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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) was awarded the National Retail Federation’s 2024 “Champion of Main Street” award for his leadership on legislative policies that foster growth and innovation in the retail industry, including the Credit Card Competition Act.   “When…

MONTPELIER, VT – Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) met with homeowners and small businesses in Montpelier to hear about challenges they face in recovering from the July 2023 flood. Senator Welch toured ongoing flood recovery efforts at local restaurants and retailers and discussed how…

2024 Summer Olympic Games Begin Today in Paris, France  BURLINGTON, VT – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) celebrates Vermont's Team USA athletes — Billy Bender, Ilona Maher, and Elle Purrier St. Pierre — as the 2024 Summer Olympic Games begin. Bender, Maher, and St. Pierre…

BURLINGTON, VT – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Chair of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy, today celebrated the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) announcement of more than $1.12 million to Vermont for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements. The funding…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) has filed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would require the Department of Defense to create a risk assessment for Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled weapon and targeting systems. This proactive measure will ensure the…

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) this week joined Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) and his colleagues in introducing a bill to reverse the Supreme Court’s recent decision that significantly extends the length of time plaintiffs have to challenge federal regulations. The Agency Stability…

Statement of Senator Peter Welch Submitted to the Congressional Record July 23, 2024 Download the Statement for the Record here Madam President, thirteen years ago last week South Sudan became an independent country.  I want to congratulate the people of South Sudan on this milestone.  The United…