News List

p{line-height:1.5;} 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… Read more »

p{line-height:1.5;} 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… 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 »

 “Do you believe that investing strategies are actually weaponized to support and promote gender transition in children? Do you really believe that garbage?” Link to video here.   Read more »

Rep. Becca Balint Statement on Bipartisan Budget Agreement “My bottom line will always be: how can I deliver the best results for Vermonters and the American people. After taking the time to ask the hard questions, I decided to vote “Yes” on this agreement to avoid default and the job loss and economic distress that comes with it.  “I could not in good conscience vote no and risk… Read more »

p{line-height:1.5;} Representatives Becca Balint and Nick Langworthy Introduce the Supporting All Producers Act of 2023 (SAP Act)     WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Becca Balint and Congressman Nick Langworthy (R-NY) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Supporting All Producers Act of 2023, also known as the SAP Act, which would ensure that… Read more »