Veterans

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…

Welch to Provide Opening Remarks at VLGS Veterans Day Program MondaySOUTH ROYALTON, VT — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statement ahead of Veterans Day, which is observed on November 11th:   “On Veterans Day we honor the service members who have defended America, as well as their…

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…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) this week introduced the bicameral Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry 2.0 Act and the bipartisan, bicameral Burn Pit Elimination Act, bills that would improve, expand, and enhance protections for veterans under the PACT Act in addition to eliminating burn pits to prevent future…