Press Releases
WASHINGTON- Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.), and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), joined by 168 House colleagues, today sent a letter to President Trump expressing their support for keeping the federal government open while pressing for the inclusion of urgent bipartisan priorities in any funding resolution.
BURLINGTON, Vt. – This afternoon, at a roundtable discussion of business, education, medical, agricultural, and community services leaders, Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) unveiled legislation he will introduce in the House to reverse the decision by the Federal Communications Commission to gut net neutrality.
WASHINGTON – At a Capitol Hill press conference yesterday, Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT) and the bipartisan House Problem Solvers Caucus released a comprehensive report outlining policy options to build a 21st century infrastructure network for America.
As Trump Signs Welch-Cosponsored Fentanyl Bill Into Law, Congressman Introduces Legislation to Fund Opioid Alternatives Research
WASHINGTON – In an Oval Office ceremony late yesterday, President Trump signed into law legislation cosponsored by Rep. Welch (D-VT) that will stem the illegal flow of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids across the U.S. border.
Washington, D.C. – Peter Welch and Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr.
Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT) issued the following statement in response to Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ decision to reverse an Obama administration policy on the legalization of marijuana.
Calls middle class benefits in bill “tiny and temporary”
WASHINGTON – Today on the floor of the House of Representatives, Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT) railed against the GOP tax bill as it was debated by Members of Congress. Welch voted against the bill which passed the House this afternoon by a vote of 227-203.
Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT) issued the following statement in response to a vote by the Federal Communications Commission this afternoon to repeal net neutrality rules.
WASHINGTON - Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) is currently presenting 10 paintings in his Burlington office by local artist Candy Barr. The exhibit is entitled “Vermont & Maine: Paintings on Location.”
Washington, DC - Following four years of advocacy by Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT), the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) today provided long overdue relief to a key employer in the Northeast Kingdom.