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Rep. Balint Names Williston High Schooler 2023 Congressional App Challenge Winner

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Rep. Balint Names Williston High Schooler 2023 Congressional App Challenge Winner  BRATTLEBORO, VT — On Tuesday, Congresswoman Becca Balint virtually hosted a reception for the Congressional App Challenge. The winner, Clay Nicholson of Williston, submitted an app titled Lexiscan, an app that helps dyslexic people read books and signs.  Clay was inspired to make Lexiscan…

Congresswoman Becca Balint and Congressman Dan Goldman Request Information from International Committee of the Red Cross, Urging Action on behalf of Hostages

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 CONGRESSMAN DAN GOLDMAN AND CONGRESSWOMAN BECCA BALINT REQUEST INFORMATION FROM INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED CROSS, URGING ACTION ON BEHALF OF HOSTAGES  International Committee of the Red Cross Has Not Yet Made Contact with Any Hostages Held in Gaza  Released Hostages Have Detailed Worse Captivity Conditions than Previously Believed  Read…

Vermont Delegation Pushes for Residential Re-Entry Center in Vermont

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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…

House Republicans Fail to Address Growing Antisemitism on College Campuses

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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…

WATCH: Rep. Balint Calls Out Dangerous Republican Abortion Bans

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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…

Vermont Delegation Announces $1 Million in DOT Grants to Improve and Expand Rail Service in Vermont

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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…

Sanders, Welch, and Balint Receive Commitment from JetBlue on Return of Flight Service Between Burlington and JFK

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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…

Rep. Becca Balint Votes “Present” on H. Res. 894

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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…

Op-Ed: What is needed right now is an immediate break in violence to allow for a true negotiated ceasefire

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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…

Rep. Balint joins Rep. Tokuda, Rep. Fitzpatrick, and Rep. LaMalfa to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Access to Mental Health Services for First Responders

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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…