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Representative Becca Balint

@balint.house.gov
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Mom, Teacher, Vermonter, Writer & Congresswoman for Vermont, fighting for working families. House Judiciary Committee and House Budget Committee. She/Her. Official. 🏳️‍🌈🏔️🏍️🍁 balint.house.gov

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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 12h
Head Start is a critical resource for children in working class families, but the Trump admin is trying to force through an awful deregulation scheme.    I've joined dozens of colleagues to demand that RFK Jr. withdraws the proposal and HHS protects Head Start as required by law.
npr.org
Trump administration moves to deregulate Head Start, opening door for sweeping change
It would slim regulation of the 60-year-old anti-poverty program and aim to save money. Advocates worry the changes could undermine the early education program's mission.
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 14h
To be clear, this is BEFORE we factor in how expensive it’ll be to heat a home this winter thanks to Trump’s war in Iran. Plus we’ve already got his trade war with Canada raising prices.
 
Americans did not ask to pay the price for this agenda.
abcnews.com
Households will pay more for energy because of Trump's policy changes: Think tank
Households in the contiguous United States will pay thousands of dollars more for energy through 2040 because of federal policy changes since President Donald Trump returned to office, such as canceli...
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 16h
theguardian.com
‘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
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 16h
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 · 19h
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
There are people losing their lives on the ground in Ukraine but Kushner and Witkoff see a payday coming for themselves.   Can these people do anything without injecting blatant corruption into it?
nytimes.com
U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine Now Involve an Oil Deal Tied to Trump Allies (Gift Article)
President Vladimir V. Putin brought up a sale of Russian energy assets with President Trump’s envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, pushing a deal that raises new questions about conflicts of inter...
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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
It’s offensive that Trump is doing such blatant corruption right in the open. Congress has the Constitutional responsibility of oversight and it’s a disgrace Republicans gave that up the last 2 years so that Trump feels above the law
washingtonsun.com
Want Dinner With the President? Buy His Meme Coin.
The $Trump meme coin is offering buyers a new "exclusive" opportunity to meet the president.
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 03/10/2026
vtdigger.org
1 in 5 Vermonters say they have struggled to keep up with rent and mortgage payments - VTDigger
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 · 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
Translation: the White House knows whatever they're about to do is really unpopular.   Whether it’s restricting mifepristone or criminalizing pregnant people, they need to stop putting themselves between Americans and their doctors and allow folks to make their own health decisions.
washingtonsun.com
White House Officials Told the DOJ to Delay Action on Abortion Ahead of the Midterms
Attorney General Todd Blanche has moved slowly in abortion pill litigation and department officials have told advocates to wait until after the election.
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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 · 01/10/2026
One lesson we should've learned from the pandemic is that fully investing in public health is essential.
 But Trump and RFK Jr. have instead gutted the CDC - embracing conspiracy theories, politicizing critical guidance, and cutting staff - while preventable diseases spread.
nytimes.com
‘Zombified’ C.D.C., Hobbled by Cuts, Struggles to Fulfill Scientific Mission
The agency has lost its independence and nearly a third of its staff, as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and associates have tightened control.
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 01/10/2026
Yes again, when we fight back, we can win. And we did NOT give up this fight.   This is a big deal and will save lives among LGBTQI+ youth across our country.
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 30/09/2026
Today marks 50 years of the Hyde Amendment.   It prevents federal funds from being used for abortions, which really just means folks on programs like Medicaid can't access the same care as everyone else.   That's why I'm a cosponsor of the EACH Act to end Hyde once and for all.
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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!
Chag Sukkot Sameach
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 30/09/2026
I encourage you to open this article to read these stories for yourself. It’s a disgrace that this is happening with our taxpayer dollars in our name.
cnn.com
Inside the Texas courtroom where toddlers face immigration judges | CNN Politics
Migrant children as young as 2 are showing up at immigration courts nationwide, many without attorneys, to try make their case to stay in the US and avoid deportation.
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 29/09/2026
vtdigger.org
Vermont farmers feel impacts of staffing cuts at USDA - VTDigger
