I hosted a listening session in Waitsfield to hear more about how Washington can work better for rural Vermont.

I'll continue fighting for more investments in rural communities—and will keep working to address the needs of today while preparing for tomorrow.

Very happy to see Department of Housing and Urban Development and Dept. of Agriculture announce new energy efficiency standards for new housing built with their support.

The improved standards include insulation, air sealing, and efficient heating and cooling systems, which will cut monthly energy bills for families.

On the final day of full funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program, I joined leaders and consumer advocates to urge my colleagues to pass our bipartisan legislation to extend the program so families can stay connected to affordable, high-speed internet.

Taking hostages is a grave breach of international law and killing them is a war crime.

This is never acceptable. Hamas must release the hostages immediately.
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The Affordable Connectivity Program is our nation's largest ever broadband affordability effort.

I've introduced bipartisan legislation to extend the program so The FCC can continue this crucial work connecting millions of American households to high-speed internet.

I'm very pleased my office was able to secure $825,000 to help Fairfax upgrade their wastewater treatment facility.

This project is a crucial infrastructure upgrade that will make it easier for the town to grow.
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In both red and blue states, folks are using the Affordable Connectivity Program to connect with their family, run their businesses, order the medication they need, and more.

We must pass the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act to continue this critical program.

Communities recovering from last summer's flooding are still navigating complex bureaucratic hurdles.

I was pleased to be in Montpelier for the announcement of a new Dept. of Agriculture program I've advocated for to help communities cut through red tape and access disaster recovery funding.

I was excited to join local leaders, outdoor recreationists, and scientists who study and have experienced the impacts of climate change firsthand to talk about the Energizing Our Communities Act.

This bill will expand transmission and help us achieve a clean energy future.

Even a temporary prohibition on funding for UNRWA is shortsighted.

No other organization has the capacity that UNRWA does to meet the dire needs of the two million people in Gaza who lack adequate food, shelter, and medical care.

Traveling can be complicated and stressful. Americans shouldn't have to pay the price for airline mistakes.

I'm happy to see the Biden Administration taking steps to protect consumers and hold airlines accountable.

Maple producers in Vermont work hard to create quality products that we all enjoy.

As we near the end of maple season, I visited Shelburne Farms and spoke about bipartisan legislation I've introduced that would expand access to maple products and support maple producers.

Last weekend, I traveled to Ottawa ahead of negotiations to create a global treaty to end plastic pollution.

Plastics are threatening our planet. The U.S. must change direction and advocate for common action to reduce plastic production.

Hope to see you in Waitsfield tomorrow.

RSVP link below!
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