Press Release
Feb 28, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement on the Trump Administration banning transgender service members: “I’m appalled by the policy and rhetoric coming out of the Trump Administration vilifying and targeting transgender service members. These service members protect our freedom…
Press Release
Feb 28, 2025
Bill led by Sen. Shaheen would block the President’s authority to impose duties or tariff-rate quotas on imports to the U.S. WASHINGTON, D.C. – As President Trump reversed course and announced his proposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico will begin March 4th, U.S. Senator Peter…
Press Release
Feb 26, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today introduced Mr. Harold Howrigan, a Vermont dairy farmer and Board Member of the National Milk Producers Federation, as he testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee. Senator Welch highlighted obstacles facing farmers and producers and asked witnesses…
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…