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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Pick a week or a day to set the dates below. One count per message: copies of one post on X and Bluesky count once, and reposts aren’t counted. Shading is scaled to Welch’s own volume over the last 12 months (a typical active day = 2). Aug 17, 2026 – Nov 5, 2026.
10 statements, Jan 19, 2026 – Jan 25, 2026
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Welch Discusses Flood Recovery in Plainfield
Visited Plainfield to discuss flood recovery and FEMA reform legislation.
“Flood recovery is a long and demanding process that tests the resilience of an entire community—something Vermonters know all too well. I heard directly from folks in Plainfield about what’s working and where the federal response is falling short.”
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Welch Joins Legislation to Block Taxpayer-Funded Handouts for Corporate Oil Investments in Venezuela
Introduced bill to prohibit taxpayer reimbursements for oil companies investing in Venezuelan oil.
“President Trump’s unconstitutional actions in the Caribbean have always been about one thing: seizing control of Venezuela’s oil. There’s absolutely nothing in it for hardworking Americans”
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Welch Joins New Bill to Ensure Americans Aren't Footing the Bill for Big Data Centers
Introduced bill requiring corporations to pay for data center infrastructure expansion costs.
“The data centers behind the AI boom are consuming more energy than ever before—that demand is only expected to grow. At the same time, energy prices are spiking across the country, saddling working families with higher utility bills and threatening the reliability of the grid.”
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Welch, Cruz Lead Bipartisan ‘SAT Act’ to Help Rural Communities Access High-Speed Internet
Reintroduced bipartisan bill to expand rural broadband access via satellite internet.
“Unlocking the full potential of America’s satellite industry is a major part of connecting more rural communities to high-speed internet. That’s why it’s crucial to reduce red tape that hinders the development of new satellite technology”
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Welch Discusses Rural Development Priorities at NEK Day at the Statehouse
Discussed rural development priorities and federal support for rural communities at Vermont event.
“There’s no place better than the Northeast Kingdom to showcase the strength and opportunities in rural life. Folks in rural Vermont just know how to figure it out. The role we have in government is not about handouts, it’s about creating a level playing field for rural communities.”
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Welch Announces Opposition to Funding ICE in Upcoming Government Appropriations Bill
Announced opposition to government funding for ICE citing inhumane tactics and excessive force.
“ICE needs to be reformed and reined in. Congress must conduct oversight of the $75 billion in funding Republicans already gave ICE in their so-called ‘One Big Beautiful Bill.’ Secretary Noem has spent this money recklessly and unwisely—yet she wants even more money to inflict anxiety and pain on American communities.”
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Demanded FEMA halt workforce cuts amid critical staffing shortage.
“FEMA has long struggled to recruit and train enough skilled workers, a problem that the current Administration’s policies and decisions has exacerbated.”
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Announced resolution to block Trump tariffs against NATO allies over Greenland territorial dispute.
“When I was talking to folks from Greenland and Denmark, and they asked me why Trump was doing this, I couldn’t answer.”
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Led 74 lawmakers urging Trump administration to oppose Israeli West Bank annexation and settlement expansion.
“As you, President Trump, and Vice President Vance have said, Israeli efforts to apply sovereignty or annex parts of the West Bank via the Knesset pose a grave risk to peace in the region and should not be pursued.”
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One Year Into Trump’s Trade War, Welch Hosts Event with Businesses, Trade Experts in Williston
Hosted event with Vermont businesses criticizing Trump's tariff policies as harmful to the state's economy.
“What I’ve heard from Vermonters over the past year is exactly what my colleagues in red states and blue states have heard from their constituents—the President’s trade war has been a disaster from the start.”
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.