Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) released the following statement following President Donald Trump inauguration: “My attendance today served as a reminder that supporting our democracy means we don’t only attend the peaceful transfer of power when our candidate wins. As we move forward into a critical time in our nation’s history, I’m choosing calm. Not because I’m blind to the ... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) announces she plans to attend the 60th Inauguration ceremony this Monday. Rep. Balint penned an op-ed explaining the importance of public displays of support of the peaceful transfer of power. Read excerpt below: “My presence at the inauguration will be my way of saying “I see you and I know what you’re about. And I won’t be intimidated by you.” ... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – In response to the reported Israeli government and Hamas ceasefire and hostage agreement, Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) released the following statement: “Finalizing a ceasefire deal is extremely welcome news. I’m relieved to finally end the horrific suffering and violence of the last 15 months. The surviving hostages will be reunited with their families at last, and the bombs will ... Read More »
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) spoke on the House Floor to condemn H.R. 28, a hateful bill that invades the privacy of children and puts trans Americans at further risk. This ban could subject elementary school aged kids to interrogation and examinations from unknown adults. View the speech here. Her remarks below: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I rise in fierce opposition to this bi... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) was elected Vice Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, the number two spot for Democrats on the committee. Rep. Balint will serve on the House Judiciary Committee under the leadership of Ranking Member Jamie Raskin. This will be Rep. Balint’s second term serving on the House Judiciary Committee. “The House Judiciary Committee will be t... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) released the following statement on the anniversary of the January 6, 2021, insurrection: “As I prepare to fulfill my duty to certify the election today, I’m reminded of the attack on our Capitol and our democracy four years ago. It’s essential that we ensure that such an assault on our democratic process is never repeated, by strengthening our democrac... Read More »
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) was officially sworn in as a Member of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress, her second term. She is the sole representative for Vermont in the House of Representatives. In 2023, she became the first woman and first LGBTQI+ person to represent Vermont in Congress. Following her swearing in, Rep. Balint released the following statem... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) released the following statement after tonight’s vote to keep the government funded and deliver disaster relief funds to Vermonters: “Tonight, I voted to send disaster recovery funding directly to the communities who need it most and keep the government open. These dollars will help Vermonters build back stronger and more resilient from the devastating ... Read More »
Washington, D.C. - Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Rep. Becca Balint (Vt-AL) today announced several important provisions in the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA) to help Vermont repair and maintain its flood control infrastructure and build resiliency against the global crisis of climate change. The bipartisan legislation passed the Senate last night and no... Read More »
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) introduced the Combating Loneliness Act (CLA) to address the acute mental health and loneliness crisis in America. The Combating Loneliness Act is co-led by Rep. Paul Tonko (NY-20), chair of the Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery Caucus. The CLA tackles the mental health crisis through community-focused approaches. To truly bring communities toge... Read More »
Contact: Sophie.Pollock@mail.house.gov Washington, D.C. — Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) released the following statement on this year’s defense spending bill: “We cannot bankroll a nearly $1 trillion military budget, while we continue to underfund our schools, housing, and essential programs American families depend on. This exorbitant level of spending doesn’t serve to improve the lives of regular Am... Read More »
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) released the following statement on the announcement from the Government Services Agency regarding its decision to dispose of 87 State Street, Montpelier’s federal building that was damaged in the July 2023 flooding: “Vermont’s capital city, Montpelier, has been home to a federal building for decades. Generations of Vermonters have served their state an... Read More »
Washington, D.C. – The Vermont Congressional Delegation, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Representative Becca Balint (VT-At-Large) today called on Troy Miller, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), to immediately return the hours of operation for six Land Ports of Entry (LPOEs) in Vermont, to pre-pandemic levels, following the agency’... Read More »
South Burlington, V.T. — On Monday, Rep. Becca Balint hosted an event highlighting the winner of the Congressional App Challenge. The winner, Elijah Renner of East Orange, VT, submitted “Lymely,” an app that leverages emerging AI methods and public data to create cost-effective Lyme disease safety tools. Renner was inspired to make “Lymely” after a close friend contracted Lyme and still experience... Read More »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Equality Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) and Equality Caucus Chair Mark Pocan (WI-02) introduced the Intersex Awareness Day Resolution. The resolution recognizes October 26 as Intersex Awareness Day and affirms the dignity, and the universal human right to bodily autonomy of intersex people. Intersex Awareness Day is recognized on October 26 and marks the first ... Read More »
