Military

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In remarks from the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) raised alarm about President Trump’s mobilization of National Guard troops, warships, and fighter jets to the Caribbean and urged Congress to enforce the War Powers Act before the United States embarks…

Senate Republicans block resolution to prohibit Trump Administration from weaponizing U.S. military against American citizens  WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) spoke in support of legislation led by Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) to reform and right-size the Insurrection Act, an emergency, near-wartime authority…

BURLINGTON, VT – On Sunday, the nation celebrates the third anniversary the enactment of the bipartisan Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act, historic legislation to deliver benefits and care to veterans impacted by toxic exposures from burn…