Veterans

Vermont’s senators are sounding the alarm as a veterans outreach program serving service members and families across the Green Mountain State faces imminent shutdown due to lack of federal funding. “I have begun to sunset the program; we will only take on veteran issues if…

SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT – Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) spoke at the Joint Opening Session of the 94th Annual Vermont State VFW convention. Senator Welch thanked Vermont veterans for their service to our country and discussed how Washington can better support veterans and servicemembers…

Bill is critical for veterans from small and rural communities traveling long distances to receive essential medical care provided by the VA WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and U.S. Representative Julia Brownley (D-CA-26) introduced the bicameral Driver Reimbursement Increase for Veteran Equity…

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…

Bill Aligns Medicare Payments for EMS Providers with Community Needs, Ensures EMS Can Provide Essential Medical Care to Rural Communities BETHEL, VT – On January 5, Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined EMS providers at White River Valley Ambulance to tour the facility and discuss the…