Vermont's At-Large Congressional District
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Recent News About Vermont's At-Large Congressional District
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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.
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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.
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Reps. Balint and Torres Reintroduce Legislation Promoting More Inclusive Education to Include LGBTQI+ and Women’s History
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.
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Vermont Delegation Condemns Lyndonville Library Incident Targeting Black Queer Poet
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:
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Rep. Becca Balint Named to two House Judiciary Subcommittees
On June 14, Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) was named to two House Judiciary Subcommittees: “The Constitution and Limited Government” and “Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust.”
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Rep. Becca Balint Named to the House Judiciary Committee
On June 12, Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) was named to the House Judiciary Committee.
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WATCH: Rep. Balint Takes on Anti-Trans GOP Witness in Oversight Committee
“Do you believe that investing strategies are actually weaponized to support and promote gender transition in children?
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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.
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Representatives Becca Balint and Nick Langworthy Introduce the Supporting All Producers Act of 2023 (SAP Act)
On May 18, 2023, 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 the Department of Agriculture (USDA) carefully follows input from maple syrup producers when directing research and education priorities under the Acer Access and Development Program.
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Rep. Balint Joins LGBTQ Freshman in Introduction of Resolution to Expel Rep. George Santos
On May 16, 2023, Rep. Becca Balint joined Rep. Robert Garcia (CA-42) and Rep. Eric Sorensen (Il-17) in introducing a resolution to expel George Santos from Congress
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Rep. Balint Co-Leads the ‘Honoring All Families’ Resolution After Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene Made Offensive Comments on Motherhood
On May 12, 2023, ahead of Mother’s Day Weekend, Rep. Balint co-led the “Honoring All Families” resolution, introduced by Rep. Robert Garcia (CA-42)
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Rep. Balint Calls out GOP Committee for Anti-LGBTQ Comments Amid Continued Attacks on Queer Youth
On May 11, 2023, Rep. Becca Balint (D-VT) calls out GOP Budget Committee witness for blaming federal programs that support LGBTQ people and kids for the deficit spending. Rep. Balint called their remarks “morally bankrupt and deeply un-American.” Rep. Balint is a member of the Budget Committee and Co-Chair of the Equality Caucus
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Rep. Becca Balint Introduces Invasive Species Prevention and Forest Restoration Act
On May 10, 2023, Rep. Balint introduced the Invasive Species Prevention and Forest Restoration Act. The bill would expand access to the US Department of Agriculture emergency funding to combat the threat of non-native species to our forests
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Joint Release: Vermont Congressional Delegation Celebrates $20 Million National Science Foundation Award to Fund Data Science Research in Vermont
On May 9, 2023, Vermont’s Congressional Delegation announced that the University of Vermont (UVM) would receive a $20 million award through the National Science Foundation (NSF)’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) program
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Nonpartisan Legislation introduced during Mental Health Awareness Month to address children’s mental health
On May 9, 2023, during Mental Health Awareness Month, Congresswoman Becca Balint (VT-AL) and Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) introduced the Protecting Young Minds Online Act, legislation to require the Center for Mental Health Services to develop and disseminate a strategy to address the effects of new technologies, like social media, on children’s mental health
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Rep. Balint Statement on Passage of “Default on America Act”
On April 27, 2023 , Rep. Becca Balint, a member of the House Budget Committee, voted against the “Default on America Act.” “A budget reflects our values, and we can plainly see where Republicans’ priorities lie
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Rep. Balint Calls out GOP Anti Trans Legislation
On April 18, 2023, Rep. Balint delivered remarks on the House floor in opposition to the rule and against HR 734, the “Protection of Women and Girls in Schools Act.” Read her remarks below
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Rep. Becca Balint Introduces Youth Mental Health Legislation
On April 17, 2023, 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