{"id":13229,"name":"Tom Barrett","first_name":"Tom","last_name":"Barrett","middle_name":null,"suffix":null,"bioguide_id":"B001321","fec_candidate_id":null,"ocd_person_id":null,"govtrack_id":null,"opensecrets_id":null,"votesmart_id":null,"office_id":17866,"party":"Republican","status":"active","photo_url":"https://www.congress.gov/img/member/6774207d0b34857ecc909034_200.jpg","website":"https://barrett.house.gov/","campaign_url":null,"email":null,"phone":null,"social_twitter":null,"social_facebook":null,"social_instagram":null,"social_youtube":null,"state":"MI","district":"7","city":null,"assumed_office":"2025","term_end":null,"born":"1981","source":"congress_gov","source_url":"https://api.congress.gov/v3/member/B001321","source_updated":"2026-05-09T12:13:18.405Z","first_seen":"2026-05-09 12:13:18","last_seen":"2026-05-09 12:13:18","created_at":"2026-05-09 12:13:18","updated_at":"2026-05-10 01:05:41","canonical_id":null,"fec_checked_at":null,"office_name":"U.S. Representative","level":"federal","branch":"legislative","office_chamber":"house","positions":[{"topic":"Gun Control","stance":"Recent Votes","detail":"Date Roll Call Bill Question Vote Title 05/21/2026 191 H.R.6047 On Passage Yea Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act 05/21/2026 190 H.R.1041 On Passage Yea Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act 05/21/2026 189 H.R.1041 On Motion to Recommit Nay Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act 05/21/2026 188 H.R.1329 On Passage Yea Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act 05/21/2026 187 H.R.1329 On Motion to Recommit Nay Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act 05/20/2026 186 H.RES.1300 On Agreeing to the Resolution Aye Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act 05/20/2026 185 H.RES.1300 On Ordering the Previous Question Yea Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act 05/20/2026 184 H.R.2616 On Passage Aye PROTECT Kids Act 05/20/2026 183 H.R.2616 On Motion to Recommit Nay PROTECT Kids Act 05/20/2026 182 H.R.1993 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Yea 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act","source_url":"https://barrett.house.gov/about/votes-and-legislation","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Recent Votes","detail":"Date Roll Call Bill Question Vote Title 05/21/2026 191 H.R.6047 On Passage Yea Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act 05/21/2026 190 H.R.1041 On Passage Yea Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act 05/21/2026 189 H.R.1041 On Motion to Recommit Nay Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act 05/21/2026 188 H.R.1329 On Passage Yea Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act 05/21/2026 187 H.R.1329 On Motion to Recommit Nay Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act 05/20/2026 186 H.RES.1300 On Agreeing to the Resolution Aye Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act 05/20/2026 185 H.RES.1300 On Ordering the Previous Question Yea Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act 05/20/2026 184 H.R.2616 On Passage Aye PROTECT Kids Act 05/20/2026 183 H.R.2616 On Motion to Recommit Nay PROTECT Kids Act 05/20/2026 182 H.R.1993 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Yea 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act","source_url":"https://barrett.house.gov/about/votes-and-legislation","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"Passed House:","detail":"Home Affordability for Guard and Reserve Act To expand VA home loan eligibility by allowing more Guard and Reserve members to qualify for these loans with competitive interest rates and no down payment required. Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act To provide the first significant benefits increase in decades for the most severely disabled veterans and Gold Star Families. Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act To upgrade the VA’s scheduling platform to empower VA employees to easily book appointments at the VA and community health care providers using a single interface. Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act To empower veterans to choose faster, more reliable communication about the benefits they earned. TRANSPORT Jobs Act To direct federal agencies to develop a plan that allows more veterans to fill critical supply chain jobs using skills they developed during their time in the service. ASSIST Act To ensure disabled veterans have accessible transportation by covering a wider range of medically necessary vehicle adaptations. Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act To review the notices that the VA sends to veterans about benefit claims and determine how to make communications shorter and clearer.","source_url":"https://barrett.house.gov/issues/introduced-legislation","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"Passed House:","detail":"Home Affordability for Guard and Reserve Act To expand VA home loan eligibility by allowing more Guard and Reserve members to qualify for these loans with competitive interest rates and no down payment required. Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act To provide the first significant benefits increase in decades for the most severely disabled veterans and Gold Star Families. Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act To upgrade the VA’s scheduling platform to empower VA employees to easily book appointments at the VA and community health care providers using a single interface. Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act To empower veterans to choose faster, more reliable communication about the benefits they earned. TRANSPORT Jobs Act To direct federal agencies to develop a plan that allows more veterans to fill critical supply chain jobs using skills they developed during their time in the service. ASSIST Act To ensure disabled veterans have accessible transportation by covering a wider range of medically necessary vehicle adaptations. Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act To review the notices that the VA sends to veterans about benefit claims and determine how to make communications shorter and clearer.","source_url":"https://barrett.house.gov/issues/introduced-legislation","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"Passed House:","detail":"Home Affordability for Guard and Reserve Act To expand VA home loan eligibility by allowing more Guard and Reserve members to qualify for these loans with competitive interest rates and no down payment required. Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act To provide the first significant benefits increase in decades for the most severely disabled veterans and Gold Star Families. Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act To upgrade the VA’s scheduling platform to empower VA employees to easily book appointments at the VA and community health care providers using a single interface. Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act To empower veterans to choose faster, more reliable communication about the benefits they earned. TRANSPORT Jobs Act To direct federal agencies to develop a plan that allows more veterans to fill critical supply chain jobs using skills they developed during their time in the service. ASSIST Act To ensure disabled veterans have accessible transportation by covering a wider range of medically necessary vehicle adaptations. Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act To review the notices that the VA sends to veterans about benefit claims and determine how to make communications shorter and clearer.","source_url":"https://barrett.house.gov/issues/introduced-legislation","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Passed House:","detail":"Home Affordability for Guard and Reserve Act To expand VA home loan eligibility by allowing more Guard and Reserve members to qualify for these loans with competitive interest rates and no down payment required. Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act To provide the first significant benefits increase in decades for the most severely disabled veterans and Gold Star Families. Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act To upgrade the VA’s scheduling platform to empower VA employees to easily book appointments at the VA and community health care providers using a single interface. Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act To empower veterans to choose faster, more reliable communication about the benefits they earned. TRANSPORT Jobs Act To direct federal agencies to develop a plan that allows more veterans to fill critical supply chain jobs using skills they developed during their time in the service. ASSIST Act To ensure disabled veterans have accessible transportation by covering a wider range of medically necessary vehicle adaptations. Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act To review the notices that the VA sends to veterans about benefit claims and determine how to make communications shorter and clearer.","source_url":"https://barrett.house.gov/issues/introduced-legislation","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Passed House:","detail":"Home Affordability for Guard and Reserve Act To expand VA home loan eligibility by allowing more Guard and Reserve members to qualify for these loans with competitive interest rates and no down payment required. Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act To provide the first significant benefits increase in decades for the most severely disabled veterans and Gold Star Families. Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act To upgrade the VA’s scheduling platform to empower VA employees to easily book appointments at the VA and community health care providers using a single interface. Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act To empower veterans to choose faster, more reliable communication about the benefits they earned. TRANSPORT Jobs Act To direct federal agencies to develop a plan that allows more veterans to fill critical supply chain jobs using skills they developed during their time in the service. ASSIST Act To ensure disabled veterans have accessible transportation by covering a wider range of medically necessary vehicle adaptations. Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act To review the notices that the VA sends to veterans about benefit claims and determine how to make communications shorter and clearer.","source_url":"https://barrett.house.gov/issues/introduced-legislation","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Passed House:","detail":"Home Affordability for Guard and Reserve Act To expand VA home loan eligibility by allowing more Guard and Reserve members to qualify for these loans with competitive interest rates and no down payment required. Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act To provide the first significant benefits increase in decades for the most severely disabled veterans and Gold Star Families. Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act To upgrade the VA’s scheduling platform to empower VA employees to easily book appointments at the VA and community health care providers using a single interface. Delivering Digitally to Our Veterans Act To empower veterans to choose faster, more reliable communication about the benefits they earned. TRANSPORT Jobs Act To direct federal agencies to develop a plan that allows more veterans to fill critical supply chain jobs using skills they developed during their time in the service. ASSIST Act To ensure disabled veterans have accessible transportation by covering a wider range of medically necessary vehicle adaptations. Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act To review the notices that the VA sends to veterans about benefit claims and determine how to make communications shorter and clearer.","source_url":"https://barrett.house.gov/issues/introduced-legislation","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"Passed Committee:","detail":"FRAUD Act To save taxpayer dollars and prevent payments on fraudulent or misleading claims that third parties submit on behalf of community health care providers. Veterans Hearing Health Expansion Act To require the VA to cover veterans’ visits to licensed hearing aid specialists in their community, without them having to travel to a VA hospital or clinic. Improving Disaster Assistance for Veterans Act To establish a veterans advocate at FEMA responsible for identifying opportunities for the hiring of veterans, ensuring the agency’s emergency response accounts for veterans’ needs, and helping the agency cooperate with veterans service organizations when providing disaster relief.","source_url":"https://barrett.house.gov/issues/introduced-legislation","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Passed Committee:","detail":"FRAUD Act To save taxpayer dollars and prevent payments on fraudulent or misleading claims that third parties submit on behalf of community health care providers. Veterans Hearing Health Expansion Act To require the VA to cover veterans’ visits to licensed hearing aid specialists in their community, without them having to travel to a VA hospital or clinic. Improving Disaster Assistance for Veterans Act To establish a veterans advocate at FEMA responsible for identifying opportunities for the hiring of veterans, ensuring the agency’s emergency response accounts for veterans’ needs, and helping the agency cooperate with veterans service organizations when providing disaster relief.","source_url":"https://barrett.house.gov/issues/introduced-legislation","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Passed Committee:","detail":"FRAUD Act To save taxpayer dollars and prevent payments on fraudulent or misleading claims that third parties submit on behalf of community health care providers. Veterans Hearing Health Expansion Act To require the VA to cover veterans’ visits to licensed hearing aid specialists in their community, without them having to travel to a VA hospital or clinic. Improving Disaster Assistance for Veterans Act To establish a veterans advocate at FEMA responsible for identifying opportunities for the hiring of veterans, ensuring the agency’s emergency response accounts for veterans’ needs, and helping the agency cooperate with veterans service organizations when providing disaster relief.","source_url":"https://barrett.house.gov/issues/introduced-legislation","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Passed Committee:","detail":"FRAUD Act To save taxpayer dollars and prevent payments on fraudulent or misleading claims that third parties submit on behalf of community health care providers. Veterans Hearing Health Expansion Act To require the VA to cover veterans’ visits to licensed hearing aid specialists in their community, without them having to travel to a VA hospital or clinic. Improving Disaster Assistance for Veterans Act To establish a veterans advocate at FEMA responsible for identifying opportunities for the hiring of veterans, ensuring the agency’s emergency response accounts for veterans’ needs, and helping the agency cooperate with veterans service organizations when providing disaster relief.","source_url":"https://barrett.house.gov/issues/introduced-legislation","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"Introduced:","detail":"Authorization for Use of Military Force in Iran To give President Trump congressional authority until July 30, 2026, to stop Iran and its terrorist proxies from developing a nuclear weapon without putting American boots on the ground or engaging in nation building. Military Force Oversight Amendment To require all Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) to expire after five years unless reauthorized by Congress. Prevent Endless Wars Act To require a sunset of no longer than five years on any Authorization for Use of Military Force fast-tracked through Congress. War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act To give Congress additional tools to fast-track a vote to end unauthorized military force. Cold War Military Force Repeal Act To repeal the outdated 1957 Authorization for Use of Military Force