Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Becca Balint fought back against Republican attacks on students and families in her first Budget Committee hearing. Rep. Balint focused on education funding to ensure our schools and communities receive the funding they need to tackle our nation’s mental health crisis. She asked Director Young what American families can expect in the… Read more »
Rep. Balint Leads Letter in Support of Protections for Those Seeking Services from Faith Based and Neighborhood Organizations
Washington, D.C - Rep. Becca Balint and nine other members submitted a comment letter to Federal Agencies heads regarding a proposed rule by the Education Department, the Homeland Security Department, the Agriculture Department, the Agency for… Read more »
Rep. Balint to Host Housing Town Hall in Barre, VT
Barre, VT - Rep. Becca Balint will host her first town hall in Barre, VT this Wednesday at 5:30 pm. The Congresswoman will be joined by a panel of housing experts for a discussion of housing in central Vermont and across the state. As the affordability crisis grows both in Vermont and across the country, the Congresswoman… Read more »
Rep. Becca Balint Calls on Ben & Jerry’s Parent Company to Address Migrant Child Labor Practices
Washington, D.C - Rep. Becca Balint calls on Vermont-founded Ben & Jerry’s to address reports that milk used in their products are processed using child labor. Rep. Balint, like many Vermonters, is proud of the state’s commitment to strong labor standards particularly… Read more »
Rep. Becca Balint Named to Two Oversight Subcommittees
Washington, DC - Rep. Becca Balint (VT-00) announces membership to two Oversight Subcommittees: Healthcare and Financial Services and Government Operations and the Federal Workforce.
The Subcommittee on Healthcare and Financial Services has jurisdiction over federal health care policy, food and drug… Read more »
Rep. Becca Balint Joins Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
Washington, D.C – Representative Becca Balint becomes a member of the Congressional Gun Violence Prevention Task Force in the 118th Congress. The task force is chaired by Mike Thompson of California and includes 169 members.
“It’s easy to feel hopeless and desensitized. But we can end gun violence. We can create a safer… Read more »
Sanders, Welch, Balint Demand Answers from Postal Service Leadership on Postal Delays in Hinesburg and Across Vermont
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vt.) on Thursday sent two letters to the leadership of the United States Postal Service (USPS) demanding answers and accountability regarding postal issues… Read more »
Balint Joins Welch, Sanders to Introduce First Legislation as Vermont Delegation: Action to Protect Vermont Waterways
The Nulhegan River and Paul Stream Wild and Scenic River Study Act key step to ensure waterways remain free-flowing and healthy
WASHINGTON – Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), and Representative Becca Balint (D-Vt.) today introduced the… Read more »
Rep. Becca Balint Statement on False Threats to Vermont High Schools
“Today, Vermont families were sent into panic and fear as false active shooter threats were made to high schools across the state. We now know, thanks to state law enforcement, that these threats were a hoax. As the parent of two Vermont students, I am disgusted by threats of violence to our schools. Like so many other… Read more »
Rep. Becca Balint Named to the Budget Committee for the 118th Congress
Washington, D.C – Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL) has been named to the Budget Committee in addition to her membership on the Committee on Oversight.
“I'm honored to join the Budget Committee in the 118th Congress. It is critical that the budget addresses our country’s most pressing… Read more »
