Rep. Becca Balint

10/16/2026

So many families in Vermont and across our country know someone who has had breast cancer. That’s why it’s so important that we recognize National Mammography Day.

Early detection of breast cancer is critical and can save your life. Call your doctor and set up a mammogram today.

10/16/2026

The violence we’re seeing toward Palestinian civilians and members of the press in Israeli settlements is unacceptable. As is the Israeli government's enabling of it.

That's why I'm an original cosponsor of the Stop the Settlements Act which would sanction settlers to stop the construction of new settlements and expansion of existing ones. This is essential to stop the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians and create a true pathway to peace.

10/16/2026

I just completed my unannounced oversight visit to the ICE facility in Burlington, MA, where many Vermont detainees are taken.

I was especially focused on the conditions women are facing here and deeply upset at what I saw. We all must keep the pressure on and call out this inhumanity.

10/16/2026

By the time this video is posted, I’ll be actively making an unannounced visit to the ICE facility in Burlington, MA - the largest in New England.

I’ll be checking back in soon.

10/16/2026

As a former teacher and a parent, I’m absolutely heartsick. For these young children and this teacher who were so senselessly taken from their loved ones, and for this whole community who will now be forced to contend with this tragedy.

I helped pass Vermont’s first gun safety laws, so I know it’s possible. We must come together and end this national cycle of violence and devastation.

Authorities say a 16-year-old opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, killing three children and a teacher.

10/15/2026

Women20 (W20) is dedicated to shaping a future free of inequality and discrimination for women and girls across the countries in the G20. This week, they brought their summit to Vermont!
 
Yesterday, it was my honor to be at the Haskell Free Library and Opera House to deliver remarks and welcome the delegates to our state.
 
No matter where we are in the world, women and girls need to see that their work will be valued, that their families will be supported, that their voices will be heard, and that their children will have opportunities to build lives that are meaningful and secure. I’m committed to doing all I can to make that a reality worldwide.

10/15/2026

This whole thing was a disgusting attempt at machismo from Pete Hegseth in the first place. I'm glad it was reversed.

Now, Hegseth can look forward to getting impeached by the House... assuming Trump doesn't try to scapegoat him for the war in Iran and fire him first.

President Donald Trump has announced the Pentagon will no longer livestream the ex*****on of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan.

10/15/2026

It has now been 300 days since the DOJ was legally required to release the entirety of the Epstein files.

We’re not going to give up our fight to hold this administration accountable for their coverup and give the victims the justice they deserve.

Release the files.

10/14/2026

This begs several very important questions:
 
Is this data being delayed because it contradicts the party line? Or because the admin gutted federal agency staff? Why is the Treasury Dept even involved here?
 
The American people deserve transparency from their own government.

10/14/2026

Medicare Advantage plans need major reform. We’ve seen how so many of them don’t work for rural communities, like in Vermont.
 
But why are our options driven by profit in the first place? Everyone should be able to access high-quality care.
 
We need Medicare for All.