Rep. Becca Balint Introduces Marjorie Taylor Greene Censure Resolution
Washington, D.C - Today, Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) introduced a resolution to censure Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for her racist, homophobic, transphobic, antisemitic remarks, and unhinged conspiracy theories. Rep. Balint introduced today’s resolution to make clear that this extreme behavior cannot… Read more »
In Letter to Secretary Buttigieg, Vermont Congressional Delegation Urges U.S. Department of Transportation to Activate Emergency Funds for Vermont Flood Recovery Efforts
BURLINGTON, VT — Senators Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Peter Welch (D-VT) and Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg this past Friday, calling… Read more »
NEWS: Sanders, Welch, Balint Call On Federally-Backed and Private Insurers to Act Quickly and Fairly During Vermont Flood Recovery
BURLINGTON, Vt., July 24 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vt.) today sent letters to 95 insurance companies holding federally-backed and private insurance policies across Vermont – including the top flood,… Read more »
Vermont Delegation Urges USDA Secretary to Approve Vermont Disaster Designation, Streamline Flood Recovery Funds for Vermont Farmers
BURLINGTON, VT — Senators Bernie Sanders and Peter Welchand Congresswoman Becca Balint sent a letter today, urging United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsackto approve Governor Phil… Read more »
Rep. Becca Balint Statement on Devastating Vermont Floods:
“As we continue to face significant and damaging flooding, I want to thank the emergency responders and hardworking state employees across Vermont who are working tirelessly to keep our communities safe.
My focus right now is ensuring Vermonters stay safe and know that my office is here to support… Read more »
Rep. Becca Balint Statement on Death of Rutland Police Officer Jessica Ebbighausen
“I was deeply saddened to learn the news about Jessica Ebbighausen, the 19 year old Rutland Police Officer who was killed in the line of duty. This brave, young Vermonter from Ira was at the very start of her career in law enforcement. She was only two months into her job, when she courageously jumped into… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Representatives Becca Balint (VT-AL) and Ritchie Torres (NY-15)– both Co-Chairs of the Congressional Equality Caucus – today reintroduced the “LGBTQI+ and Women’s History Education Act of 2023” following a string of states that have proposed and/or implemented harmful and discriminatory anti-LGBTQI+ education laws.
The bill authorizes the… Read more »
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… Read more »
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,”… Read more »
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… Read more »
