Becca Balint

Becca Balint

Democrat · U.S. Representative for Vermont

26 sponsored · 442 cosponsored

Age 58 · In office since 2023

Contact their office: (202) 225-4115 · 1510 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website

Of the bills they sponsored: 26 are in committee.

The paragraph under each bill and the scores beside it were written by an AI model from the bill's text; the rest is the record.

In committee 26 bills

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

What happens next: The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Becca Balint (D-VT)

Expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2026, as Intersex Awareness Day, and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day.

A Democratic resolution with 16 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Oct 22

This resolution expresses support for recognizing October 26, 2026, as Intersex Awareness Day and endorses the goals and ideals of that day.

Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +5

    Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?

    The resolution promotes the recognition, education, and human rights of the intersex community.

  • Scored +5

    Does this expand the rights of LGBTQ people?

    The resolution supports the recognition of Intersex Awareness Day and advocates for the human rights and bodily autonomy of intersex individuals.

No question was scored the opposite.

Becca Balint (D-VT)

Expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2026, to October 31, 2026, as "Bat Week".

H.Res. 1606 Environmental Protection

A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Agriculture · Oct 5

This resolution expresses support for designating the week of October 24, 2026, to October 31, 2026, as Bat Week.

Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +3

    Would farmers be better off under this?

    The resolution recognizes the substantial pest control savings and pollination benefits bats provide to agricultural operations.

  • Scored +3

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The resolution supports ongoing conservation work to protect bat species and their natural habitats.

No question was scored the opposite.

Becca Balint (D-VT)

9–8–8 and 9–1–1 Integration Act

H.R. 10245 Health

A Democratic bill with 6 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Sep 3

This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, along with the Attorney General, to set up a panel. This panel will create recommendations for training and protocols for 9-1-1 dispatchers.

Yes· 2 of 18

  • Scored +7

    Does this make mental health care easier to get?

    The bill enhances mental health crisis response by integrating 9-8-8 and 9-1-1 services.

  • Scored +6

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The bill addresses the needs of those with serious mental illness and psychiatric symptoms.

The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?

    The increased data collection on 9-1-1 calls could potentially impact privacy.

Becca Balint (D-VT)

Addictive Design Act of 2026

H.R. 9948 Health

A Democratic bill with 4 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Jul 27

This bill aims to protect youth from the mental health risks associated with AI chatbots.

Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +8

    Would children be better off under this?

    The bill specifically targets the protection of youth from addictive AI design features that impact mental health.

  • Scored +7

    Does this protect people from AI fakes, scams and automated decisions about their lives?

    The bill prohibits covered entities from making AI chatbots with addictive design features available to youth.

The opposite

  • Scored -3

    Does this speed up building and using AI in the U.S.?

    The bill imposes prohibitions on specific AI chatbot features and significant civil penalties for non-compliance.

Becca Balint (D-VT)

Online Sellers’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026

H.R. 9799 Commerce

A Democratic bill with 9 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary · Jul 21

This bill aims to establish protections for third-party sellers using critical trading partners.

Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +8

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The bill provides significant due process protections and financial security for those operating businesses on digital platforms.

  • Scored +7

    Does this make it easier to run a small business?

    The bill protects small and independent third-party sellers from arbitrary inventory holds, fund withholding, and sudden policy changes by dominant platforms.

No question was scored the opposite.

Becca Balint (D-VT)

Directing the Federal Trade Commission to investigate and report on anticompetitive practices and violations of the antitrust laws in the fire truck manufacturing industry.

H.J.Res. 203 Commerce

A Democratic resolution with 5 Republican cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary · Jul 21

This joint resolution directs the Federal Trade Commission to conduct an investigation into the fire truck manufacturing industry.

Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +4

    Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

    The investigation targets price fixing and monopolization to protect buyers from unfair practices.

  • Scored +3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The investigation may help small businesses face more competitive pricing in the fire truck market.

No question was scored the opposite.

Becca Balint (D-VT)

BUFFER Act

H.R. 9572 Agriculture and Food

A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Agriculture · Jul 2

This bill aims to amend the Food Security Act of 1985. The specific purpose is to clarify which land is eligible for enrollment in the conservation reserve program.

Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +5

    Would farmers be better off under this?

    The bill expands the criteria for land eligible for enrollment in the conservation reserve program through local and state regulations.

  • Scored +4

    Would Native Americans be better off under this?

    The bill explicitly allows land subject to Tribal laws or regulations to be eligible for the conservation reserve program.

No question was scored the opposite.

Becca Balint (D-VT)

Community Housing Act of 2026

H.R. 9540 Housing and Community Development

A Democratic bill with 16 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned · Jun 30

This bill aims to tackle the national housing crisis through massive investments in affordable housing supply, rental support, and rural programs.

Yes· 2 of 40

  • Scored +9

    Does this make housing cost less?

    The bill injects tens of billions of dollars into the Housing Trust Fund, HOME program, and shared equity housing initiatives.

  • Scored +8

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    Extensive investments in the Housing Trust Fund and rental support directly target low-income housing needs.

The opposite· 2 of 5

  • Scored -4

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The legislation significantly increases federal spending through multiple new and expanded housing appropriations.

  • Scored -2

    Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?

    Large-scale federal appropriations absent explicit offsets weigh negatively on fiscal balance.

Becca Balint (D-VT)

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

H.Con.Res. 95 International Affairs

A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Foreign Affairs · Apr 30

This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran or its government and military.

Yes· 2 of 3

  • Scored +5

    Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?

    By directing the removal of forces from hostilities, the resolution favors a de-escalation of military conflict in favor of diplomatic stability.

  • Scored +3

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    Reducing active combat hostilities may lower the direct risks faced by service members in the field.

No question was scored the opposite.

Becca Balint (D-VT)

Privacy Protection Updates Act

H.R. 8093 Crime and Law Enforcement

A Democratic bill with no cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary · Mar 26

This bill aims to update and strengthen protections for newsgathering records by amending the Privacy Protection Act of 1980.

Yes· 2 of 5

  • Scored +7

    Does this protect people from being watched or searched?

    The bill strengthens privacy by creating an exclusionary rule for newsgathering materials seized in violation of the Act.

  • Scored +6

    Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?

    The bill strengthens protections for newsgathering records and First Amendment interests by creating an exclusionary rule for illegal searches.

No question was scored the opposite.

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