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WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today voted to block certain offensive weapons sales to Israel. The Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRD), offered by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), would block the Trump Administration’s sale of more than $8 billion in offensive weaponry—including 2,000-pound bombs and…

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced a slate of bipartisan bills to lower the cost of prescription drugs, including several sponsored by Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.).   “We’re facing an affordability crisis right now, and the cost of health care and prescription drugs is…

Senators:“ In light of recent reports of self-harm associated with this emerging application category… policymakers, parents, and their kids deserve to know what your companies are doing to protect users.”  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) are raising concerns…

Legislation would codify a USDA pilot program that provides technical assistance to hospitals WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced legislation to help rural hospitals that are at risk of being closed. The Rural Hospital Technical Assistance Program Act would…

Welch slams Trump’s trade war on the Senate Floor: “These tariffs will be a dagger in the heart of the Vermont economy.” WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance and Senate Agriculture Committees, voted to end President…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statement on Senate Republicans’ budget:  “This budget is totally irresponsible—it will damage our economy and hurt kids and seniors. President Trump and Senate Republicans are forcing a reckless budget that will cut the services…

CONNECT For Health Act Holds Broad Bipartisan Support, Most Comprehensive Legislation On Telehealth In Congress Current Flexibilities Set To Expire September 30 Without Congressional Action WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Mark Warner…