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Vermont Delegation Condemns Lyndonville Library Incident Targeting Black Queer Poet

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Washington, D.C. – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vt.) issued the following statement condemning the targeted incident at LGBTQI+ poetry event at Lyndonville Library earlier this week: “Hate should have no place in Vermont. It’s disturbing to see homophobia and racism loud and present here in Vermont. Extremism and…

Rep. Becca Balint Named to two House Judiciary Subcommittees

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Rep. Becca Balint Named to two House Judiciary Subcommittees Washington, D.C - Today, Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) was named to two House Judiciary Subcommittees: “The Constitution and Limited Government” and “Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust.” “I’m honored to be assigned to these two influential subcommittees on the  House Judiciary Committee,”…

Rep. Becca Balint Named to the House Judiciary Committee

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Rep. Becca Balint Named to the House Judiciary Committee    Washington, D.C - Today, Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) was named to the House Judiciary Committee.    The Judiciary Committee is at the forefront of some of the most pressing issues of our time, including protecting Constitutional freedoms and civil liberties, oversight of the U.S. Departments of Justice…

Rep. Becca Balint Statement on Bipartisan Budget Agreement

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Rep. Becca Balint Statement on Bipartisan Budget Agreement “My bottom line will always be: how can I deliver the best results for Vermonters and the American people. After taking the time to ask the hard questions, I decided to vote “Yes” on this agreement to avoid default and the job loss and economic distress that comes with it.  “I could not in good conscience vote no and risk…

Representatives Becca Balint and Nick Langworthy Introduce the Supporting All Producers Act of 2023 (SAP Act)

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Representatives Becca Balint and Nick Langworthy Introduce the Supporting All Producers Act of 2023 (SAP Act)     WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Becca Balint and Congressman Nick Langworthy (R-NY) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Supporting All Producers Act of 2023, also known as the SAP Act, which would ensure that the Department of…

Rep. Balint Joins LGBTQ Freshman in Introduction of Resolution to Expel Rep. George Santos

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Rep. Balint Joins LGBTQ Freshman in Introduction of Resolution to Expel Rep. George Santos   Washington D.C.- Today, Rep. Becca Balint joined Rep. Robert Garcia (CA-42) and Rep. Eric Sorensen (Il-17) in introducing a resolution to expel George Santos from Congress. This resolution would force the full House to vote on the resolution to expel, potentially leading to the expulsion of…

Rep. Balint Co-Leads the ‘Honoring All Families’ Resolution After Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene Made Offensive Comments on Motherhood

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Washington, D.C. – Today, ahead of Mother’s Day Weekend, Rep. Balint co-led the “Honoring All Families” resolution, introduced by Rep. Robert Garcia (CA-42). The resolution affirms support for all types of families -- especially LGBTQ+ families and families who adopt -- as legitimate and deserving of respect and recognition. Co-leads for this resolution are Select Subcommittee on the…

Rep. Balint Calls out GOP Committee for Anti-LGBTQ Comments Amid Continued Attacks on Queer Youth

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WATCH: Rep. Balint Calls out GOP Committee for Anti-LGBTQ Comments Amid Continued Attacks on Queer Youth  “My Republican colleagues seem to delight in attacking the LGBTQ people and their families and blaming us for all things, including now, it turns out, the deficit.” “It is morally bankrupt and deeply un-American to continue to attack these kids. It's time to do our job and…

Rep. Becca Balint Introduces Invasive Species Prevention and Forest Restoration Act

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Rep. Becca Balint Introduces Invasive Species Prevention and Forest Restoration Act    Washington, D.C – Today, Rep. Balint introduced the Invasive Species Prevention and Forest Restoration Act. The bill would expand access to the US Department of Agriculture emergency funding to combat the threat of non-native species to our forests.    “I, like so many…