airspace, and for other purposes.
- H.R.7861: Care Over Profits Act of 2026
- H.R.7860: Stop ACA Enrollment Fraud Act of 2026
- H.R.7756: First-time Homebuyer Savings Account Act of 2026
- H.R.7755: To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to submit a report to the Congress with respect exempting any downpayment requirement for mortgage insurance offered by the Federal Housing Administration for first-time homebuyers who are first responders or school teachers, and for other purposes.
- H.R.7754: To require a study on the feasibility and potential impacts of portable Federally backed mortgage loans, and for other purposes.
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 $59,671,641 of spending in Michigan's 7th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $44,089,090 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.
