Senators Welch and Wyden urge investigation into RFK Jr. over anti-vaccine actions and conflicts of interest.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Peter Welch, alongside Senate Finance Committee Democrats, has called on Chairman Mike Crapo to investigate HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for his anti-vaccine actions and potential conflicts of interest. The senators assert that Kennedy's measures threaten vaccine access and public health, urging that the inquiry happens swiftly to safeguard the American populace.
In their letter, they note Kennedy's controversial decisions, including the dismissal of all ACIP members, and express concerns over his testimony regarding vaccine safety and manufacturer relations. Welch highlights the risks these actions pose to vaccine availability, stating that Kennedy’s leadership undermines public health principles.
Welch has been vocal against Kennedy's appointment, criticizing his attempts to dismantle trusted health institutions like the CDC. The demand for investigation underscores the severe implications of Kennedy's actions on healthcare policy and vaccine accessibility for American families.
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Peter Welch Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Peter Welch is worth $10.0M, as of October 14th, 2025. This is the 107th 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.
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Peter Welch Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Peter Welch:
- S.2835: Energizing Our Communities Act
- S.2797: Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2025
- S.2775: Measuring the Cost of Disasters Act of 2025
- S.2717: Student Loan Deduction Act of 2025
- S.2672: SANCTIONS in the West Bank Act
- S.2455: TRAIN Act
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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.
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