Senator
Peter Welch
Vermont · In office since 2023
Committees4
- Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Senate Committee on Finance
- Senate Committee on Rules and Administration
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Also serves on 9 subcommittees.
Bills sponsored763
- A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to support microgrids, and for other purposes. (opens in new tab)
S 5159 · Introduced Jul 29, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Jul 29, 2026)
- A bill to guarantee the right to vote for all citizens regardless of conviction of a criminal offense, and for other purposes. (opens in new tab)
S 5122 · Introduced Jul 23, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Jul 23, 2026)
- Enhancing Electric Grid Resilience Act (opens in new tab)
S 5074 · Introduced Jul 22, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Jul 22, 2026)
- A resolution celebrating the historic significance of the 2026 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup and welcoming the international community to North America for the first tournament hosted by 3 nations. (opens in new tab)
SRES 805 · Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · Sports and Recreation
Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4117; text: CR S4109) (Jul 15, 2026)
- Agricultural Worker Justice Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 4995 · Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jul 15, 2026)
- Fairness for Small-Scale Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 4996 · Introduced Jul 15, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Jul 15, 2026)
- Milk From Family Dairies Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 4906 · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Jun 24, 2026)
- Unlocking Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic Funding Act (opens in new tab)
S 4881 · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · Taxation
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Jun 24, 2026)
- A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. (opens in new tab)
SRES 797 · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3220) (Jun 24, 2026)
- BUFFER Act (opens in new tab)
S 4912 · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Jun 24, 2026)
Bills cosponsored5478
- A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to establish a summer meal delivery vehicle pilot program, and for other purposes. (opens in new tab)
S 5184 · Introduced Jul 30, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Jul 30, 2026)
- A resolution designating the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week". (opens in new tab)
SRES 823 · Introduced Jul 30, 2026
Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4392) (Jul 30, 2026)
- A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure stability for provider payments under the Medicare program. (opens in new tab)
S 5180 · Introduced Jul 30, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Jul 30, 2026)
- 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act (opens in new tab)
S 1289 · Introduced Jul 29, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Apr 3, 2025)
- Duty Status Reform Act (opens in new tab)
S 4801 · Introduced Jul 28, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (Jun 16, 2026)
- A bill to protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization. (opens in new tab)
S 5108 · Introduced Jul 23, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Jul 23, 2026)
- Fair Seeds for Farmers Act (opens in new tab)
S 5104 · Introduced Jul 23, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Jul 23, 2026)
- A bill to amend chapter 57 of title 28, United States Code, to provide for a code of conduct for justices and judges of the courts of the United States, establish an Ethics Investigations Counsel, and require disclosure of recusals. (opens in new tab)
S 5121 · Introduced Jul 23, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Jul 23, 2026)
- BRAVE Burma Act (opens in new tab)
S 3981 · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Mar 4, 2026)
- Get Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections Act (opens in new tab)
S 5075 · Introduced Jul 22, 2026
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (Jul 22, 2026)
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