Washington (February 14, 2017) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the U.S. Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement after The New York Timesreported that Russia violated the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty by deploying a new ground-launched cruise missile. The INF, which was originally... Read More

Senator Markey previously called for federal investigation of General Flynn’s discussions with Russian ambassador about possible sanctions relief Washington (February 1Y, 2017) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement today after General Michael Flynn resigned... Read More

Washington, DC - Following the incredible and historic Super Bowl LI win by the New England Patriots over the Atlanta Falcons, a group of New England Senators introduced a resolution to remember and congratulate the Championship team. Sponsors of the resolution include Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Patrick... Read More

[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) today led a group of 15 Senators in urging Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai to reverse a recent decision that threatens low-income Americans’ access to affordable broadband. Chairman Pai recently revoked the recognition of nine... Read More

Conway’s clear endorsement of Ivanka Trump’s fashion line is one of many troubling incidents of potential conflicts of interest in the less than three weeks of the Trump Administration “This pattern of behavior, in conjunction with President Trump’s failure to follow the advice of the Office of Government Ethics concerning... Read More

Media report General Flynn discussed sanctions with Russian ambassador prior to Trump’s swearing-in, despite originally denying topic was discussed Washington (February 10, 2017) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), members of the Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement today after... Read More

(WASHINTON) -  Senator Edward J. Markey joined Senator Kamala D. Harris' legislation, the Access to Counsel Act, to ensure that those held or detained while attempting to enter the United States, whether at a border crossing or a port of entry, be guaranteed access to legal counsel. In the wake of the Trump Administration’s Muslim... Read More

Washington (February 9, 2017) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously ruled against the Department of Justice’s request to lift the restraining order that blocked President Donald Trump’s ban on refugees from seven majority-Muslim... Read More

Washington (February 9, 2017) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Congressman Joseph P. Kennedy III (MA-04) responded to the results of Independent System Operator - New England’s (ISO-NE) eleventh Forward Capacity Auction (FCA 11) for electricity generating capacity in the region in the coming years. While the total cost to... Read More

Senator Markey and Congressman Ted Lieu have introduced legislation prohibiting any American president from launching a nuclear first strike without a declaration of war by Congress   Washington (February 9, 2017) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement after... Read More

Trump Executive Order removes safeguards protecting the personal information of students, foreign workers, “Dreamers” and could make it easier for ICE to share or obtain personal information on non-citizens Washington (February 9, 2017) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Jeffrey A. Merkley (D-Ore.), Al... Read More

15 Senate Democrats rally around resolution outlining “Five Fights for Federal Employees” WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) joined Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii)and 13 Senate Democrats unveiling their “Five Fights for Federal Employees,” a proposal to protect current and retired... Read More

I have no confidence that Senator Sessions shares a commitment to justice for all Americans,” says Markey     Washington (February 8, 2017) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today spoke on the floor of the United States Senate in opposition to the nomination of Senator Jeff Sessions to be United States Attorney General. In... Read More

Nominee to be #2 At Commerce Department reportedly tied to groups running ads in support of Trump cabinet nominees WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) sent a letter to Todd Ricketts, President Trump's nominee to be Deputy Secretary of Commerce, seeking answers... Read More

WASHINGTON (Wednesday, February 8, 2017) – Thirty-one Senators led by Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) are demanding answers from a leading pharmaceutical company about the dramatic price hike for a life-saving medication used to respond to opioid overdoses.  Recent reports unveiled that drug maker Kaléo Pharmaceuticals,... Read More

Washington (February 7, 2017) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following statement after the Trump administration announced it plans to grant final approval for the Dakota Access pipeline. “At the same time the Trump administration prepares to defend its... Read More

Bill would create a universal, gender-neutral paid family and medical leave program for all workers for the cost of a cup of coffee per week   Gillibrand: Time to pass the FAMILY Act is now; Workers are losing income, jobs and businesses are losing employees every day that goes by without a national paid family leave... Read More

Pledge strong opposition to efforts to weaken FCC Open Internet Order that ensures consumer choice, freedom of expression, and competition   A link to video of today’s press conference can be found HERE.   Washington (February 7, 2017) – Today, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), alongside his Democratic colleagues... Read More

“We need a Supreme Court Justice who is independent and not beholden to ideology, a Justice who will defend our democracy.”   WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Following President Donald Trump’s nomination this week of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court, U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) delivers the Weekly... Read More

Washington (February 3, 2017) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, released the following statement today after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rescinded a framework for protecting consumers from harmful zero-rating plans. In response to Senator... Read More