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Legislation would raise $13 in federal revenue for every taxpayer dollar invested  WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tax Day, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee, cosponsored the Stop Corporations and High Earners from Avoiding Taxes and Enforce the Rules Strictly (Stop CHEATERS) Act, legislation led by Senate Finance…

RANDOLPH, VT —U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Senate Agriculture Committee, spoke at ReuseVT’s ReuseApalooza conference on the importance of allowing farmers the right to repair their equipment. ReuseApalooza is a celebration of reuse in Vermont and an opportunity…

BETHEL, VT – Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) hosted a ‘Common Grounds with Senator Welch’ listening session at the Bethel Village Sandwich Shop. Senator Welch joined local leaders and community members to discuss how Washington can work better for Windsor County families, businesses, and farmers.  “The best ideas come from Vermonters, and I’m always thankful to hear…

SOUTH HERO, VT – Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) hosted a ‘Common Grounds with Senator Welch’ listening session at the Worthen Library in South Hero. The Senator joined local leaders and community members to discuss making Vermont communities more affordable, climate resilient and healthier. He also discussed the war in Iran, the out-of-control influence of money in politics, and pushing back on President Trump’s…

BURLINGTON, VT – Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit visited the University of Vermont’s (UVM) Water Resources Institute and discussed the importance of federally-funded climate and water research, including research through the Cooperative Institute for Research to Operations in Hydrology (CIROH),…

BURLINGTON, VT--U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined CNN's Jim Sciutto on Tuesday, April 7 to talk about President Trump's reckless threats against Iranian civilians. While speaking with CNN, President Trump announced a temporary ceasefire. Watch more here: