Statements and posts
46 press releases and posts, newest first.
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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
Mentions S. 5018
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Senate Passes Welch, Budd’s Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Foreign Robocalls
Celebrated Senate passage of bipartisan bill to eliminate foreign robocalls.
“Vermonters have received 27 million robocalls so far in 2026. And it’s not only our state—folks in red and blue states alike are sick and tired of picking up the phone and wondering if they’re being scammed. As foreign robocallers step up their efforts to exploit and prey on vulnerable people, we need to do more to…”
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Welch Opposes Todd Blanche’s Nomination for Attorney General
Voted against advancing Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General.
“We can stop capitulating today by doing our job and rejecting a completely unqualified man to be the top law enforcement official in this country.”
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Welch, Merkley, Wyden Champion FORK Act, Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Keep Rural Kids Fed
Reintroduced bipartisan FORK Act to fund rural summer meal program vehicles.
“Vermont has the highest percentage of rural students in the nation—that means food-insecure students in our state have a harder time participating in summer meal programs. Investing in food delivery programs that transport students to and from summer meal sites has to be part of the solution.”
Agriculture and FoodAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan bill to reauthorize rural opioid treatment and recovery program.
“While Vermont has seen a decrease in overdose deaths in recent years, our work to help those struggling with addiction isn’t over—far from it. We need to do everything in our power to support folks on the road to recovery, especially in rural communities, where treatment and resources are harder to come by.”
Rural Health CareAI-read