Health Care

Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Becca Balint introduced the Peer Education and Emergency Response (PEER) for Mental Health Act. This legislation would establish a grant program that supports training for teachers, school personnel, parents, caregivers, and students in mental health first aid. Increased isolation following the pandemic, greater academic and social pressures, and… Read more »

“Like many Vermonters and Americans, I’m stunned and furious by the news that a federal judge has ruled against the personal medical decisions that should be made between a patient and their doctor. This decision sets a dangerous precedent. Mifepristone is safe and effective and has been for more than two decades. What other safe and effective drugs will be removed because of… Read more »

Video : “The American people are overwhelmingly with us. They want their rights. They want their freedoms.” Washington, D.C.  – Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) delivers an urgent call for protecting reproductive rights during her first speech on the House floor. Rep. Balint stands united with her Democratic colleagues as the House considers misleading and dangerous… Read more »