119th Congress

WASHINGTON— Yesterday, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08), Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08), and Congressman Max Miller (OH-07) successfully passed the Great Lakes Icebreaker Act of 2025 through the U.S. House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure. The bipartisan legislation instructs the U.S. Coast Guard to develop a plan to design and build a new icebreaker for the Great Lakes, and analyze the effectiveness of the current icebreaking fleet.

WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) recently introduced the bipartisan Conservation and Regenerative Optimization Practices (CROP) for Farming Act. This bill, supported by Republicans and Democrats, would help farmers protect long-term profit and reduce carbon emissions and pollution, preserving their land for future generations.

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement after voting against the extreme reconciliation package that kicks millions off health insurance, takes food from hungry children, and raises costs on working families.   

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Congressman Jack Bergman (MI-01) introduced the bipartisan Military PFAS Transparency Act to shine a light on PFAS cleanup efforts by the Department of Defense (DoD), and get more answers for over 600 communities across the country that have been contaminated

FLINT— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) announced new federal grant funding to support critical infrastructure repairs and redevelopment at Bishop International Airport in Flint. 

The $4,971,600 grant – issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation – would assist with the reconstruction of approximately 80,500 square feet of outdated terminal roof and gutters. This funding would also help replace existing terminal directional signage to support passenger and baggage movement.

FLINT— This week, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) outlined a comprehensive strategy to combat the opioid epidemic, while also increasing border security and supporting local law enforcement. The Congresswoman laid out her vision in a letter to the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) as the organization develops its 2026 National Drug Control Strategy.

HEMLOCK— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) hosted a press conference announcing new federal funding initiatives to support mid-Michigan kids and young adults through child care, community violence prevention, and workforce development. Congresswoman McDonald Rivet was joined at Hemlock Elementary/Early Childhood Center by school officials and parents to discuss how the funding will help young families in the community.