Vermont Delegation Announces More Than $20 Million in Funds for Affordable Fuel Assistance in Vermont
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 – With winter around the corner and heating costs projected to increase this season, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Rep. Becca Balint (D-Vt.) today announced that Vermont will receive more than $20.7 million in Low Income Home Energy… Read more »
Rep. Balint Introduces House Resolution to Designate “Bat Week”
Resolution acknowledges the important role bats play in national ecosystems
Washington, D.C - Today, Rep. Becca Balint introduced a resolution designating October 24 – 31, 2023 as “Bat Week.” The resolution highlights the vital role that bats play in the sustainability of our ecosystems and human health… Read more »
Rep. Becca Balint Statement on Horrific Violence in Israel and Gaza
Washington, D.C. - “I’m deeply saddened by the overwhelming, brutal loss of Israeli and Palestinian lives. The loss of civilian lives in Gaza and Israel is truly horrifying, and the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza will surely lead to the death of more innocent people, including children.
“To… Read more »
Rep. Becca Balint Joins 55 Members in Letter Condemning Hamas Attacks, Urging Protection of Civilian Lives
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Rep. Becca Balint joined over 50 of her colleagues in condemning the terrorist attacks by Hamas on the people of Israel, calling for Israeli military operations to follow the rules of international humanitarian law, and continuing to work toward peace in… Read more »
Rep. Becca Balint Joins Resolution Standing with Israel in the Face of Violent Attacks from Hamas
Washington, D.C - Rep. Becca Balint joined Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Ranking Member Gregory Meeks (D-NY) in standing with Israel in the face of violent attacks from Hamas. The resolution was co-sponsored by nearly 400 Members of Congress. Read the text of the… Read more »
Rep. Becca Balint Votes to Remove Speaker McCarthy
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Becca Balint (VT-AL) released the following statement after the historic vote ousting the Speaker of the House of Representatives:
“I ran for Congress because our democracy is in crisis. Since the first week of this session, the House has been led by a speaker whose failure to govern with… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) and Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02) introduced the Addressing Addiction After Disasters Act. Following a summer of climate emergencies across the country, including in Vermont and Hawaii, Americans are suffering the cost. While the physical damage is clear, disaster-stricken communities need resources to cope with the mental and emotional… Read more »
Senator Warren, Rep. Balint, and Lawmakers Urge FTC and DOJ to Finalize Merger Guidelines, Strengthen Antitrust Enforcement to Protect Consumers
In the last quarter century, over 75 percent of American industries have become more concentrated. Without robust competition, large corporations dominate industries to the detriment of consumers, workers, and entrepreneurs of all… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following catastrophic flooding in Vermont, Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT), Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and Representative Becca Balint (D-VT) today introduced the Building Up Farmland Frontiers for Ecological Resilience (BUFFER) Act, legislation that would ensure all states, including Vermont, can access Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)… Read more »
