Press Release

FAIRLEE, VT – Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) hosted a ‘Common Grounds with Senator Welch’ listening session at the Lake Morey Resort in Orange County. In Fairlee, the Senator joined local housing, economic development leaders and concerned Vermonters to discuss what more needs to be done to make central Vermont communities more affordable, climate resilient and healthier  “We’re facing a nationwide affordability crisis right now, and Vermonters are feeling the…

Welch meets with EMS providers to discuss bicameral ‘EMS ROCS’ Act  BELLOWS FALLS, VT – Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) visited the Rockingham Municipal Fire Department’s Bellows Falls Fire Station to celebrate new federal funding—championed and secured by the Senator—to help build a new fire station in Saxtons River with expanded emergency services. Senator…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, today welcomed the Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling to strike down President Trump’s reckless, global tariffs, which were imposed illegally under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA):  “President Trump’s tariffs were unconstitutional, reckless, and a complete abuse of executive power. Trump’s trade war has created chaos and economic pain for Vermont businesses…

CRAFTSBURY, VT – On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) hosted a ‘Common Grounds with Senator Welch’ listening session at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center. He joined Vermonters in Craftsbury to discuss the cultural and economic importance of winter sports, outdoor recreation, tourism, and rural economic development in Vermont. The Senator’s visit comes as Vermont’s incredible Olympic athletes dominate at the Winter Olympics in Italy. …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and the Senate’s only former public defender, joined U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) in introducing the Count the Crimes to Cut Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the outdated federal criminal code.   “Meaningful criminal justice reform…

ST. JOHNSBURY, VT – This week, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) hosted the first ‘Common Grounds with Senator Welch’ event of 2026 at the St. Johnsbury Welcome Center. Senator Welch joined Vermonters to discuss how Washington can work better for Vermont.   Senator Welch also celebrated the recent federal approval of Vermont’s ‘Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) plan,…