Senator Welch criticizes GOP health care policies, emphasizing the urgency to protect and expand health care access for all.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) criticized Congressional Republicans' efforts to dismantle healthcare, particularly opposing the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." He called for the repeal of harmful measures and emphasized the need for bipartisan support to sustain vital programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act, saying, "Health care is an essential concern of every single American family."
Welch pointed out that if the Affordable Care Act's premium tax credits are not extended, thousands of families could face significant premium increases. He stated that around 45,000 Vermonters may lose coverage under the proposed cuts, warning of the broader impact on healthcare access and affordability in the state.
He highlighted ongoing legislative efforts aimed at enhancing healthcare accessibility, including several bills on drug pricing, support for rural hospitals, and maintaining healthcare services for low-income residents. For more details, Welch urged interested parties to visit his website for further information.
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Peter Welch Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Peter Welch is worth $9.9M, as of September 4th, 2025. This is the 106th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Welch has approximately $5.6M 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.2672: SANCTIONS in the West Bank Act
- S.2455: TRAIN Act
- S.2447: Repealing the Trump Sick Tax Act
- S.2442: O DAIRY Act of 2025
- S.2383: CANADA Act
- S.2372: 340B PATIENTS 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 817th 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 577th 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 189th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Peter Welch's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
