Senator introduced legislation to help to carry out activities to honor President Kennedy on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth Washington (September 20, 2016) – Democratic Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) yesterday named Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) to serve on the John F. Kennedy Centennial Commission. The Commission,... Read More

Several Markey-led priorities for Massachusetts incorporated into bipartisan legislation, including provisions to benefit Boston Harbor, Hanscom Air Force Base, and local municipalities Washington (September 15, 2016) – Massachusetts Senators Edward J. Markey and Elizabeth Warren today commended Senate passage of a comprehensive water... Read More

Washington (September 15, 2016) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), top Democrat on the Africa and Global Health Policy Subcommittee of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, applauded passage this week of a bipartisan Senate Resolution encouraging the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to ensure a peaceful democratic... Read More

Washington, D.C. - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward J. Markey along with Representatives Jim McGovern and Niki Tsongas announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $2,376,682 grant for track improvements along the Providence and Worcester Railroad Company's Gardner Branch rail line in Central... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Stephen F. Lynch (D-Boston) and U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) announced that the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) will receive $4.2 million in grant funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Buses and Bus... Read More

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) today sent a letter signed by 27 Senate colleagues to House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) urging him to bring the $1.1 billion Zika funding legislation passed by the Senate to the House floor for a vote. As of today, there are more than... Read More

Senator Markey authored mandate in law that requires the screening of all cargo on passenger airplanes in wake of 9/11 attacks Boston (September 9, 2016) – On the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today praised passage of the Senate resolution he led honoring the sacrifice and service of... Read More

Boston (September 9, 2016) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Foreign Relations Committee, today condemned North Korea’s nuclear weapons test, its second this year and fifth test since 2006. North Korea’s test reaffirms the value of the International Monitoring System (IMS), the global system of monitoring... Read More

Washington, D.C. - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward J. Markey along with Representatives Richard Neal, Jim McGovern, and Niki Tsongas announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded four fire departments in Massachusetts $2.6 million in grants through the Staffing for Adequate & Fire... Read More

Senators’ investigation revealed set-top box rental market may be worth nearly $20 billion per year and consumers have little choice over what device they can use   Washington (September 8, 2016) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today commended an order circulated by the Federal Communications... Read More

Washington, DC - In a letter sent to Aetna's CEO today, Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), andBill Nelson (D-Fla.) raised questions about the company's decision to withdraw from the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) health... Read More

Washington (September 3, 2016) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, chair of the Senate Climate Clearinghouse and co-author of the only comprehensive climate legislation to ever pass a chamber of Congress, released the following statement today after the announcement that the... Read More

Senator has long called for banning triclosan in consumer products Washington (September 2, 2016) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), top Democrat on the Superfund, Waste Management, and Regulatory Oversight subcommittee of the Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following statement today after the Food and Drug... Read More

Recently-passed CARA law includes Markey provision to allow trained nurse practitioners and physician assistants to provide life-saving medication-assisted therapies such as buprenorphine Washington (August 31, 2016) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)... Read More

(WASHINGTON) – Today, U.S. Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) called on the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) to investigate the explosion and crash of a truck carrying Takata airbag parts, including ammonium nitrate. This compound, which is also used in agricultural fertilizers and as an... Read More

Patient Assistance Program Allows Company to Increase Drug Prices While Passing Costs onto Insurance Companies and Consumers Washington, DC — In a letter sent today to the CEO of pharmaceutical company Mylan, 20 senators expressed their serious concerns about the company’s recent significant price hikes for the life-saving EpiPen... Read More

Boston (August 26, 2016) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Mayor of Springfield Domenic J. Sarnotoday met at Springfield City Hall to discuss issues impacting the greater Springfield area. The two lawmakers discussed the opioid crisis and efforts in Springfield to expand treatment and provide resources to first responders. Senator... Read More

In 2015, 300 million Americans visited national parks and 9.4 million visited national parks in Massachusetts  Boston (August 25, 2016) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, today celebrated the 100th anniversary of the National Parks Service at a kick-off celebration at Christopher... Read More

Earlier this month, Senators queried major airlines about their information technology systems in light of recent widespread cancellations and delays Washington (August 24, 2016) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), members of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following statement... Read More

WASHINGTON– U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) today called on the Administration to follow through with a recent Executive Order to promote competitive markets in all sectors, including airline pricing. Price comparison websites – like Travelocity, Priceline, and Kayak –... Read More