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Peter Welch

Peter Welch

3/6/2025, 6:25 PM

Peter Welch Congressional Service

Peter Welch is a United States Congressman for the state of Vermont. Peter currently serves as a Senator for the state of Vermont and has served a total of 9 terms in congress.

Peter Welch has participated in over 1445 voting sessions, sponsored over 514 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 4877 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Peter Welch supports measures aimed at improving infrastructure, increasing wages, and promoting job growth. He has advocated for fair tax policies and investing in middle-class families.


Agriculture

Liberal

Welch emphasizes supporting sustainable farming practices and providing assistance to small and organic farmers. He advocates for policies that protect farm workers and promote local food systems.


Immigration

Liberal

Welch supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and protections for DACA recipients. He opposes strict immigration enforcement measures.


Education

Liberal

Welch advocates for increased federal funding for public education and reducing student loan debt. He supports initiatives to make college more affordable and accessible.


Energy

Liberal

Welch supports transitioning to renewable energy sources and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. He advocates for federal investments in clean energy technologies.


Climate change

Liberal

Welch sees climate change as a significant threat and supports aggressive actions to reduce carbon emissions. He backs international climate agreements and domestic policies aimed at environmental protection.


Healthcare

Liberal

Welch supports expanding access to healthcare through public options and improvements to the Affordable Care Act. He advocates for reducing prescription drug prices and expanding Medicare coverage.


Housing

Liberal

Welch promotes affordable housing initiatives and increased investment in public housing. He supports measures to prevent homelessness and provides assistance to low-income families.


Transportation

Liberal

Welch supports investment in public transportation infrastructure and improvements to roads and bridges. He advocates for policies that promote sustainability and reduce emissions.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

Welch advocates for improving healthcare services for veterans and increasing funding for veterans programs. He supports measures designed to ease veterans' transition to civilian life.


Voting rights

Liberal

Welch supports measures that protect and expand voting access, including reforms to combat voter suppression and improve election security.

Contact Peter Welch

Phone Number

(202) 224-4242


State

DC


City

Washington


Address

124 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510


Zip Code

20515

Comments

Latest Bills

Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments (PELOSI) Act
Bill S 1498December 11, 2025
Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2025
Bill S 1884December 11, 2025
Enduring Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act
Bill S 2584December 11, 2025
SPEED Act
Bill HR 4776December 11, 2025
Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025
Bill HR 3620December 11, 2025
Affordable HOMES Act
Bill HR 5184December 11, 2025
To reauthorize the Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program Act of 1994.
Bill HR 1098December 11, 2025
A bill to provide for an extension of the legislative authority of the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs.
Bill S 2546December 11, 2025
Moab UMTRA Project Transition Act of 2025
Bill S 1321December 11, 2025
Federal Mechanical Insulation Act
Bill HR 3474December 11, 2025
A resolution congratulating the University of Vermont men's soccer team on winning the 2024 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I men's soccer national championship.
Bill SRES 56February 5, 2025
A resolution reaffirming the fundamental principle prohibiting any state from forcibly acquiring the territory of another state.
Bill SRES 113March 7, 2025
A resolution designating the week of February 24 through February 28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week".
Bill SRES 96March 5, 2025
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the operations of the National Institutes of Health should not experience any interruption, delay, or funding disruption in violation of the law and that the workforce of the National Institutes of Health is essential to sustaining medical progress.
Bill SRES 93March 3, 2025
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States shall not deploy United States military assets or personnel to Gaza for purposes of "taking over" Gaza.
Bill SRES 68February 21, 2025
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Agency for International Development is essential for advancing the national security interests of the United States.
Bill SRES 51February 20, 2025
A resolution condemning the pardons for individuals who were found guilty of assaulting Capitol Police Officers.
Bill SRES 42February 6, 2025