Letter asks for more information on Risk Evaluation and Mitigations Strategies, or REMS, process in light of prescription opioid crisis Washington (April 21, 2016) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inquiring about its process for ensuring that the public is protected from the... Read More

Washington (April 21, 2016) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), members of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, released the following statement after it was announced that Volkswagen (VW) reached a settlement that would pay each affected customer $5,000 and establish a compensation fund for... Read More

Washington (April 20, 2016) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after Kinder Morgan, Inc. announced it has suspended further work and expenditures on its Northeast Energy Direct (NED) pipeline project due to insufficient contractual commitments in the New England market.   “I have opposed Kinder... Read More

Last year, Markey introduced legislation – The Glen Anthony Doherty Overseas Security Personnel Fairness Act – to ensure full death benefits for Doherty family Washington (April 20, 2016) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today praised the approval of a new Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) benefit for the family of Glen A.... Read More

Through loans, grants and tax credits, legislation would inject more than $70 billion in the next 10 years into water infrastructure and lead relief programs Markey legislation, the CLEARR Act, provides assistance for disadvantaged communities, brings public water infrastructure into 21st century WASHINGTON – Senate Democrats, led... Read More

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) applauded the passage of their bipartisan amendment to the Energy Policy Modernization Act, which will save taxpayer dollars and preserve oil reserves at the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).   "Our nation’s oil stockpile is supposed to be there... Read More

Senate misses opportunity to vote on Markey pro-consumer amendment to combat unfair airline fees Washington (April 19, 2016) – The United States Senate today passed legislation that would authorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate through September 2017. Several amendments from Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) were... Read More

Washington (April 19, 2016) – Today, Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) launched the Senate Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Caucus. Approximately 30,000 children and adults in the United States have cystic fibrosis, a life-threatening genetic lung disease for which there is no cure. More than 820 people are affected by this... Read More

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Almost two years ago to the day, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a rule expanding its authority to include previously unregulated tobacco products like e-cigarettes and cigars. Today, as Big Tobacco continues to develop, market, and sell those products without federal oversight, fifteen Senators called on... Read More

In New Letter to Senate Majority Leader McConnell and Senate Appropriations Chairman Cochran, Senate Democrats Call for Passage Of The President’s $1.9 Billion Emergency Funding Request for Prevention and Treatment of the Zika Virus Outbreak   For More than Two Months, Congressional Republicans Have Failed to Respond to... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, the United States Senate unanimously passed H.R. 1670, the National POW/MIA Remembrance Act of 2015, legislation introduced by Congressman Stephen F. Lynch (D-Boston).  United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) introduced the... Read More

Sens. Markey, Blumenthal investigation revealed consumers have little choice in set-top boxes, while set-top box rental market may be worth nearly $20 billion per year Washington (April 15, 2016) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), House co-author of the 1996 Telecommunications Act, released the following statement after President Obama... Read More

Washington (April 15, 2016) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement on One Boston Day and the third anniversary of the Boston Marathon attacks.   “One Boston Day is about transforming tragedy into triumph. It’s about celebrating togetherness in the aftermath of terror. It’s about a city, a... Read More

In letter to leadership, lawmakers call for consideration of extension when Senate considers tax-related legislation Washington (April 12, 2016) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), members of the Environment and Public Works Committee, today sent a letter to Senate leadership calling for the extension of tax... Read More

  WASHINGTON, D.C.– Senator Mazie K. Hirono today marked Equal Pay Day by introducing the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Opportunities Act, legislation that would improve inclusion of women, minorities, and people with disabilities in STEM careers. Equal Pay Day marks the day in 2016 when, on average,... Read More

Washington (April 7, 2016) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, joined Senator Rand Paul this week in introducing an amendment to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2016 that would protect an individual's right to privacy against... Read More

Cyber AIR Act follows findings from Senator’s investigation that show airlines may experience frequent attempted infiltrations, but there is no requirement to report successful attempts   Washington (April 7, 2016) – Last December, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) requested information from airlines and aircraft manufacturers on... Read More

At Senate Foreign Relations hearing, urges putting in place strong health systems in vulnerable parts of the world to respond to next threat VIDEO: http://bit.ly/1MhKtHn Washington (April 7, 2016) – On the heels of the White House’s decision to temporarily transfer $589 million allocated to protect against the Ebola virus to the... Read More

Senator authored provisions in 2005 energy bill that increased protections for DOE whistleblowers Washington (April 7, 2016) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today queried the Department of Energy (DOE) about its efforts to ensure that public funds are not being used to reimburse legal fees and settlement costs for contractors that... Read More

Washington (April 6, 2016) - Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), members of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, released the following joint statement after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today confirmed the 10th death in the United States caused by a Takata airbag. The... Read More