Congressman Tom Barrett and the House passed DHS funding legislation, criticizing Democrats for opposing it amid national security concerns.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Barrett supports DHS funding: Congressman Tom Barrett announced the passage of legislation to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for the second time this year, with a vote of 221 to 209. Barrett criticized Democratic lawmakers for not supporting the funding amid rising tensions due to the conflict with Iran.
Barrett emphasizes national security: In his statements, Barrett highlighted the risks to public safety and national security, asserting that Democrats are “playing political games” with essential security operations. Despite the bill passing the House, it faces a stall in the Senate.
Legislation stalled in Senate: Barrett noted the urgency of funding amid ongoing challenges, explaining that numerous agencies, including the Coast Guard and TSA, are affected. He urged support for the funding, stressing that the current situation jeopardizes essential missions.
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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 $422.4K, as of March 6th, 2026. This is the 406th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Barrett has approximately $56.4K 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.7756: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish tax-advantaged homeowner savings accounts.
- 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.
- H.R.7349: Time to Heal Act
- H.R.7240: To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to revise regulations relating to ADS-B Out transmission exceptions, 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.
