Senator Peter Welch voted to initiate reforms for the Department of Homeland Security, addressing concerns over ICE's actions.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Welch supports DHS reform: U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) voted to initiate a debate on reforms to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), addressing concerns about the agency's actions under Secretary Noem. Welch stated that DHS has become a "paramilitary force" and called for accountability.
Welch's reform proposals: He emphasized the need for an independent investigation of DHS, ending ICE's mass targeting of communities, and ensuring ICE agents are held to law enforcement standards. Welch expressed intent to fight for reforms in two weeks, following the separation of DHS funding from other appropriations.
Additional support for Vermont initiatives: The ongoing legislation includes funding for Vermont's community hospitals, childcare, and education projects. Welch highlighted the importance of separating DHS funding for focused debate on reforms to prevent further abuses by ICE.
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Peter Welch Fundraising
Peter Welch recently disclosed $7.2K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 1166th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 31.0% came from individual donors.
Welch disclosed $35.9K of spending. This was the 871st most from all Q3 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 224th most from all Q3 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 $10.3M, as of January 31st, 2026. This is the 104th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Welch has approximately $5.8M 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.3603: A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to improve the cost of living adjustment exclusion from income under the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes.
- S.3509: Global Climate Resilience Act of 2025
- S.3441: Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Act of 2025
- S.3425: Ranked Choice Voting Act
- S.3357: Social Security Survivor Benefits Equity Act
- S.3295: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a credit for adult child caregivers.
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 $25,246,999 of spending in Vermont US Senate elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2028 Vermont US Senate election.
