Reps. Balint, Velázquez Introduce Online Sellers Bill of Rights to Protect Small Businesses from Corporate Gatekeepers
said Alexis D'Amato Falvey, Senior Director of Federal Government Affairs at Small Business Majority. “Legislation that would
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Balint, Warren, Banks, and Cline File Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Directing the FTC to Investigate Corporate Roll-ups of Firetruck Manufacturers
forcing taxpayers to bear the consequences. The Federal Trade Commission Act authorizes Congress, through a joint resolution passed … Senate and House of Representatives, to direct the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate and report the facts
Rep. Balint Cosponsors Legislation to Break Up Meatpacking Monopolies, Drive Down Grocery Costs
regional and national levels and authorizes the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to order divestiture from the market … Family Farms and the Environment (CFFE), Consumer Federation of America, Demand Progress, Farm Action Fund, Food & Water Watch
Balint, Warren Lead Lawmakers in Calling for Antitrust Regulators to Closely Scrutinize Fox Takeover of Roku, Ensure Review is Free from Political Favoritism
create a monopoly,” and the DOJ and Federal Trade Commission’s Merger Guidelines require agencies to “examine whether … against the Trump administration’s apparent use of federal agencies for political favoritism: In July 2026, U.S. Senator
Rep. Balint Reintroduces Sweeping Legislation to Take on the Affordable Housing Crisis Nationwide
crisis. The legislation would invest $500 billion in federal programs, fund the construction of affordable housing, provide
Rep. Balint Joins SEEC Institute Roundtable on Rural Development in Burlington
panelists’ discussion was centered on four topic areas: Federal and State rural development programs and policies; Capacity building … Tribal Economies Chapter Lead (SEEC Institute) . “The federal government has much opportunity if it coordinates and supports these
Rep. Becca Balint Votes to Advance Bipartisan Housing Package to Address Affordability Crisis
innovative housing solutions, including modular construction; and, Improving federal programs aimed at reducing homelessness. The legislation also includes
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sustaining care for millions of Americans, and any federal guidance on mental health treatment must be rooted
Vermont Congressional Delegation Announces Over $20 Million in FEMA Funding to Help Vermont Rebuild and Recover from 2023 Floods
today announced the delivery of $20.83 million in federal funding, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA … storms, flooding, and washouts in July 2023. The federal funding will deliver nearly $12 million in long-overdue
Balint Leads CPC Task Force Hearing on Taxing Corporate Greed, Calls for Fairer Tax Code
their profits offshore at enormous costs to our federal revenues and domestic jobs. This isn't America first … than their own workers?” Elizabeth Watson, Director of Federal Government Affairs at AFSCME, emphasized the broader impact
Sanders, Welch, Balint Statement on Recent ICE Raids in South Burlington
deeply divided, this is not the way a federal agency should be conducting itself. It is long past
Reps. Balint, Takano, Pocan Join Sens. Schiff, Smith to Reintroduce Bill to Expand Access to Lifesaving HIV Prevention Medications
several states have limited funding for those receiving federally funded HIV treatment. “Every Vermonter deserves affordable, stigma-free … associated costs for individuals who are enrolled in federally regulated private and public health insurance. Prohibiting prior authorization
Following DOJ Antitrust Shakeup, Balint, Warren, Lawmakers Raise Questions About Corruption Surrounding DOJ Approval of Massive Housing Merger
transaction given concerns it might violate federal antitrust law, but senior DOJ leaders overrode Slater and cleared
Rep. Balint Votes Against Funding for DHS Amid Rising ICE Violence Across the Country
them another dime while Secretary Noem allows masked federal agents to terrorize our streets without accountability. They
Rep. Becca Balint joins Members of Congress to Support Journalist Dylan Collins and Demand Accountability for Netanyahu Govt’s Targeting of Journalists
recovery process is expensive, and this federal funding is absolutely essential for cities and towns across our state … funding and will continue to demand that the federal government stand with people throughout our country in their
Reps. Balint, Tokuda, Fitzpatrick, LaMalfa, Tran, Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Access to Mental Health Care Services for First Responders
Tran. The legislation is endorsed by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), APCO International
Rep. Becca Balint Votes "No" on Inflated Defense Spending Bill
service members against Americans. Over 35,000 federal troops have been sent into states and cities to carry
Rep. Balint Opposes SCORE Act, Cites Antitrust Concerns
including eight former Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) officials, and five state attorneys general … liability. Granting this sweeping immunity deprives state and federal antitrust enforcers the power to hold institutions accountable
Reps. Becca Balint and Jill Tokuda Reintroduce Bill to Bolster Mental Health Supports after Disasters
mental and emotional damage they endure. Current Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants are authorized to provide professional
Reps. Becca Balint and Jesús “Chuy” García Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Companies Using Algorithms to Illegally Raise Rents
will strengthen all these efforts by setting a federal floor of protection against this collusive activity and making … American Progress, Color of Change, the Consumer Federation of America, the National Low Income Housing Coalition, the National
Rep. Becca Balint Mourns the Loss of Middlebury College Student, Lia Smith
grateful for the efforts by local, state, and federal law enforcement in this investigation and to everyone
Rep. Becca Balint Conducts ICE Oversight in Chicago
abuse of power. From the illegal firings of federal workers, to taking away people's health care … Black, First Presbyterian Church Bob Reiter, President, Chicago Federation of Labor Kevin Fee, Legal Director, ACLU of Illinois
Rep. Becca Balint and Rep. Mark Takano Introduce Intersex Awareness Day Resolution
intersex community.” This resolution: Encourages the Federal Government, States, localities, nonprofit organizations, schools, and community organizations to observe … with intersex variations and their families. Encourages the Federal Government, States, international funding organizations, and bilateral and multilateral
ICYMI: Balint Joins Steil to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Kids’ Mental Health Online
cases, self-harm and suicide,” said Steil. “The federal government should work alongside families, teachers, and children
Rep. Balint Joins Rep. Ross to Introduce Bill to Repeal Trump Deportation Power Targeting Free Speech
introducing legislation to curb their abuse of federal law to deport individuals who they disagree with. The freedom