for fighting communism in the Middle East. Safety in Shared Skies Act To require military aircraft to have the location broadcasting system, known as ADS-B Out, checked every 90 days. Care Over Profits Act To require insurance companies to use more of the money paid in premiums to cover medical claims, not overhead and corporate profits. Stop ACA Enrollment Fraud Act To crack down on insurance plan fraud by prohibiting the opening of multiple ACA plans using the same Social Security number and ensuring every patient consents to enrolling in or modifying a health plan. First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account Act To create tax-free first-time homebuyer savings accounts similar to individual retirement accounts. First Look for First-Time Homebuyers Act To give first-time buyers an exclusive 15-day window to have a “first look” for purchasing homes foreclosed by federal housing and lending agencies. Take Your Rate Act To take steps towards creating portable mortgage rates, which would allow homeowners to maintain their current low interest rate when buying a new home. Housing for Our Hometown Heroes Act To take steps towards launching a federal program to support loans","source_url":"https://barrett.house.gov/issues/introduced-legislation","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Climate","stance":"Introduced:","detail":"Authorization for Use of Military Force in Iran To give President Trump congressional authority until July 30, 2026, to stop Iran and its terrorist proxies from developing a nuclear weapon without putting American boots on the ground or engaging in nation building. Military Force Oversight Amendment To require all Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) to expire after five years unless reauthorized by Congress. Prevent Endless Wars Act To require a sunset of no longer than five years on any Authorization for Use of Military Force fast-tracked through Congress. War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act To give Congress additional tools to fast-track a vote to end unauthorized military force. Cold War Military Force Repeal Act To repeal the outdated 1957 Authorization for Use of Military Force for fighting communism in the Middle East. Safety in Shared Skies Act To require military aircraft to have the location broadcasting system, known as ADS-B Out, checked every 90 days. Care Over Profits Act To require insurance companies to use more of the money paid in premiums to cover medical claims, not overhead and corporate profits. Stop ACA Enrollment Fraud Act To crack down on insurance plan fraud by prohibiting the opening of multiple ACA plans using the same Social Security number and ensuring every patient consents to enrolling in or modifying a health plan. First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account Act To create tax-free first-time homebuyer savings accounts similar to individual retirement accounts. First Look for First-Time Homebuyers Act To give first-time buyers an exclusive 15-day window to have a “first look” for purchasing homes foreclosed by federal housing and lending agencies. Take Your Rate Act To take steps towards creating portable mortgage rates, which would allow homeowners to maintain their current low interest rate when buying a new home. Housing for Our Hometown Heroes Act To take steps towards launching a federal program to support loans","source_url":"https://barrett.house.gov/issues/introduced-legislation","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Education","stance":"Introduced:","detail":"Authorization for Use of Military Force in Iran To give President Trump congressional authority until July 30, 2026, to stop Iran and its terrorist proxies from developing a nuclear weapon without putting American boots on the ground or engaging in nation building. Military Force Oversight Amendment To require all Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) to expire after five years unless reauthorized by Congress. Prevent Endless Wars Act To require a sunset of no longer than five years on any Authorization for Use of Military Force fast-tracked through Congress. War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act To give Congress additional tools to fast-track a vote to end unauthorized military force. Cold War Military Force Repeal Act To repeal the outdated 1957 Authorization for Use of Military Force for fighting communism in the Middle East. Safety in Shared Skies Act To require military aircraft to have the location broadcasting system, known as ADS-B Out, checked every 90 days. Care Over Profits Act To require insurance companies to use more of the money paid in premiums to cover medical claims, not overhead and corporate profits. Stop ACA Enrollment Fraud Act To crack down on insurance plan fraud by prohibiting the opening of multiple ACA plans using the same Social Security number and ensuring every patient consents to enrolling in or modifying a health plan. First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account Act To create tax-free first-time homebuyer savings accounts similar to individual retirement accounts. First Look for First-Time Homebuyers Act To give first-time buyers an exclusive 15-day window to have a “first look” for purchasing homes foreclosed by federal housing and lending agencies. Take Your Rate Act To take steps towards creating portable mortgage