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, ...
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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
It’s almost as if there are more ways to measure the value of work than just the amount of money it makes people.
 A country with fewer social workers and teaching aides, with less study of the arts and history, is a country that’s not investing in its own future.
newrepublic.com
Trump Moves to Cut Off Student Loans for Tons of Degrees
Under a new rule, if your degree doesn’t make enough money, you won’t be able to get a student loan.
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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
By doing this, the administration is giving the go-ahead to discriminate against students based on their sexual orientation and gender identity, while ignoring the needs of sexual assault survivors in the process.   Have a little empathy. How would you feel if this was YOUR child?
thehill.com
Education Department formally rescinds Title IX protections for LGBTQ students
The Education Department announced Monday it has formally rescinded the Biden-era Title IX interpretation that gave sex-based discrimination protections to students on the basis of sexual orientati…
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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
In case you missed it, the White House announced that they're illegally canceling nearly $1 billion in funding appropriated by Congress. Republican leadership is so weak and so subservient to Trump that they're just letting it happen. It's a betrayal of all our constituents.
politico.com
Trump cancels $1B in federal spending in latest challenge to Congress
Many lawmakers, including some top Republicans, say the "pocket rescission" tactic is illegal.
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 28/09/2026
The FDA approved mifepristone 26 years ago today and it’s been safe and effective since. Still, the GOP has tried to abuse an antiquated law to ban the distribution of mifepristone and sneak into a national abortion ban, bringing us back to the 1800s. I intro'd the Stop Comstock Act to stop them.
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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
It’s no wonder people on both sides of the border are opposed to this asinine trade war. No one can afford to pay higher prices to sooth Donald Trump’s ego.
politico.com
Poll: Canadians and Americans agree, Trump was in the wrong with trade war
Americans say President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada aren’t worth higher prices, as Canadians remain in lockstep behind Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
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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
We must make mental health a bigger priority in everything we do and that includes the military. It’s deeply distressing that eight suicide attempts took place during this record deployment, and disappointing that Trump and Hegseth called this fake news.
cnn.com
Eight sailors assigned to US carrier group that fought in Iran war attempted suicide, Navy secretary tells Congress | CNN Politics
Eight US Navy personnel assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during a period that included when the ships undertook combat operations against Iran and the carrier...
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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 · 23/09/2026
Right on the heels of their settlement, the Ellisons and Paramount are considering bringing on ~noted nonpartisan~ Elon Musk (🙄) as an investor. This is why it's such a big issue for CNN, CBS, and TikTok to be all under one roof. This merger is already looking like a disaster.
semafor.com
Exclusive: Paramount weighs tapping Musk for equity investment
A cash injection from SpaceX billionaire Elon Musk could reduce investor Larry Ellison’s financial burden and bolster the deal’s investor base.
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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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Congressman Greg Casar @repcasar.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Wilber Garces Perez was shot in the back by an ICE agent in Austin. Now he's in detention with the bullet still in his body. Today, 100+ Members of Congress are demanding that ICE get him medical care, stop trying to deport a key witness, and immediately release the video footage.
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 22/09/2026
It’s absolutely disgusting that Trump seems to take pleasure in dangling the “annihilation” of a country over them while making crystal clear he has a diplomatic path right in front of him. Americans don't want this illegal mess of a war and it’s long past time for Congress to end it.
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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
This is the solidarity we need. Thank you to all involved for standing together - and for standing up for the First Amendment.
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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.
G’mar chatima tovah

Yom Kippur
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 20/09/2026
Today, I’m celebrating LGBTQ+ Veterans Day. This marks the day in 2011 when the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” went into effect. Throughout our nation's history, LGBTQ+ Americans have served in our Armed Forces with honor. I'm proud to salute their sacrifice. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
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