Bipartisan lawmakers welcomed the release of 123 Belarusian political prisoners, urging continued efforts for human rights improvements.
Senators Welcome Release of Political Prisoners: U.S. Senators Peter Welch and John Curtis, along with Representatives Steve Cohen and Joe Wilson, expressed approval of the release of 123 political prisoners in Belarus. This follows their call for the U.S. to advocate for the freedom of political prisoners, including several Americans held in Belarus.
Advocating for Human Rights: In a joint statement, the lawmakers acknowledged the release of notable figures but highlighted that over 1,100 political prisoners remain detained. They emphasized the need for ongoing efforts to secure the release of additional prisoners and maintain a focus on human rights in diplomatic relations with Belarus.
Continued Efforts for Reform: Senator Welch has been active in promoting bipartisan initiatives to free political prisoners, reflecting a commitment to supporting democracy in Belarus through continuous dialogue and strategic policy discussions with Belarusian leaders.
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Peter Welch Fundraising
Peter Welch recently disclosed $7.2K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 1159th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 31.0% came from individual donors.
Welch disclosed $35.9K of spending. This was the 869th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Welch disclosed $1.7M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 224th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
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Peter Welch Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Peter Welch is worth $10.1M, as of December 16th, 2025. This is the 107th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
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Peter Welch Bill Proposals
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S.3441: A bill to amend the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to provide for consultation with State, Tribal, and local governments, the consideration of State, Tribal, and local concerns, and the approval of post-shutdown decommissioning activities reports by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.S.3425: A bill to establish the use of ranked choice voting in elections for the offices of Senator and Representative in Congress, and for other purposes.S.3357: A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to update the amount of Social Security lump sum death payments and index lump sum death payments to inflation.S.3295: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a credit for adult child caregivers.S.3127: Farm to School Act of 2025S.3126: Fair Credit for Farmers Act of 2025
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