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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) today released the following statement after voting to keep the government funded and replenish the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Disaster Relief Fund with $16 billion: “Today I voted for a Continuing Resolution that keeps the government open,…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) today wrote to U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry to express his concerns about the future of clean energy in Guyana. In his letter, the Senator urged him to engage with leadership in the South American…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) today released the following statement on the passing of Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA):  “Senator Feinstein spent three decades in the Senate, fighting to elevate and amplify the voices of those who are under-represented in the halls of Congress–breaking…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) today spoke on the Senate floor about the consequences of a shutdown – large and small – for Vermont families and communities. He urged the House to pass the Senate’s bipartisan Continuing Resolution, which includes $6 billion in…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Peter Welch (D-VT) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) led a group of Senate colleagues in calling for the Department of Energy (DOE) to expeditiously finalize proposed water heater efficiency standards, to lower utility bills, improve energy security, and reduce emissions.   “Energy…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) today called for his colleagues to reject cuts to the Federal Public Defenders budget, which would undermine the justice system and threaten legal protections. His remarks came during a Senate Judiciary Committee meeting to advance the nomination of…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) joined Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) in introducing the School Lunch Debt Cancellation Act to cancel student lunch debt nationwide.  “Our students shouldn’t have to worry about how they’re paying for lunch—full stop. I’m proud…