As children’s technology use skyrockets during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, lawmakers call on Congress to act with urgency and update existing protections for kids and teens online Washington (May 11, 2021) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) today introduced the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act,... Read More

Times up: Markey stresses that “our planet can’t wait” Washington (June 23, 2021) – In today’s Senate Climate Change Task Force meeting, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Chair of Senate Climate Change Task Force, alongside bicameral members of the task force, held a public discussion on establishing a Civilian Climate Corps, a plan that... Read More

Markey reiterates call to abolish the filibuster, pass much-needed electoral reformWashington (June 22, 2021) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement today after Senate Republicans filibustered debate on the For the People Act, legislation to reform the United... Read More

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today was joined by 21 of his Democratic colleagues in introducing a Senate resolution reaffirming the United States’ commitment to promote the safety, health, education, and well-being of millions of refugees and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC), and Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) led the introduction of a Senate resolution that acknowledges and apologizes for the mistreatment of and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender... Read More

Markey and colleagues joined President Biden and Vice President Harris to sign legislation into law as Biden administration announces federal employees will officially observe the holiday for the first time tomorrow, June 18  Washington (June 17, 2021) – Today, Senator Edward J. Markey... Read More

Members are urging Leadership to include the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act and a permanent expansion of yearlong postpartum Medicaid coverage WASHINGTON— Today, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Representatives Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Robin Kelly (IL-02), and Alma Adams (NC-12) led 163 Members of Congress urging House and Senate Leadership to... Read More

Goals of today’s rulemaking mirror lawmakers’ Secure Equipment Act Washington (June 17, 2021) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Representative Anna Eshoo (CA-18), and Representative Steve Scalise (LA-01) released the following statement today after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to approve a... Read More

Senator Markey Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in California v. Texas Affordable Care Act Case Washington (June 17, 2021) – U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement today after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act: “Today’s decision ensures that nearly three million Massachusetts... Read More

Legislation would ensure residents have a voice in Cape Cod National Seashore decisions Washington (June 17, 2021) – Today, Massachusetts Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) reintroduced legislation to reauthorize the Cape Cod National Seashore Advisory Commission until 2029. The Advisory... Read More

Welcomes efforts to hold Putin accountable for transgressions while seeking cooperation to tackle existential threat of nuclear weapons Washington (June 16, 2021) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Chair of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy, released the following statement today on... Read More

Washington (June 16, 2021) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) commended the inclusion of key provisions to update our rail infrastructure and traffic safety programs in the Surface Transportation Investment Act (STIA), which passed out of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee earlier today. This bipartisan legislation provides $78... Read More

Bill to recognize formal end of slavery in United States passed by unanimous consent today Washington (June 15, 2021) -- Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), and Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18) today celebrated... Read More

Legislation stops federal entities’ use of facial recognition tools and effectively strips federal support for state and local law enforcement entities that use biometric technology Washington (June 15, 2021) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Ron Wyden... Read More

Ahead of the Biden-Putin Summit, the HALT Act calls for renewed U.S. leadership to negotiate a multilateral freeze on the testing, production, and further deployment of nuclear weapons Washington (June 10, 2021) –Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and House Rules Committee Chairman... Read More

Washington (June 10, 2021) – As Republicans ratchet up their partisan calls to terminate Dr. Anthony S. Fauci, the federal government’s top infectious disease specialist and Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today reintroduced The National... Read More

Legislation would build upon Biden administration efforts to embed LGBTQI protections throughout U.S. foreign policy, establish a permanent Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI Persons Washington (June 9, 2021) – As the world celebrates Pride Month this June, Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and Jeff... Read More

Subcommittee leaders call for expedited delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan Washington (June 9, 2021) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Chair of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy, and Senator Mitt Romney (R-Utah), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International... Read More

Markey reiterates need to abolish the filibuster as Republicans block legislation to close the gender wage gapWashington (June 8, 2021) -- Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement today after Republicans filibustered the Senate passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation that would strengthen the Equal Pay Act of... Read More

Threat of Filibuster Delayed Passage of the Legislation for 22 Days Despite 68-32 Bipartisan Vote on Final Passage Legislation includes $3 billion annually for U.S. engagement in Indo Pacific, as well as provisions to strengthen U.S. bioeconomy, support researchers impacted by pandemic Washington (June 8, 2021) -- Senator Edward J. Markey... Read More