Congressman Peter Welch

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Programs, press conferences, appearances, conferences, workshops, etc., sponsored by Rep. Welch. Contact: Paul.Heintz@mail.house.gov

Programs in this Series

Format: 2024-03-29
Format: 2024-03-29
Anti-Asian Hate Crime Legislation Press Conference - 05/17/2021
Rep. Welch holds a press conference with local Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) advocates to discuss the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, which he strongly supports. The House votes on the bill, which has already passed the Senate, to address the...
Press Conference Urging Families to Claim the Expanded Child Tax Credit - 05/10/2021
Rep. Welch holds a press conference to urge families to claim the expanded Child Tax Credit (CTC) by the May 17th tax filing deadline. The CTC was increased to up to $300 per child every month as part of the American Rescue Plan, which was recently...
Rep. Welch Provides an Update on the ‘American Rescue Plan’ COVID Relief Bill to VBSR - 03/15/2021
Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) hosts a virtual town hall with Congressman Peter Welch to get updates on the latest federal COVID-19 relief measures moving through Congress and learn more about how we can create an equitable,...
Welch Provides Update on Pro-Trump Riots in DC - 01/06/2021
Rep. Welch gives update via teleconference to VT Press regarding the riots and storming of the Capitol by a Pro-Trump mob.
Vermont Chamber of Commerce E-Meeting - 10/19/2020
Rep. Welch joins a virtual meeting with Vermont Chamber of Commerce members to hear about how businesses are faring during the pandemic and discuss what federal assistance is needed to aid their recovery.
Roundtable with Municipal Leaders - 08/06/2020
Representative Peter Welch convenes a virtual roundtable with Vermont municipal officials to discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on their budgets and to update them on the status of negotiations for another relief package in Congress.
Postal Service Press Conference in Burlington - 07/23/2020
Representative Peter Welch holds a press conference to discuss the importance of the Postal Service, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. The House recently passed legislation to provide $25 billion for the Postal Service, which is needed to...
Affordable Housing Press Conference in Burlington - 07/09/2020
Representative Peter Welch convenes a press conference at Juniper House, a new affordable housing development for seniors, to discuss the need for more affordable housing in Vermont. The House recently passed legislation championed by Welch that...
Local Restaurant Support Press Conference - 06/22/2020
Rep. Welch will hold a press conference with restaurant owners to unveil his bipartisan legislation to create a $120 billion Restaurant Stabilization Fund to provide grants to local restaurants to help survive during and after the coronavirus (COVID...
Homework Gap Virtual Discussion with Rep. Welch - 05/19/2020
Rep. Welch will be joined by Commissioner Rosenworcel of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Kingdom East Superintendent Jennifer Botzojorns, a Kingdom East teacher, and a parent of a Kingdom East student to discuss broadband connectivity...
AARP Telephone Town Hall Meeting on COVID-19 in Vermont - 04/30/2020
Representative Peter Welch joins a live, statewide telephone town hall meeting hosted by AARP Vermont. He provides an update on federal action around the COVID-19 pandemic and answers questions from Vermonters. Senators Patrick Leahy and Bernie...
Telephone Town Hall Meeting with Peter Welch - 04/02/2020
Representative Peter Welch hosts a live, statewide telephone town hall meeting to discuss resources available to Vermont individuals, families, and businesses coping with the coronavirus pandemic. He's joined by Lindsay Kurrle, Secretary of the...
AARP Statewide Telephone Town Hall on COVID-19 - 03/17/2020
Rep. Welch joins a live, statewide telephone town hall meeting hosted by AARP Vermont. He discusses efforts in Congress to slow the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and answer questions from concerned Vermonters. Deputy Health Commissioner Tracy...
COVID-19 Press Conference at Capstone Community Action in Barre - 03/16/2020
Rep. Peter Welch is joined by members of Governor Scott’s administration and others to discuss efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and provide financial assistance to impacted Vermonters.
Press Conference on Developments in Iran and Iraq - 01/07/2020
Before returning to Washington to vote on a War Powers Act resolution placing limits on the President’s authority to take military action against Iran, Representative Peter Welch holds a press conference to discuss the resolution as well as...

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