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By James Felton

ICYMI: Congresswoman McDonald Rivet, Michigan Delegation Honor Victims of the Grand Blanc Church Shooting on U.S. House Floor

“What we’re looking at is a sex trafficking ring that involved some of the most notable men across the country,” said McDonald Rivet. “And the victims have asked for years to have those files released so they could have some justice, and we owe that to them.”

Issues: Congress

November 18, 2025

Midland Daily News: McDonald Rivet: Shutdown-ending bill 'fails' on healthcare

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.

Issues: Congress

November 13, 2025

By Abigail VanderMolen, Associated Press

Rep. McDonald Rivet, Michigan Democrats Defend SNAP from Trump Administration’s Threatened Penalties

Democratic Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet, whose district includes Midland, Saginaw, Bay City and Flint, voted against the bill, saying her constituents were feeling the effects of rising health insurance costs.

Issues: Congress Health

November 13, 2025

Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement on the Government Funding Package

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.

Issues: Congress

Rep. McDonald Rivet speaking at press conference on health care outside the Capitol

November 12, 2025

WATCH: On Veterans Day, Rep. McDonald Rivet Thanks Mid-Michigan Veterans and Promotes Federal Resources

WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement on the government funding package passing the U.S. House of Representatives.

Issues: Congress Health

November 11, 2025

MLIVE: SNAP benefits can’t continue to be part of political game, McDonald Rivet says

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.

Issues: Congress Veterans

November 3, 2025

By Ron Fonger

WEYI/WSMH: Congresswoman McDonald Rivet visits food distribution sites around Mid-Michigan

McDonald Rivet, D-Bay City, said Monday that the Trump administration’s move to restore some food assistance without resolving the shutdown is “another example of this (program) being a political tool.”

Issues: Congress Health

November 3, 2025

By Alexander Gustanski

Rep. McDonald Rivet Statement on Sky-High Health Care Costs NOW Public on the ACA Marketplace

Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) visited food distribution sites and food pantries across Mid-Michigan on Saturday.

Issues: Congress

Reps. McDonald Rivet, Lee, Horsford Lead Battleground Democrats in Demanding Congress Extend ACA Tax Credits

October 29, 2025