119th Congress

Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement on Government Funding Package

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.

Issues: Congress Health

February 3, 2026

Brownfield Ag News: House Ag Committee lawmaker calls farm crisis a ‘five-alarm fire’ as aid talks continue

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

By Nicole Heslip

WNEM: Flushing Police Department receiving federal funding for new equipment

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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January 29, 2026

By WNEM Digital

MLIVE: Bridgeport Fire Department receives $866K for station upgrades

Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet announced the investment of about $220,000 on Thursday, Jan. 29. The money will go toward things like patrol vehicles, radios, bulletproof vests, and other safety equipment.

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January 29, 2026

By Cole Waterman

Reps. McDonald Rivet, Lee Lead Battleground Democrats in Demanding ICE Accountability

U.S. Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet on Tuesday, Jan. 27, visited the department at 6204 Dixie Highway to announce she had obtained an $866,000 Community Development Grant to improve the station. McDonald Rivet secured the resources through her fiscal year 2026 Community Project Funding Initiative.

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January 22, 2026

Rep. McDonald Rivet Introduces Bill to Make Food and Energy More Affordable

WASHINGTON— Congresswomen Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Susie Lee (NV-03) led 25 battleground House Democrats in demanding an impartial and transparent investigation into the killing of Renée Nicole Good and that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) make improvements to ICE operations essential to public safety.

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January 14, 2026

Congresswoman McDonald Rivet Statement on ACA Tax Credits Renewal Passing the House of Representatives

WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) introduced the Affordable Food and Energy Act of 2026. This bill would reverse cuts to food and energy assistance for low-income households.

Issues: Congress Economy Energy

January 8, 2026

Detroit News: How Michigan lawmakers voted on restoration of health insurance subsidies

WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a three-year renewal of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits.

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January 8, 2026

By Melissa Nann Burke