Press Releases
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08), Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02), Vice Ranking Member Shontel Brown (OH-11), and members of the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture urged the Administration to take action to bring down fertilizer prices for farmers, which are skyrocketing due to the war in the Middle East.
WASHINGTON— Tonight, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) celebrated leading the bipartisan American Water Stewardship Act through the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 378-32. This legislation, which Congresswoman McDonald Rivet and Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) passed through the U.S.
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) introduced the bipartisan Military Financial Literacy Act. This bill would help service members access credentialed, personalized financial and housing counseling through the Department of Defense (DoD).
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement after signing a discharge petition to force a vote on a bill that would fund Department of Homeland Security (DHS) services like TSA, FEMA, and the Coast Guard at levels negotiated in a bipartisan manner, while the White House and Congressional leaders finalize negotiations on Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reforms.
WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement in response to today’s vote on funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement in response to today’s vote on a bipartisan war powers resolution to limit President Trump’s military actions in Iran.
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement after helping pass the Farm Bill through the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture.
FLINT— Today, Representatives Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Haley Stevens (MI-11), Hillary Scholten (MI-03), and Shri Thanedar (MI-13) sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) strongly urging the continuation of critical Medicaid coverage for children and pregnant women impacted by the Flint Water Crisis.
WASHINGTON— In case you missed it, the New Democrat Coalition — in which Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) serves as Freshman Leadership Representative — unveiled their
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Congressman Rob Bresnahan (PA-08) introduced the bipartisan Bridges And Safety Infrastructure for Community Success Act (BASICS Act). This bill would help local governments access more federal resources to repair and rebuild roads and bridges.