Senator Peter Welch
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Senator Peter Welch
@welch.senate.gov
U.S. Senator proudly serving all Vermonters. ⛰️ Husband to Margaret. Hiking and skiing when I can.
Without extending discounts on health care premiums, a 28-year-old making $44,000 in Senator Ron Johnson’s state of Wisconsin will go from paying $193 a month in 2025 to $344 in 2026.
November 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Without extending discounts on health care premiums, a couple in their early 50’s making $95,000 in Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith’s and Roger Wicker’s state of Mississippi will go from paying $673 a month in 2025 to $2,183 in 2026.
November 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
President Trump is making your trip to the grocery store more expensive.
November 22, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Without extending discounts on health care premiums, a family of three making $72,000 in Senators John Husted’s and Bernie Moreno’s state of Ohio will go from paying $289 a month in 2025 to $543 in 2026.
November 22, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Without extending discounts on health care premiums, a 33-year-old making $40,000 in Senators Josh Hawley’s and Eric Schmitt’s state of Missouri will go from paying $141 a month in 2025 to $287 in 2026.
November 21, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I’m very pleased that my bipartisan bill with Senator Roger Marshall allowing schools participating in the National School Lunch Program to offer whole milk to students passed the Senate.

We’re going to get a whole lotta milk back in our schools.
November 20, 2025 at 9:39 PM
President Trump’s economic policies are wiping out good-paying jobs at a time when families across America are struggling to get by.
November 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Without extending discounts on health care premiums, a couple in their late-20's making $60,000 in Senator Susan Collins’s state of Maine will go from paying $268 a month in 2025 to $473 in 2026.
November 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Without extending discounts on health care premiums, a family of four making $140,000 in Senators John Cornyn’s and Ted Cruz’s state of Texas will go from paying $992 a month in 2025 to $1,982 in 2026.
November 19, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Starting a trade war with our allies and taking money away from working families is bad for the economy.
November 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Without extending discounts on health care premiums, a 31-year-old making $50,000 in Senators Deb Fischer’s and Pete Ricketts’s state of Nebraska will go from paying $270 in 2025 to $415 in 2026.
November 16, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Without extending discounts on health care premiums, a family of five making $165,000 in Senators John Curtis’s and Mike Lee’s state of Utah will go from paying $1,169 in 2025 to $2,421 in 2026.
November 15, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Without extending discounts on health care premiums, a 26-year-old making $36,000 in Senators Mike Crapo’s and Jim Risch’s state of Idaho will go from paying $96 in 2025 to $231 in 2026.
November 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Without extending discounts on health care premiums, a couple in their 30s making $68,000 in Senators Kevin Cramer’s and John Hoeven’s state of North Dakota will go from paying $371 in 2025 to $564 in 2026.
November 13, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Without extending discounts on health care premiums, a family of four making $125,000 in Senators Lisa Murkowski’s and Dan Sullivan’s state of Alaska will go from paying $654 in 2025 to $1,038 in 2026.
November 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Without extending discounts on health care premiums, a family of three making $110,000 in Senators Bill Cassidy’s and John Kennedy’s state of Louisiana will go from paying $779 in 2025 to $1,612 in 2026.
November 11, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Without extending discounts on health care premiums, a 55-year-old making $78,000 in Senators Ted Budd’s and Thom Tillis’ state of North Carolina will go from paying $553 in 2025 to $1,031 in 2026.
November 10, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Without extending discounts on health care premiums, a couple in their late 30s making $85,000 in Senators Katie Britt’s and Tommy Tuberville’s state of Alabama will go from paying $602 in 2025 to $1,243 in 2026.
November 9, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Without extending discounts on health care premiums, a family of four making $140,000 in Senators Marsha Blackburn’s and Bill Hagerty’s state of Tennessee will go from paying $992 in 2025 to $2,802 in 2026.
November 8, 2025 at 7:11 PM
"This should never happen in America."

I agree with Judge McConnell.

President Trump: Quit playing games with the SNAP benefits millions of Americans rely on. Pay SNAP in full, immediately. https://nyti.ms/4oWsYjd
November 7, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Without extending discounts on health care premiums, a young couple in their 20s making $44,000 in Senators Jim Banks’ and Todd Young’s state of Indiana will go from paying $85 a month in 2025 to $253 in 2026.
November 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
During her time in Congress, Nancy Pelosi shattered glass ceilings, carried our country through some of our darkest days, and remained committed to the American people—San Franciscans most of all.

Margaret and I thank Speaker Pelosi for her tremendous service to our county. Cheers!
November 6, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Without extending discounts on health care premiums, a family of five making $180,000 in Senators Tim Scott’s and Lindsey Graham’s state of South Carolina will go from paying $1,275 a month in 2025 to $2,343 in 2026.
November 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
If you are a wealthy, connected corporation, you might be able to call up President Trump or Secretary Bessent to get an exemption from these awful tariffs.

But if you’re a small business on Main Street, you’re out of luck.
November 5, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Without extending discounts on health care premiums, a single 55-year-old making $70,000 in Senators James Lankford’s and Markwayne Mullin’s state of Oklahoma will go from paying $496 a month in 2025 to $979 in 2026.
November 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM