Vermonters are known for their innovative spirit and entrepreneurial nature. From the state’s smallest “mom and pop” shops to its largest corporations, these businesses embody the Vermont values of hard work and integrity. My job in Congress is to help Vermont businesses succeed – by providing access to federal resources and by supporting legislation that helps them thrive. As we move toward a cleaner, greener economy, I will continue to ensure that Vermonters can compete and excel in the 21st century economy.

2009

• 8/4/09 - Welch votes against bill penalizing Vermont small food producers
• 7/17/09 - Welch supports, House passes bill to save car dealerships
• 7/13/09 - Welch unveils bill intended to increase access to credit for small businesses
• 7/8/09 - Welch votes against gutting key small business grant program
• 7/8/09 - Welch votes against gutting key small business grant program
• 6/19/09 - Welch introduces fiscal responsibility legislation
• 6/12/09 - Welch defends Vermont auto dealerships at subcommittee hearing
• 6/8/09 - Welch efficiency program included in Senate energy bill
• 6/5/09 - Vermont Nets More Than $5M In Forest Upgrades In Latest Installment Of Economic Recovery Funds
• 6/1/09 - Vermont Delegation Announces $39 Million In Economic Stimulus Funds for Statewide Clean Water Projects 
• 5/22/09 - Welch, Hodes introduce legislation to protect Upper Connecticut River Valley
• 5/21/09 - Welch supports, House committee passes historic climate change bill
• 5/20/09 - House sends Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights to President Obama for signature
• 5/19/09 - Welch energy efficiency program funded in latest climate change bill draft
• 4/30/09 - Welch supports, House passes Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights
• 4/28/09 - Welch seeks 18 percent cap on credit card interest rates
• 4/6/09 - Welch seeks funding for 29 Vermont projects 
• 3/31/09 - Welch energy efficiency bill included in House climate initiative
• 3/26/09 - Welch announces energy efficiency program to retrofit millions of homes and buildings
• 3/23/09 - Welch announces $380,000 grant for downtown St. Albans
• 3/18/09 - Welch brings Vermont voices to budget hearing
• 3/16/09 - Welch proposes national energy efficiency program to retrofit millions of homes and buildings
• 3/12/09 - Vermont receives $38 million for efficiency programs
• 3/10/09 - Welch releases user's guide to stimulus package
• 3/6/09 - Welch seeks funding for Northern Border Regional Commission
• 3/5/09 - Welch presents his veterans' job training bill to committee
• 3/2/09 - Welch hails fast-acting stimulus at site of first Vermont recovery project
• 2/27/09 - Welch outlines stimulus bill's impact on Vermont's green economy Friday in White River Junction
• 2/13/09 - Welch votes for, House passes Obama economic stimulus package
• 1/28/09 - Welch votes for American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
• 1/22/09 - Welch efficiency amendment to stimulus bill clears Energy and Commerce committee
• 1/6/09 - Welch appointed to influential Energy and Commerce Committee