Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. –On Tuesday evening, Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) delivered remarks on the Senate Floor emphasizing the importance of passing the Right to Contraception Act, legislation that guarantees the right for people to obtain and use contraceptives and protects providers’ rights to prescribe contraceptives and…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement on President Biden’s new Executive Order on border security:   “There is no question our immigration system is broken. Immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers—who are critical to the success of Vermont and America—face unimaginable…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Chair of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy, joined U.S. Representatives Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10) and Alma Adams (D-NC-12) in introducing the bicameral Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act, legislation to help…

WEOC will feature keynote remarks from stand-up comedian Tina Friml, Rep. Becca Balint, and Sen. Welch Randolph, VT – Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) announced the schedule for this year’s annual Women’s Economic Opportunity Conference, which includes interactive workshops on growing economic opportunity, cultivating new audiences,…

BURLINGTON, VT – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today issued the following statement on the passing of Vermont State Senator Dick Sears: “No one contributed more to Bennington than the extraordinary Dick Sears. He brought strength and gentleness and judgment to all he did: From…

BURLINGTON, VT – Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following reaction to President Biden’s announcement of a three-phased ceasefire currently being negotiated between Israel and Hamas: “President Biden is right: it’s time to end the war in Gaza. “I support his call for a ceasefire…