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Rep. Becca Balint Calls for Humanitarian Pause in Israel and Gaza  Washington, D.C. - “An immediate humanitarian pause to the fighting in Gaza is needed to get all necessary supplies toPalestinians in desperate need. We must reduce human suffering and preserve the lives and safety of civilians in Gaza. During this humanitarian pause Hamas must immediately release all hostages. “I’m… Read more »

Rep. Becca Balint and Rep. Mark Pocan Introduce Intersex Awareness Day Resolution Washington, D.C - Today, Rep. Becca Balint and Equality Caucus Chair Mark Pocan (WI-02) introduced the Intersex Awareness Day Resolution. The resolution recognizes October 26 as Intersex Awareness Day and affirms the dignity, and the universal human right to bodily autonomy of intersex… Read more »

Rep. Becca Balint Moves to Censure Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene  Following Marjorie Taylor Greene Censure Resolution that Spreads Islamophobic Lies Washington, D.C. - Rep. Becca Balint released the following statement after noticing a privileged resolution censuring Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for her record of antisemitic, anti-LGBTQ, xenophobic, and racist rhetoric and conspiracy… Read more »

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 »

Statement from Jewish Members of the House of Representatives Condemning Terrorist Attacks in Israel Washington, D.C. — Today, Representatives Nadler, Schneider, Schakowsky, Raskin, Auchincloss, Balint, Bonamici, Cohen, Frankel, Goldman, Gottheimer, Jacobs, Landsman, Levin, Magaziner, Manning, Moskowitz, Phillips, Schiff, Schrier, Sherman, Slotkin, Wasserman Schultz, and… 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 »