U.S. Representative for Vermont (at large)
Becca Balint
Position · −0.44
- In office
- House 2023–now
3 years in CongressMore senior than 18% of the House - Committees
- Budget
- Judiciary
- Bills on
- Health
- Commerce
- Sports and Recreation
- Age
- 58
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- RGerald Malloy$58K
- RC. Mark Coester$36K
Bottom line
Sponsored 19 bills this Congress; none has passed the House yet.
Where Balint has influence
Where Balint breaks with Democrats
MethodBalint has voted with most Democrats on every party-line vote this Congress.
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Balint broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 29, 2026 | KIDS ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act or the KIDS ActBroke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from Lebanon within seven days of the resolution's adoption.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 13, 2026 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Motion to Recommit · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 12, 2026 | Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill expands federal enforcement of criminal offenses related to organized retail and supply chain crime.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Apr 30, 2026 | A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · This act extends the authorities of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until June 12, 2026.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Passage · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026On Passage · This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to financial…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Balint is saying
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The Vermont Congressional Delegation, U.S. Representative Becca Balint (VT-AL), U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), and U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), today announced the delivery of over $33.2 million in new federal funding,…
“Over the last several years, our office has worked with Vermonters who were uprooted from their homes and left to navigate the complicated FEMA grant-making process while waiting far too long for a path forward.”
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Rep. Balint Introduces Bill to Strengthen Coordination Between 988 and 911 Call Centers
U.S. Representatives Becca Balint (VT-AL), a member of Congress’s bipartisan Mental Health Caucus, and Doris Matsui (CA-7), a member of the House Energy & Commerce Committee, today introduced the 988 and 911 Integration Act.
“Especially during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, I’m incredibly proud to be introducing the 988 and 911 Integration Act.”
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Read and download the Delegation’s full letter to USPS Postmaster General Steiner.
“As you know, the Postal Service’s Delivering for America ten-year plan was launched in 2021, supposedly to modernize and support the financial self-sustainability of the postal network. Five years into this plan, mail delivery service in Vermont is at an all-time low, staffing shortages in the state are pervasive, and…”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Balint voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 358 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Balint’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 19
- Action in committee 3
- Action beyond committee 0
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
19 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 19 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 24 sponsored billsSponsored 24 (House median 25) · cosponsored 417 (median 289), 148 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Commerce, Sports and Recreation.
- H.R. 10245 9–8–8 and 9–1–1 Integration ActHealth · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
- H.J.Res. 203 Directing the Federal Trade Commission to investigate and report on anticompetitive practices and violations of the antitrust laws in the fire truck manufacturing industry.Commerce · Introduced Aug 10, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9948 Addictive Design Act of 2026Health · Introduced Jul 27, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9799 Online Sellers’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026Commerce · Introduced Jul 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9572 BUFFER ActAgriculture and Food · Introduced Jul 2, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9540 Community Housing Act of 2026Housing and Community Development · Introduced Jun 30, 2026 In committee
- H.Con.Res. 95 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.International Affairs · Introduced Apr 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 2029 Stop Comstock ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Apr 21, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 158 | 16% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 27% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 33% |
| Energy | 38 | 32% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 36% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 42% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 48% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 88% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 26 | 58% |
| Commerce | 25 | 72% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 60% |
| Immigration | 17 | 35% |
| Education | 16 | 25% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 10 | 90% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Emergency Management | 6 | 83% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Balint voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL100%agreement
- DMaxine DexterOR-399%agreement
- DGreg CasarTX-3599%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Balint most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Balint’s campaign raised $956K: $673K (70%) from individuals and $279K (29%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $626K.
Through Jul 22, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Balint
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 94.
See how much each organization gave Balint this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inBalint’s own leadership PAC: Courage PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Balint’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, VT-ALDemocrat2023–present
Seat
- State
- Vermont
- District
- At large
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 58
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-4115
1510 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Brattleboro, Burlington
- Website
- balint.house.gov
- repbeccab
- repbeccab
- YouTube
- YouTubeChannelID
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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