rates, which would allow homeowners to maintain their current low interest rate when buying a new home. Housing for Our Hometown Heroes Act To take steps towards launching a federal program to support loans","source_url":"https://barrett.house.gov/issues/introduced-legislation","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Abortion","stance":"Introduced:","detail":"Authorization for Use of Military Force in Iran To give President Trump congressional authority until July 30, 2026, to stop Iran and its terrorist proxies from developing a nuclear weapon without putting American boots on the ground or engaging in nation building. Military Force Oversight Amendment To require all Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) to expire after five years unless reauthorized by Congress. Prevent Endless Wars Act To require a sunset of no longer than five years on any Authorization for Use of Military Force fast-tracked through Congress. War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act To give Congress additional tools to fast-track a vote to end unauthorized military force. Cold War Military Force Repeal Act To repeal the outdated 1957 Authorization for Use of Military Force for fighting communism in the Middle East. Safety in Shared Skies Act To require military aircraft to have the location broadcasting system, known as ADS-B Out, checked every 90 days. Care Over Profits Act To require insurance companies to use more of the money paid in premiums to cover medical claims, not overhead and corporate profits. Stop ACA Enrollment Fraud Act To crack down on insurance plan fraud by prohibiting the opening of multiple ACA plans using the same Social Security number and ensuring every patient consents to enrolling in or modifying a health plan. First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account Act To create tax-free first-time homebuyer savings accounts similar to individual retirement accounts. First Look for First-Time Homebuyers Act To give first-time buyers an exclusive 15-day window to have a “first look” for purchasing homes foreclosed by federal housing and lending agencies. Take Your Rate Act To take steps towards creating portable mortgage rates, which would allow homeowners to maintain their current low interest rate when buying a new home. Housing for Our Hometown Heroes Act To take steps towards launching a federal program to support loans","source_url":"https://barrett.house.gov/issues/introduced-legislation","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Introduced:","detail":"Authorization for Use of Military Force in Iran To give President Trump congressional authority until July 30, 2026, to stop Iran and its terrorist proxies from developing a nuclear weapon without putting American boots on the ground or engaging in nation building. Military Force Oversight Amendment To require all Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) to expire after five years unless reauthorized by Congress. Prevent Endless Wars Act To require a sunset of no longer than five years on any Authorization for Use of Military Force fast-tracked through Congress. War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act To give Congress additional tools to fast-track a vote to end unauthorized military force. Cold War Military Force Repeal Act To repeal the outdated 1957 Authorization for Use of Military Force for fighting communism in the Middle East. Safety in Shared Skies Act To require military aircraft to have the location broadcasting system, known as ADS-B Out, checked every 90 days. Care Over Profits Act To require insurance companies to use more of the money paid in premiums to cover medical claims, not overhead and corporate profits. Stop ACA Enrollment Fraud Act To crack down on insurance plan fraud by prohibiting the opening of multiple ACA plans using the same Social Security number and ensuring every patient consents to enrolling in or modifying a health plan. First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account Act To create tax-free first-time homebuyer savings accounts similar to individual retirement accounts. First Look for First-Time Homebuyers Act To give first-time buyers an exclusive 15-day window to have a “first look” for purchasing homes foreclosed by federal housing and lending agencies. Take Your Rate Act To take steps towards creating portable mortgage rates, which would allow homeowners to maintain their current low interest rate when buying a new home. Housing for Our Hometown Heroes Act To take steps towards launching a federal program to support loans","source_url":"https://barrett.house.gov/issues/introduced-legislation","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Introduced:","detail":"Authorization for Use of Military Force in Iran To give President Trump congressional authority until July 30, 2026, to stop Iran and its terrorist proxies from developing a nuclear weapon without putting American boots on the ground or engaging in nation building. Military Force Oversight Amendment To require all Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) to expire after five years unless reauthorized by Congress. Prevent Endless Wars Act To require a sunset of no longer than five years on any Authorization for Use of Military Force fast-tracked through Congress. War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act To give Congress additional tools to