Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of Amazon “Prime Day,” U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined the Warehouse Worker Protection Act, legislation led by Senator Edward Markey (D-Mass.) along with Senators Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Bob Casey (D-Pa.), and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) that would protect warehouse workers by prohibiting opaque and dangerous…

BURLINGTON, VT – Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statement in reaction to Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.)’s conviction on 16 felony counts: “The evidence was heard, due process was granted, and justice was served. That’s what everyone is entitled to in America, and that’s…

BURLINGTON, VT — Today, Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump. Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statement:   “Judge Cannon’s misguided ruling undermines the rule of law and our national security. Time and time again in this litigation,…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) introduced the Streamlining International Food Assistance Act of 2024, legislation that strengthens the United States’ ability to address global hunger by allowing the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to use funds…

BURLINGTON, VT – Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statement after former President Donald Trump and rallygoers were hit by apparent gunfire at an event in Butler, Pennsylvania this evening: “I am thankful former President Trump is safe, and I am appreciative of the…

BARRE, VT – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today toured flood damage from the remnants of Tropical Storm Beryl, which impacted communities across central and northern Vermont and required more than 100 rescues and evacuations. Senator Welch toured flood damage in Moretown, Plainfield, and Barre. “I know I speak…