Representative Becca Balint
@balint.house.gov
Mom, Teacher, Vermonter, Writer & Congresswoman for Vermont, fighting for working families. House Judiciary Committee and House Budget Committee. She/Her. Official. 🏳️🌈🏔️🏍️🍁
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To everyone celebrating in Vermont, Merry Christmas!
Wishing you a special holiday that brings peace, love, and joy to you and all of your loved ones. 🎄🎁🌟
Wishing you a special holiday that brings peace, love, and joy to you and all of your loved ones. 🎄🎁🌟
December 25, 2025 at 6:06 PM
To everyone celebrating in Vermont, Merry Christmas!
Wishing you a special holiday that brings peace, love, and joy to you and all of your loved ones. 🎄🎁🌟
Wishing you a special holiday that brings peace, love, and joy to you and all of your loved ones. 🎄🎁🌟
The 60 Minutes segment on CECOT was pulled at the last minute with no clear explanation.
A political decision made by Bari Weiss and the Trump administration undermines the very foundation of independent journalism. Repulsive.
Here's the segment.
A political decision made by Bari Weiss and the Trump administration undermines the very foundation of independent journalism. Repulsive.
Here's the segment.
BREAKING:
Here’s the 60 Minutes Segment Trump and CBS News Executives Don’t Want You to See
Video (no paywall): bit.ly/4qn6Jn5
Here’s the 60 Minutes Segment Trump and CBS News Executives Don’t Want You to See
Video (no paywall): bit.ly/4qn6Jn5
December 23, 2025 at 11:47 PM
The 60 Minutes segment on CECOT was pulled at the last minute with no clear explanation.
A political decision made by Bari Weiss and the Trump administration undermines the very foundation of independent journalism. Repulsive.
Here's the segment.
A political decision made by Bari Weiss and the Trump administration undermines the very foundation of independent journalism. Repulsive.
Here's the segment.
Maria Farmer reported Epstein to the FBI in 1996! They ignored her complaint. So many girls could have been saved from horrible trauma.
These survivors deserve justice. It’s not too late.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/19/p...
These survivors deserve justice. It’s not too late.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/19/p...
Epstein files vindicate a survivor who reported him in the 1990s, but others are still seeking answers | CNN Politics
The Justice Department’s partial release of its files related to Jeffrey Epstein on Friday marked a moment of triumph for Epstein survivor Maria Farmer and her sister Annie, who have said for years th...
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December 22, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Maria Farmer reported Epstein to the FBI in 1996! They ignored her complaint. So many girls could have been saved from horrible trauma.
These survivors deserve justice. It’s not too late.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/19/p...
These survivors deserve justice. It’s not too late.
www.cnn.com/2025/12/19/p...
Trump is literally laughing at his voters by pardoning a man like Joseph Schwartz. It’s disgusting.
December 21, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Trump is literally laughing at his voters by pardoning a man like Joseph Schwartz. It’s disgusting.
Extrajudicial killings without congressional approval are illegal. Full stop.
Trump and Hegseth don't get to ignore the Constitution or unilaterally deploy U.S. forces against so-called terrorist groups.
Trump and Hegseth don't get to ignore the Constitution or unilaterally deploy U.S. forces against so-called terrorist groups.
House Democrats plan to force votes Wednesday on two war powers resolutions amid escalating tensions with Venezuela as President Trump has warned that land strikes against the country could commence "soon."
House Democrats to force war powers votes as Trump teases strikes on Venezuela
The votes follow a monthslong military campaign against alleged drug smuggling boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Extrajudicial killings without congressional approval are illegal. Full stop.
Trump and Hegseth don't get to ignore the Constitution or unilaterally deploy U.S. forces against so-called terrorist groups.
Trump and Hegseth don't get to ignore the Constitution or unilaterally deploy U.S. forces against so-called terrorist groups.
Remember when Colin Powell warned us of “a dark vein of intolerance” in the Republican Party? It’s only gotten worse.
We need Republicans to strongly reject this.
We need Republicans to strongly reject this.
🚨 BREAKING: Senator Tommy Tuberville just went full nativist on the Senate floor, telling a sitting U.S. Congresswoman to “go back” to Somalia and smearing immigrants as terrorists.
December 17, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Remember when Colin Powell warned us of “a dark vein of intolerance” in the Republican Party? It’s only gotten worse.
We need Republicans to strongly reject this.
We need Republicans to strongly reject this.
Here’s the deal:
Pay a secret seven-figure deposit into Trump’s ballroom fund.
Get a president who rewards Big Tech.
Unchecked corruption in antitrust enforcement will destroy American innovation.
Pay a secret seven-figure deposit into Trump’s ballroom fund.
