Peter Welch
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Peter Welch

Democrat · Vermont · Senate

19 years in office

Quylt Score

532
Primary Score
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Party Line
rank-and-file Democrat

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted0 bills signed into law
515%
Bills Advanced6 of 63 bills out of committee
4812%
Federal Funding Secured$3429473M in federal obligations in district (119th Congress)
1008%
Engagement20% of score
Roll Call Attendance30 of 31 votes (96.8%)
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Committee Hearing ParticipationRanking Member — shapes hearing agenda
855%
Collaboration15% of score
Bipartisan Cosponsoring3 of 17 cosponsored bills cross-party
2910%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills
Pending5%
Position & Influence20% of score
Leadership RoleRanking Member, Rural Development, Energy, and Credit Subcommittee
2510%
Committee SeniorityRank 5 on 6 committees
6810%
Qualifications & Integrity10% of score
Education & Credentials
Pending5%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Reflects official Senate/House Ethics Committee records. Recent actions may not yet be reflected.

Quylt Scores update as official government data becomes available. Ethics records may lag 30–90 days from official committee publication.

Committee Assignments (4)

Sponsored Legislation (250)

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SRES 683A resolution raising awareness of lake sturgeon.

Introduced 2026-04-22 · Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S1937-1938)

S 4239Plug Offshore Wells Act

Introduced 2026-03-26 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy

S 4169Student Loan Interest Elimination Act

Introduced 2026-03-24 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Education

S 4182FARM Home Loans Act of 2026

Introduced 2026-03-24 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

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S 4095Justice for Hind Rajab Act

Introduced 2026-03-12 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1049)

International Affairs

S 3926E-Access Act

Introduced 2026-02-26 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy

S 3866A 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.

Introduced 2026-02-12 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

S 3861Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) Reauthorization Act of 2026

Introduced 2026-02-12 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

S 3885Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act

Introduced 2026-02-12 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Transportation and Public Works

S 3833LCBP Enhancements Act of 2026

Introduced 2026-02-11 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Environmental Protection

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S 3730Emergency Medical Services Reimbursement for On-Scene Care and Support Act

Introduced 2026-01-29 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

S 3717Opportunities in Organic Act

Introduced 2026-01-28 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

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S 3603COLAs Don’t Count Act of 2026

Introduced 2026-01-08 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

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S 3509Global Climate Resilience Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-12-16 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

S 3441Nuclear Plant Decommissioning Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-12-11 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Energy

SRES 541A resolution congratulating Vermont Green Football Club on winning the United Soccer League Two National Championship.

Introduced 2025-12-11 · Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S8676)

Sports and Recreation

S 3425Ranked Choice Voting Act

Introduced 2025-12-10 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Government Operations and Politics

SRES 529A resolution condemning anti-Palestinian hatred on the anniversary of the attack in Burlington, Vermont, on November 25, 2023.

Introduced 2025-12-04 · Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8515)

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

SRES 530A resolution condemning the pardon of ex-Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez.

Introduced 2025-12-04 · Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8515)

International Affairs

S 3357Social Security Survivor Benefits Equity Act

Introduced 2025-12-04 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Social Welfare

S 3295A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a credit for adult child caregivers.

Introduced 2025-12-02 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

S 3127Farm to School Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-11-06 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

S 3126Fair Credit for Farmers Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-11-06 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

SRES 483A resolution honoring the extraordinary life, leadership, and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall.

Introduced 2025-11-05 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8580-8581; text: CR 11/5/2025 S7927-7928)

Environmental Protection

S 3068FARM Act

Introduced 2025-10-28 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Agriculture and Food

S 3019No Big Blockbuster Bailouts Act

Introduced 2025-10-21 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

SRES 454A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of October 24, 2025, to October 31, 2025, as "Bat Week".

Introduced 2025-10-16 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7787)

Animals

SRES 439A resolution condemning antisemitic hatred on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks of October 7, 2023.

Introduced 2025-10-07 · Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6982-6983)

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

SRES 399A resolution congratulating the people of North Macedonia on the 34th anniversary of their independence and celebrating the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between North Macedonia and the United States.

Introduced 2025-09-17 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7905; text: CR 9/17/2025 S6698)

International Affairs

S 2835Energizing Our Communities Act

Introduced 2025-09-17 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy

S 2797Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-09-15 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

S 2775Measuring the Cost of Disasters Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-09-11 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 2717Student Loan Deduction Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-09-04 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

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S 2672SANCTIONS in the West Bank Act

Introduced 2025-08-01 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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S 599DRIVE Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-02-13 · Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.

Armed Forces and National Security

S 2372340B PATIENTS Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-07-22 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

S 2447Repealing the Trump Sick Tax Act

Introduced 2025-07-24 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

S 2442O DAIRY Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-07-24 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

S 2455TRAIN Act

Introduced 2025-07-24 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Commerce

S 2383CANADA Act

Introduced 2025-07-22 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

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S 2334Waste and Illegal Property Eradication (WIPE) Act

Introduced 2025-07-17 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

S 2333Health Records Enhancement Act

Introduced 2025-07-17 · Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

Armed Forces and National Security

S 2281Rural Recovery Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-07-15 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

S 2276ETHIC Act

Introduced 2025-07-15 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Commerce

S 2247Disaster Assistance Improvement and Decentralization Act

Introduced 2025-07-10 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4316-4317)

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S 2077Expanded Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act

Introduced 2025-06-12 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

S 2023Bicycle Commuter Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-06-11 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

SRES 267A resolution honoring the deep and enduring friendship between the Kingdom of Denmark and the United States on the occasion of Danish Constitution Day celebrations.

Introduced 2025-06-10 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4685; text: 6/10/2025 CR S3318-3319)

International Affairs

SRES 224A resolution calling for the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to address the needs of civilians in Gaza.

Introduced 2025-05-13 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2900-2901)

International Affairs

S 1628Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-05-06 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

S 1578Nulhegan River and Paul Stream Wild and Scenic River Study Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-05-01 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

S 1327Advancing GETs Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-04-08 · Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy. Hearings held.

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S 1212LOCAL Foods Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-03-31 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

S 1101SHARE Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-03-25 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Government Operations and Politics

S 1002Deliver for Democracy Act

Introduced 2025-03-12 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

S 927Protecting Pharmacies in Medicaid Act

Introduced 2025-03-11 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

S 910Farm Ownership Improvement Act

Introduced 2025-03-10 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

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S 898UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-03-06 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

International Affairs

SRES 113A resolution reaffirming the fundamental principle prohibiting any state from forcibly acquiring the territory of another state.

Introduced 2025-03-05 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1584)

International Affairs

S 840Digital Integrity in Democracy Act

Introduced 2025-03-04 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Science, Technology, Communications

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