Elisabeth St. Onge

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following Israel’s military strikes against Iran, which threaten to further destabilize the Middle East and draw the United States into yet another military conflict, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in introducing the No War Against Iran…

Bill will hurt Vermonters and tank the economy  WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following reaction to the recently unveiled text of the Republicans’ reconciliation bill:   “Republicans’ tax bill poses a very real threat to the American people and the American economy.…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement in response to the escalation of armed conflict in the Middle East:  “Like many around the world, I am alarmed by the latest escalation of armed conflict in the Middle East. Israel’s…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, today joined U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and U.S. Representative Mike Thompson (D-CA-04) to introduce the Bicycle Commuter Act of 2025, bicameral legislation that…

MANCHESTER, VT — At a roundtable in Manchester this afternoon, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) brought together Vermont businesses and manufacturers to hear directly how global tariffs and President Trump’s trade war are impacting them. The event was held at The Orvis Company, which was…