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WASHINGTON, D.C.  — Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY-09) are urging their colleagues to pass the bipartisan Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act now so Tribal communities that rely on high-speed internet to stay connected can keep their access to high-speed affordable internet. The bipartisan Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act would…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) announced the return of the Women’s Economic Opportunity Conference, a tradition that follows 25 years of stewardship by former Senator Patrick Leahy and his wife Marcelle. Senator Welch’s office is pleased to continue this tradition of…

WASHINGTON, D.C.  — Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY-09) are urging their colleagues to pass the bipartisan Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act now so millions of working families and students that rely on high-speed internet can stay connected to their work…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) took to the Senate Floor today to reiterate his call for a ceasefire and the release of the Israeli hostages. He also called for an end to U.S. funding for Prime Minister Netanyahu’s war in Gaza, which…

WASHINGTON, D.C.  — Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (D-N.Y.-09) are urging their colleagues to pass the bipartisan Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act now so millions of people who receive health care services via telehealth can keep their access to high-speed affordable…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) announced two new cosponsors today to the bipartisan Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act: U.S. Senators Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.).   The bipartisan lawmakers join Senators Welch, JD Vance (R-Ohio), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), and Kevin Cramer…