Statements and posts
44 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Joined bipartisan bill to streamline domestic material sourcing for affordable home construction.
“Our nation’s housing crisis is an urgent problem, and Congress needs to take action. In Vermont, we’re going to need 36,000 new housing units by 2030 to address our shortage—cutting through red tape that makes it harder to build a home is a major part of helping us close that gap.”
Build American Efficiency ActHousing and Community DevelopmentAI-read
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Two bipartisan IRS reform bills passed Senate with unanimous support.
“The IRS is difficult to navigate and a pain for everyday taxpayers—that’s something we can all agree on, no matter where you’re from. I teamed up with my friend and colleague Senator Marshall on these bills, which will improve IRS operations in dire need of reform and make a world of difference for taxpayers in their…”
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Welch to Host Common Grounds Listening Session in Windham County
Announced listening session in Windham County as part of statewide Common Grounds tour.
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Welch Delivers Over $2 Million in Federal Investments to Improve Rural Health Care in Vermont
Secured $2 million in federal funding for rural health care improvements in Vermont.
“Rural communities are facing more barriers to affordable health care than ever before, making it harder for Vermonters to easily reach a pharmacy and get the care they need. I’m proud to deliver this federal funding to increase health care access in the NEK by building more local pharmacies in rural communities and…”
HealthAI-read
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Urged Senate passage of resolution demanding State Department report on West Bank violence against Americans.
“The real question here is not what Israel is doing but what the United States government is not doing on behalf of its own citizens.”
Israeli Settler Violence in West BankInternational AffairsAI-read
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Defended Jack Smith's investigation into Trump's January 6 role as legitimate.
“Many of the questions or statements directed toward this prosecutor—you could put any other prosecutor there—but whoever was the one that was pursuing the question of legality of January 6th and documents in Mar-a-Lago, be facing the same personal attacks, system attacks, as Mr. Smith. What keeps puzzling me is why we…”
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Urged Trump administration to stop interfering in Brazil's October 2026 presidential election.
“Immediately following the announcement of the election results in 2022, the United States moved swiftly—in coordination with allies and partners—to recognize President Lula’s victory, helping to deny legitimacy to efforts to contest or reverse the outcome. Following the January 8, 2023, attacks on Brazil’s democratic…”
International AffairsAI-read
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Republicans Block Passage of Welch and Gillibrand’s Bill to End Trump’s Trade War with Canada
Republicans blocked BAD DEAL Act to repeal Trump's tariffs on Canada.
“The President of the United States, acting in my view without any legal authority, is imposing unilateral tariffs on Canada. Those tariffs are now being reciprocated by Canada on us. They are doing enormous damage today to Vermonters and to Americans. They are doing enormous damage to our Canadian neighbors and their…”
Trump Canada TariffsTariffsAI-read
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Welch Statement on Senate Passage of the Bipartisan Protect College Sports Act
Praised Senate passage of bipartisan Protect College Sports Act.
“The bipartisan Protect College Sports Act is significant progress in the effort to establish clear national rules and combat consolidation for a broken system. No compromise is perfect, but this bill proves bipartisanship is still a winning play for Congress. The Protect College Sports Act codifies protections for…”
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Demanded answers on DOJ hiring attorney convicted of election interference for election monitoring.
“According to credible reports, the Civil Rights Division sent a recently hired attorney to conduct election monitoring for the Department of Justice who was previously convicted of election interference. Deploying politically motivated individuals to carry out DOJ’s poll monitoring efforts threatens to undermine…”
2026 Midterm Election Interference ConcernsElection SecurityAI-read
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Led bipartisan letter urging Trump administration to secure release of political prisoners in Azerbaijan.
“There are more than 300 political prisoners in Azerbaijan, and the repression of independent journalists, opposition leaders, and civil society advocates continues throughout the country. We share the Administration’s interest in advancing peace in the region and urge that the release of all political prisoners held in…”
International AffairsAI-read
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Reintroduced bill to ban toxic substances in plastic bottles and address plastic pollution.
“Big companies are producing more toxic chemicals, dyes, and non-recycled plastic than ever, prioritizing profits over Americans’ health and welfare. Our communities are left to clean up their toxic mess, an especially heavy burden for rural and lower income communities already overburdened by pollution.”
Banning Toxics from Plastic Bottles ActEnvironmental ProtectionAI-read
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Welch on Iran War: “It’s time for us to say, end this war. End this war now.”
Criticized U.S. war with Iran as unilateral decision by Trump and Netanyahu.
“Arrogance is not a substitute for good judgment. Arrogance is not an expression of toughness and resolve. It’s time to end this war.”
