WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, this week took to the Senate Floor to speak out against President Trump’s efforts to help corporations and Big Oil pollute our air and water. In his remarks, Senator Welch highlighted the Trump Administration’s rollback of more than 30 regulations that set limits on mercury pollution, toxic wastewater, soot emissions, and more.
“The idea that the federal government would turn a blind eye to active pollution that is produced because it results in profit to the polluters is something not a single member of this body should ever tolerate. Ever, ever, ever,” said Senator Welch. “I am completely committed to doing anything I can to make regulations practical and effective. I am absolutely and adamantly opposed to giving polluters free rein to profit at the expense and welfare of the people that I represent, and we all represent.”
Watch Senator Welch’s speech below:
Senator Welch’s Committee and Subcommittee Assignments for the 119th Congress include:
- Senate Committee on Finance
- Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry
- Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary
- Ranking Member, Subcommittee on the Constitution
- Senate Committee on Rules & Administration
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