Press Release
Apr 06, 2023
MONTPELIER, VT – This week, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) met with representatives from groups supporting asylum seekers across Vermont. The meeting, which included representatives from the Community Asylum Seekers Project of Vermont, the Chittenden Asylum Seekers Assistance Network, and Vermont Immigrant Assistance at Vermont Law…
Press Release
Apr 05, 2023
BENNINGTON, VT – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined Bennington College for a Town Hall yesterday, highlighting his priorities for the upcoming farm bill, efforts to uplift rural economies, and the work ahead to strengthen and protect our democracy. Moderated by State Sen. Brian Campion,…
In The News
Apr 05, 2023
He sees opportunities for bipartisan work, especially on agriculture issues Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call file photo) At the tender age of 75, Peter Welch is starting from scratch, in a way. Welch became one of the oldest freshmen to ever roam the Senate’s…
Press Release
Apr 04, 2023
CASTLETON, VT – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today visited Community Health Center in Castleton, Vermont, a primary care center serving Vermonters throughout Rutland County. Senator Welch highlighted Community Health’s Diabetes Prevention Program and celebrated the Center’s community-based outreach programs. The Senator's visit coincided with National…
Press Release
Apr 03, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) announced the introduction of the Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2023, legislation to limit abusive pricing practices by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), including the use of a technique called ‘spread pricing,’…