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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 8h

Happy National Coming Out Day! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ I wanted to take this opportunity to share my coming out story and send my love to all the people who are in the closet today. May you all find the support, love, and community you deserve!

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 10/10/2026

Clearly, these AI systems are faulty or broken products. We already have laws on the books to protect us from stuff like this. It’s only a question of whether or not we’re willing to enforce them.

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 09/10/2026

Recent reporting shines even more light into just how far Stephen Miller is willing to go to make life as miserable as possible for people in immigration detention. It’s inhumane and we can’t let this depravity become normalized.

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 09/10/2026

Pete Hegseth’s disturbing decision to livestream a firing squad execution is an authoritarian attempt to make us feel numb to violence and bloodshed. We can’t become desensitized.

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 09/10/2026

I live in Brattleboro and have represented it in office for years – first as a state senator and now as Congresswoman.   It was my honor to secure $1.75 million for the new West Brattleboro Terrace that will provide affordable homes for seniors in our community for years to come.

NEWS: Rep. Balint celebrates federal investment of $1.75 million in affordable housing for seniors in Brattleboro

An excerpt of a Brattleboro Reformer article about this housing investment

An excerpt of an NBC5 article about this housing investment

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 08/10/2026

The Trump admin was AGAIN caught breaking the law by withholding money meant to keep Americans healthy.

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 08/10/2026

The cost of heating oil is 60% higher than it was before Trump's illegal war in Iran and families could have to pay roughly $600 more to heat their homes this winter. This week, I joined colleagues from around the region to demand urgent action from the Secretary of Energy.

Reuters
Northeast Democrats urge Trump administration action as heating oil costs surge

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 07/10/2026

They’re not just numbers on a page – these are children in our communities. This is the legacy of the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill”.

More than 1.2 million children have lost SNAP benefits since last July. Experts explain why

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 07/10/2026

As someone who's been balancing day-to-day life while managing anxiety and depression for years, I'm proud to recognize Mental Health Awareness Week.   104,000+ VT adults have a mental health condition. And I'm dedicated to ensuring every one of them has the resources they need.

AN ESTIMATED 104,000
ADULTS IN VERMONT HAVE A MENTAL HEALTH CONDITION.

MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 06/10/2026

As climate change brings more frequent and severe extreme weather, it’s critical that farmers in Vermont and nationwide have the tools they need to protect their land and livelihoods. Our delegation is fighting for the BUFFER Act to support Vermonters as they continue to rebuild.

Balint Bill Blast

Inspired by Vermonters to Make a Difference

BUFFER Act
Building Up Farmland Frontiers for Ecological Resilience (BUFFER) Act
Co-led with Sens. Bernie Sanders and Peter Welch
Reintroduced ahead of the anniversary of the catastrophic 2023 and 2024 floods, this bill would ensure Vermont farmers can access federal funding to implement buffer zones, which protect farmland from flooding, erosion and water pollution.

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 06/10/2026

I had a really cute experience this weekend that reminded me to find pleasure in those simple joys in life - I encourage you to as well!

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 05/10/2026

As the chair of @usprogressives.bsky.social’s End Corporate Greed Task Force, I’m deeply frustrated by @theguardian.com’s reporting. If these convenience stores have been deliberately misleading customers, we need the Federal Trade Commission to promptly investigate and hold them accountable.

‘It’s enraging’: lawmakers call for action after Guardian investigation into convenience store overcharges

Congress members say pricing practices at 7-Eleven and Circle K stores underscore everyday Americans’ affordability struggles

'It's enraging that these massive companies are now essentially forcing us to fact-check every price tag and receipt just to make sure we're not getting ripped off. 7-Eleven and Circle K have a responsibility to make sure the price we see on the shelf is the price we pay at the register."

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 05/10/2026

As a former teacher, I know the dedication it takes to educate a class full of students – and the impact it can have. That's why I'm proud to join those across the globe in celebrating World Teachers' Day, with a special appreciation for those in Vermont!

Happy World Teachers’ Day!

From,
This Former Teacher
(With a photo of Rep. Balint from when she was a teacher)

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 04/10/2026

Given this admin's history of delays, I joined colleagues from both sides of the aisle in demanding that states like Vermont get their LIHEAP funds ASAP.   With colder weather approaching and the cost of heating a home so high, folks who need this help can't be left waiting.

NEWS: Rep. Balint, Bipartisan Coalition of Colleagues Send Letter to HHS Pushing Them to Distribute LIHEAP Funds

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 04/10/2026

Have you made your plan to vote yet? I know I have! If you haven’t yet, go to vote.vermont.gov to get started.

