Press Release
Sep 12, 2025
Vermont’s request would help communities in Caledonia and Essex counties recover from July 2025 floods WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Vermont Congressional Delegation, U.S. Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and U.S. Representative Becca Balint (VT-At-Large), urged President Trump to quickly approve Vermont’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration to help communities in Caledonia…
Press Release
Aug 25, 2025
BURLINGTON, VT—Today, more than 180 employees of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) warned Congress that FEMA’s operational mismanagement could result in a catastrophic response to future disasters. U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following reaction: “We cannot stop climate disasters—the only thing…
Press Release
Jul 21, 2025
BURKE, VT—U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today met with flood-impacted Vermonters and community leaders in northern Vermont. Senator Welch also held a Listening Session in Hardwick last week. “Hardwick and Burke know all too well—climate change is here, and we need to empower small…
Press Release
Jul 15, 2025
Welch took to the Senate floor to demand Noem resign or be fired WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today called for the resignation of U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, citing Secretary Noem’s mishandling of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management…
In The News
Jul 15, 2025
Sen. Peter Welch called for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to step down or be fired over her handling of FEMA and mass deportations. FILE: JAMES BUCK ©️ SEVEN DAYS U.S. Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) on Tuesday called for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem…