Health

By James Felton

McDonald Rivet Statement on Voting Against Extreme Package That Slashes Health Care, Kicks Kids Off Food Assistance, and Raises Costs for Working Families

Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet made a stop in mid-Michigan to discuss President Donald Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ that was signed into law. McDonald Rivet said it is the ‘big ugly bill’ and the Medicaid cuts will defund mid-Michigan hospitals and raise healthcare costs for everyone.

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July 3, 2025

Midland Daily News: Bipartisan bill demands more transparency, faster action on PFAS contamination

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement after voting against the extreme reconciliation package that kicks millions off health insurance, takes food from hungry children, and raises costs on working families.

Issues: Congress Economy Health

June 27, 2025

By Dave Clark

WCMU: 'It's just not financially realistic': McDonald Rivet speaks out against proposed Medicaid cuts

On Friday, U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Bay City) and U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman (R-Watersmeet) introduced the "Military PFAS Transparency Act," a bipartisan bill that would require the Department of Defense to publicly report on its PFAS cleanup efforts at hundreds of contaminated military sites across the country, including more than a dozen in Michigan.

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June 20, 2025

By Alexandria Ladiski

Reps. McDonald Rivet, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bill to Advocate for Families Affected by PFAS

A proposed $900 billion cut to Medicaid would put long-term care at risk for thousands of seniors in mid-Michigan, according to U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-Bay City).

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June 6, 2025

Midland Daily News: U.S. Rep McDonald Rivet seeks federal funding for Midland project

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced bipartisan legislation to better support families affected by PFAS contamination.

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June 2, 2025

By Dave Clark

McDonald Rivet Announces New Efforts to Expand Access to Safe Drinking Water in Mid-Michigan

U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet announced a series of federal funding requests aimed at improving access to safe drinking water across mid-Michigan, part of her ongoing efforts to protect public health and support economic development.

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May 30, 2025

Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement on Voting Against Extreme Tax Package

FLINT— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) announced new federal funding requests aimed at expanding access to safe, clean drinking water in mid-Michigan. This funding would both protect public health and help attract economic development and investment in the region.

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May 22, 2025

Midland Daily News: McDonald Rivet seeks federal funds to aid mid-Michigan programs

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement after voting against House Republicans' extreme tax package that strips away healthcare and food while cutting taxes for the wealthiest Americans.

Issues: Congress Economy Health

May 22, 2025

By Midland Daily News