Peter Welch

Welch Joins VermontBiz2Biz Expo to Discuss Future of Business in Vermont SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, today participated in the VermontBiz2Biz EXPO in South Burlington to…

Welch Joins VPIRG for Town Hall on Ending Corporate Spending in Elections, Reversing Citizens United MONTPELIER, VT — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) this week joined the Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG) and the Center for American Progress (CAP) for a Democracy Town Hall on the…

Welch Joins Visiting Nurses and Hospice Providers in Rutland to Discuss Innovations to Develop Vermont’s Rural Health Care Workforce RUTLAND, VT — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care, this week joined the VNA Hospice of the Southwest Region…

Welch Hosts Common Grounds Listening Session in Rutland County RUTLAND, VT — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today hosted a ‘Common Grounds with Senator Welch’ listening session at Hub CoWorks in Rutland. Vermonters joined Senator Welch for a discussion about how Washington can work better for the…

Welch Tours Head Start Center in Rutland, Speaks with Educators About Importance of Protecting Head Start from Trump Admin Cuts RUTLAND, VT — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) this week toured a Head Start Center in Rutland to hear from teachers and program employees about the impact the Trump…

Welch Joins Groundbreaking for New Affordable Housing Project in Burlington BURLINGTON, VT — Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, joined the Champlain Housing Trust to celebrate the groundbreaking of…

Welch, Blumenthal, Min, Scanlon Initiate Probe into Influence of Cabinet Members in Trump’s Pardon of Convicted Felons Lawmakers demand answers from HHS Secretary Kennedy and EPA Administrator Zeldin about their roles in Trump’s decision to grant presidential pardons WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week,…

Welch, Blumenthal, Schiff Continue Probe into DHS Misuse of Taxpayer Dollars, Demand Answers from DHS Over New Reporting on Noem’s Luxury Jet Purchases WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, alongside…

Welch Urges IRS to Prevent Big Tech from Abusing Tax Credits to Construct AI Data Centers, Protect Americans from Higher Energy Costs Welch: “The IRS has a responsibility to ensure tax credits are being claimed as intended by Congress.” WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of…

Welch Leads Bicameral Colleagues in Urging Trump Admin to Reverse Course on Closure of Vermont’s White River National Fish Hatchery BETHEL, VT — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology, today led…

Welch Statement on Three Years Since Hamas’ Terror Attack on Israel BURLINGTON, VT — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement on the third anniversary of the October 7th terror attack on Israel: “Today marks three years since the horrifying attacks on Israel by Hamas…

Welch Discusses Rural Health Care at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital Birthing Center BRATTLEBORO, VT — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care, this week visited with nurses and leaders at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital’s Birthing Center. Senator…

Welch Brings Common Grounds Listening Session to Windham County BRATTLEBORO, VT — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) this week hosted a ‘Common Grounds with Senator Welch’ listening session at Brooks Memorial Library in Brattleboro. Vermonters joined Senator Welch for a discussion about how…

Welch Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Address Vermont’s Housing Shortage, Speed Construction of Affordable Homes WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, joined U.S. Senators Angus…

Welch’s Bipartisan Bills to Reform IRS, Support Low-Income Taxpayers Pass Senate with Unanimous Support WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two bipartisan bills championed by U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, passed with unanimous support in the Senate. The Unlocking…

Welch Pushes Bipartisan Vote on Resolution Demanding Answers for Deaths and Mistreatment of U.S. Citizens at the Hands of Israeli Security Forces Welch: “The real question here is not what Israel is doing but what the United States government is not doing on behalf of its own citizens.” Welch joins…

Welch Delivers Over $2 Million in Federal Investments to Improve Rural Health Care in Vermont Welch secured funding for the projects through congressional appropriations BURLINGTON, VT — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care, today announced the…

Welch to Host Common Grounds Listening Session in Windham County BRATTLEBORO — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) will travel to Windham County on Monday, October 5th as part of his Common Grounds Listening Session series. This event will be held at the Brooks Memorial Library in Brattleboro from…

Welch Underscores Legitimacy of Jack Smith’s Investigation into President Trump: “What continues to be beyond dispute is that January 6th did happen.” WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, discussed the…

EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION OF SEPTEMBER AS DYSTONIA AWARENESS MONTH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 154 (Tuesday, September 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 154 (Tuesday, September 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5138-S5139] From the Congressional Record Online…

WILDFIRE EMISSIONS PREVENTION ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 154 (Tuesday, September 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 154 (Tuesday, September 29, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S5148-S5158] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

Welch Statement on Senate Passage of the Bipartisan Protect College Sports Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and former Member of the Senate Commerce Committee, released the following statement on the Senate’s passage of the bipartisan…

Welch, Shaheen, Kaine Urge Trump Admin to Stop Meddling in Brazil’s Elections, Recognize Certified Outcome and Support Brazil’s Democracy WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), along with U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), today sent a letter raising concerns…

Republicans Block Passage of Welch and Gillibrand’s Bill to End Trump’s Trade War with Canada Average Vermont household has paid an additional $4,500+ for goods and services from rising costs under Trump, due in large part to his trade war Welch: “This is just bone-crushing, business-crushing,…

Welch Demands Answers on Why DOJ Hired Attorney Convicted of Election Interference to Monitor Elections WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and member of the Senate Rules Committee, demanded answers from…