International AffairsAI-read
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Urged Trump to negotiate AI guardrails and development pause with China.
“AI technology is too powerful, and its risks too many, for the U.S. and China to forgo discussions on parameters around its development and use. What our two countries develop as guardrails will serve as a standard for how the technology is used worldwide. Given how quickly AI technology is developing and how…”
CybersecurityAI-read
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Introduced bill exempting affordable housing development grants from federal income tax.
“The nationwide housing crisis has been absolutely brutal on Vermont’s rural communities, making it harder than ever for folks to afford a home. Small developers like Village Venture, which devote its time and labor to building affordable housing in our rural communities, shouldn’t be penalized for helping us address…”
Rural HousingAI-read
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Discussed challenges facing rural America and policy solutions for rural communities.
“There are certain things that every American needs, but where the stress is even more intense in rural America. We should have a health care system in this country, rural or urban, where everybody has access to health care. We pay two times as much for health care as any other major industrial country and get less. So…”
Rural Health CareAI-read
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Introduced proposal to establish Federal Digital Commission to regulate frontier AI models and social media.
“Americans in Vermont and across the country are freaked out by the warnings of AI researchers, and I’m right there with them. It’s clear we can’t leave it to AI companies to self-regulate—just like we don’t let drug companies, or Wall Street, or Big Oil self-regulate. Americans need reassurance that an independent…”
CybersecurityAI-read
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Criticized U.S. blockade against Cuba as illegal and harmful to Cuban people.
“The containers stranded in various ports include humanitarian aid, from solar panels to medication to colostomy bags. Dozens of containers of aid purchased by different United Nations agencies are among them. U.S. sanctions have also hobbled shipments by air, and forced the World Health Organization to scrap planned…”
International AffairsAI-read
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Introduced bicameral bill to create USDA grant program for free meals to low-income college students.
“Students from underserved communities face enough challenges in higher education without the added burden of wondering where their next meal is coming from. We should do all we can to provide the resources necessary to give a helping hand to students facing food insecurity on campus.”
EducationAI-read
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Welch Hosts 2026 Women’s Economic Opportunity Conference
Hosted Women's Economic Opportunity Conference with workshops on business skills.
“In really hard times we have to remember that we have agency, that we can act and that we change things for the better. Just five short decades ago, Gloria Steinem was ridiculed for talking about equal pay and reproductive freedom. Without her fight, it wouldn’t be possible for us to be here today, offering…”
Labor and EmploymentAI-read
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Visited ICE detainees at Vermont correctional facility and criticized Trump's mass deportation agenda.
“So I’m going to continue to fight against this rampant, mass roundup of people. It makes no sense. We need an immigration policy that is fair and humane.”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Welch Hosts ‘Common Grounds with Senator Welch’ Listening Session in Essex County
Hosted listening session with Vermont constituents on governance and national issues.
“They’re shared problems. And in Vermont we look at what the challenges are and we face them together. Sure, we’ll have a debate about how best to address them. But we always start from the proposition that the problems we have to solve are shared, and that we want to solve them for the well-being of our community and…”
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Demanded answers on DHS $464 million no-bid contract to Trump-allied company for aircraft.
“Recent reporting reveals that, beginning in the fall of 2025, DHS pursued and eventually awarded a no-bid contract to purchase 10 aircraft, including three ‘luxury business jets’ and seven ‘Boeing 737 passenger jets,’ and that most of these aircraft have sat idle for months since DHS acquired them. Although DHS claims…”
Government SpendingAI-read
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Announced event with Vermont businesses and farmers to oppose Trump's Canada tariffs.
“Nobody wins a trade war. President Trump is on an economic rampage, and his policies are destructive on both sides of the border.”
Trump Canada TariffsTariffsAI-read
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Senator Welch to Discuss Farm Bill with Organic Farmers
Announced farm tour to discuss Farm Bill improvements for Vermont organic farmers.
Agriculture and FoodAI-read
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Welch Urges Trump to Drop 50% Tariffs on Canada and End the Trade War
Urged President Trump to drop 50% tariffs on Canadian goods and end the trade war.
“For the sake of American businesses, American farms, and American families, I urge President Trump to drop these tariffs and find an off-ramp to his reckless trade war. It is also long past time for my Republican colleagues to stand up and take back our constitutionally-granted tariff power—Congress cannot continue…”
Trump Canada TariffsTariffsAI-read
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Called on USPS to address persistent mail delivery shortfalls in Vermont.
“As you know, the Postal Service’s Delivering for America ten-year plan was launched in 2021, supposedly to modernize and support the financial self-sustainability of the postal network. Five years into this plan, mail delivery service in Vermont is at an all-time low, staffing shortages in the state are pervasive, and…”
Constituent ServicesAI-read
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Senator Welch to Host Common Grounds Listening Session in Essex County
Hosting listening session in Essex County as part of statewide tour.
