Congressman Tom Barrett discusses his ARCA Act during a Veterans' Affairs hearing, aiming to streamline VA procurement processes.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Barrett highlights his ARCA Act: During a House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs hearing, Congressman Tom Barrett emphasized the significance of his Acquisition Reform and Cost Assessment (ARCA) Act. This legislation aims to improve oversight and streamline the Department of Veterans Affairs' acquisition processes for IT and medical systems, including electronic health records.
Focus on accountability and efficiency: Barrett stated, "When the price tag for overly complicated and inefficient VA contracts blows up, it’s our veterans who pay the price." The ARCA Act seeks to establish a new Office of Acquisition to oversee major contracts, enhance accountability, and prevent waste and fraud within the VA.
Broad support for the ARCA Act: The ARCA Act is part of a wider Republican initiative to restore accountability at the VA. Similar legislation in the Senate has already passed unanimously, indicating a commitment to reforming the VA’s procurement system to better serve veterans and taxpayers.
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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 March 18th, 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.7861: To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to provide for certain reforms with respect to medical loss ratios and reducing fraudulent enrollment in qualified health plans.
- H.R.7860: To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to address fraudulent enrollments in the Exchanges.
- 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.
- H.R.7753: To strengthen and standardize "first look" protections for covered properties to ensure first-time homebuyers have priority access to foreclosed homes, 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 $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.