fast-track a vote to end unauthorized military force. Cold War Military Force Repeal Act To repeal the outdated 1957 Authorization for Use of Military Force for fighting communism in the Middle East. Safety in Shared Skies Act To require military aircraft to have the location broadcasting system, known as ADS-B Out, checked every 90 days. Care Over Profits Act To require insurance companies to use more of the money paid in premiums to cover medical claims, not overhead and corporate profits. Stop ACA Enrollment Fraud Act To crack down on insurance plan fraud by prohibiting the opening of multiple ACA plans using the same Social Security number and ensuring every patient consents to enrolling in or modifying a health plan. First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account Act To create tax-free first-time homebuyer savings accounts similar to individual retirement accounts. First Look for First-Time Homebuyers Act To give first-time buyers an exclusive 15-day window to have a “first look” for purchasing homes foreclosed by federal housing and lending agencies. Take Your Rate Act To take steps towards creating portable mortgage rates, which would allow homeowners to maintain their current low interest rate when buying a new home. Housing for Our Hometown Heroes Act To take steps towards launching a federal program to support loans","source_url":"https://barrett.house.gov/issues/introduced-legislation","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Introduced:","detail":"Authorization for Use of Military Force in Iran To give President Trump congressional authority until July 30, 2026, to stop Iran and its terrorist proxies from developing a nuclear weapon without putting American boots on the ground or engaging in nation building. Military Force Oversight Amendment To require all Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) to expire after five years unless reauthorized by Congress. Prevent Endless Wars Act To require a sunset of no longer than five years on any Authorization for Use of Military Force fast-tracked through Congress. War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act To give Congress additional tools to fast-track a vote to end unauthorized military force. Cold War Military Force Repeal Act To repeal the outdated 1957 Authorization for Use of Military Force for fighting communism in the Middle East. Safety in Shared Skies Act To require military aircraft to have the location broadcasting system, known as ADS-B Out, checked every 90 days. Care Over Profits Act To require insurance companies to use more of the money paid in premiums to cover medical claims, not overhead and corporate profits. Stop ACA Enrollment Fraud Act To crack down on insurance plan fraud by prohibiting the opening of multiple ACA plans using the same Social Security number and ensuring every patient consents to enrolling in or modifying a health plan. First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account Act To create tax-free first-time homebuyer savings accounts similar to individual retirement accounts. First Look for First-Time Homebuyers Act To give first-time buyers an exclusive 15-day window to have a “first look” for purchasing homes foreclosed by federal housing and lending agencies. Take Your Rate Act To take steps towards creating portable mortgage rates, which would allow homeowners to maintain their current low interest rate when buying a new home. Housing for Our Hometown Heroes Act To take steps towards launching a federal program to support loans","source_url":"https://barrett.house.gov/issues/introduced-legislation","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Housing","stance":"Introduced:","detail":"Authorization for Use of Military Force in Iran To give President Trump congressional authority until July 30, 2026, to stop Iran and its terrorist proxies from developing a nuclear weapon without putting American boots on the ground or engaging in nation building. Military Force Oversight Amendment To require all Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) to expire after five years unless reauthorized by Congress. Prevent Endless Wars Act To require a sunset of no longer than five years on any Authorization for Use of Military Force fast-tracked through Congress. War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act To give Congress additional tools to fast-track a vote to end unauthorized military force. Cold War Military Force Repeal Act To repeal the outdated 1957 Authorization for Use of Military Force for fighting communism in the Middle East. Safety in Shared Skies Act To require military aircraft to have the location broadcasting system, known as ADS-B Out, checked every 90 days. Care Over Profits Act To require insurance companies to use more of the money paid in premiums to cover medical claims, not overhead and corporate profits. Stop ACA Enrollment Fraud Act To crack down on insurance plan fraud by prohibiting the opening of multiple ACA plans using the same Social Security number and ensuring every patient consents to enrolling in or modifying a health plan. First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account Act To create tax-free first-time homebuyer savings accounts similar to individual retirement accounts. First Look for First-Time Homebuyers Act To give first-time buyers an exclusive 15-day window to have a “first look” for