Senator Peter Welch and colleagues urge Senate Appropriations for increased funding for Federal Defenders in FY26 budget discussions.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senator Peter Welch has joined a group of Senate Judiciary Democrats in urging increased funding for federal defenders in the FY26 appropriations bill. In a letter to Senate Appropriations Committee leaders, the Senators expressed concerns over proposed funding cuts that could lead to over 600 layoffs among federal defenders.
The Senators emphasized the importance of adequate funding to uphold the Sixth Amendment, which mandates representation for those unable to afford private counsel. They highlighted the challenges faced by federal defender organizations due to current funding shortfalls, which have already led to hiring freezes and suspended training programs.
Welch and his colleagues called for a significant increase in funding, noting that without appropriate financial support, the ability of federal defenders and panel attorneys to manage their case workloads and provide necessary resources would be severely compromised. The letter emphasizes the critical need for sustainable funding to maintain a fair and efficient judicial system.
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Peter Welch Net Worth
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Peter Welch Bill Proposals
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- 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
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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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