PACT Act

BURLINGTON, VT – Today, the nation celebrates the second anniversary the enactment of the bipartisan Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act, a bill to deliver benefits and care to veterans impacted by toxic exposures from burn pits…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following bipartisan, bicameral advocacy by Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Representatives Raul Ruiz (D-CA-25), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12), and Brad Wenstrup (R-OH-02), the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced the launch of the redesigned Airborne Hazards and Open…

BURLINGTON, Vt., Jan. 12 – Following a push from the Vermont Congressional Delegation, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is increasing pay for federal employees in Vermont who support Vermonters through their work at places like the White River Junction VA Medical Center. The…

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…

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT – This week, Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) visited the White River Junction VA Medical Center to tour upcoming renovations at the Medical Center and hear from Medical Center and Regional Office leadership about successes and challenges facing Vermont’s veterans since the…