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Kristen McDonald Rivet

Kristen McDonald Rivet is a Democratic U.S. representative from Michigan.

Current office
U.S. representative
Jurisdiction
Michigan
Seat or institution
Michigan · House District 8
Research date
October 19, 2026

Party in the source: Democratic. A party label is directory information, not an endorsement.

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Career context

Official Congressional Directory career notes (compiled October 2025): non-profit executive; professional advocate; staff, Michigan Department of Human Services, 2004-06; chief of staff, Michigan Department of Education, 2006-07; city commissioner, Bay City, MI, 2019-22; member, Michigan State Senate, 2023-25 (assistant majority floor leader, 2023-25); elected to the 119th Congress on November 5, 2024.

Attributed Congressional Directory material compiled through October 1, 2025, published February 20, 2026. This is historical career context, not a newly verified biography of every detail.

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DateQuestion and measureRecorded responseRole / periodSource
September 16, 2026H R 10326On PassagePROOF ActNayHouse service · 119th CongressOfficial roll call ↗
July 20, 2026H R 4541On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedEARLY Act ReauthorizationYeaHouse service · 119th CongressOfficial roll call ↗
July 3, 2025H R 1On Motion to Concur in the Senate AmendmentOne Big Beautiful Bill ActNoHouse service · 119th CongressOfficial roll call ↗

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