Congress

FLINT— This week, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) outlined her platform to combat corruption in an opinion piece for the Detroit Free Press. You can read the full op-ed below. In it, Congresswoman McDonald Rivet highlights how Washington insiders are able to rig the system for themselves, and against hardworking Americans in mid-Michigan and across the country. 

WASHINGTON— Today, Representatives Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08), Susie Lee (NV-03), and Steven Horsford (NV-04) led three dozen battleground House Democrats in sending a letter to Congressional Leadership calling for the extension of the ACA tax credits.

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) sent a letter to the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to advocate for the inclusion of silicon and potash on the 2025 List of Critical Minerals. This designation would secure supply chains and lower the costs of essential inputs for mid-Michigan manufacturers and farmers, helping them protect and create good-paying jobs.

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement after taking action to secure the border and ensure humane enforcement:

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Congressman John Moolenaar (MI-02) successfully passed the Rapid Disaster Relief Act through the U.S. House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure. This legislation, supported by Republicans and Democrats, establishes an expedited timeline for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reimburse cities and towns for emergency recovery projects.

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement after supporting bipartisan legislation through the U.S. House of Representatives to combat the opioid crisis, shine a light on human rights violations, and support American manufacturing by standing up to China.