In The News
Feb 26, 2025
Vermont's two senators and sole representative presented a united front during a telephone town hall meeting that drew more than 34,000 participants. During a telephone town hall meeting on Wednesday night, Vermont’s small but vocal federal delegation vowed to keep fighting President Donald Trump’s agenda.…
Press Release
Feb 25, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statement on the Trump Administration and Elon Musk’s continued attacks on the U.S. Agency for International Development: “USAID supports programs that serve U.S. national interests overseas, but it is farmers here in America who…
Press Release
Feb 25, 2025
Bill is critical for veterans from small and rural communities traveling long distances to receive essential medical care provided by the VA WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and U.S. Representative Julia Brownley (D-CA-26) introduced the bicameral Driver Reimbursement Increase for Veteran Equity…
Press Release
Feb 24, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the third anniversary of the Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and his colleagues in introducing the Protecting our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act. This legislation would provide temporary guest…
Press Release
Feb 21, 2025
Welch filed more than 70 amendments to the budget resolution to lower costs for Vermonters, protect federal programs WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee and Ranking Member of the Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy,…