Senator Welch emphasizes the need for AI regulations to protect artists' rights and copyrights amid increased AI usage.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) has emphasized the need for legislative protections for artists against the use of their copyrighted works in AI training without permission. He advocates for the Transparency and Responsibility for Artificial Intelligence Networks (TRAIN) Act, which would mandate disclosure from AI platforms regarding the use of copyrighted materials.
Welch voiced concerns during a recent Senate session, stating, "AI companies need content, so they don’t care where it comes from," highlighting the potential for infringement on artists' copyrights. He cited testimonies warning that the unchecked use of artists' works for AI training could discourage creativity and harm artists financially.
In addition to the TRAIN Act, Welch has also proposed the AI CONSENT Act to ensure that consumer data is not used for AI training without explicit consent. His efforts aim to bolster consumer rights and protective measures around emerging technologies.
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Peter Welch Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Peter Welch is worth $9.8M, as of July 16th, 2025. This is the 91st highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Welch has approximately $6.2M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Peter Welch's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Welch.
Peter Welch Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Peter Welch:
- S.2281: A bill to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program to provide to rural communities technical assistance in recovering from disasters, and for other purposes.
- S.2276: A bill to address patent thickets.
- S.2247: A bill to enhance local capacity and expand local control over the disaster response, recovery, and preparedness process, to guarantee stable Federal funding streams for disaster-impacted communities, and for other purposes.
- S.2077: Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act
- S.2023: Bicycle Commuter Act of 2025
- S.1628: Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Peter Welch on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Welch.
Peter Welch Fundraising
Peter Welch recently disclosed $16.8K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 690th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 64.3% came from individual donors.
Welch disclosed $77.4K of spending. This was the 495th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Welch disclosed $1.7M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 165th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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