Peter Welch
Senator · VT · D
Current term Jan 3, 2023 – Jan 3, 2029 · In the Senate since Jan 3, 2023
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Senator · VT · D
Current term Jan 3, 2023 – Jan 3, 2029 · In the Senate since Jan 3, 2023
Official websiteContact formBiographical Directory
Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
647 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
Introduced Jun 10, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 22, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Jun 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 2013 · Higher Wages for American Workers Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 10, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jun 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 2012 · Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 10, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Families
Latest action (Jun 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3318)
Introduced Jun 10, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 6, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 1996 · Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 9, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jun 9, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1994 · Protecting Community Television Act
Introduced Jun 9, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Jun 9, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 1985 · Safe Operations of Shared Airspace Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 5, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Jun 5, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced Jun 5, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 10, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Jun 5, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 1965 · Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act
Introduced Jun 5, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jun 5, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 1957 · No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act
Introduced Jun 4, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jun 4, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 1955 · Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act
Introduced Jun 4, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 4, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Jun 4, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 4, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.Res. 260 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 6, 2025, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2025 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
Introduced Jun 2, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 2, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 2, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3172-3173)
S. 1926 · Reducing Waste in National Parks Act
Introduced Jun 2, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 27, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Dec 9, 2025): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.
S.Res. 255 · A resolution honoring the life, achievements, and legacy of former United States Senator Christopher "Kit" Bond of Missouri.
Introduced May 22, 2025 · cosponsored May 22, 2025 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (May 22, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3141-3142; text: CR S3124-3125)
S.Res. 253 · A resolution congratulating His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on his election to the papacy.
Introduced May 22, 2025 · cosponsored May 22, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (May 22, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3141; text: CR S3124)
S. 1892 · Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025
Introduced May 22, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 29, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 22, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced May 22, 2025 · cosponsored May 22, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 15, 2026): Held at the desk.
S. 1887 · Vote at Home Act of 2025
Introduced May 22, 2025 · cosponsored May 22, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 22, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S. 1884 · Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2025
Introduced May 22, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 3, 2025 · Law
Latest action (Apr 13, 2026): Became Public Law No: 119-82.
S.Res. 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.
Introduced May 21, 2025 · cosponsored May 21, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (May 21, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3062-3064)
S.Res. 239 · A resolution reaffirming the deep and steadfast partnership between the United States and Canada and the ties that bind the 2 countries in support of economic and national security.
Introduced May 21, 2025 · cosponsored May 21, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (May 21, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3060-3062)
S. 1843 · Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025
Introduced May 21, 2025 · cosponsored May 21, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 21, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 1837 · DEFIANCE Act of 2025
Introduced May 21, 2025 · cosponsored May 21, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Held at the desk.
Introduced May 21, 2025 · cosponsored May 21, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 21, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.