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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today applauded the announcement of over $1 million in grants to the Northeastern Vermont Development Association of St. Johnsbury, VT, and the Center on Rural Innovation in Hartland, VT, awarded by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Thomas…

Senators’ letter condemns terror attacks by Hamas and underscores support for immediate funding for Israel’s defenses WASHINGTON – Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today joined in sending a letter to President Biden led by Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), and…

Bill Aligns Medicare Payments for EMS Providers with Community Needs, Ensures EMS Can Provide Essential Medical Care to Rural Communities WASHINGTON, D.C. – On November 8, Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) introduced the Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-scene Care and…

WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT – This week, Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) visited the White River Junction VA Medical Center to tour upcoming renovations at the Medical Center and hear from Medical Center and Regional Office leadership about successes and challenges facing Vermont’s veterans since the…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined fellow members of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action and Federal Rights last night on the floor of the Senate to deliver remarks on the importance to authorize issuing subpoenas to Harlan Crow,…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a Senate Commerce Committee hearing today, Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) emphasized the importance of outdoor recreation and agrotourism to Vermont’s environment and economy. He asked hearing participants about how the federal government can best support rural towns and small business owners…