NEWS: Sanders, 34 Senators Demand McMahon Reverse Failed Policies, Protect Students from Discrimination and Harassment
second round of layoffs during the 2025 shutdown before reversing course and reinstating staff. “The Department formally rescinded
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NEWS: Sanders, Omar, More Than 100 Colleagues Introduce Legislation to End Child Hunger Through Universal School Meals
refusing to fund SNAP during the federal government shutdown in fall 2025. Congress funded universal school meals during
NEWS: Sanders Releases New Report Detailing How Trump’s Education Layoffs Abandoned Students Facing Violence, Harassment and Discrimination
second round of layoffs during the 2025 shutdown before reversing course and reinstating staff. Yet Sanders’ report details
Welch Statement on Government Funding
delivers on that promise. “Since this shutdown began, we have urged our colleagues across the aisle to fund
Welch Votes to Begin DHS Reform Process
Continuing Resolution avoids a multi-agency shutdown, and separates DHS funding for a future vote in two weeks
Welch Denounces Noem’s Weaponization of ICE on MS NOW: “It’s mass intimidation.”
even with the shutdown, they had gotten $75 billion in the‘One Big Beautiful Bill.’ “So, the debate
Welch, Sanders, Balint Introduce Bicameral Bill to Give Greater Local Control Over Nuclear Reactor Shutdown Plans
role in the development and approval of reactor shutdown plans and post-shutdown license transfers. The legislation will … development and implementation of shutdown plans for nuclear plants. As a result, shutdown plans may not accurately capture
Welch, Bonamici Lead 47 Bicameral Lawmakers in Call to Provide Additional Funding for the Federal Public Defender Program in FY26 Budget
restart until the government shutdown ended this November, resulting in over four months without pay. Trials across
Welch Calls on DHS to Investigate Secretary Noem’s $220 Million Ad Campaign
produce a commercial—filmed during the government shutdown—featuring Secretary Noem on horseback at Mount Rushmore,”wrote Senator
Sanders, Welch, Balint Host Telephone Town Hall
telephone town hall followed Congressional Republican’s government shutdown, which was brought on by the Trump Administration
Welch Joins 21 Senate Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Trump Admin’s Unlawful Head Start Funding Delays
Start Funds, exacerbating delays caused by the Republican shutdown WASHINGTON, D.C.–U.S. Senator Peter Welch … highlight how these delays, worsened by the government shutdown, forced programs to reduce services, temporarily close classrooms
MEDIA ADVISORY: Sanders, Welch, Balint to Hold Telephone Town Hall as Vermonters Face Health Insurance Premium Hikes
Following a painful government shutdown that failed to protect Vermonters from massive increases in their health insurance costs
Rep. Becca Balint Votes No on Government Funding that Fails to Address Health Care Cuts
From the beginning Trump has used the shutdown as a political game - from withholding food from children
Welch Votes No on Funding Bill, Condemns Republicans for Refusing to Address Health Care Crisis
their health care. The heart of this government shutdown is, and always was, about access to health care … make it worse. “Nobody wants a government shutdown—shutdowns are painful, damaging, and a sign of dysfunctional government
PREPARED REMARKS: Sanders: Negotiate a Deal. End the Shutdown.
floor of the Senate regarding the government shutdown. Sanders’ remarks, as prepared for delivery, are below … 38th day of a government shutdown. That means that federal employees all over this country who have
NEWS: Sanders: Mr. President, the Ball is in Your Court
38th day of the government shutdown and as congressional Republicans refuse to come to the negotiating table … they correctly hold the Republicans accountable for the shutdown. But it’s not just polls. Tuesday’s elections
VIDEO: Sanders Update on State of the Shutdown: Day 36
video update on the state of the government shutdown. The video is availablehere, and a transcript is below … confusion out there regarding the government shutdown. How did it happen? Why is it continuing
Welch Discusses Importance of Protecting Health Care Access as Open Enrollment Nears
been having this debate about a shutdown. But what we haven’t been having is a negotiation about … Welch’s office will remain open throughout the shutdown to help Vermonters. Resources can be found on theSenator
MEDIA ADVISORY: Sanders, Senators to Hold Press Conference on Trump Administration’s Refusal to Use SNAP Emergency Funds
keep the program running during the ongoing government shutdown as it is legally obligated to do. This comes
Welch Works Across the Aisle to Protect SNAP
protect millions of Americans from losing SNAP during shutdown WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.)tonight … nutrition assistance will continue despite the ongoing government shutdown. “I’m working across the aisle because a lapse
Welch Joins Booker, Klobuchar, Luján, Colleagues in Urging USDA to Immediately Release November SNAP Benefits
account to maintain WIC benefits during the shutdown,”the Senators continued. The Senators concluded,“In the event that
Welch Cosponsors Bills to Pay All Federal Employees, Servicemembers, and Contractors During Shutdown
federal employees during the Republican-led shutdown. Senator Peters’Military and Federal Employee Protection Actwould reopen the government … addition to paying federal employees during the shutdown, Senator Van Hollen’sTrue Shutdown Fairness Actwould block the Trump
Welch Calls on Republicans to Help Democrats Rescue American Families and Extend ACA Tax Credits: “There is absolutely no excuse for us to delay—this is the urgency of now.”
going into day 15 of the shutdown. No one likes shutdowns…I don’t like shutdowns. But some
Welch Vows to Protect Health Care for All Americans: “What we’re fighting for is health care, regardless of who you voted for.”
Mass.)on Day 16 of the Republicans’ government shutdown to discuss how spikes in health care premiums will … Welch’s office will remain open throughout the shutdown to help Vermonters. Resources can be found on theSenator
NEWS: Sanders Warns: Republican Plans Could Quadruple Health Costs for Vermont Families
Sanders said these examples illustrate what this government shutdown is all about:“I will not vote to substantially … their health care. That’s what the shutdown debate is all about