Get a president who rewards Big Tech.
Unchecked corruption in antitrust enforcement will destroy American innovation.
December 16, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Here’s the deal:
Pay a secret seven-figure deposit into Trump’s ballroom fund.
Get a president who rewards Big Tech.
Unchecked corruption in antitrust enforcement will destroy American innovation.
Pay a secret seven-figure deposit into Trump’s ballroom fund.
Get a president who rewards Big Tech.
Unchecked corruption in antitrust enforcement will destroy American innovation.
As the nation mourns the tragic murder of Rob and Michele Reiner, the President can’t even muster a single word of condolence.
No empathy. No humanity. Just cruelty, unapologetic and relentless.
To the family and loved ones of Rob and Michele Reiner, I send my deepest condolences.
No empathy. No humanity. Just cruelty, unapologetic and relentless.
To the family and loved ones of Rob and Michele Reiner, I send my deepest condolences.
December 16, 2025 at 2:46 AM
As the nation mourns the tragic murder of Rob and Michele Reiner, the President can’t even muster a single word of condolence.
No empathy. No humanity. Just cruelty, unapologetic and relentless.
To the family and loved ones of Rob and Michele Reiner, I send my deepest condolences.
No empathy. No humanity. Just cruelty, unapologetic and relentless.
To the family and loved ones of Rob and Michele Reiner, I send my deepest condolences.
The government shut down for 43 days because Republicans chose billionaire tax breaks over American healthcare.
Now they’ve slapped together a bill to convince Americans they “care.” No ACA tax credit extension in sight.
They’re not fooling anyone.
Now they’ve slapped together a bill to convince Americans they “care.” No ACA tax credit extension in sight.
They’re not fooling anyone.
December 15, 2025 at 10:43 PM
The government shut down for 43 days because Republicans chose billionaire tax breaks over American healthcare.
Now they’ve slapped together a bill to convince Americans they “care.” No ACA tax credit extension in sight.
They’re not fooling anyone.
Now they’ve slapped together a bill to convince Americans they “care.” No ACA tax credit extension in sight.
They’re not fooling anyone.
Happy Hanukkah from my family to yours!
To all those celebrating, I wish you joy, strength, love, and comfort as you light the first candle of Hanukkah.
This is a time to be grateful for our closest loved ones. May light always overcome darkness.
To all those celebrating, I wish you joy, strength, love, and comfort as you light the first candle of Hanukkah.
This is a time to be grateful for our closest loved ones. May light always overcome darkness.
December 15, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Happy Hanukkah from my family to yours!
To all those celebrating, I wish you joy, strength, love, and comfort as you light the first candle of Hanukkah.
This is a time to be grateful for our closest loved ones. May light always overcome darkness.
To all those celebrating, I wish you joy, strength, love, and comfort as you light the first candle of Hanukkah.
This is a time to be grateful for our closest loved ones. May light always overcome darkness.
I extend my deepest condolences to members of the Jewish community who have been wounded or killed in Australia.
Our collective anguish could not be deeper.
As we celebrate Hanukkah, I wish all Jewish communities' strength, peace, and justice.
Full statement: balint.house.gov/news/documen...
Our collective anguish could not be deeper.
As we celebrate Hanukkah, I wish all Jewish communities' strength, peace, and justice.
Full statement: balint.house.gov/news/documen...
Bipartisan Statement from All 25 Jewish House Members on Antisemitic Attack in Australia
balint.house.gov
December 15, 2025 at 12:20 AM
I extend my deepest condolences to members of the Jewish community who have been wounded or killed in Australia.
Our collective anguish could not be deeper.
As we celebrate Hanukkah, I wish all Jewish communities' strength, peace, and justice.
Full statement: balint.house.gov/news/documen...
Our collective anguish could not be deeper.
As we celebrate Hanukkah, I wish all Jewish communities' strength, peace, and justice.
Full statement: balint.house.gov/news/documen...
I’m filled with sorrow and rage after learning that two students were killed at Brown University and others are fighting for their lives.
Gun violence touches everyone. This is NOT the price of freedom. I’ll keep fighting for sensible gun laws, because we all deserve better.
Gun violence touches everyone. This is NOT the price of freedom. I’ll keep fighting for sensible gun laws, because we all deserve better.
December 14, 2025 at 3:13 PM
I’m filled with sorrow and rage after learning that two students were killed at Brown University and others are fighting for their lives.
Gun violence touches everyone. This is NOT the price of freedom. I’ll keep fighting for sensible gun laws, because we all deserve better.
Gun violence touches everyone. This is NOT the price of freedom. I’ll keep fighting for sensible gun laws, because we all deserve better.
