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119th Congress

February 27, 2026
A Saginaw-based group formed to curb youth violence will receive $700,000 in federal funding.
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The Appropriations Process is the annual process through which Congress allocates funds to a wide range of programs and projects. 

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February 17, 2026

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.

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February 16, 2026
U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Bay City, joined 114 sitting House Democrats in unveiling what they're calling "a roadmap to affordability" for American families Thursday.

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February 12, 2026

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


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February 9, 2026

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.

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February 6, 2026
Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet is celebrating the support she said she secured for Flint residents affected by the water crisis.
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February 6, 2026

FLINT— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) celebrated securing impactful support for Flint residents affected by the Water Crisis in the FY 2026 Health and Human Services Budget, which was signed into law by President Trump this week.

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February 3, 2026
WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement on the six-bill government funding package that included Labor, Health, and Human Services; Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development; Financial Services and General Government; National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs; Homeland Security; and Defense.
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February 2, 2026
A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says she fears farmland will be lost and young farmers pushed out of production if additional assistance isn’t approved by Congress.
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Washington, DC  20515
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