Inclusive Democracy Act | Senator Welch

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Apr 23, 2024

Welch Joins Resolution to Designate April “Fair Chance Jobs” Month to Expand Job Opportunities for Formerly Incarcerated People

Hiring and paying formerly incarcerated people living wages helps build a diverse, robust, and resilient workforce, reduces recidivism WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) last week in introducing a resolution declaring April as “Fair…

Welch Discusses Ramifications of Restrictive Voting Laws, Importance of Passing the Inclusive Democracy Act at Judiciary Committee Hearing

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned experts about how false claims disputing the validity of the 2020 presidential election results have impacted overall confidence in election integrity, and discussed the ramifications of recent restrictive…

Welch, Pressley Unveil ‘Inclusive Democracy Act’ to Guarantee Right to Vote for Incarcerated Citizens

Approximately 4.6 million citizens are denied voting rights in Federal elections due to criminal convictions WASHINGTON, D.C. – On December 6, Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) unveiled the Inclusive Democracy Act, brand new, first-of-its-kind legislation that would end felony disenfranchisement in…