Press Releases
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.
FLINT— Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement on the federal government shutdown, which started at midnight on October 1, 2025.
GRAND BLANC— Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement after a shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan.
“I am beyond devastated by the shooting this morning at Grand Blanc’s Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Joseph and I are praying for the victims and the entire Grand Blanc community. This kind of violence in a place of worship is despicable.
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) introduced the bipartisan Protect Your PIN Act. This bill, supported by Republicans and Democrats, will protect Americans from identity theft by enabling local law enforcement agencies to use federal resources to combat these crimes.
FLINT— Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement after a U.S.
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.