Senator Welch and Leader Schumer introduced the Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act to reduce food costs and enhance competition.
Quiver AI Summary
Senators Welch and Schumer unveil new bill: U.S. Senator Peter Welch and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act, aiming to tackle high grocery prices impacting American families. This legislation seeks to restructure the meatpacking industry by breaking up large conglomerates and addressing unfair pricing practices.
Provisions of the legislation: The bill includes measures such as limiting the market control of major meatpackers and empowering the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to enforce competitive practices. It also seeks to prohibit foreign influence in the domestic meat market and provide support for small businesses in the sector.
Supporters of the bill: The initiative is backed by several senators, including Cory Booker and Elizabeth Warren, highlighting a collective Democratic effort to address affordability challenges faced by families across the nation.
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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 1320th 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 $10.3M, as of March 5th, 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.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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