Peter Welch: “I ask permission to speak up to 10 minutes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.”

I’m leading this legislation with Senator Padilla to protect the fundamental right to free speech.

I’m proud to work across the aisle on this legislation to support investments into developing new, PFAS-free turnout gear that protects firefighters across the country.

I am a cosponsor of the resolution offered by Senator Kaine and others to prohibit the unauthorized use of American Armed Forces in hostilities against Cuba. Now, some may think this isn't a necessary concern, but to quote the President of…

the CFPB promulgated a rule to protect whistleblowers. Whistleblowers have historically revealed information about abusive practices and rip-offs in organizations where they had the ability to see what happened and to stand up to protect…