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WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement on the United States’ and Israel’s reckless attack on Iran: “President Trump’s unilateral decision to go to war with Iran is reckless and wrong. I share my concern with all Vermonters about the well-being…

Welch joins Senate Rules Committee Democrats for a forum exposing President Trump’s attempts to “take over” federal elections  WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, joined Senate Rules Committee Ranking Member Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Senate Rules Committee Democrats for a public forum highlighting how President Trump’s threats to “take over the…

Bicameral bill would help homeowners make energy efficiency, clean energy upgrades  WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, joined U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and U.S. Representatives Kevin Mullin (D-CA-15) and Mike Levin (D-CA-49) in introducing the E-Access Act of 2026, bicameral legislation…

BURLINGTON, VT – This week, Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) submitted a Statement for the Congressional Record celebrating the success of Team USA Olympians from Vermont and athletes with Vermont connections, who competed at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.   The 2026 Winter Games in Italy showcased the very best of international athletic competition, with Team USA earning a record-breaking 33 medals. Athletes with ties to the State of…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, joined the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) for a public policy summit to discuss forward momentum in the deployment of fiber broadband networks to ensure digital equity and enable every community to…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement on President Trump’s threats to take military action in Iran:   “President Trump has amassed military assets for what appears to be an imminent military action against Iran. This would be reckless, dangerous and would spell the end of diplomatic…

Trump’s chaotic tariffs are estimated to have cost American families roughly $1,700 each, giving large corporations cover to price-gouge consumers  Senators: “Any refunds from the federal government should be returned to the millions of Americans and small businesses that were illegally cheated out of their hard-earned money.”  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the…