Peter Welch
U.S. Senator · Vermont · Democrat
Statements and posts
525 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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5 statements, Aug 4, 2025 – Aug 10, 2025
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Demanded EPA information on Trump administration policies raising energy costs for families.
“On Tuesday, you wrote an opinion piece in the Boston Globe about your thoughts on New England’s energy grid, attempting to diagnose the issue of rising energy prices in the region.”
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Senate Unanimously Passes Bipartisan Welch-Murkowski Resolution Celebrating U.S.-Denmark Friendship
Senate unanimously passed bipartisan resolution celebrating U.S.-Denmark friendship and partnership.
“Denmark has stood right alongside America in our darkest days. This resolution shows the American people and the Danish people that we value that friendship. Denmark is one of our most reliable allies—I’m proud to reaffirm our commitment to mutual friendship and respect”
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Released statement marking third anniversary of PACT Act expanding benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits.
“Three years ago, the PACT Act took historic steps to ensure the cost of war includes the cost of caring for the warrior. This bipartisan legislation expanded benefits for servicemembers and opened doors to care for veterans exposed to toxic chemicals during their service.”
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Welch, Budd Introduce Bipartisan Bill Targeting Foreign Robocalls, Scammers
Introduced bipartisan bill to combat foreign robocalls and scams targeting Americans.
“Vermonters receive nearly 3.5 million robocalls every month. 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 talking to a friend or being scammed.”
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Welch, Van Hollen Reintroduce Bill to Codify West Bank Sanctions
Reintroduced legislation to codify sanctions against West Bank extremists promoting violence.
“Growing settler violence in the West Bank harms civilians, jeopardizes regional stability, and is a serious threat to U.S. national security.”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.