Senator Welch supports bipartisan SCAM Act to combat online fraud and protect Vermont residents' savings from deceptive advertisements.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Welch supports consumer protection legislation: Senator Peter Welch has announced his co-sponsorship of the bipartisan Safeguarding Consumers from Advertising Misconduct (SCAM) Act. This legislation aims to combat online scams and hold social media platforms accountable for fraudulent advertisements that result in significant financial losses for consumers.
Key provisions of the SCAM Act: The SCAM Act would mandate online companies to implement measures that prevent deceptive advertisements and strengthen enforcement of consumer protection laws, particularly by enhancing the powers of the Federal Trade Commission.
Endorsements and support: The bill is supported by various organizations, including AARP and The Vermont Country Store. Welch emphasized the importance of protecting consumers from scams, stating that companies profiting from online ads should be responsible for preventing fraud.
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Peter Welch Fundraising
Peter Welch recently disclosed $10.8K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 31st, 2026. This was the 1321st most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 44.4% came from individual donors.
Welch disclosed $46.5K of spending. This was the 1043rd most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Welch disclosed $1.6M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 252nd most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Peter Welch's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Peter Welch Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Peter Welch is worth $10.2M, as of March 13th, 2026. This is the 105th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Welch has approximately $5.7M 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.3926: A bill to promote competition in the area of digital energy management tools, enhance consumer access to electric energy and natural gas information, allow for the development and adoption of innovative products and services to help consumers, organizations, and governments manage their energy usage and improve electric grid reliability, and for other purposes.
- S.3885: Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act
- 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.
- S.3861: Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Reauthorization Act of 2026
- S.3833: LCBP Enhancements Act of 2026
- S.3730: Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-Scene Care and Support Act
You can track bills proposed by Peter Welch on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Welch.
2028 Vermont US Senate Election
There has been approximately $27,597,152 of spending in Vermont US Senate elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
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