U.S. Congress - Rep. Peter Welch, Vermont (D) 
Rep. Peter Welch
Democrat • Vermont • 4th Term • Sworn In 2007
- 15 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 53 of 440) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 23 of 440)
- 114 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 125 of 440) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 127 of 440)
- Most often votes with:
- Rep. Diana DeGette
- Rep. Peter King
- Least often votes with:
- Rep. Jim Matheson
- Rep. Justin Amash
- Votes with party 92%
- Abstains: 2%
Sponsored Bills
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H.R.2040Introduced May 16, 2013 6 Views
To simplify the process for determining the need and eligibility of students for financial assistance under the Higher Education Act of 1965, ...
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H.R.2008Introduced May 15, 2013 22 Views
To prohibit United States assistance for Afghanistan unless the United States and Afghanistan enter into a bilateral agreement which provides ...
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H.R.2007Introduced May 15, 2013 1 Views
To eliminate the limitation on the period for which borrowers are eligible for guaranteed assistance under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Dev...
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H.R.1865Introduced May 07, 2013 8 Views
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 35 Park Street in Danville, Vermont, as the "Thaddeus Stevens Post Of...
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H.R.1841 - State Leadership in Health Care ActIntroduced May 06, 2013 21 Views
To provide for an earlier start for State health care coverage innovation waivers under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and fo...
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H.R.1720 - Local School Foods Act of 2013Introduced May 03, 2013 10 Views
To conduct a pilot program in support of efforts to increase the amount of purchases of local fresh fruits and vegetables for schools and serv...
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H.R.1659 - Federal Buildings Energy Savings Act of 2013Introduced Apr 19, 2013 7 Views
To provide for utilizing energy savings performance contracts and utility energy service contracts.
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H.R.1589 - Small Farm Insurance Act of 2013Introduced May 03, 2013 6 Views
To expand the noninsured crop assistance program established by the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to provide coverage...
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H.R.1273 - Rural Energy Improvement ActIntroduced Apr 02, 2013 8 Views
To amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 to reauthorize and improve the Rural Energy for America Program.
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H.R.1272 - Maple Tapping Access Program ActIntroduced Apr 02, 2013 10 Views
To support State and tribal government efforts to promote research and education related to maple syrup production, natural resource sustainab...
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H.R.1102 - Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2013Introduced Mar 15, 2013 5 Views
To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate covered part D dr...
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H.R.736 - Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013Introduced Feb 14, 2013 15 Views
To provide for the expansion of affordable refinancing of mortgages held by the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loa...
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H.R.413Introduced Feb 08, 2013 6 Views
To eliminate the 2-year delay in including oral-only ESRD-related drugs in the Medicare ESRD prospective payment system, as provided under sec...
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H.Res.11Introduced Jan 03, 2013 4 Views
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to reinstate the "Gephardt rule".
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H.Res.12Introduced Jan 03, 2013 8 Views
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that any extension of the public debt limit only be considered in a standalone b...
Co-sponsored Bills
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H.R.2019Introduced May 16, 2013 6 Views
To eliminate taxpayer financing of presidential campaigns and party conventions and reprogram savings to provide for a 10-year pediatric resea...
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H.R.1985Introduced May 15, 2013 7 Views
To amend the National Oilheat Research Alliance Act of 2000 to reauthorize and improve that Act, and for other purposes.
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H.R.1959 - Domestic Alternative Fuels Act of 2013Introduced May 14, 2013 22 Views
To amend the Renewable Fuel Program in section 211(o) of the Clean Air Act to allow domestic alternative fuel to be used to satisfy a portion ...
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H.R.1953 - Seniors Fraud Prevention Act of 2013Introduced May 13, 2013 5 Views
To establish an advisory office within the Bureau of Consumer Protection of the Federal Trade Commission to prevent fraud targeting seniors, a...
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H.R.1887 - Offending Oil Polluters Act of 2013Introduced May 08, 2013 10 Views
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny certain tax benefits to persons responsible for an oil spill if such person commits certain...
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H.R.1814 - Equitable Access to Care and Health ActIntroduced Apr 26, 2013 33 Views
To amend section 5000A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an additional religious exemption from the individual health coverage m...
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H.R.1787 - Rural Hospital Access Act of 2013Introduced Apr 26, 2013 18 Views
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for an extension of the Medicare-dependent hospital (MDH) program and the increased...
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H.R.1755 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013Introduced Apr 25, 2013 103 Views
To prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
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H.R.1738 - American Opportunity Tax Credit Act of 2013Introduced Apr 25, 2013 20 Views
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and modify the American Opportunity Tax Credit, and for other purposes.
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H.R.1731 - Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013Introduced Apr 25, 2013 19 Views
To provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens, and for other purposes.
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H.R.1699 - Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know ActIntroduced Apr 26, 2013 31 Views
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require that genetically engineered food and foods that contains genetically engineered i...
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H.R.1696 - Master Limited Partnerships Parity ActIntroduced Apr 24, 2013 20 Views
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the publicly traded partnership ownership structure to energy power generation projects a...
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H.R.1692 - Sudan Peace, Security, and Accountability Act of 2013Introduced Apr 24, 2013 107 Views
To require the development of a comprehensive strategy to end serious human rights violations in Sudan, to create incentives for governments a...
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H.R.1685 - Broadband Adoption Act of 2013Introduced Apr 26, 2013 48 Views
To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reform and modernize the Universal Service Fund Lifeline Assistance Program.
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H.Res.174Introduced Apr 23, 2013 19 Views
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Speaker should immediately request a conference and appoint conferees to complet...
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H.R.1654 - Budget Process Improvement Act of 2013Introduced Apr 18, 2013 212 Views
To improve the accuracy and transparency of the Federal budget process.
