Vermont Delegation Pushes for Residential Re-Entry Center in Vermont
Residential Re-Entry Centers offer transitional services and assistance for those re-entering their communities after being incarcerated – Vermont is one of two states without a center
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Vermont Congressional Delegation, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Senator Peter Welch… Read more »
House Republicans Fail to Address Growing Antisemitism on College Campuses
“Combating rising antisemitism requires serious action – not performative, non-binding resolutions that attempt to score cheap political points off of the clear and present threats to Jewish Americans.”
Washington, D.C - Today, Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) released the following statement on today’s vote… Read more »
WATCH: Rep. Balint Calls Out Dangerous Republican Abortion Bans
“The Dobbs decision did exactly what was intended: to strip women of their bodily autonomy. It’s inhumane.”
Washington, D.C - Rep. Becca Balint delivers speech on the House Floor calling for protection of reproductive rights in response to extremist right-wing attacks on abortion access in states around the… Read more »
Vermont Delegation Announces $1 Million in DOT Grants to Improve and Expand Rail Service in Vermont
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Vermont Congressional Delegation, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL), today announced the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) will receive a combined $1 million to develop… Read more »
Sanders, Welch, and Balint Receive Commitment from JetBlue on Return of Flight Service Between Burlington and JFK
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and representatives from Congresswoman Becca Balint’s (Vt.-AL) office met yesterday with JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes to call for the reinstatement of flight service between Burlington International… Read more »
Rep. Becca Balint Votes “Present” on H. Res. 894
Washington, D.C - Today, Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) released the following statement on today’s vote on H.Res 894:
“I’m deeply concerned by the rise in antisemitism in recent months - it poses a clear and present threat to Jewish communities in Vermont and around the world. My voting record stands clearly against… Read more »
Op-Ed: What is needed right now is an immediate break in violence to allow for a true negotiated ceasefire
I want Vermonters to know that I am using the influence and power of my position to bring an end to this horrific violence and suffering.
Like so many Vermonters, I have been in a state of anguish since the devastating Hamas terrorist attack on Israel. That anguish has only… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02), alongside Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01, Becca Balint (VT-AL), and Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) introduced the Crisis Assistance and Resources in Emergencies (CARE) for First Responders Act, bipartisan legislation to provide specialized mental health, substance abuse, and crisis counseling services to first responders including… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On November 8, Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) introduced the Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-scene Care and Support (EMS ROCS) Act. Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL) introduced companion legislation in the House.
Currently, Medicare does not reimburse Emergency Medical… Read more »
Rep. Becca Balint on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Bigotry
“She uses her megaphone to inflame anger, resentment, and hatred”
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Becca Balint released the following statement following Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s continued bigotry toward Rep. Rashida Tlaib.:
“Last week, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene used the power of the House of Representatives to elevate an… Read more »
