MEDIA ADVISORY: Welch, Van Hollen, and Knight Institute to Hold Press Conference with Mohsen Mahdawi at U.S. Capitol on Threats to Free Speech and Immigration Law

Announced press conference on Trump Administration's use of immigration law to target protected speech.

“Detained activist Mohsen Mahdawi: ‘A prisoner of this White House,’”

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Vermont Congressional Delegation and Governor Scott Announce $7.62 Million in Northern Border Regional Commission Investments for Vermont Communities

Announced $7.6 million in Northern Border Regional Commission investments for seven Vermont communities.

“These are important investments and will help us continue revitalizing rural parts of the state”

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Welch-Cornyn Bipartisan ‘Carla Walker Act’ to Help Solve Cold Cases Passes Senate

Celebrated Senate passage of bipartisan Carla Walker Act supporting forensic genetic genealogy for cold cases.

“Advancements in forensic DNA technology have revolutionized our ability to fight crime. In Vermont, detectives were able to use forensic genetic genealogy analysis to help provide answers to a family who thought they might never come.”

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Welch, Cramer Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Celebrating the Historic and Cultural Significance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Introduced bipartisan resolution celebrating 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.

“The ‘United Bid’ of America, Canada, and Mexico was made possible by a shared, strong partnership between our countries, grounded in mutual respect and centered on shared values of peace and prosperity.”

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Welch Joins Ten Senate Dems in Urging DOE to Reverse Course on Illegal Guidance for the Home Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

Urged DOE to reverse guidance restricting gas-to-electric appliance rebates.

“We write to express strong opposition to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) new High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate (HEEHR) program guidance…The Department’s guidance released earlier this month prohibits families from using the program to update their gas appliances with electric appliances.”

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Welch Joins Kaine, Murray, Warnock, 22 Senators in Pressing Secretary Rubio on How Trump’s Foreign Aid Cuts and WHO Withdrawal Put Americans at Risk of Ebola and Hantavirus

Pressed Secretary Rubio on risks from foreign aid cuts and WHO withdrawal.

“Specifically, the Trump Administration’s withdrawal of global health funding that once supported outbreak detection and surveillance across parts of Africa has led to the erosion of the international disease-monitoring infrastructure relied upon to identify and contain emerging infectious diseases.”

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Welch Statement on New Inflation Numbers

Blamed Trump's Iran war and economic policies for inflation reaching 4.2%.

“President Trump’s reckless war with Iran and backwards economic policies are raising costs and making life more expensive for families in Vermont.”

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Senator Welch Secures Commitment from Secretary Rollins on Deployment of More Than $30 Million in Disaster Aid Block Grant Funding

Secured $31.7 million in disaster aid block grant funding for Vermont flood recovery.

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Welch: “While the president isn’t thinking about this affordability challenge, let me tell you who is, and it’s Vermonters.”

Criticized Trump's Iran war for driving up gas, grocery, and housing costs for Vermonters.

“No matter which way you look at it, the war in Iran has been a disaster on all fronts. It has nowhere near come close to achieving its goals, and there’s no negotiations going on. Essentially, there’s a dance—it’s about trying to do face-saving for President Trump. We can change it. We’ve got to end the war”

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Welch Statement for the Record on Celebrating the Haskell Free Library and Opera House

Submitted statement commemorating new entryway at Haskell Free Library and Opera House.

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Welch Announces $4 Million in Federal Flood Recovery Funding for Vermont

Announced $4 million in federal flood recovery funding for Vermont infrastructure and cultural center.

“We know all too well that recovering from a disaster is a long, arduous process—I’m proud to announce that more FEMA funding is on the way to our state.”

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Welch Joins Schiff, Kaine, Schumer, 34 Senate Dems in Pressing Trump for Legal Justification for False Claim that Hostilities have “Terminated” in Iran

Demanded Trump provide legal justification for claiming Iran hostilities have terminated.

“The 60-day clock specified in the War Powers Resolution does not have a pause button.”

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Welch Statement on Trump’s Attorney General Nominee: “Todd Blanche has made it clear who he answers to.”

Opposed Todd Blanche's nomination as Attorney General, citing concerns about independence from Trump.

“The United States Attorney General is the lawyer of the American people, not the personal lawyer for the President. But already, Todd Blanche has made it clear who he answers to”

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As Summer Travel Ramps Up, Welch Leads Senators in Raising Alarm on How Trump’s War in Iran Has Impacted Air Travel

Raised concerns about jet fuel prices from Iran war impacting summer air travel.

“We are concerned about consumer access to safe and affordable air travel as we head into a busy summer travel season.”

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