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Peter Welch on Immigration
U.S. Senator, Vermont
Party positions reflect the 2024 national platforms. Senator Welch's record is based on sponsored legislation from Congress.gov. MyPolity presents all positions without editorial judgment.
Democratic Position
Democrats generally support pathways to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, including DACA recipients, and favor comprehensive immigration reform. The party supports increased resources for legal immigration processing and a humanitarian approach to asylum seekers at the border.
Republican Position
Republicans prioritize border security and strict enforcement of existing immigration law. The party broadly supports completing physical border barriers, ending policies they view as incentivizing illegal entry, and reforming legal immigration to favor applicants with marketable skills.
Senator Welch's Record
Senator Welch's sponsored legislation does not overlap with this issue area based on Congress.gov records. They are most active in Agriculture and Food.
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