Welch, Tillis, Kaine Lead Bipartisan Effort Urging Trump Admin to Fight for Release of Political Prisoners in Azerbaijan Bipartisan Senators call on Trump Admin to include release of all political prisoners held in Azerbaijan as part of efforts to strengthen the U.S.– Azerbaijan partnership…

Welch Reintroduces Bill to Ban Toxic Substances in Plastic Bottles, Address Plastic Pollution in our Communities WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) led U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in…

Welch on Iran War: “It’s time for us to say, end this war. End this war now.” Welch voted today to end illegal war with Iran WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today voted in favor of a War Powers Resolution to end President Trump’s unauthorized and unconstitutional war with Iran.…

Welch Introduces Bill to Address Vermont’s Housing Crisis by Exempting Affordable Housing Development Grants from Income Tax New legislation would exempt small, rural housing developers from paying unreasonable income tax on grants they receive to help address Vermont’s housing crisis WASHINGTON,…

DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(c) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION, TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM HOSTILITIES WITH IRAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)]…

TRIBUTE TO KATHERINE BOISE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 152 (Thursday, September 24, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4980] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

Welch Joins Van Hollen and 15 Senate Democrats in Pushing Trump to Negotiate AI Guardrails with China Senators’ letter calls for global cooperation on AI development to preserve public safety and human control WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of Senate Judiciary…

Statement on Cuba Statement of Senator Peter WelchOn CubaSeptember 23, 2026 Mr. President, in the midst of all the chaos and cruelty inflicted by the White House on the American people and around the world, I suspect not many Americans are aware that we are also carrying out an illegal blockade…

Welch Joins Center for American Progress to Discuss Challenges Facing Rural America, Building Policy Around Needs of Rural Vermonters Welch: “We really have to stand up for rural America.” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture…

ORLANDO LETELIER AND RONNI KARPEN MOFFITT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 151 (Wednesday, September 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 151 (Wednesday, September 23, 2026)] [Senate] [Pages S4912-S4913] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

Welch, Bennet Release Proposal to Establish New Federal Agency to Prevent Catastrophic AI Risk, Regulate Big Tech Federal Digital Commission would have pre-clearance review of frontier AI models, ability to pause release without necessary safeguards, and assess civil penalties of up to 15% of a…

Welch, Schiff, Barragán Unveil Bicameral Legislation to Expand Access to Affordable Meals for College Students, Address Food Insecurity on College Campuses WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, joined U.S.…

Welch Hosts 2026 Women’s Economic Opportunity Conference WEOC featured keynote remarks from Vermont Entrepreneur and GameTheory Founder Marguerite Dibble, Senator Welch, and Margaret Cheney, followed by interactive skills-building workshops RANDOLPH, VT – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and his…

Welch Statement on Trump Administration’s $2.8 Billion Munitions Sale to Israel WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement opposing the Trump Administration’s plan to sell $2.8 billion of munitions to Israel: “As if the past two years of appalling…

As Home-Heating Season Approaches, Welch Joins Reed, Collins, Murkowski & Colleagues Urge Trump Admin to Swiftly Release LIHEAP Funding 26,000 Vermonters Rely on LIHEAP for Home Energy Assistance WASHINGTON, D.C. – As energy costs rise and with winter fast approaching, U.S. Senator Peter Welch…

Statement on the 50th Anniversary of the Murder of Orlando Letelier and Ronni Karpen Moffitt Statement from Senator Peter Welchon the 50th Anniversary of the Murder of Orlando Letelier and Ronni Karpen MoffittAs Prepared to Submit September 21, 2026 Mr. President, 50 years ago, on September 21,…

Welch Conducts ICE Oversight Visit at Northwest State Correctional Facility in Saint Albans; Meets with People Detained by ICE Welch: “This is so wrong, and so cruel.” SAINT ALBANS—U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today visited people detained by U.S.…

Welch, Van Hollen, Clarke Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Create 70% Renewable Energy Resource Standard By 2036, Speed U.S. Clean Energy Transition Legislation would establish ambitious energy standard to rapidly reduce emissions and achieve up to 100% renewable energy generation by 2046 WASHINGTON,…

Welch Votes No on Senate Republicans’ Farm Bill Republicans refused to work with Democrats to strengthen the Farm Bill WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today voted against Senate Republicans’ partisan Farm Bill which, as written,…

In Exchange with Welch, FBI Director Refuses to Say FBI Won’t Interfere in Midterm Elections WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an oversight hearing today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, had a fiery exchange with Kash Patel, Director of the Federal Bureau of…

Welch Announces More Than $12 Million in New FEMA Funding WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today announced the delivery of more than $12 million in new federal funding, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to help fund repairs to infrastructure from the…

Vermont Senators Urge Finance Committee to Hold Hearing on Harms of Trump’s Trade War with Canada WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Senators from Vermont and members of the Senate Finance Committee, wrote to Finance Committee Chair Mike Crapo…

Statement on Cluster Munitions Statement of Senator Peter Welch for the Congressional Recordon Cluster Munitions Submitted September 15, 2026 Mr. President, the Third Review Conference of States Parties to the Convention on Cluster Munitions is underway in Laos, a country where millions of U.S.…

Welch’s Bipartisan Bill to Support Next Generation of American Aviation Advances Through House Committee WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today celebrated the advancement of his bipartisan Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act through the House Transportation…

CLUSTER MUNITIONS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 145 (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S4731] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CLUSTER…