Sanders, Welch, Balint Demand Answers from Postmaster General DeJoy on Plan for Montpelier Post Office, Addressing Postal Worker Safety Concerns, and Restoring Agency’s Ability to Meet Vermonters’ Basic Needs
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 – Following the closure of the Montpelier Post Office, which was caused by the devastating summer flooding in Vermont, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Sen. Peter… Read more »
Rep. Becca Balint on Defeat of Islamophobic Resolution to Censure Rep. Tlaib
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) released the following statement following the failed vote to censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib:
“Tonight, we proved that standing up to bullies works. By not allowing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s repeated offenses to go uncatalogued or unchecked, we defeated a… Read more »
Vermont Delegation Demands Answers from JetBlue CEO on Recent Decision to Terminate Service from Burlington Airport to JFK
“We urge you not to leave rural America behind,” wrote Sanders, Welch, and Balint
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Vermont Congressional Delegation, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL) urged JetBlue Chief… Read more »
Rep. Becca Balint Calls for Humanitarian Pause in Israel and Gaza
Washington, D.C. - “An immediate humanitarian pause to the fighting in Gaza is needed to get all necessary supplies toPalestinians in desperate need. We must reduce human suffering and preserve the lives and safety of civilians in Gaza. During this humanitarian pause Hamas must immediately release all hostages.
“I’m… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Becca Balint 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 following the first public… Read more »
Rep. Becca Balint Moves to Censure Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
Following Marjorie Taylor Greene Censure Resolution that Spreads Islamophobic Lies
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Becca Balint released the following statement after noticing a privileged resolution censuring Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for her record of antisemitic, anti-LGBTQ, xenophobic, and racist rhetoric and conspiracy… Read more »
Vermont Delegation Announces More Than $20 Million in Funds for Affordable Fuel Assistance in Vermont
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 – With winter around the corner and heating costs projected to increase this season, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vt.) today announced that Vermont will receive more than $20.7 million in Low Income Home Energy… Read more »
Rep. Balint Introduces House Resolution to Designate “Bat Week”
Resolution acknowledges the important role bats play in national ecosystems
Washington, D.C - Today, Rep. Becca Balint introduced a resolution designating October 24 – 31, 2023 as “Bat Week.” The resolution highlights the vital role that bats play in the sustainability of our ecosystems and human health… Read more »
Rep. Becca Balint Statement on Horrific Violence in Israel and Gaza
Washington, D.C. - “I’m deeply saddened by the overwhelming, brutal loss of Israeli and Palestinian lives. The loss of civilian lives in Gaza and Israel is truly horrifying, and the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza will surely lead to the death of more innocent people, including children.
“To… Read more »
Rep. Becca Balint Joins 55 Members in Letter Condemning Hamas Attacks, Urging Protection of Civilian Lives
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Rep. Becca Balint joined over 50 of her colleagues in condemning the terrorist attacks by Hamas on the people of Israel, calling for Israeli military operations to follow the rules of international humanitarian law, and continuing to work toward peace in… Read more »
