Aaron White

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today voted to begin debate on critical reforms to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Continuing Resolution avoids a multi-agency shutdown, and separates DHS funding for a future vote in two weeks:   Senator Welch released the following statement:  “The Department of Homeland Security, under the direction of Secretary Noem, is terrorizing communities. ICE’s actions in Minnesota are horrific…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today took to the Senate floor in solidarity with the peaceful protestors in Minnesota and across the United States. Senator Welch called for Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to…

Statement of Senator WelchOn U.S. Withdrawal from United Nations Organizations and ProgramsJanuary 15, 2025Submitted to the Congressional Record Mr. President, last week we learned that President Trump has decided to withdraw the United States from 66 United Nations organizations, offices, and treaties that have had…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement on President Trump’s use of military force to remove Nicolás Maduro from Venezuela: “Today, my thoughts are first and foremost on the safety and wellbeing of America’s armed forces, especially the brave…

Statement of Senator Peter Welch On Afghan Refugees December 17, 2025 Mr. President, I rise to address the situation facing refugees from Afghanistan who were resettled in Vermont, and who, like Afghan refugees in other states, the Trump Administration is now threatening to deport. Vermont…