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Welch Slams Congress For Abdicating its Responsibility on U.S. intervention in Syria

July 24, 2013 Press Release

On the House floor, Rep. Welch labels decision to block vote on Gibson-Welch amendment "the coward's path."

Rep. Welch unveils 21st Century Healthcare for Heroes Act

July 22, 2013 Press Release

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.

Issues:

Fighting for Veterans

Rep. Welch announces bipartisan coalition aimed at breaking Congressional gridlock;

July 18, 2013 Press Release

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.

Gardner-Welch bill targets energy efficiency in federal buildings

July 16, 2013 Press Release

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.

Issues:

Clean Energy and Lower Bills

Welch Announces Privacy Legislation Regulating Operation of Domestic Drones

July 12, 2013 Press Release

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.

Issues:

Protecting the Rights of All Americans

Welch Sponsors Legislation To Keep Interest Rates Low For Students

July 10, 2013 Press Release

Today, Rep. Peter Welch sponsored legislation in the House of Representatives that would ensure low interest student loan rates for the coming school year.

Issues:

Creating Good Jobs and Rebuilding America’s Middle Class

Welch Leads Bipartisan Coalition in Congress to Block U.S. Intervention in Syria

June 27, 2013 Press Release

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.

Issues:

Fighting for Veterans

Vermont Wild and Scenic Rivers

June 27, 2013 Press Release

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.).

Welch Praises Supreme Court Rulings on Marriage Equality

June 26, 2013 Press Release

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.

Issues:

Protecting the Rights of All Americans

Leahy, Sanders, Welch: Prompt Disaster Designation, Approved Today By President Obama, Will Aid Vermont's Recovery From May Storms

June 14, 2013 Press Release

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.

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The Hill: 'Lawmakers launch bipartisan energy-savings caucus'

December 5, 2012 In The News

By Zach Colman

Reps. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) launched a bipartisan caucus Wednesday to promote government use of energy-savings contracts with private firms.

Issues:

Making the Tax Code Work for Working Americans, Clean Energy and Lower Bills

VPR: 'Welch Says Budget Deal Is Increasingly Unlikely'

December 3, 2012 In The News

By Kirk Carapezza

Congressman Peter Welch says he believes it's unlikely that lawmakers and President Obama will avert the so-called fiscal cliff, blaming House Speaker John Boehner.

Issues:

Making the Tax Code Work for Working Americans

VPR: 'As Deadline Approaches, Welch Urges Seniors To Enroll For Medicare'

December 3, 2012 In The News

VPR

Congressman Peter Welch says Vermont seniors can sign up for Medicare benefits now under the new health care law.

Issues:

Affordable Health Care for Every American, Creating Good Jobs and Rebuilding America’s Middle Class

Burlington Free Press: 'Vermont delegation pushing for year-end dairy deal'

December 1, 2012 In The News

By Erin Kelly

The Vermont congressional delegation is pushing for a last-minute deal to pass a farm bill that protects dairy farmers from plunging milk prices, but they are running out of time as the 112th Congress draws to an end.

Issues:

Making the Tax Code Work for Working Americans, Creating Good Jobs and Rebuilding America’s Middle Class

VPR: 'Under Compromise, Internet Sellers May Soon Collect Sales Tax'

November 27, 2012 In The News

By Bob Kinzel

It's possible that Vermont consumers could be paying the state sales tax on Internet purchases in the not too distant future.

Issues:

Making the Tax Code Work for Working Americans, Fighting for Vermont’s Farmers, Creating Good Jobs and Rebuilding America’s Middle Class

WCAX: 'Welch pushes online sales tax equity'

November 26, 2012 In The News

By Adam Sullivan

Congressman Peter Welch (D-Vt.) says online retailers need to play by the same rules as main street merchants.

Issues:

Making the Tax Code Work for Working Americans, Fighting for Vermont’s Farmers, Creating Good Jobs and Rebuilding America’s Middle Class

Bennington Banner: 'Bring on the heat; please and thank you'

November 16, 2012 In The News

Bennington Banner

Sure, we might have enjoyed several days of unusually warm temperature for this time of year, but make no mistake: Old Man Winter is right around the corner.

Issues:

Making the Tax Code Work for Working Americans, Clean Energy and Lower Bills, Creating Good Jobs and Rebuilding America’s Middle Class