Press Releases
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswomen Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced the bipartisan Child Care Access & Affordability Act. This bill, supported by Democrats and Republicans, would investigate the factors contributing to the lack of affordable and accessible child care in the United States.
FLINT— Today, Representatives Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Emilia Sykes (OH-13), Rob Bresnahan (PA-08), and Tony Wied (WI-08) announced the bipartisan Affordable Clean Water Infrastructure Act. This bill, supported by Republicans and Democrats, would promote clean water infrastructure projects in rural, low-income, and high-need communities.
WASHINGTON— Yesterday, the Build America Caucus, led by Representatives Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08), Jen Kiggans (VA-02), and Chair Josh Harder (CA-09), hosted a bipartisan roundtable discussion on child care with leading policy experts and advocates. The conversation focused on the lack of affordable child care, its damage to the economy, and what Congress can do to drive down costs for families and unlock America’s full economic potential.
SAGINAW— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) announced new federal grant funding to support the Saginaw County Youth Protection Council’s housing and services for homeless youth in mid-Michigan.
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswomen Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Ashley Hinson (IA-02) announced the bipartisan Early Education Savings Program Act. This bill, supported by Democrats and Republicans, would make child care more affordable by expanding 529 savings programs to cover child care expenses.
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Members of the Michigan Delegation to the U.S. House held a moment of silence on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to honor the victims of the shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan on September 28.
FLINT— Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) is leading Michigan Members of Congress in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins, defending hungry Michigan families following the USDA’s threat to withhold SNAP funds from the State of Michigan.
FLINT— On Veterans Day, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) reminds veterans in mid-Michigan that her office is able to help them navigate issues with federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), to ensure they receive the health care and benefits they are owed.
WASHINGTON— Today, as the Affordable Care Act “window shopping” begins and Michigan families can view the increasing cost of health insurance for 2026, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement.