Press Releases
July 24, 2013
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On the House floor, Rep. Welch labels decision to block vote on Gibson-Welch amendment "the coward's path."
July 22, 2013
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Rep. Peter Welch announced bipartisan legislation that requires the DOD and VA to better coordinate the transfer of soldiers' medical records as they transition from active-duty to veterans status.
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July 18, 2013
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Rep. Peter Welch joined 80 lawmakers in announcing a new bipartisan, bicameral coalition aimed at breaking Congressional gridlock. Welch is a co-founder of the coalition, known as "The Problem Solvers," and serves as one of eight co-chairs.
July 16, 2013
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Rep. Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT) announced bipartisan energy efficiency legislation that would cut the federal government's energy bill by advancing the use of performance contracts.
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July 12, 2013
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Rep. Peter Welch unveiled legislation that would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to inform Americans and protect their privacy as the agency issues operating licenses for unmanned aerial vehicles flying over the United States.
July 10, 2013
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Today, Rep. Peter Welch sponsored legislation in the House of Representatives that would ensure low interest student loan rates for the coming school year.
June 27, 2013
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Rep. Peter Welch joined with Rep. Chris Gibson (R-NY), Rep. Rick Nolan (D-MN), Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), and Rep. Walter Jones (R-NC) to unveil bipartisan legislation to block U.S. military intervention in Syria without an affirmative vote of Congress.
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June 27, 2013
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The Upper Missisquoi and Trout rivers in northern Vermont would be added to the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System under legislation introduced today by Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-VT.) and Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.).
June 26, 2013
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With this uplifting decision, the Court is sending a clear message to our country: The days of denying rights to same-sex couples are numbered.
June 14, 2013
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The President's prompt declaration today of a major disaster associated with severe storms in May will help speed Vermont communities' recovery, said Sens. Patrick Leahy, Senator Bernie Sanders and Rep. Peter Welch.