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S 231 - WEATHER Act of 2025
Introduced byRichard Blumenthal , Chris Van Hollen , Alex Padilla , Bernie Sanders , Elizabeth Warren
Last updated 6 months ago
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WEATHER Act of 2025
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S 1156 - Food Secure Strikers Act of 2025
Introduced byRichard Blumenthal , Cory Booker , Ruben Gallego , Kirsten Gillibrand , Martin Heinrich
Last updated 4 months ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Food Secure Strikers Act of 2025
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S 2165 - 3D Printed Gun Safety Act of 2025
Tammy Baldwin , Richard Blumenthal , Cory Booker , Chris Coons , Tammy Duckworth
Last updated about 1 month ago
20 Co-Sponsors
3D Printed Gun Safety Act of 2025
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S 2154 - Protecting Kids from Gun Marketing Act
Richard Blumenthal , Cory Booker , Tammy Duckworth , Dick Durbin , Martin Heinrich
Last updated about 1 month ago
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Protecting Kids from Gun Marketing Act
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S 2150 - Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025
Angela Alsobrooks , Tammy Baldwin , Michael Bennet , Richard Blumenthal , Cory Booker
Last updated about 1 month ago
43 Co-Sponsors
Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025
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S 1454 - FIGHT Act of 2025
Cory Booker , Cory Booker , John Cornyn , John Neely Kennedy , John Neely Kennedy
Last updated 4 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
FIGHT Act of 2025
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S 1540 - Fairness for Victims of SNAP Skimming Act of 2025
Angela Alsobrooks , Richard Blumenthal , Kirsten Gillibrand , Peter Welch , Ron Wyden
Last updated 3 months ago
5 Co-Sponsors
Fairness for Victims of SNAP Skimming Act of 2025
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S 2178 - Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act of 2025
Angela Alsobrooks , Tammy Baldwin , Michael Bennet , Richard Blumenthal , Cory Booker
Last updated about 1 month ago
40 Co-Sponsors
Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act of 2025
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S 222 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025
Susan Collins , Mike Crapo , Joni Ernst , Deb Fischer , Kirsten Gillibrand
Last updated 24 days ago
15 Co-Sponsors
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025
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Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Boozman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
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SRES 240 - A resolution affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace, pre-K through 12th grade and higher education systems, government programs, the military, and our society.
Tammy Baldwin , Richard Blumenthal , Cory Booker , Chris Coons , Tammy Duckworth
Last updated 2 months ago
20 Co-Sponsors
A resolution affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace, pre-K through 12th grade and higher education systems, government programs, the military, and our society.
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BIOGRAPHY
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Biography
Peter Francis Welch, born on May 2, 1947, in Springfield, Massachusetts, is an American lawyer and politician serving as the junior United States Senator from Vermont since January 3, 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, he succeeded Senator Patrick Leahy upon his retirement. Prior to his Senate tenure, Welch represented Vermont's at-large congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2023. He has been a significant figure in Vermont politics for over four decades, known for his bipartisan approach and commitment to progressive values.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in History: College of the Holy Cross, 1969
- Juris Doctor: University of California, Berkeley, School of Law, 1973
Political Experience
- Vermont State Senate: Elected in 1980; served as Minority Leader and later as President Pro Tempore, becoming the first Democrat to hold the position.
- U.S. House of Representatives: Elected in 2006; served from 2007 to 2023, focusing on issues such as energy efficiency, healthcare reform, and rural development.
- U.S. Senate: Elected in 2022; assumed office on January 3, 2023.
Notable Achievements and Positions
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Committee Assignments:
- Member of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; serves as Chair of the Subcommittee on Rural Development and Energy.
- Member of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
- Member of the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Member of the Committee on Rules and Administration.
- Member of the Joint Economic Committee.
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Legislative Focus:
- Advocated for rural development, including expanding broadband access and supporting small farmers.
- Championed energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives.
- Worked to lower prescription drug costs and improve healthcare access.
- Supported voting rights and efforts to reduce the influence of money in politics.
Throughout his career, Senator Welch has been recognized for his dedication to bipartisanship and his commitment to addressing the needs of rural communities.
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