Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released a statement following the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a plan to end the war:  “I am deeply relieved that a peace agreement has been reached to stop the…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing this week, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, demanded answers from Attorney General (AG) Pam Bondi about the validity of a Justice Department (DOJ) request for Vermont…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, grilled Attorney General (AG) Pam Bondi for her evasive answers and lack of transparency in response to questions about bribery…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the second anniversary of Hamas’ terror attack on Israel, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) filed a Senate Resolution condemning antisemitic hatred.  In his resolution, Senator Welch condemned Hamas for its violent terrorist attacks on Israel and denounced antisemitic attacks and hateful…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statement on the second anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel:  “We will never forget the atrocities committed by Hamas on October 7, 2023. Almost 1,200 people, including 43 Americans, lost their lives that day…

BURLINGTON, VT – Today at Handy’s Lunch in Burlington, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, hosted a press event with Vermonters who rely on the Affordable Care Act’s premium tax credits to access health coverage. Government funding lapsed last…