Aaron White

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.) led Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.),and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) in introducing the Digital Integrity in Democracy Act,legislation to increase accountability of social media platforms that knowingly host false…

BURLINGTON, VT – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Rep. Becca Balint (VT-At-Large) wrote this weekend to President Biden urging him to quickly approve the Major Disaster Declaration request issued formally by Governor Phil Scott. This disaster declaration would bring critical federal resources…

Statement for the Congressional Record In Recognition of the Passing of Bob Newhart Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) August 5, 2024 Madam President, in late July, Vermonters and Americans mourned the passing of Bob Newhart, a talented and award-winning actor who changed the history of comedy…

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…