Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet

Good government isn’t partisan. There’s a lot of changes we can make in Washington to make things easier for small business owners bogged down in red tape, towns that need to make infrastructure upgrades, and so many others. Thanks to the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce for bringing us together for another bipartisan conversation about how we can make those changes happen.

If someone can afford a private jet, they can afford to pay their fair share in taxes. While families’ health care, gas, and food prices spike, the ultra-wealthy get million-dollar tax breaks for their luxury private jets. No more. @RepVindman, @RepGregLandsman, and I just introduced a bill to fix it.

🚨GREAT NEWS: our bill to let SNAP families buy hot rotisserie chicken just passed the House! After raising a pile of kids, I know what a life saver a hot chicken can be when you need to put food on the table at the end of a long day. It’s backwards to stop SNAP families from from buying this fast, easy, and affordable meal…time to fix it and give working families a break.

The Voting Rights Act made sure ALL voters have their voices heard. Reversing it is the latest backwards decision from this Supreme Court that undermines our rights as Americans. Now is a time for action. To protect the equal voice of all citizens, we need to restore the VRA, strengthen it with the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, and end gerrymandering.

3 months after promising to "study the issue" and 2 months after their deadline, we are right back where we started. How about instead of catering to special interests, we take this very basic step to lower gas prices? #YearRoundE15

🚨Mid-Michigan business owners: you know the billions of dollars in tariffs you have been paying? They were ruled unconstitutional, and you’re entitled to a refund for your share. Keep an eye on this link for updates on how you can get your money back, and feel free to contact our office if we can help. cbp.gov/trade/programs…

A huge shoutout to the students from Christa McAuliffe Middle School! We talked on the steps of the Capitol about how Washington works and the kinds of changes they need us to make to protect their futures. Adults can learn a lesson or two from these bright young minds.

Joseph and I join Michigan in mourning the passing of Don Riegle. As a champion for Flint in the House and Michigan in the Senate, Don stood tall as a principled leader who always fought to give families a fair shot. He led efforts to make it easier for working people to buy a home, bring more investments to the communities that needed it most, and rally against bad trade deals like NAFTA. I was lucky to get to know Don better in recent years, and I won’t forget his advice on being a true public servant.

Last night’s shooting at the correspondents’ dinner should deeply bother each of us, as Americans. Violence is NEVER the answer, and it needs to stop. I’m relieved that President Trump and everybody in attendance are safe, and extremely grateful to our law enforcement professionals for swiftly and professionally handling the dangerous situation.

Not letting families on SNAP buy HOT rotisserie chicken (but they’re allowed to buy a COLD rotisserie) is ridiculous. As a mom who put dinner on the table every night, I can’t tell you how many times a hot rotisserie chicken saved the day. Our bill fixes this bad rule and won't cost taxpayers a single dime.

Memorial Healthcare’s new Flushing Health Center brings urgent care, check-ups, screenings, and even a pharmacy even closer for Flushing families and seniors who have been pinched by rising health care costs. We’ve supported this project along the way because we know how important it is that people can get high-quality care right in their neighborhood.

I’m heartbroken to hear of the passing of Congressman David Scott of Georgia. While serving alongside him on the House Agriculture Committee, I saw firsthand how dedicated he was to making life better for farmers and hungry families all across the country. Joseph and I are praying for his family and friends during this difficult time.

Michigan isn’t safe from extremists’ attacks on reproductive freedom. Not only is the Administration making health care more expensive, but they’re going after mifepristone, birth control, Planned Parenthood, and Medicaid.

Xceptional Heroes does incredible work in Genesee County to create fun & inclusive social opportunities for young adults with special needs. With a new headquarters in Flint, the sky is the limit for this program and everyone who participates.

My new tax cut would put $5,500 back in working parents’ pockets. Let’s cut the bullshit, and get something real done.

LaShonda Hazard is one of many women who have lost their lives to preventable maternal health issues. She was just 27 years old when she and her unborn baby died from untreated complications. #InHerHonor, LaShonda’s portrait stands outside our office during #BlackMaternalHealthWeek as we demand better care for moms, especially women of color who are significantly more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications.

Bringing home a baby is the most magical moment of a parent’s life, but it is also the most expensive. Today, I’m unveiling a NEW TAX CUT that would put $5,500 back into the pockets of working parents. Not only would this help pay the bills, but it’ll make sure kids have every opportunity to thrive.

Soybean farmers have been taking hit after hit for years, and now tariffs and the war in Iran are driving their input costs through the roof. We should be making it easier, not harder, for farmers to make a living and pass the operation on to the next generation. apnews.com/article/midwes…

The allegedly criminal behavior and abuses of power by these Members of Congress are disgusting and so obviously unacceptable. Being in Congress does not mean you get to play by a different set of rules. If anything, we should be held to a higher standard. The Ethics Committee needs to conduct public and thorough hearings into the allegations this week, and if they are true, we need to vote to expel them no later than next week.