McDonald Rivet Outlines Plan to Tackle Drug Trafficking, Secure the Border, and Support Law Enforcement

FLINT— This week, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) outlined a comprehensive strategy to combat the opioid epidemic, while also increasing border security and supporting local law enforcement. The Congresswoman laid out her vision in a letter to the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) as the organization develops its 2026 National Drug Control Strategy.
Over the past decade, Michigan has experienced a rise in drug overdose deaths, fueled by opioids like fentanyl, heroin, and prescription pain medications. In Genesee, Saginaw, Bay, and Midland Counties over 300 people tragically die from drug overdoses each year.
“Too many Michiganders have lost a child, sibling, or friend to the opioid crisis. We need to get serious in Washington about taking on this epidemic that’s killing our loved ones,” said Congresswoman McDonald Rivet. “I am urging our country to take an all-of-the-above approach that stops drugs from illegally entering our country in the first place, supports local law enforcement as they hold traffickers accountable, and addresses the root causes of addiction. I look forward to working with community leaders to keep our kids safe and prevent future tragedies.”
Congresswoman McDonald Rivet’s letter outlines the following objectives:
A copy of the letter can be found here .