Senate Commerce Committee

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a Senate Commerce Committee hearing today, Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) emphasized the importance of outdoor recreation and agrotourism to Vermont’s environment and economy. He asked hearing participants about how the federal government can best support rural towns and small business owners…

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) applauded the confirmation of Michael Whitaker, of Vermont, to become Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today. Whitaker received strong bipartisan support in a 98-0 vote. Senator Welch recently called for his colleagues to support Mr. Whitaker’s nomination,…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT),a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce Science and Transportation, today applauded the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) decision to make Wi-Fi and similar technologies on school buses eligible for reimbursement under the FCC’s E-Rate program, which helps deliver…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) today released the following statement applauding the bipartisan advancement of Michael Whitaker of Vermont, nominee for Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation:  “Michael Whitaker is immensely qualified to head…

Williamstown, VT – Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, welcomed Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to Williamstown, Vermont, for a discussion on rural broadband buildout, the Central Vermont Supervisory Union’s efforts to install Wi-Fi on school buses, and…