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Jul 31, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) tonight took to the Senate floor, imploring Congress to step up and help Vermont and states impacted by flooding and other natural disasters by passing a supplemental disaster aid package. He also shared the stories of Vermonters impacted…
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Jul 30, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement on the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act, legislation that provides families with the resources needed to protect children’s health and welfare online. The bipartisan bill passed the Senate this afternoon with overwhelming…
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Jul 29, 2024
Welch Helped Deliver Funding for the Project Through Congressional Appropriations BURLINGTON, VT – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today visited the COTS Main Street Family Shelter and toured the recently-completed 16 unit, permanently affordable housing addition made to the existing shelter. Senator Welch secured $825,000…
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Jul 26, 2024
2024 Summer Olympic Games Begin Today in Paris, France BURLINGTON, VT – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) celebrates Vermont's Team USA athletes — Billy Bender, Ilona Maher, and Elle Purrier St. Pierre — as the 2024 Summer Olympic Games begin. Bender, Maher, and St. Pierre…
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Jul 23, 2024
Statement of Senator Peter WelchSubmitted to the Congressional RecordJuly 23, 2024 Download the Statement for the Record here. Madam President, thirteen years ago last week South Sudan became an independent country. I want to congratulate the people of South Sudan on this milestone. The United…