Senator Peter Welch

Senator Peter Welch @PeterWelch

Yesterday, I voted to take a big step towards enshrining the historic Equal Rights Amendment into the constitution. The unequal treatment of women throughout the history of our country needs to end now. This is an important step and it's long overdue. #ERANow #vtpoli — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Peter Welch @PeterWelch

I took this photo on 1/6 of USCP officers resting after hours in hand-to-hand combat with violent rioters attacking the Capitol. Today the House recognized their bravery & many others on that day by voting to award Congressional Gold Medals to the USCP & the @DCPoliceDept. https://t.co/HfnmmMtrxY — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Peter Welch @PeterWelch

Violence against women, especially women of color, is still far too prevalent. Soon the House will again pass, w/ my strong support, the Violence Against Women Act. This comprehensive bill will ensure that survivors of domestic & sexual violence get the services they need. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Peter Welch @PeterWelch

Last night’s brutal act of violence against Asian American women is tragic in lives lost & families destroyed. We must drive out the hate & racist theories about COVID-19 that have led to more hate crimes & discrimination against the AAPI community. #StopAsianHate — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Peter Welch @PeterWelch

Local retailers have it hard enough during the pandemic. I am pleased that @Visa & @Mastercard have responded to @SenatorDurbin and me and agreed to halt planned fee increases that would hurt small businesses, especially those that rely on online business. https://t.co/qNGSCKw2qZ — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Peter Welch @PeterWelch

Questions about your third COVID relief check? The IRS portal is now live. https://t.co/fcqxEyRkRf — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Peter Welch @PeterWelch

Excited to introduce the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act with @WhipClyburn today. All Americans need broadband to succeed in the 21st century. This important bill includes my Connect America Act to make sure that everyone has access to high speed internet! — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Peter Welch @PeterWelch

Thank you, @HungerFreeVT for your great work. Among other important provisions, it extends the 15% SNAP increase through September and expands and improves the child tax credit to cut childhood poverty. Help is on the way for hungry families! — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Peter Welch @PeterWelch

Today, I reintroduced my bipartisan bill with @RepJohnCurtis to provide $250m to support recreational trails across the country. By boosting funding, we'll ensure future generations can enjoy hiking and exploring our scenic trails for years to come! #vtpoli — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Peter Welch @PeterWelch

I'll be on @WDEVRadio with Ric Cengeri at 9am to discuss broadband buildout and my #ConnectAmericaAct, which would bring more than $100 million to connect all Vermonters to fast and reliable internet. I would love to hear your questions. #vtpoli https://t.co/CbWyt6USHe — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Peter Welch @PeterWelch

❗The #AmericanRescuePlan is on its way to the President after passing the House today with my support. Relief is coming for those who need it: ✔️ $1400 checks ✔️ Extended UI ✔️ Billions of $$ to get vaccines in arms ✔️ state & local aid ✔️ $$ to pull kids out of poverty — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Peter Welch @PeterWelch

Time to get dairy issues moving for our farmers! Today @RepJoeCourtney, @RepTomReed, @CongMikeSimpson, @RepDelBene, @RepDavidValadao, and I launched the Dairy Caucus for the 117th Congress. As co-chair, I’ll be working to make sure that dairy farmers have a voice in Congress. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Peter Welch @PeterWelch

I feel privileged to know and have worked with many of them including VT’s first and only woman governor, Madeleine Kunin, trailblazers like @KeshaRam & @TaylorSmallVT, our women-led statehouse with @SKrowinski, @BeccaBalintVT, & @LtGovGray, and @TreasurerPearce. #vtpoli — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Peter Welch @PeterWelch

This #InternationalWomensDay, I’m celebrating the incredible women leaders in Vermont, past and present, who work tirelessly to create a better future for our state. #vtpoli — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Peter Welch @PeterWelch

One year ago today, the first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in Vermont. In a year, the pandemic has taken the lives of 208 Vermonters and more than 500,000 Americans. Today let’s remember those who lost their lives to this brutal virus and their loved ones. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Peter Welch @PeterWelch

Count me in! It is long overdue that Congress get off the sidelines and vote on a new and relevant AUMF. https://t.co/RfPtc6nwD4 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Peter Welch @PeterWelch

This evening! Looking forward to answering your questions. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Peter Welch @PeterWelch

The International Code Council should reverse their decision and refocus on a process that values consensus and looks to develop greener, more sustainable building codes to help address climate change. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Peter Welch @PeterWelch

Job, thanks for your service. The registry is important because the more data we have, the better our case for pushing to create a presumption of service connection for diseases caused by burn pits. Burn pit victims shouldn't have to fight the VA to get the care they need. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Peter Welch @PeterWelch

Tonight on @wcax evening news at 6 I'll be talking to @WCAX_Darren about the ongoing work in Congress to make sure that our veterans exposed to burn pits overseas receive the care that they need from the VA. #vtpoli — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Peter Welch @PeterWelch

On this day in 1791, Vermont was admitted to the United States as the 14th state. Happy Birthday, Vermont! You don’t look a day over 230. I hope your day is full of maple syrup, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, and spent outdoors in the beautiful Green Mountains! — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Peter Welch @PeterWelch

The @WRJ_VAMC is hosting a walk in vaccination clinic at the Champlain Valley Expo this Friday from 9am-1pm. If you’re a veteran enrolled in VA healthcare or eligible to enroll, stop by to get vaccinated! More details: https://t.co/yukitFP4hZ — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Peter Welch @PeterWelch

RT @RepKarenBass: At a certain point, we need to ask ourselves how many more videos of police violence do we need to see before we act. Ye… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Peter Welch @PeterWelch

This critical police reform bill will help set us on a path to a more equal and just society. But this is not the end of the road in our fight for racial justice. We have more work to do! — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Peter Welch @PeterWelch

Thanks to @KarenBassTweets leadership and community activists all over the country, the House just passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act w/ my strong support. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Peter Welch @PeterWelch

This week I spoke with @VermontSOS & other civic & social justice leaders in VT to hear directly from them about the great work being done in the state to increase civic participation & keep our elections secure & how this bill would help their efforts. https://t.co/nxr70zeyLj — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Peter Welch @PeterWelch

Tonight I will vote to pass the ‘For The People’ Act. Voting is the foundation of our democracy & this bill protects and expands access to the ballot box for all Americans. It will strengthen ethics rules & reduce the influence of $ in politics. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Peter Welch @PeterWelch

Good news - shots are on the way! Now we need to pass the American Rescue Plan to make sure that all of our neighbors get vaccinated and businesses reopen. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Peter Welch @PeterWelch

Although our Town Meetings look very different this year, they still exemplify the way we do business in VT. We listen to one another & we search for common ground. I look forward to next year when we can all gather again in person for this democratic ritual. #vtpoli — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Peter Welch @PeterWelch

Today marks the beginning of #WomensHistoryMonth. This month and every month we celebrate the trailblazers who have led the way in the pursuit of equality and justice. The work continues. When women succeed, America succeeds! — PolitiTweet.org