National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today voted against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, and released the following statement:   “This defense funding bill perpetuates the status quo. Congress is, once again, sinking taxpayer dollars into the Pentagon’s bloated…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and U.S. Representative Raul Ruiz (D-CA-25) today celebrated the advancement of the Waste and Illegal Property Eradication (WIPE) Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to support servicemember health and strengthen national security by improving how the U.S. military eliminates…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statement on the Senate’s passage of the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):  “The use of our brave troops by President Trump and Secretary Hegseth for political theater—militarizing American cities against the wishes of…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statement on the Senate’s passage of the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):  “I am grateful for the service and sacrifice of our servicemembers, veterans, and their families, and I will always fight to…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statement on the Senate’s passage of the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “I am grateful every day for the sacrifices our servicemembers and their families make, including those in Vermont and those defending our…