Constituent ServicesAI-read
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Demanded Dairy Farmers of America reverse plant closure and layoffs of 80 Vermont workers.
“This decision will have a devastating impact on your workers, their families, Vermont dairy farmers, and the entire St. Albans community. To make matters worse, the timing of this decision following a recent union contract renegotiation raises concerns that idling the plant appears to be an attempt to illegally…”
Labor and EmploymentAI-read
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Joined 90 lawmakers demanding Trump reverse childhood vaccine executive order.
“The health and safety of America’s children must not be sacrificed for political theater and ideology. American children and their families deserve robust evidence-based immunization recommendations that are rooted in science. The administration’s politicization of vaccines makes American families less safe, threatens…”
HealthAI-read
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Discussed farm-to-school funding and nutrition program access at Vermont conference.
“What I so admire about what you do today, and every day, is you believe in nutrition for kids, and you believe in healthy nutrition for kids. That requires local farms. Just think of all of the people who engage in this process—from planting a seed, to putting food on the plate of a child so she can eat a healthy,…”
Agriculture and FoodAI-read
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Pressed DOD for answers on violent U.S.-Ecuadorian counternarcotics operation in March 2026.
“On March 6, the Ecuadorian military returned and in a joint military operation with the United States bombed the farmer’s property, destroying several wooden structures. Public reporting does not confirm that the Ecuadoran military acted alone in striking these targets nor indicate that any cocaine or other illegal…”
International AffairsAI-read
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Welch Announces Nearly $4 Million in New Federal Funding to Upgrade Vermont’s Amtrak Fleet
Announced $3.95 million in federal funding to upgrade Vermont's Amtrak rail operations.
“I’m proud to have played a role in helping secure this $4 million federal investment to advance the next the generation of passenger rail travel in the Champlain Valley. Upgrading infrastructure that’s at the end of its service life will not only provide an economic boost and create good-paying jobs, but increase…”
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Welch Discusses Farm Bill with Organic Dairy Farmers, Dairy Industry Leaders in Addison
Discussed Farm Bill support for Vermont's organic dairy farmers at a roundtable.
“Vermont’s organic dairy industry is the best of the best—this is a proud Vermont tradition and an important part of our communities. It was a real joy to spend the afternoon at Harrison’s Homegrown with Melanie, Patrick, Organic Valley, and organic dairy farmers in Addison County. I’m fighting on the Agriculture…”
Agriculture and FoodAI-read
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Criticized White House tariffs and rhetoric against Canada at regional governors meeting.
“Vermonters hold our centuries-old relationship with Canadians in high esteem, both emotionally and economically—and that’s true of all states in New England. The White House’s arbitrary tariffs and endless attacks on our northern neighbors have caused undeniable harm not only to our relationship but have been brutal on…”
Trump Canada TariffsTariffsAI-read
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Welch Votes Against Sanctions Bill that Allows Trump to Impose Tariffs Unchecked
Opposed sanctions bill granting Trump unchecked tariff authority over Russia oil sanctions evasion.
Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia ActInternational AffairsAI-read
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Reintroduced bill to strengthen consumer protection and hold corporations accountable for safety violations.
“Integrity and transparency are crucial to ensuring consumer protection. But right now, massive companies continue to undermine federal safety standards and evade responsibility. We need to create incentives that put consumer and product safety first.”
CommerceAI-read
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Voted against Senate Republicans' partisan farm bill after offering 42 amendments.
“The serious question that we are grappling with, and we don’t have all the tools we need to do it, is the reality that American agriculture is really in crisis. Our farmers are creating an immense amount of wealth, they’re just not getting any of it. I saw a graph from the Secretary of Agriculture showing that for 11…”
Agriculture and FoodAI-read
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Welch Files 42 Amendments to the Farm Bill
Filed 42 amendments to Farm Bill supporting farmers, rural communities, and nutrition programs.
“Farms and rural communities across the country are in crisis—we need a bipartisan Farm Bill that meets the moment, but this bill isn’t it. I’ve introduced 42 amendments to Senate Republicans’ partisan Farm Bill—many of which are policies that have historically enjoyed strong bipartisan support.”
Agriculture and FoodAI-read
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Hosted bipartisan roundtable on extreme weather response and disaster recovery support.
“From brutal flooding in Vermont and Alaska to destructive wildfires in Utah, California, and Hawaii, extreme weather is wreaking havoc in communities across America—and it’s only getting worse.”
Disaster ResponseAI-read
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