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… Read more »
Coventry, V.T. - Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Rep. Becca Balint (Vt.-AL) today released the following statement following a reported incident resulting in the death of a Border Patrol Agent in Coventry, Vermont — near the northern border:
Today, Vermont and the U.S. Border Patrol experienced a tragic loss when a Border Patrol agent assigned to the Swanton… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »
