Washington, DC - The U.S. House passed legislation authored by Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT) this evening directing the Bush Administration to temporarily suspend shipments to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) as a short-term action to lower gas prices for consumers.

Washington, DC - With the U.S. House poised to vote on legislation directing the Bush Administration to temporarily suspend shipments to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), Reps. Peter Welch (D-VT), Nick Lampson (D-TX), Edward Markey (D-MA), and Rahm Emanuel (D-IL) urged bipartisan support for this short-term action to lower gas prices for consumers.

Montpelier, VT - Rep. Peter Welch (VT-AL) today announced he will introduce legislation this week to crack down on the credit card fees imposed on Vermont's small businesses that impact consumer prices.

Washington, DC - Rep. Peter Welch (VT-AL) today backed legislation to help Vermont homeowners struggling with the housing crisis and in danger of losing their homes.