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Representative Becca Balint
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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 · 1d
I continue to pray for the safe return of the hostages and the end of suffering in Gaza. May this year finally bring peace.
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 1d
Today is the second anniversary of the horrific October 7 attack by Hamas on innocent Israeli civilians. I mourn all the lives lost that day and for all those killed and wounded, both Israelis and Palestinians, in this horrible ongoing war.
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 1d
See you in Middlebury tonight!
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Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" is hugely damaging legislation, & threatens communities across VT. That's why, in collaboration with our partners, we are putting on a Big Beautiful Tour - join us at one of the listed panels to learn how you can respond! #vtpoli
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A blue tinted photo of a covered bridge, a road, and trees provides the backdrop for white text that reads "A Big Beautiful Tour," followed by yellow, partially underlined, text which reads "About a Big Ugly Bill." Underneath, in a yellow text box, white texts reads "Join us this fall for a series of panels to learn how Vermonters are being impacted by, and can respond to, federal action." A yellow pinpoint bulleted list follows that text and white text reads the following: struckthrough 8/6: Shleburne, 9/24: Barre City, 10/7: Middlebury, 10/22: Essex Junction, 11/5: Bennington, 11/18: Hartford. At the bottom of the image is a horizontal line of white brand logos for Vermont Conservation Voters (VCV), Hunger Free Vermont, Vermont Natural Resource Council (VNRC), Planned Parenthood Vermont Action Fund, Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG).
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 2d
The type of regime that uses military-style raids to tear children out of bed in the middle of the night is an authoritarian one. This is a manufactured crisis and an escalation in force and violence that is traumatizing families. Terrifying scenes in Chicago due to ICE.
'Military-Style' ICE Raid In Chicago Shows Escalation in Tactics
Witnesses said children were taken from their homes unclothed and separated from their parents during the raid.
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 3d
Congress has not voted since September 19th, and Speaker Johnson cancelled votes AGAIN.

And let me tell you why.

He doesn’t want to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva — because she would be the final vote needed on the discharge petition to release the Epstein files.
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 6d
Friday marks day 3 of the Republican government shutdown. My friend and colleague @repstansbury.bsky.social and I will be coming to you live on Instagram to discuss what’s next.

Join us on Friday at 3:30PM eastern / 1:30PM mountain and make sure to come with questions for us!
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 6d
Find a full list of government shutdown FAQs here:
Government Shutdown FAQs | U.S. Representative Becca Balint
Without further action, the federal government will shut down at midnight on September 30, 2025. Starting on October 1, the federal government’s operations will be drastically reduced. Many of the services our communiti...
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 6d
"Becca, will I continue to receive my Social Security and SSI payments if the government is shut down?

Yes.

"Will I still be able to use my Medicare or Medicaid?"

Also yes.
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 6d
Republicans: extend the ACA tax credits and open the government.
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 6d
Tax credits help keep ACA plans affordable. These tax credits will expire this year if no action is taken.

So we demanded that Republicans extend these tax credits. Without it, many Americans will simply be unable to afford health insurance and doctors appointments. Republicans refused.
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 6d
There's been a lot of talk about the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.

In Vermont, about 30k people have insurance through the ACA marketplace, called Vermont Health Connect. These plans can still be expensive, so there are tax credits to help you pay for your plan.
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 6d
Wishing an easy and meaningful fast to everyone celebrating Yom Kippur in Vermont and around the world. May it be a time of reflection, renewal, and hope.
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 7d
Day 1 of the government shutdown.

Trump is planning to use the shutdown as cover to purge civil servants. Mass firing federal employees and dismantling agencies has been a long-time goal.

Any shutdown layoffs are ILLEGAL. He has zero new authority to fire federal workers.
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 7d
Join me at 7 AM live on YouTube! 👇
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House Democrats @housedemocrats.bsky.social · 7d
WATCH NOW: House Democrats are live! We’re fighting to protect your health care and lower costs.
Stop the Republican Shutdown
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 8d
Hey Vermonters, without further action from Republicans, the government will shut down tonight at midnight.

You may have questions about how a government shutdown will affect you and your family. Please see these FAQs now live on my website:
Government Shutdown FAQs | U.S. Representative Becca Balint
Without further action, the federal government will shut down at midnight on September 30, 2025. Starting on October 1, the federal government’s operations will be drastically reduced. Many of the services our communiti...
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 12d
If Republicans in Congress allow the health care tax credits to expire, here's what it will mean for Vermont⤵️

27,000 Vermonters will see their health care costs go up.

28,512 Vermonters will lose health coverage because Republicans cut Medicaid/Green Mountain Care.

Cruel.
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 14d
Shana Tova! Happy New Year to all who celebrate. Last night I celebrated with my family with apples and honey for a sweet upcoming year. May we all do all we can to alleviate suffering around the world.
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 19d
Our nation is in crisis. We are in a very dark place and Americans are scared and they want to see a way forward. We all need to start with ourselves.
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 19d
My vote on the Charlie Kirk resolution today was a vote to condemn ALL political violence. My thoughts here:
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 21d
The suffering in Gaza goes beyond the tragic loss of life inherent to war; at this point, the Netanyahu government’s actions appear to be a systematic, intentional destruction of the Palestinian people.
Rep. Becca Balint: I believe Israel is committing a genocide in Gaza
The suffering goes beyond the tragic loss of life inherent to war; at this point, the Netanyahu government’s actions appear to be a systematic, intentional destruction of the Palestinian people.
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 23d
SPOILER ALERT: This is not going to trickle down.
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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 29d
The 400 richest people in the U.S. are now worth a record $6.6 trillion after getting $1.2 trillion richer over the past year.
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 24d
We all need to come to terms with the fact that NO ONE is safe from gun violence in America. It is going to take federal legislation to keep guns away from dangerous people. It's going to mean ending the constant demonizing and fearmongering of other people.
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 27d
I'll never forget 24 years ago today finding out about the attack on 9/11. We hold the memory of the 3,000 fellow Americans in our hearts today and everyday. And we will always remember the bravery of the first responders.
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · 28d
Political violence is never the answer. This is NOT the way forward and has no place in a healthy democracy.
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Representative Becca Balint @balint.house.gov · Sep 8
Demilitarize DC now. Donald Trump cannot declare “war” on DC, Chicago, LA, or any city.
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