22-year U.S. Army Veteran Tom Barrett Delivers Aviation Safety

In case you missed it, 22-year U.S. Army veteran Tom Barrett had his bill “to install crash avoidance technology in military helicopters as part of a broader effort to prevent future mid-air crashes” signed into law by President Trump.

This critical legislation was introduced following the tragic mid-air collision between a passenger airline and a military helicopter and marks Congressman Barrett’s first bill to become law.

“Army helicopter pilot Tom Barrett continues to deliver commonsense results to protect our military and everyday Americans, earning the continued trust of Michiganders who are excited to send him back to Washington.” – NRCC Spokesman Zach Bannon

Read more from WLNS here or see excerpts below:

Trump signs Michigan lawmakers bill to improve military helicopter safety
WLNS
Daylyn Huff
December 19, 2025

President Donald Trump signed the Military Helicopter Training Safety Act into law today, a step he says will work toward improving aviation safety following the tragic collision between a military helicopter and an American Airlines passenger jet that occurred in January.

The bill, introduced by Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07), aims to install crash avoidance technology in military helicopters as part of a broader effort to prevent future mid-air crashes.

The legislation was included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, further emphasizing its significance.

In March, Barrett introduced the Military Helicopter Training Safety Act (H.R. 1898) after the January incident, which resulted in 67 deaths.

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