Becca Balint
U.S. Representative · Vermont (at large) · Democrat
Statements and posts
138 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Demanded answers from McDonald's on AI pricing tools and potential price collusion.
“We are concerned that McDonald’s may be using AI to squeeze consumers into paying higher prices, and that its AI pricing tools may facilitate collusion between franchisees who should be operating as competitors”
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Balint Urges FTC to Block $29.1 Billion Sysco-Restaurant Depot Merger
Urged FTC to block $29.1 billion Sysco-Restaurant Depot merger to protect independent restaurants.
“Independent restaurants are already struggling because of rising food costs”
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Released report criticizing Trump administration's weak antitrust enforcement.
“The evidence of the Administration’s antitrust failures is woven directly into the daily budget of American households. Average monthly grocery bills have climbed to an all-time high, with some sources estimating the bill for a family of four at $1,430 a month.”
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Announced $60.3 million federal funding to complete Vermont's Western Corridor rail line.
“Repairing and upgrading our transportation infrastructure is a win-win for Vermont’s rural communities. This federal funding will help improve safety and reliability on the Vermont Railway, and support the development of rural towns up and down the Western Corridor”
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Rep. Balint Statement on Suspicious Letter Intended for Vermont Office
Responded to suspicious letter sent to Vermont office being investigated by authorities.
“We have been notified by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service that a letter intended for our office may contain a suspicious substance. We are working closely with postal inspectors and the appropriate law enforcement agencies to ensure the letter is safely intercepted and tested”
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Balint, McGovern Meet with Vermont and Massachusetts Businesses on U.S.-Canada Trade Tensions
Met with Vermont and Massachusetts businesses to discuss economic impact of Canada tariffs.
“Vermont and Canada have been neighbors, partners, and friends for generations”
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Announced $33.2 million in FEMA funding for Vermont flood recovery and buyouts.
“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
Introduced bill to strengthen coordination between 988 suicide prevention and 911 emergency call centers.
“Especially during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, I’m incredibly proud to be introducing the 988 and 911 Integration Act”
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Mr. Speaker, I thank Representatives Torres and Jayapal for their leadership. I am very happy to speak here tonight on an issue that is so important to so many Americans. I want to talk about power tonight, Mr. Speaker. Before I came to Congress, I was a public school teacher. I can tell you, when…
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Vermont delegation sent letter to USPS demanding address of persistent mail delivery shortfalls.
“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.”
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Rep. Balint Introduces Legislation to Protect Kids from Addictive AI Chatbots
Introduced legislation to protect young people from addictive AI chatbot design features.
“Technology companies have spent years learning how to capture our attention and keep us engaged for as long as possible. They should not be allowed to apply those same tactics to vulnerable kids who may be turning to an AI chatbot during a mental health crisis”
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Introduced legislation to protect independent online sellers from dominant marketplace platforms.
“No corporation should have the power to destroy someone's livelihood with the click of a button”
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Filed bipartisan resolution directing FTC to investigate consolidation of firetruck manufacturers.
“Every community deserves to have the fire trucks it needs to keep people safe. But corporate consolidation has driven up prices considerably and left communities waiting years for this essential, lifesaving equipment”
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Rep. Balint Cosponsors Legislation to Break Up Meatpacking Monopolies, Drive Down Grocery Costs
Cosponsored bill to break up meatpacking monopolies and reduce grocery costs.
“Families are paying more at the grocery store while giant corporations rake in record profits and squeeze the farmers and ranchers who feed our country”
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Led lawmakers urging DOJ to closely scrutinize Fox's $22 billion Roku takeover for antitrust concerns.
“We are concerned that, given the Department of Justice’s recent rubber-stamping of deals that may violate antitrust law – and in particular, your apparent role interfering in nonpartisan antitrust enforcement — the (DOJ) may not give this transaction the close review it deserves”
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Led nearly 200 House Democrats demanding independent investigations into ICE killings.
“Both of these incidents have created enormous fear and outrage in the community, and raise serious questions about the safety of community members, regardless of immigration status”
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Introduced amendment to strike $73 billion in funding for unauthorized Iran war.
“A colleague on the other side earlier in this hearing said this was all a game...It's not a game at all. It's deadly serious”
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Twenty-five House Democrats released joint statement supporting amendment to halt $3.3 billion in Israel funding.
“Our vote should not be interpreted as opposition to initiatives such as the Nita M. Lowey Middle East Partnership for Peace Act programs or others that foster people-to-people engagement, strengthen civil society, and advance the long-term prospects for a just and lasting peace.”
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Balint, Welch, Sanders Lead Reintroduction of Bill to Help Protect Vermont Farmland from Flooding
Reintroduced BUFFER Act to help protect Vermont farmland from flooding through conservation funding.
“As climate change brings more frequent and severe extreme weather events, it’s critical that farmers in Vermont and across the country have the tools they need to protect their land and livelihoods”
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Rep. Balint Reintroduces Sweeping Legislation to Take on the Affordable Housing Crisis Nationwide
Reintroduced legislation to invest $500 billion in affordable housing construction and programs nationwide.
“Today, I’m proud to have reintroduced my Community Housing Act”
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Led 75 colleagues in letter condemning Israeli military operations in Lebanon and civilian destruction.
“We are deeply grateful for Congresswoman Balint and Congressman Castro's leading this important Congressional letter, expressing concern over the situation in southern Lebanon.”
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Rep. Balint Says Congress Must Do More to Protect Kids Online, Hold Big Tech Accountable
Balint voted against Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act, citing insufficient Big Tech accountability.
“This bill doesn't do nearly enough to hold Big Tech accountable. If Congress is serious about protecting kids online, we need legislation with real, enforceable consequences for companies that exploit children's attention and put their health at risk.”
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Criticized Trump administration efforts to deport a legal permanent resident student activist.
“I will continue to stand with Mohsen throughout this absurd legal saga.”
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Rep. Balint Joins SEEC Institute Roundtable on Rural Development in Burlington
Participated in SEEC Institute roundtable on rural development and economy in Vermont.
“Vermont has long understood that protecting our natural resources and growing our economy go hand in hand”
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Rep. Balint Statement on Voting YES on Lebanon War Powers Resolution
Voted for War Powers Resolution to end U.S. involvement in Lebanon conflict.
“Americans don’t want their taxpayer dollars to fuel Netanyahu’s attacks in Lebanon that have killed hundreds of civilians and displaced over a million people, just as they do not want to fund Trump’s war of choice in Iran.”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.