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process to access CREP buffer funding. These bureaucratic barriers have hampered Vermonters’ ability to use this vital conservation
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inform organic transition strategies and opportunities; Address barriers to entry to organic product certification for historically underserved entities … Association. “These infrastructure investments will remove long-standing barriers to give organic producers and manufacturers the capacity
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three-day inpatient stay requirement creates an arbitrary barrier to skilled nursing facility coverage, leaving Medicare beneficiaries with
Welch Joins Bicameral Bill to Fight Senior Hunger, Expand SNAP Benefits for Older Americans
Salinas . “Older adults and caregivers face unnecessary administrative barriers to accessing the nutrition support they qualify
Welch Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Protect the Rights of Living Organ Donors
FMLA)in the private and civil service; remove barriers to organ donation; and provide certainty to donors … donations. We must do more to remove the barriers that keep Americans from donating,”said Senator Gillibrand.“TheLiving
Welch, Justice, Schiff, Hyde-Smith Lead Bipartisan Bill to Boost Housing Affordability, Spur Economic and Agricultural Growth Across Rural America
housing crisis and break down the barriers that hold rural families back,”said Rep. McDonald Rivet. “Our bill
Welch Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral ‘Safe Step Act’ to Bicameral to Help Patients Access Lifesaving Medications
said Senator Welch. “We need to remove these barriers to ensure that patients in Vermont, Alaska, and across
Welch Outlines Dangers of SAVE America Act: “We cannot advance a bill that will disenfranchise voters.”
serious concerns regarding the SAVE Act, specifically the barrier it creates for voters and the unnecessary administrative
Welch Joins Eleven Senate Democrats to Unveil Plans to Lower Health Costs Amid Trump’s Broken Promises to Americans
increase Americans’ health care costs and put new barriers between families and the care they need. Democrats
Welch, Collins Lead Bipartisan Call Urging USDA to Release Cost Share Funding, Reduce Financial Burdens for Organic Farmers
many farmers cite certification expenses as a major barrier to entering or staying in organic production:“USDA
Welch, Crapo Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Boating Registration Fees
Senators Crapo and Welch to remove administrative barriers in providing enhanced boating and angling opportunities on their waters
Welch, McCormick Introduce Bipartisan REWIRE Act to Modernize America’s Electric Grid and Cut Red Tape
integrated grid by removing the permitting barriers and financial disincentives that have long delayed the deployment of reconductoring
Welch, Van Hollen, Mullin, Levin Introduce Bicameral Bill to Improve Access to Energy Consumption Data, Lower Utility Bills
Director,Efficiency Vermont. “TheE‑Access Actwill remove unnecessary barriers, enabling efficiency programs, demand response, and clean energy solutions … away. This legislation would help remove a critical barrier, unlocking savings for consumers who want to fully invest
NEWS: Sanders Statement on the Passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson
modern American history. He has broken down more barriers than most people could dream of doing.Jackson
Welch, Grassley Lead Bipartisan Effort to Reduce Financial Barriers for College Students
bipartisan, bicameral legislation to reduce financial barriers for college students looking for lower interest loans. The legislation would … House of Representatives. “Far too often, financial barriers can be the deciding factor in whether or not Vermonters
Welch Leads 14 Bicameral Colleagues on Bill to Reduce Barriers to Organic Agriculture in Vermont
businesses. The Senators’ legislation would help eliminate steep barriers farmers often face to enter the industry, including high … join the quickly growing organic agriculture market face barriers that prevent them from fully participating in this opportunity
Welch, Barrasso Lead Bipartisan Effort to Expand Access to Genetic Counselor Services
Medicare providers, this bipartisan legislation will help reduce barriers to care, shorten wait times, and expand access … having access to genetic counselors creates significant barriers to accessing critical health information for those patients
Welch, Adams Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Improve Agricultural Loan Process for Farmers and Ranchers
without risking their farms. Working to eliminate financial barriers and expand access to FSA loans is essential … been weighed down by administrative red tape and barriers that stack the deck against them. Our legislation will
Welch, Collins, Blunt Rochester Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Farm to School Program
would increase annual funding for the program, reduce barriers to applying for Farm to School Program grants … Additionally, theFarm to School Actwould reduce barriers to applying for Farm to School Grants by granting USDA
Welch, Strickland, Adams Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Make it Easier for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers to Start and Maintain Farming Operations
especially first-generation and farmers of color—financial barriers can make it difficult to break ground on their … farmers starting their businesses often face financial barriers,”said Rep. Strickland.“This bill gives farmers immediate access
Welch Joins Colleagues in Reintroducing Bicameral Legislation to Give Workers Time Off to Vote
multiple jobs. TheTime Off to Vote Actremoves a barrier to working class participation in our government, and that … fundamental right, yet Black voters still face egregious barriers to the ballot,”said Adam Lioz,Senior Policy Counsel
News: Sanders, 12 Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Ensure Americans Can Access Safety Net and Public Assistance Programs Without Unnecessary Red Tape
American lives in jeopardy by adding new barriers for individuals and families to access critical programs. They will
Welch, Hawley, Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Streamline Drug Patent Litigation, Lower Cost of Prescription Drugs
Generation Patient. “Patent thickets increasingly serve as a barrier to patient access to lower-cost generic and biosimilar … United States, we witness daily the barriers to accessing affordable, life-saving medicines. For young adults striving
Welch Leads Legislation to Provide Rural Communities with Funding for Emergency Recovery Technical Assistance After Disasters Hit
apply for emergency assistance is often a huge barrier for smaller, rural communities. Our legislation would allow USDA
Welch Introduces Bill to Reform FEMA
know firsthand that FEMA’s procedures are a barrier to accessing critical funds. Friends of the Winooski River