Washington, DC -  ­ Congressman Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), chairman of twin energy and environment panels in Congress, today voted in favor of a federal budget that will set both Massachusetts and the country back on the path to prosperity. “Today the House voted to put the health of our economy, the health of our people, and the... Read More

Washington, D.C. (April 2, 2009) - Now that Chairmen Edward J. Markey and Henry Waxman have released their American Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES) to create millions of clean energy jobs that can't be shipped overseas and end our dependence on foreign oil, the inevitable attacks from entrenched special interests and obstructionist Republicans... Read More

FUNDS AUTHORIZED IN ECONOMIC RECOVERY PACKAGE WILL BE USED FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY IMPROVEMENTS AT NATIONAL ARCHIVES BUILDING   MEDFORD, MA. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Malden), today announced that the Frederick C. Murphy federal building in Waltham will receive $390,000 in funding under the federal building improvement measure... Read More

REP. MARKEY, MASS., DELEGATION AND STAFF MEET BRIG. GEN. FULLER TO DISCUSS ISSUES RELATED TO NSSC    MEDFORD, MA. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Malden), yesterday hosted a meeting to introduce Brigadier General Peter Nelson Fuller and Dr. Marilyn Freeman of the Natick Soldiers Systems Center to members of the Massachusetts... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 31, 2009 Washington, D.C. -  Chairman Henry A. Waxman of the Energy and Commerce Committee and Chairman Edward J. Markey of the Energy and Environment Subcommittee and Select Committee on Global Warming today released a draft of clean energy legislation that will create jobs, help end our dangerous dependence on... Read More

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2009 FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Karen Lightfoot (Waxman): (202) 225-5735 Adam Benson (Dingell): (202) 225-4071 Eben Burnham-Snyder (Markey): (202) 225-4012 Courtney Lamie (Boucher): (202) 225-3861 WASHINGTON, DC — Today Chairman Henry A. Waxman, Chairman Emeritus John Dingell, and Subcommittee Chairmen... Read More

                                As gas prices rise, Markey looks ahead to revitalizing standard setting... Read More

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chairman Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) convened a hearing of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Environment entitled, “Preparing for Climate Change: Adaptation Policies and Programs.” The witnesses who testified from left to right were:  Bishop Callon Holloway, Evangelical... Read More

For Immediate Release March 25, 2009 Contact: Eben Burnham-Snyder, Chairman Ed Markey, 202-225-4012 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chairman Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) convened a hearing of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Environment entitled, “Preparing for Climate Change: Adaptation Policies and Programs.” This hearing... Read More

Markey, Inslee, McCollum, Dozens of Members Urge Obama to Defend Arctic from Threats For Immediate Release March 24, 2009 Contact: Eben Burnham-Snyder, Chairman Ed Markey, 202-225-4012 Torie Brazitis, Rep. Jay Inslee, 202-225-6311          Cleve Mesidor, Rep. Betty McCollum, 202-225-6631 WASHINGTON, D.C.... Read More

Urges sound science and realistic assumptions on future gas prices For Immediate Release March 23, 2009 Contact: Daniel Reilly 202-225-2836 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), chairman of twin climate and energy panels in the House, today sent a letter to President Obama, urging the administration to change flawed... Read More

For Immediate Release March 19, 2009 Contact: Daniel Reilly 202-225-2836 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), issued the following statement today after voting in favor of H.R. 1586, a bill to reclaim taxpayer dollars used for excessive bonuses for officials at companies like AIG.  “This is complete March... Read More

Chairman Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) convened a hearing today of his Subcommittee on Energy and Environment titled, “Competitiveness and Climate Policy.” He appears here with the hearing witnesses (L-R): Eileen Claussen, President, Pew Center on Global Climate Change, Richard Morgenstern, Senior Fellow, Resources for the Future, Margo... Read More

Funding will assist critical senior nutrition programs For Immediate Release March 17, 2009 Contact: Daniel Reilly 202-225-2836 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Malden) hailed Vice President Joe Biden’s announcement today of over $100 million in senior nutrition assistance, including over $2 million for Massachusetts, as... Read More

GAO Findings Released Today Raise Serious Concerns about Progress in Implementing Markey-Authored 100% Air Cargo Screening Requirement For Immediate Release March 17, 2009 Contact: Daniel Reilly 202-225-2836 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) today expressed serious concerns about the Transportation Security Administration’s... Read More

For Immediate Release March 17, 2009 Contact: Daniel Reilly 202-225-2836 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chairman Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) convened a hearing today of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Environment titled, “Competitiveness and Climate Policy: Avoiding Job Losses and Global Warming Progress in International Business... Read More

For Immediate Release March 11, 2009 Contact: Daniel Reilly 202-225-2836   Studies show harmful chemical can affect neural development in infants, small children, and increase cancer risk WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 13, 2009) - Representative Edward Markey (D-Mass.), U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), and U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.)... Read More

Rep. Markey (D-Mass.), chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Environment led a closed-door briefing with United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Markey and a bipartisan group of panel members discussed domestic energy and climate legislation and the role of the United States in the upcoming UN climate change... Read More

For Immediate Release March 12, 2009 Contact: Daniel Reilly 202-225-2836   Subcommittee members discuss path to Copenhagen with UN’s top diplomat    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chairman Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) is currently holding a hearing of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Environment entitled,... Read More

For Immediate Release March 12, 2009 Contact: Eben Burnham-Snyder 202-225-4012   Weatherization Funds Will Create More Than 6,500 Jobs in Mass. $177 Million Will Reduce Energy Bills, Cut Pollution, Put People Back to Work  WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 12, 2009) - The Obama administration announced today that they will release $177 million... Read More