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Representative Peter F. Welch

Full Name: Peter F. Welch
Office: U.S. House (VT) - At-Large, Democratic
First Elected: 11/07/2006
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Margaret Cheney; 5 Children, 3 Stepchildren
Birth Date: 05/02/1947
Birth Place: Springfield, MA
Home City: Norwich, VT
Religion: Catholic

Recent Key Votes

HR 2072 - Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012
Legislation (Yea)

May 9, 2012 - Reauthorizes the Export-Import Bank until the end of fiscal year 2014, whereas existing law authorized the Bank until the end of fiscal year 2011 ...

HR 3080 - Free Trade Agreement with Korea
Legislation (Nay)

Oct. 12, 2011 - Establishes preferential tariff treatment for originating goods (Sec. 202). Defines "preferential tariff treatment" as the customs duty rate for an originating good ...

HR 3078 - Trade Promotion Agreement with Colombia
Legislation (Nay)

Oct. 12, 2011 - Authorizes preferential tariff treatment for safeguard goods (Sec. 202). Defines a "safeguard good" as an originating good or a good for which ...

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Recent Public Statements

Welch Calls For a House Vote on Marketplace Fairness Act

May 6, 2013 - Rep. Peter Welch made the following statement after the Marketplace Fairness Act passed with a strong bipartisan vote in the Senate. Congressman Welch is one ...

Letter to SEC Chairman Mary Jo White - Protect Consumers' Legal Rights Against Wall Street

April 30, 2013 - Today, U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) pressed the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to prevent Wall Street brokerage firms from forcing investors into unfair arbitration ...

Letter to President Obama - Cuba Travel Policy

April 30, 2013 - Only available in PDF format, please see source to view document.

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2007-2008 National Foreign Trade Council Positions 33%
2009-2010 International Foodservice Distributors Association Positions 0%
2009-2010 USA Engage Positions 40%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $950,025.79
Total Spent $669,593.39
Cash On Hand $1,239,101.19
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Peter Welch refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
http://www.house.gov/formwelch/issue_subscribe.htm

Washington, D.C. Website
http://welch.house.gov/

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/PeterWelch

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/RepPeterWelch

Washington, D.C.
2303 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4115

District
30 Main Street
Third Floor
Suite 350
Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: 802-652-2450
Toll Free: 888-605-7270

Key Staff
Andrew Savage
Press Secretary
1404 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4501
Phone: 202-225-4115
Fax: 202-225-6790

Key Staff
Bob Rogan
Chief of Staff
1404 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4501
Phone: 202-225-4115
Fax: 202-225-6790

Key Staff
Molly Gray
Scheduler
1404 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-4501
Phone: 202-225-4115
Fax: 202-225-6790

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