purchasing homes foreclosed by federal housing and lending agencies. Take Your Rate Act To take steps towards creating portable mortgage rates, which would allow homeowners to maintain their current low interest rate when buying a new home. Housing for Our Hometown Heroes Act To take steps towards launching a federal program to support loans","source_url":"https://barrett.house.gov/issues/introduced-legislation","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Criminal Justice","stance":"Introduced:","detail":"Authorization for Use of Military Force in Iran To give President Trump congressional authority until July 30, 2026, to stop Iran and its terrorist proxies from developing a nuclear weapon without putting American boots on the ground or engaging in nation building. Military Force Oversight Amendment To require all Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) to expire after five years unless reauthorized by Congress. Prevent Endless Wars Act To require a sunset of no longer than five years on any Authorization for Use of Military Force fast-tracked through Congress. War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act To give Congress additional tools to fast-track a vote to end unauthorized military force. Cold War Military Force Repeal Act To repeal the outdated 1957 Authorization for Use of Military Force for fighting communism in the Middle East. Safety in Shared Skies Act To require military aircraft to have the location broadcasting system, known as ADS-B Out, checked every 90 days. Care Over Profits Act To require insurance companies to use more of the money paid in premiums to cover medical claims, not overhead and corporate profits. Stop ACA Enrollment Fraud Act To crack down on insurance plan fraud by prohibiting the opening of multiple ACA plans using the same Social Security number and ensuring every patient consents to enrolling in or modifying a health plan. First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account Act To create tax-free first-time homebuyer savings accounts similar to individual retirement accounts. First Look for First-Time Homebuyers Act To give first-time buyers an exclusive 15-day window to have a “first look” for purchasing homes foreclosed by federal housing and lending agencies. Take Your Rate Act To take steps towards creating portable mortgage rates, which would allow homeowners to maintain their current low interest rate when buying a new home. Housing for Our Hometown Heroes Act To take steps towards launching a federal program to support loans","source_url":"https://barrett.house.gov/issues/introduced-legislation","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Social Security","stance":"Introduced:","detail":"Authorization for Use of Military Force in Iran To give President Trump congressional authority until July 30, 2026, to stop Iran and its terrorist proxies from developing a nuclear weapon without putting American boots on the ground or engaging in nation building. Military Force Oversight Amendment To require all Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) to expire after five years unless reauthorized by Congress. Prevent Endless Wars Act To require a sunset of no longer than five years on any Authorization for Use of Military Force fast-tracked through Congress. War Powers Priority Procedures Modernization Act To give Congress additional tools to fast-track a vote to end unauthorized military force. Cold War Military Force Repeal Act To repeal the outdated 1957 Authorization for Use of Military Force for fighting communism in the Middle East. Safety in Shared Skies Act To require military aircraft to have the location broadcasting system, known as ADS-B Out, checked every 90 days. Care Over Profits Act To require insurance companies to use more of the money paid in premiums to cover medical claims, not overhead and corporate profits. Stop ACA Enrollment Fraud Act To crack down on insurance plan fraud by prohibiting the opening of multiple ACA plans using the same Social Security number and ensuring every patient consents to enrolling in or modifying a health plan. First-Time Homebuyer Savings Account Act To create tax-free first-time homebuyer savings accounts similar to individual retirement accounts. First Look for First-Time Homebuyers Act To give first-time buyers an exclusive 15-day window to have a “first look” for purchasing homes foreclosed by federal housing and lending agencies. Take Your Rate Act To take steps towards creating portable mortgage rates, which would allow homeowners to maintain their current low interest rate when buying a new home. Housing for Our Hometown Heroes Act To take steps towards launching a federal program to support loans","source_url":"https://barrett.house.gov/issues/introduced-legislation","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Security","detail":"Please note that electronic communication, particularly e-mail, is not necessarily secure against interception. Please do not send sensitive data (e.g., Social Security, bank account, or credit card numbers) by e-mail or web forms.","source_url":"https://barrett.house.gov/privacy","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Social Security","stance":"Security","detail":"Please note that electronic communication, particularly e-mail, is not necessarily secure against interception. 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