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“Kristen McDonald Rivet is a lifelong Michigander”source
“Kristen was raised in a small, farm town in Michigan.”source
Education
“Kristen and her sisters were the first generation in the family to go to college.”source
Career
“including as Executive Director of Michigan Head Start”source
“Vice President of The Skillman Foundation.”source
Public service
“Before being elected to Congress, Kristen served in the Michigan State Senate.”source
Legislation
HR 9874cosponsor
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals under such Act to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic business entities, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
2026-07-22
HR 9706cosponsor
To require operators of wagering or prediction market platforms to use facial recognition technology to verify the age of users of such wagering or prediction market platforms, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-07-15
HRES 1427cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-07-13
HR 9570cosponsor
Voting Record
311 yea314 nay16 missed2 present
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
yea2026-07-23
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Current candidates reconstructed from state election-authority records. Certification or a complete final ballot list is still pending.
Amir HassanRepublican· state primary ballot
$727K raised
Thomas J. SmithRepublican· state primary ballot
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Al LemmoRepublican· state primary ballot
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C. Mia PettusLibertarian· state general filing unofficial
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Jim CashaGreen· state general filing unofficial
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Kathy GoodwinWorking class· state general filing unofficial
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Kristen McDonald Rivet
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$5.6M
Small donors $393KLarge individual $3.2MPACs $1.5M
Spent $1.4MCash $4.3M
2024 cycle$6.1M
Small donors $975KLarge individual $4.0MPACs $927K
Spent $6.1MCash $17K
Top Contributors
SEFL EMPLOYED$25K
DOW INC$22K
DOW CHEMICAL CO$20K
DOW$18K
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN$18K
HARVARD UNIVERSITY$17K
BCBSM$16K
UC SAN FRANCISCO$16K
SORENSEN GROSS$14K
CENTERVIEW PARTNERS$14K
Committees
House Committee on Agriculture
Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development
General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management
Highways and Transit
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea
2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
nay
2026-07-23
vote
HR 9874: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals under such Act to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic business entities, and for other purposes.
cosponsor
2026-07-22
legislation
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-22
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 82025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
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BillsTracked · 256
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VotesTracked · 643
Roll-call positions parsed from official chamber XML.
CommitteesTracked · 6
Standing assignments from the @unitedstates project.
Campaign financeTracked · 2
Top-line FEC numbers per election cycle.
Press releasesTracked · 5
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“Chief of Staff of the Michigan Department of Education”source
Family
“Kristen currently lives in Bay City with her husband Joseph, youngest son Elijah and their cat Tuck.”source
“They have five other adult children – Courtney, Grant, Laken, Madison, and Ella.”source
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To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 117 West Lovett Street in Charlotte, Michigan, as the "Francis C. Flaherty Post Office Building".
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
2026-07-02
HR 9560sponsor
To amend chapter 131 of title 5 to restrict certain financial trade and ownership for certain federal officials and their spouses and dependents, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-06-30
HRES 1408cosponsor
Recognizing the State of Michigan's contributions to the United States on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the Union.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2026-06-30
HRES 1396cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of the month of June 2026 as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Month" and June 27, 2026, as "National Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day".
Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-06-29
HR 9474sponsor
To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish the Local Foods for Healthy Schools Program.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2026-06-25
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HR 9211cosponsor
To strengthen Federal efforts to counter antisemitism in the United States and protect the Jewish community.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
2026-06-09
HR 9224cosponsor
To amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to reauthorize and update the Act, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-06-09
HR 8999cosponsor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 324 Washington Avenue, Suite 1 in Grand Haven, Michigan, as the "Ell Thomas Simantz Post Office Building".
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
2026-05-21
HRES 1315cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Renewable Fuels Month" to recognize the important role that renewable fuels play in lowering fuel prices for consumers, lessening reliance on foreign adversaries, supporting rural communities, and reducing carbon impacts.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-05-21
HR 8698sponsor
To protect consumers from gasoline and fuel price gouging, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-05-07
HR 8644cosponsor
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to disallow deductions with respect to certain expenses relating to private planes.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2026-04-30
HRES 1214cosponsor
Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the International Hearing Society.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-04-23
HR 8403cosponsor
To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to modify the definition of food.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2026-04-21
HRES 1199cosponsor
Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2026, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-04-20
HR 8305sponsor
Working Parents Tax Relief Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2026-04-15
HRES 1165cosponsor
Congratulating the University of Michigan Wolverines men's basketball team on winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men's Basketball Championship.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026-04-13
HR 8242cosponsor
Health Coverage Tax Credit Reauthorization Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2026-04-09
H R 8800
Agreed to (232-199)
nay
2026-07-22
H R 8800
Failed (175-254)
nay2026-07-22
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Failed (213-216)
yea2026-07-22
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Passed (216-212)
nay2026-07-22
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Stop Insider Trading Act
Failed (211-218)
yea2026-07-22
Stop Insider Trading Act
Passed (232-198)
nay2026-07-22
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
Passed (216-214)
nay2026-07-22
Value Over Cost Act
Passed (421-1)
yea2026-07-21
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
Passed (213-209)
nay2026-07-21
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
Passed (214-211)
nay2026-07-21
H R 8800
Failed (65-361)
nay2026-07-21
Democratic· this member· state primary ballot
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Source: Michigan Department of State, Bureau of Elections. State-authority record. Synced daily.
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
yea
2026-07-22
vote
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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
nay
2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
yea
2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
nay
2026-07-22
vote
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
nay
2026-07-22
vote
Value Over Cost Act
yea
2026-07-21
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
nay
2026-07-21
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
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