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 03/10/2026

These results are unacceptable but not surprising. I’ve been hearing it across our state. It’s why I wrote and introduced my Community Housing Act that would invest $500 billion in affordable housing that is not only affordable now, but that will also STAY affordable for many years to come.

1 in 5 Vermonters say they have struggled to keep up with rent and mortgage payments
Vermont’s cost of living was top of mind for poll respondents, and 20% said they had been late or come up short on housing payments in the past year.

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 02/10/2026

I’m proud to celebrate this funding for substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery in rural communities. $1.5 million are on their way to Addison and Washington Counties from the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program!

$1.5 million coming to Vermont for expanding access to substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery services in rural communities.

$750,000 each to United Way of Addison County and Washington County Mental Health Services

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 01/10/2026

Taking on the affordable housing crisis is a top priority for me because it’s a top priority for Vermont. I was proud to help write and introduce the End Rent Fixing Act to ban illegal online collusion by landlords and make a dent in these out-of-control costs.

Balint Bill Blast

Inspired by Vermonters to Make a Difference

End Rent Fixing Act

Introduced with Rep. Chuy García, Sen. Peter Welch, and Sen. Ron Wyden

In the midst of our housing availability and affordability crisis, this bill would ban digital price fixing by landlords, take on illegal collusion, and lower the cost of rent.

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 30/09/2026

This week, Jews in Vermont and across the world have been celebrating Sukkot - the Jewish harvest festival - by gathering with their loved ones in the sukkah. Wishing everyone a celebration full of community and happiness for all!

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 29/09/2026

It came up at my Middlebury roundtable: Vermont farmers are feeling the effects of the staffing cuts at USDA. The backlogs are long, staff are overwhelmed, and farmers can’t get their questions answered. We need urgent accountability from those responsible for this mess.

vtdigger
Vermont farmers feel impacts of staffing cuts at USDA
Reduced staffing means there are fewer people on the ground to help farmers submit applications, explain the reason behind funding priorities and ensure that the federal government works for farmers, said an agricultural policy analyst.

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 29/09/2026

Today, Jack Smith is testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee. It made me think back to when he was before us on the House side. Despite how he was treated by Trump, Smith declared to me that he was NOT going to be intimidated out of his pursuit for justice.

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 28/09/2026

I was told I shouldn’t be open about my mental health journey. But I've been grateful for the chance to connect with Vermonters going through it themselves. It's those conversations that have inspired the legislation I've introduced in Congress to make a difference.

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 28/09/2026

With this administration, there’s never enough money for food or healthcare. But somehow, there’s always plenty for war and Trump’s vanity projects.

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 27/09/2026

Peter Thiel, JD Vance’s longtime mentor, is a perfect example of what’s gone wrong in tech America. And we’re seeing the real consequences of that worldview every single day.

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 27/09/2026

The GOP has had control of the House, Senate, and presidency for 2 years now. What exactly have they done with that power?

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 26/09/2026

Trump promised he'd lower costs on day one. But Vermont families certainly aren't getting that. Folks are struggling with the cost of basic needs like housing and it's a crisis that demands creative solutions and major investments like my Community Housing Act.

Since Trump took office, Vermont families have had to spend an additional $1,138 on housing costs.

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 26/09/2026

I was shocked by what I saw in Chicago and Minneapolis when I traveled to those cities during ICE surges. The Constitution protects everyone in this country, regardless of immigration status. It’ll take us a long time to reverse the damage this administration has done here.

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 25/09/2026

So far, Trump has spent $1.8+ billion on his vanity projects since coming back into office. Have you ever thought about what else we could have gotten for that money? Try it out for yourself: www.hassan.senate.gov/trumpvanitycalculator

Since he came back into office, Trump has spent $1.8+ billion on his vanity projects. What else could the American people have gotten with that money?

1,000,000 tanks of gas for a sedan
100,000 months of childcare
100,000 people whose previous annual out-of-pocket ACA marketplace premiums could be restored following GOP cuts 10,000 additional school teachers hired
10,000 people whose Medicaid coverage could be restored following GOP cuts 10,000 veterans whose medical expenditures could be covered for a year 1,000 new houses built

And we'd still have $37 million left over!

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 25/09/2026

Trump is using our taxpayer dollars to create Trump TV and cut ads for himself ahead of November when he’s not even a candidate. And, to him, everyone else is a communist or socialist? Give me a break.

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 24/09/2026

CNN, Politico, and MS NOW are back at the White House covering the president. This is what happens when we fight back. We can win.

