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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

Midland Daily News: Expiring ACA subsidies a key issue in government shutdown

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.

Issues: Congress Health

October 27, 2025

By Abigail VanderMolen, Associated Press

WNEM: Democratic MI lawmakers suggest solution to potential food stamp suspension

The government shutdown has reopened debate on a central issue for both major political parties in the last 15 years: the future of health coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

Issues: Congress Health

October 27, 2025

By James Felton

Reps. McDonald Rivet, Scholten Call on the Trump Administration to Continue Food Assistance During Shutdown

Sounding the alarm on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) with just days before food stamps are suspended for millions, Democratic Michigan lawmakers are urging the Trump administration to act.

Issues: Congress

October 27, 2025

Rep. McDonald Rivet Launches Portal to Empower Constituents Impacted by Skyrocketing Health Care Costs

WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) are leading Michigan Democrats in calling on U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins to use contingency funds to continue food assistance for families in Michigan and across the country during the federal government shutdown.

Issues: Congress

Rep. McDonald Rivet press conference on health care

October 10, 2025

WNEM: Congresswoman McDonald Rivet calls on peers to reverse Medicaid cuts, extend ACA premium tax credits

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.

Issues: Congress Health

October 6, 2025

By James Felton