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Balint

Balint has spent time focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.

• 01
  Supports repealing federal obscenity mail lawBalint sponsored the Stop Comstock Act (HR.8796 and HR.2029), which would repeal the Comstock Act's provisions restricting the mailing of materials related to abortion and contraception. HR.2029 attracted between 100 and 199 cosponsors, and both versions were referred to committee.
• 02
  Supports equal federal tax treatment for same-sex couplesBalint sponsored the Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act (HR.4322) and its reintroduced version (HR.4157), which would standardize federal tax treatment for all married couples. Each version was referred to committee and attracted between 50 and 99 cosponsors.
• 03
  Supports expanding transgender health care accessBalint sponsored the Transgender Health Care Access Act (HR.2487), which would address access to health care services for transgender individuals. The bill was referred to committee and attracted between 50 and 99 cosponsors.
• 04
  Supports LGBTQI+ and women's history in educationBalint sponsored the LGBTQI+ and Women's History Education Act of 2023 (HR.4273), which would incorporate LGBTQI+ and women's history into educational curricula. The bill was referred to committee and attracted between 50 and 99 cosponsors.
• 05
  Voted against fiscal year 2024 defense authorizationBalint voted against HR.2670, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, on final passage. The vote was a yea-and-nay roll call in the House, and the bill subsequently became law. Her vote was against the majority of her party.