Press Release

RUTLAND, VT – Today, Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) visited Habitat for Humanity of Rutland County and toured an active construction site for new affordable housing. Senator Welch also stopped by the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, which sells new and gently-used clothes and home goods. Proceeds…

BURLINGTON, VT – Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Judiciary and Senate Rules Committees, released the following reaction to the Departments of Justice, Treasury, State and FBI’s actions to curtail Russian election influence efforts including sanctions, charges against Russian nationals, and the…

BURLINGTON, VT – Ahead of the Senate’s return to Capitol Hill for the September session, Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statement urging his colleagues and congressional leadership to prioritize disaster relief funding in any upcoming spending agreement:   “I have said, time and…

BURLINGTON, VT — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined the Weather Channel to discuss the impact of flooding and natural disasters on infrastructure, including Vermont’s continued work to rebuild after devastating floods in July 2023 and 2024. Senator Welch also emphasized his work to secure federal…

ST. ALBANS, VT — During National Passport Month, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joins the Department of State to share resources and important reminders with Vermonters about passport eligibility, validity requirements, and application and renewal processes.   “Traveling with a passport opens so many doors—to new…

Welch Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Landmark ‘Wilderness Act’ BURLINGTON, VT — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry, celebrates the 60th anniversary of President Lyndon B. Johnson signing the Wilderness Act of 1964, legislation that established the…