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H.R.1616 - Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013Introduced Apr 19, 2013 193 Views
To promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry, and for other purposes.
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H.Con.Res.34Introduced Apr 18, 2013 13 Views
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Chained Consumer Price Index should not be used to calculate cost-of-living adjustments for Soci...
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H.R.1652 - Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2013Introduced Apr 18, 2013 18 Views
To end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools, and for other purposes.
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H.R.1591 - Charles August Long Undiagnosed Diseases Research and Collaboration Network Act of 2013Introduced Apr 19, 2013 9 Views
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment and maintenance of an undiagnosed diseases network, and for other purp...
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H.R.1593 - STOP ActIntroduced May 06, 2013 14 Views
To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve the prevention of and response to sexual assault in the Armed Forces by establishing a Sexua...
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H.R.1595 - Student Loan Relief Act of 2013Introduced Apr 17, 2013 16 Views
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans.
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H.R.1580House Passed May 15, 2013 32 Views
To affirm the policy of the United States regarding Internet governance.
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H.R.1554 - Stop Tax Haven Abuse ActIntroduced Apr 15, 2013 105 Views
To restrict the use of offshore tax havens and abusive tax shelters to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation, and for other purposes.
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H.R.1565 - National Commission on Mass Violence Act of 2013Introduced Apr 30, 2013 44 Views
To protect Second Amendment rights, ensure that all individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Inst...
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H.R.1528 - Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act of 2013Introduced Apr 30, 2013 13 Views
To amend the Controlled Substances Act to allow a veterinarian to transport and dispense controlled substances in the usual course of veterina...
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H.R.1507 - Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education for Alzheimer's ActIntroduced Apr 12, 2013 13 Views
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, leading to better care and...
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H.R.1518 - Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2013Introduced Apr 12, 2013 17 Views
To amend the Horse Protection Act to designate additional unlawful acts under the Act, strengthen penalties for violations of the Act, improve...
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H.R.1462 - RFS Reform Act of 2013Introduced Apr 12, 2013 11 Views
To amend the Clean Air Act to eliminate certain requirements under the renewable fuel program, to prohibit the Administrator of the Environmen...
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H.R.1444 - H-2A Improvement ActIntroduced Apr 30, 2013 19 Views
To improve the H-2A agricultural worker program for use by dairy workers, sheepherders, and goat herders, and for other purposes.
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H.R.1433Introduced Apr 09, 2013 14 Views
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans.
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H.R.1438 - Veterans Pensions Protection Act of 2013Introduced Apr 26, 2013 13 Views
To amend title 38, United States Code, to exempt reimbursements of certain medical expenses and other payments related to accident, theft, los...
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H.Con.Res.28Introduced Apr 09, 2013 6 Views
Recognizing the significance of Equal Pay Day to illustrate the disparity between wages paid to men and women.
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H.R.1414 - Local Farms, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013Introduced Apr 09, 2013 30 Views
To promote local and regional farm and food systems, and for other purposes.
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H.R.1365 - Refugee Protection Act of 2013Introduced Apr 15, 2013 27 Views
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to reaffirm the United States historic commitment to protecting refugees who are fleeing persecut...
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H.R.1312 - GPS ActIntroduced Apr 15, 2013 17 Views
To amend title 18, United States Code, to specify the circumstances in which a person may acquire geolocation information and for other purposes.
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H.R.1372Introduced Apr 08, 2013 10 Views
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a registry of certain veterans who were stationed at or underwent training at Canadia...
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H.R.1354 - JOLT Act of 2013Introduced Apr 15, 2013 16 Views
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to stimulate international tourism to the United States and for other purposes.
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H.R.1286 - Healthy Families ActIntroduced Apr 23, 2013 16 Views
To allow Americans to earn paid sick time so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families.
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H.R.1276 - Currency Reform for Fair Trade ActIntroduced Mar 20, 2013 10 Views
To amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relating to a fundament...
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H.R.1303 - School Nutrition Flexibility ActIntroduced Apr 23, 2013 15 Views
To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide flexibility to school food authorities in meeting certain nutritional req...
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H.R.1247 - CROP ActIntroduced Apr 02, 2013 6 Views
To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to support crop insurance for specialty crops, and for other purposes.
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H.R.1250 - Medicare Audit Improvement Act of 2013Introduced Mar 22, 2013 11 Views
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve operations of recovery auditors under the Medicare integrity program, to increase t...
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H.R.1150 - Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2013Introduced Mar 15, 2013 6 Views
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to preserve the effectiveness of medically important antimicrobials used in the treatment of...
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H.R.1179 - Improving Access to Medicare Coverage Act of 2013Introduced Mar 15, 2013 10 Views
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to count a period of receipt of outpatient observation services in a hospital toward satisfyin...
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H.R.1139 - Strengthening America's Public Schools Through Promoting Foreign Investment ActIntroduced Apr 15, 2013 9 Views
To permit aliens who lawfully enter the United States on valid visas as nonimmigrant elementary and secondary school students to attend public...
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H.R.1086 - Offshoring Prevention ActIntroduced Mar 12, 2013 4 Views
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the taxation of income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to imported p...
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H.R.1096 - Enhancing the Quality of Parental Legal Representation Act of 2013Introduced Mar 12, 2013 4 Views
To provide funds to State courts for the provision of legal representation to parents and legal guardians with respect to child welfare cases.
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H.J.Res.34Introduced Apr 08, 2013 7 Views
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to restore the rights of the American people that were taken away by the Supre...
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H.R.990 - Stopping Abuse and Fraud in Electronic Lending Act of 2013Introduced Mar 06, 2013 17 Views
To amend the Truth in Lending Act to address certain issues related to the extension of consumer credit, and for other purposes.
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