I am deeply concerned about the Trump administration's decision to deploy the 158th Fighter Wing of the Vermont Air National Guard (VTANG).
I unwaveringly support our service members and their families, but I do not support military action without Congressional authorization.
I unwaveringly support our service members and their families, but I do not support military action without Congressional authorization.
December 13, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I am deeply concerned about the Trump administration's decision to deploy the 158th Fighter Wing of the Vermont Air National Guard (VTANG).
I unwaveringly support our service members and their families, but I do not support military action without Congressional authorization.
I unwaveringly support our service members and their families, but I do not support military action without Congressional authorization.
This is what happens when the Trump administration is faced with the truth.
Masterful work @magaziner.house.gov.
Masterful work @magaziner.house.gov.
Secretary Noem tried to tell me that she hasn’t deported any veterans. I introduced her to one.
December 12, 2025 at 3:58 PM
This is what happens when the Trump administration is faced with the truth.
Masterful work @magaziner.house.gov.
Masterful work @magaziner.house.gov.
Freedom of the press is essential for holding the powerful accountable. The Netanyahu government must conduct an investigation into the attack on Dylan Collins.
December 11, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Freedom of the press is essential for holding the powerful accountable. The Netanyahu government must conduct an investigation into the attack on Dylan Collins.
Tax the rich.
There are now 2,900 billionaires, and they hold $15.8 trillion.
The wealth of the bottom 50% of the global population, over 4 billion people, is estimated at $3.7 trillion.
The wealth of the bottom 50% of the global population, over 4 billion people, is estimated at $3.7 trillion.
December 8, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Tax the rich.
Trump officials are so insecure they even erased Admiral Rachel Levine’s name from her own HHS portrait.
Instead of honoring a patriot who is serving this country, they’re busy stoking bigotry, while the rest of America pays the price.
Instead of honoring a patriot who is serving this country, they’re busy stoking bigotry, while the rest of America pays the price.
December 8, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Trump officials are so insecure they even erased Admiral Rachel Levine’s name from her own HHS portrait.
Instead of honoring a patriot who is serving this country, they’re busy stoking bigotry, while the rest of America pays the price.
Instead of honoring a patriot who is serving this country, they’re busy stoking bigotry, while the rest of America pays the price.
ICE is failing to address the medical needs of the people they detain. Inhumane and shameful.
December 5, 2025 at 9:14 PM
ICE is failing to address the medical needs of the people they detain. Inhumane and shameful.
Secretary Hegseth and anyone else who commits war crimes must be held accountable.
December 5, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Secretary Hegseth and anyone else who commits war crimes must be held accountable.
Can we all finally admit that tax cuts are never going to trickle down?
December 4, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Can we all finally admit that tax cuts are never going to trickle down?
Immigration agents have detained at least 170 United States citizens under Trump and Kristi Noem.
December 2, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Immigration agents have detained at least 170 United States citizens under Trump and Kristi Noem.
Trump is literally rewarding a narco-terrorist.
December 2, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Trump is literally rewarding a narco-terrorist.
Pete Hegseth is incompetent, reckless, and a threat to our national security. He needs to go.
Reporter: You said that the follow-up strike was lawful. What law is it that allows no survivors?
Leavitt: The strike conducted on September 2 was conducted in self-defense to protect Americans in vital United States interests
Leavitt: The strike conducted on September 2 was conducted in self-defense to protect Americans in vital United States interests
December 1, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Pete Hegseth is incompetent, reckless, and a threat to our national security. He needs to go.
Only 13 legislative days remain before the ACA tax credits expire and millions of people are priced out of their health care.
House Democrats have a discharge petition to extend ACA tax credits for 3 years. We just need a handful of Republicans to join us.
House Democrats have a discharge petition to extend ACA tax credits for 3 years. We just need a handful of Republicans to join us.
December 1, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Only 13 legislative days remain before the ACA tax credits expire and millions of people are priced out of their health care.
House Democrats have a discharge petition to extend ACA tax credits for 3 years. We just need a handful of Republicans to join us.
House Democrats have a discharge petition to extend ACA tax credits for 3 years. We just need a handful of Republicans to join us.
Meta knows their platform has harmed our kids, yet they hid it and took no action.
Big tech must be held accountable.
Big tech must be held accountable.
Newly unsealed internal communications from Meta reveal senior staff saying Instagram is a drug and "We’re basically pushers."
The new court filing reveals Meta staff allegedly worked for years to obscure the social media platform’s potential dangers from parents and children.
The new court filing reveals Meta staff allegedly worked for years to obscure the social media platform’s potential dangers from parents and children.
November 30, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Meta knows their platform has harmed our kids, yet they hid it and took no action.
Big tech must be held accountable.
Big tech must be held accountable.