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 sponsored768
- A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2026, to October 31, 2026, as "Bat Week". (opens in new tab)
SRES 941 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Animals
Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5270-5271) (Sep 30, 2026)
- Banning Toxics from Plastic Bottles Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5525 · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · Environmental Protection
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sep 24, 2026)
- Supporting Small Affordable Housing Developers Act (opens in new tab)
S 5472 · Introduced Sep 23, 2026 · Taxation
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sep 23, 2026)
- American Renewable Energy Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5434 · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 · Energy
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sep 17, 2026)
- Consumer Advocacy and Protection Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5281 · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · Commerce
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Aug 6, 2026)
- STRONG GRID Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5159 · Introduced Jul 29, 2026 · Energy
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Jul 29, 2026)
- Inclusive Democracy Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5122 · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
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 · Energy
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)
Bills cosponsored5523
- Assuring the Future of Tibet Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5362 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Aug 7, 2026)
- Build American Efficiency Act (opens in new tab)
S 5652 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Housing and Community Development
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sep 30, 2026)
- End Tax Breaks for Dark Money Act (opens in new tab)
S 5669 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Taxation
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sep 30, 2026)
- A resolution recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of National Forensic Science Week. (opens in new tab)
SRES 942 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5271) (Sep 30, 2026)
- Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5618 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Law
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sep 30, 2026)
- A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies. (opens in new tab)
SRES 924 · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · Energy
Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176-5177) (Sep 29, 2026)
- A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President of the United States. (opens in new tab)
SJRES 218 · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sep 29, 2026)
- Stop Corrupt Gratuities Act (opens in new tab)
S 5575 · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sep 29, 2026)
- A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas. (opens in new tab)
SRES 913 · Introduced Sep 28, 2026 · Congress
Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075) (Sep 28, 2026)
- Protect Our Polls Act (opens in new tab)
S 4845 · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Jun 18, 2026)
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