Tom Barrett

Became law (3)

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  Brian Mast (R-FL)· May 28

  Cosponsored

  Medal of Sacrifice Act

  H.R. 3497 Crime and Law Enforcement

  A Republican bill with 9 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill establishes a medal to honor law enforcement officers and first responders who were killed in the line of duty.

  Yes· 2 of 7

  • Scored +1

    Would people in cities be better off under this?

    The bill honors law enforcement and first responders who serve various jurisdictions.

  • Scored +1

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The bill honors the service and sacrifice of first responders and law enforcement personnel.

  The opposite

  • Scored -1

    Does this change how police departments operate?

    The bill requires a Commission to investigate the circumstances of death and eligibility based on findings of wrongdoing.

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  Pete Stauber (R-MN)· Dec 12

  Cosponsored

  Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act

  H.R. 452 Sports and Recreation

  A Republican bill with 107 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This Act authorizes the award of 3 Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team. The medals recognize the team's victory over the Soviet Union during the 1980 Winter Olympics.

  Yes

  • Scored +1

    Is this likely to grow the economy?

    The sale of duplicate bronze medals provides a small influx of revenue to the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  John Rose (R-TN)· Sep 5

  Cosponsored

  Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act

  H.R. 2808 Finance and Financial Sector

  A Republican bill with 33 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This bill aims to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act. It seeks to prevent consumer reporting agencies from sharing consumer reports with others after a person requests a report for a residential mortgage loan.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +7

    Does this give people more control over their personal data?

    The bill strengthens data privacy by preventing the sharing of credit reports after a mortgage request.

  • Scored +7

    Does this protect people from being watched or searched?

    The bill provides significant protection for individual privacy regarding sensitive financial information.

  No question was scored the opposite.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (24)

Halfway: the other chamber has to pass the same text before it can go to the President.

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  Tom Barrett (R-MI)· Sep 16

  Their bill

  To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 117 West Lovett Street in Charlotte, Michigan, as the "Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building".

  H.R. 9570 Government Operations and Politics

  A Republican bill with 6 Democratic cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: arrived in the other chamber; nothing has happened to it there yet · Sep 17

  This bill names a specific United States Postal Service facility after an individual. The building is located at 117 West Lovett Street in Charlotte, Michigan.

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  Tom Barrett (R-MI)· May 21

  Their bill

  Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026

  H.R. 6047 Armed Forces and National Security

  A Republican bill with 14 Republican cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Passed the House

  235 – 179

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Veterans' Affairs · Jun 2

  This bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase several payment rates. It establishes a supplemental monthly allowance for veterans eligible for certain aid and attendance.

  Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +8

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The bill significantly increases various forms of disability, dependency, and pension payments while expanding housing loan opportunities.

  • Scored +8

    Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

    The bill increases monthly aid and attendance allowances, dependency and indemnity compensation, and expands housing loan eligibility for many veterans.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Tom Barrett (R-MI)· May 19

  Their bill

  Veterans Community Care Scheduling Improvement Act

  H.R. 3482 Armed Forces and National Security

  A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

  Passed the House

  By voice vote, no names recorded

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Veterans' Affairs · May 20

  This bill establishes an electronic process for Department of Veterans Affairs schedulers to book appointments for veterans.

  Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +7

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The bill significantly improves healthcare scheduling efficiency and provides assistance for community care.

  • Scored +5

    Does this help veterans get medical care?

    The bill modernizes the scheduling process for veterans seeking care through non-Department providers.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 21 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 16 no, 73 yes. 10 of these passed a chamber (8 yes, 2 no)
• Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? 1 no, 85 yes. 13 of these passed a chamber
• Would business owners be better off under this? 14 no, 48 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber (4 yes, 2 no)
• Would middle-income households be better off under this? 4 no, 53 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 4 no, 92 yes. 9 of these passed a chamber
• Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? 2 no, 69 yes. 13 of these passed a chamber
• Does this give the federal government more power? 8 no, 59 yes. 6 of these passed a chamber
• Does this make health care easier to get in general? 0 no, 45 yes. 3 of these passed a chamber