Rep. Becca Balint

Becca Balint

DemocratDemocrat · Representative for Vermont

25 sponsored · 421 cosponsored

In the House since 2023

Age 58

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

Of the bills they sponsored: 25 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 committee25 billsIntroduced 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.

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

Introduced in the House · Oct 5

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

  • Would farmers be better off under this?+3The resolution recognizes the substantial pest control savings and pollination benefits bats provide to agricultural operations.
  • Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+3The resolution supports ongoing conservation work to protect bat species and their natural habitats.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. Balint
Democrat
Health119-HR-10245

9–8–8 and 9–1–1 Integration Act

Introduced in the House · Sep 3

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

  • Does this make mental health care easier to get?+7The bill enhances mental health crisis response by integrating 9-8-8 and 9-1-1 services.
  • Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+6The bill addresses the needs of those with serious mental illness and psychiatric symptoms.

The opposite

  • Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?-2The increased data collection on 9-1-1 calls could potentially impact privacy.
Rep. Balint
Democrat
Health119-HR-9948

Addictive Design Act of 2026

Introduced in the House · Jul 27

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

  • Would children be better off under this?+8The bill specifically targets the protection of youth from addictive AI design features that impact mental health.
  • Does this protect people from AI fakes, scams and automated decisions about their lives?+7The bill prohibits covered entities from making AI chatbots with addictive design features available to youth.

The opposite

  • Does this speed up building and using AI in the U.S.?-3The bill imposes prohibitions on specific AI chatbot features and significant civil penalties for non-compliance.
Rep. Balint
Democrat
Commerce119-HR-9799

Online Sellers’ Bill of Rights Act of 2026

Introduced in the House · Jul 21

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

  • Would business owners be better off under this?+8The bill provides significant due process protections and financial security for those operating businesses on digital platforms.
  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?+7The bill protects small and independent third-party sellers from arbitrary inventory holds, fund withholding, and sudden policy changes by dominant platforms.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. Balint
Democrat
Commerce119-HJRES-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.

Introduced in the House · Jul 21

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

  • Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+4The investigation targets price fixing and monopolization to protect buyers from unfair practices.
  • Would business owners be better off under this?+3The investigation may help small businesses face more competitive pricing in the fire truck market.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. Balint
Democrat
Agriculture and Food119-HR-9572

BUFFER Act

Introduced in the House · Jul 2

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

  • Would farmers be better off under this?+5The bill expands the criteria for land eligible for enrollment in the conservation reserve program through local and state regulations.
  • Would Native Americans be better off under this?+4The bill explicitly allows land subject to Tribal laws or regulations to be eligible for the conservation reserve program.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. Balint
Democrat
Housing and Community Development119-HR-9540

Community Housing Act of 2026

Introduced in the House · Jun 30

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

  • Does this make housing cost less?+9The bill injects tens of billions of dollars into the Housing Trust Fund, HOME program, and shared equity housing initiatives.
  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+8Extensive investments in the Housing Trust Fund and rental support directly target low-income housing needs.

The opposite· 2 of 5

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-4The legislation significantly increases federal spending through multiple new and expanded housing appropriations.
  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-2Large-scale federal appropriations absent explicit offsets weigh negatively on fiscal balance.
Rep. Balint
Democrat
International Affairs119-HCONRES-95

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

Introduced in the House · Apr 30

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

  • Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+5By directing the removal of forces from hostilities, the resolution favors a de-escalation of military conflict in favor of diplomatic stability.
  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+3Reducing active combat hostilities may lower the direct risks faced by service members in the field.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. Balint
Democrat
Crime and Law Enforcement119-HR-8093

Privacy Protection Updates Act

Introduced in the House · Mar 26

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

  • Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+7The bill strengthens privacy by creating an exclusionary rule for newsgathering materials seized in violation of the Act.
  • Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?+6The bill strengthens protections for newsgathering records and First Amendment interests by creating an exclusionary rule for illegal searches.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.
Rep. Balint
Democrat
Health119-HR-7394

Mental Health Career Promotion Act

Introduced in the House · Feb 5

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Feb 5

This bill seeks to amend the Public Health Service Act. It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish the Mental and Behavioral Health Career Promotion Grant Program.

Yes· 2 of 15

  • Would students be better off under this?+5The bill creates significant opportunities for internships, mentorships, and career exposure for students.
  • Does this make mental health care easier to get?+5By fostering a new generation of professionals, the bill aims to increase the availability of mental health services.

The opposite

  • No question was scored the opposite.

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