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
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Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
85 sponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov.
S.Res. 941 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2026, to October 31, 2026, as "Bat Week".
Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Animals
Latest action (Sep 30, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5270-5271)
S. 5525 · Banning Toxics from Plastic Bottles Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 5472 · Supporting Small Affordable Housing Developers Act
Introduced Sep 23, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Sep 23, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 5434 · American Renewable Energy Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 17, 2026 · Energy
Latest action (Sep 17, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S. 5281 · Consumer Advocacy and Protection Act of 2026
Introduced Aug 6, 2026 · Commerce
Latest action (Aug 6, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 5159 · STRONG GRID Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 29, 2026 · Energy
Latest action (Jul 29, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S. 5122 · Inclusive Democracy Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5074 · Enhancing Electric Grid Resilience Act
Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · Energy
Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S.Res. 805 · 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.
Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · Sports and Recreation
Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4117; text: CR S4109)
S. 4996 · Fairness for Small-Scale Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 4995 · Agricultural Worker Justice Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 797 · A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3220)
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 4906 · Milk From Family Dairies Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 4881 · Unlocking Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic Funding Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 767 · 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.
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · Sports and Recreation
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2768)
S.Res. 683 · A resolution raising awareness of lake sturgeon.
Introduced Apr 22, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Apr 22, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S1937-1938)
S.J.Res. 157 · A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Bulletin 2012-04: Lending discrimination (April 18, 2012)".
Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Mar 26, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 4239 · Plug Offshore Wells Act
Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
S. 4182 · FARM Home Loans Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 24, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Mar 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 4169 · Student Loan Interest Elimination Act
Introduced Mar 24, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Mar 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4095 · Justice for Hind Rajab Act
Introduced Mar 12, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 12, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1049)
Introduced Feb 26, 2026 · Energy
Latest action (Feb 26, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S. 3885 · Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S. 3866 · A bill to provide for updates to the Federal Aviation Administration type certification process to support development of new and novel technologies, and for other purposes.
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Feb 12, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.