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October 15, 2026

FLINT— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) announced a new portal where constituents can share the impact of rising health care costs on them and their families.


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October 2, 2026
Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and the mid-Michigan community have secured a commitment from the United States Coast Guard that the Saginaw River station will be returning to full staffing and capacity in 2027.
Issues: Congress

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September 28, 2026

FLINT— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement commemorating the one-year anniversary of the attack on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan. 


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September 23, 2026

FLINT— This Thursday, President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to meet in Washington to discuss many issues, including the future of artificial intelligence. Ahead of the summit, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet sent a letter urging the Trump Administration officials to use the China summit to negotiate AI-related safety practices.

Issues: Congress Economy

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September 18, 2026

WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) sent a letter, calling on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to withdraw a proposed rule slashing 90% of Head Start Program Performance Standards, which would harm Head Start children, families, and classrooms.


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September 16, 2026
Today, Representatives Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Don Davis (NC-01) led 25 Members of Congress in introducing the Reverse Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act, which would rein in tax giveaways for data center development.

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July 23, 2026

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement after helping pass a War Powers Resolution through the House of Representatives to curb the Administration’s activity in Iran.

Issues: Congress

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July 17, 2026

WASHINGTON— Today, bipartisan Congressional PFAS Task Force Co-Chairs Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), and Jen Kiggans (VA-02) called on the Department of Defense (DOD) to immediately address overdue PFAS forever chemical cleanup and transparency requirements. 


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July 15, 2026

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement following a vote on a foreign-operations-related appropriations package. 

Issues: Congress

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July 15, 2026

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) led a bipartisan letter signed by 20 Members of Congress, renewing the push for the United States Coast Guard to strengthen its Great Lakes icebreaking fleet to protect maritime commerce, transportation, and safety throughout the region.

Issues: Congress

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