Rep. Peter WelchVerified account

@PeterWelch

Official Twitter Account for Congressman Peter Welch, proudly representing the great state of Vermont in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Vermont and Washington, DC
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Joined May 2013

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  1. Dec 23

    Wishing you light, hope, and peace in the coming year. Happy holidays to you and your loved ones. – Peter

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  2. Dec 13

    Got health care? If you need a health plan, don’t miss the opportunity to sign up during for Vermont Health Connect! You have until December 15th to pick a plan that works best for you and your family. To enroll, visit or call 855-899-9600

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  3. Dec 11

    Big win for syrup in the new ! We stopped in its tracks the FDA’s head-scratching plan to require the words “added sugar” on pure syrup labels. Chalk one up for common sense!

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  4. Dec 3

    Paid respects late this afternoon at the arrival ceremony of the casket carrying the remains of President George H.W. Bush. May he rest in peace.

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  5. Nov 29

    Congratulations to my friend , our new Caucus Chair! This Vermont pure maple syrup will fuel you up for the hard work ahead - it’s liquid gold! 🍁

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  6. Nov 28

    Had a VIP visit from new colleague along with . They needed schooling on the superiority of VT maple syrup so I gave them a sample from Richardson Farm. Chris, you will do great in Congress! Looking forward to working together.

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  7. Nov 28

    Peter's statement on House Speaker vote

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  8. Nov 19

    . says his new pick to head the EPA has done a “fantastic job.” Here are some highlights:

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  9. Nov 8

    Peter’s message to Vermonters attending protests today

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  10. Nov 1

    Got health care? If you need a health plan, don’t miss the opportunity to sign up during open enrollment for Vermont Health Connect! You have until December 15th to pick a plan that works best for you and your family. To enroll, visit or call 855-899-9600.

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  11. Oct 29

    Damage done. 👏👏👏

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  12. Oct 24

    Lots of excitement in Red Sox Nation! Three wins away from our fourth World Series championship in 15 years. Go Sox!

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  13. Oct 11

    After losing a daughter to an accidental overdose in October 2014, Anne Marie Zanfagna painted a portrait to memorialize her. Shortly thereafter, she began receiving requests to paint portraits of other loved ones lost to the opioid epidemic, including two Vermonters –

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  14. Oct 5

    Congrats to Smugglers' Notch Distillery on the expansion of this successful, community-driven Vermont business!

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  15. Oct 2

    Companies like create jobs that help us build and sustain our rural way of life. For years, the company and its employees were reeling from subsidized and illegal competition from China.

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  16. Sep 20

    Yesterday, I met with an extraordinary group of students for a Congress on Your Campus event. We discussed climate change, criminal justice reform, and bringing down health care costs. I was inspired by our conversation—the future is in good hands!

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  17. Sep 17

    It was amateur hour this afternoon at Farmhouse Pottery. I’m in awe of the beautiful pieces I saw today. A treasure of the Woodstock community. And thanks for showing me some of your tricks!

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  18. Sep 17

    This photo captures the spirit of the Tunbridge World's Fair. Always an excellent event, where entertainment and education are combined to promote Vermont heritage and agriculture.

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  19. Sep 16

    Peter's statement on the allegations regarding Judge Brett Kavanaugh

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  20. Sep 12

    Yesterday I participated in an inspirational naturalization ceremony at the VT State House for 40 new American citizens hailing from 23 countries. I have no doubt that each of these new citizens will make their own contributions to the rich cultural fabric of America. Congrats!

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