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 24/09/2026

$4,500 may not be a lot of money to a billionaire but it sure is to most Vermont families. New data shows that Trump’s agenda is making it even harder for folks to make ends meet than before.

What could you do with an extra $4,500?

That's how much the average Vermont household has now had to spend thanks to Trump's agenda.

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 23/09/2026

From my $500 billion Community Housing Act to federal investments we’ve been able to secure for communities around Vermont, there’s a lot of hope for action on housing.

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 22/09/2026

The time for our policies to reflect the priorities of our young people is NOW!

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 22/09/2026

Between his war in Iran and absurd tariffs with our closest allies, Trump is making hardworking Vermonters pay a lot more for their essentials.  Remember that these are policy choices the administration has made. They can reverse course at any time - they're choosing not to.

Trump has forced Vermont farmers to spend $1,479 more to fill up their farm fuel tanks

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 21/09/2026

The solidarity we saw from the TV networks covering the White House today MATTERS. Trump had an event this afternoon but since no mics were there, he was just shouting into the void.

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 21/09/2026

For generations, Vermonters and Quebecers have shared families, communities, and deeply close connections. But even with that in mind, we’re still facing the fallout from stunts that Kristi Noem pulled, and we have small businesses that won’t survive this trade war.

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 21/09/2026

The “talking point” that President Biden banned 400 journalists from the White House is not true. But Republican officials are still trying to spread it. We always have to call this type of thing out and stand up for the truth.

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 20/09/2026

As we begin the holiest day of the Jewish year, I'm wishing you and your loved ones a very meaningful Yom Kippur. G’mar chatima tovah.

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 20/09/2026

I’m inspired by the people who came to DC to make a human ring around the Kennedy Center. It was people saying to Trump that it’s not his building - it’s our building.

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 19/09/2026

Happy #NationalAppChallengeDay! No matter your coding skill, if you’re a middle or high school student in Vermont who has an idea for how we can solve our most pressing issues, we invite you to participate! Go to balint.house.gov for more info on how to submit your app by the Oct. 26th deadline.

Vermont's 2026 Congressional App Challenge

Design and build your own app to solve an issue facing your community

Participate in teams of up to 4

Open to middle and high school students of all coding skills across Vermont

Go to balint.house gov for more info on how to submit your app by the Oct. 26th deadline!

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 18/09/2026

Trump is banning CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from the White House. Of course, it’s because they try to hold him accountable. This is not normal and we can’t treat it as normal. It’s the stuff of demagogues and autocrats.

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 18/09/2026

I’m sick and tired of the rich getting richer while workers’ wages effectively stay the same. Our economic policies need to actually benefit the people whose labor our nation runs on.

American workers are getting the smallest slice of the pie on record
Since 2000, the value of the S&P 500 stock index has gained about 600%. Over the same period, inflation-adjusted worker earnings have climbed just 12.5%.

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 18/09/2026

When someone reaches out in a moment of crisis, our system should be prepared to meet them where they're at. That’s what 988 is there to do. And it’s why we must continue to invest in it. Proud to join @dorismatsui.bsky.social and our colleagues to highlight the 988 Implementation Act.

Rep. Balint giving remarks at this press conference in front of the Capitol Building

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 18/09/2026

We won’t give up the fight for reproductive freedom – now or in the future. I’m proud to be in this fight alongside leaders like @mintimm.bsky.social, the president and CEO of @reproductivefreedomforall.org. It was great to connect with her this week!

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 17/09/2026

We’re not going to forget. We’re not going to give up our fight for accountability. We’re not going to stop standing with survivors. Release the damn Epstein files.

Rep. Balint wearing a bracelet that says:

Stand with survivors
Release the [REDACTED] files

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 17/09/2026

My friend @mcbride.house.gov and I are constantly hearing from our constituents about the cost of living. We have bills that would do something about it. But GOP leadership is sending us home early because they want to avoid bipartisan accountability for Pete Hegseth. It's shameful.

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 16/09/2026

My Republican colleagues said that we were being ‘hysterical and silly’ by talking about the impact of this asinine trade war with Canada. There is nothing funny about how this has hurt Vermont’s small businesses, farmers, and tourist industry.

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 16/09/2026

Mike Johnson would rather shut down the House and send us all home than let members vote on Pete Hegseth’s impeachment. This is what it looks like when you’re more interested in protecting your own than answering to the American people.

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 16/09/2026

A mental health crisis doesn’t have to become a hospital visit or an encounter with law enforcement. But when someone needs a higher level of intervention and care, we need to make sure our systems are working together. That’s what my 988 and 911 Integration Act would help do.

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