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Press Release: Tom Barrett Introduces Bill to Create Federal AI Oversight Office

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Barrett proposes a federal office and new safeguards to oversee AI risks, accountability, and emerging technology threats.

Investivoq AI Summary

Barrett introduces AI bill: Congressman Tom Barrett said he introduced the "Artificial Intelligence Governance and Emerging Threats Act" to address AI risks and increase accountability. The proposal cites warnings from AI researchers and says the technology is advancing quickly.

What the measure would do: The bill would create a U.S. Office of Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology Threats inside the Executive Office of the President. The office would be headed by a presidentially appointed, Senate-confirmed representative and would coordinate federal policy, monitor risks, and report to Congress.

Broader agenda: Barrett also pointed to other AI- and data-center-related bills he has introduced or backed, including measures on autonomous weapons, chatbots and minors, healthcare decisions, VA use of AI, and data-center transparency and local control.

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Tom Barrett Fundraising

Tom Barrett Fundraising

Tom Barrett recently disclosed $88.0K of fundraising in a Pre-Primary FEC disclosure filed on July 22nd, 2026. This was the 455th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year. 100.0% came from individual donors.

Barrett disclosed $211.9K of spending. This was the 411th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.

Barrett disclosed $2.9M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 107th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year.

You can see the disclosure here, or track Tom Barrett's fundraising on Investivoq.

Tom Barrett Net Worth

Investivoq estimates that Tom Barrett is worth $478.0K, as of October 9th, 2026. This is the 404th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.

Barrett has approximately $63.5K invested in publicly traded assets which Investivoq is able to track live.

You can track Tom Barrett's net worth on Investivoq's politician page for Barrett.

Tom Barrett Bill Proposals

Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Tom Barrett:

  • H.R.10418: VA Claims AI Accountability Act
  • H.R.10417: VA AI Transparency Act of 2026
  • H.R.10119: Protecting Local Control of Data Centers Act
  • H.R.10118: No Data Center NDAs Act
  • H.R.9952: Healthy Recess for Learning Act
  • H.R.9951: Know What’s on the Tray Act of 2026

You can track bills proposed by Tom Barrett on Investivoq's politician page for Barrett.

2026 Michigan's 7th Congressional District Election

There has been approximately $56,360,813 of spending in Michigan's 7th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.

Approximately $41,618,658 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 ($13,101,669)
  • CONGRESSIONAL LEADERSHIP FUND ($5,586,190)
  • NRCC ($3,869,113)
  • VOTEVETS ($2,668,116)
  • MICHIGAN VALUES PAC ($2,614,574)

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.