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  • Washington (January 3, 2014) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement today after the Obama administration announced two new executive actions to keep guns out of the hands of the mentally ill, including a new regulation clarifying who is prohibited from possessing guns under federal law for mental health reasons and a... Read More
  • Washington – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement to mark the first anniversary of the tragic mass shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. “Just one year ago, our collective hearts broke at the horrific mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. At the hands of one... Read More
  • Lawmaker queried ATF for plan of action to address 3D printed plastic guns   Washington (December 9, 2013) - Senator Edward J. Markey (DMass.), a cosponsor of the legislation, released the following statement today after the Senate vote to extend the ban on undetectable guns.    " I applaud reauthorization of the Undetectable... Read More
  • Contact: Giselle Barry (Markey) 2022242742 Lawmaker wrote ATF in May calling for plan to address emerging technological threat   Washington (November 14, 2013) - After requesting a plan of action in May from the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) on the new threat of guns made with the aid of 3D printing technology, Senator Edward J. Markey... Read More
  •   Contact: Giselle Barry (Markey) 2022242742 Lawmaker concerned about possible gun sales to teens, evasion of state laws and background checks Washington (November 4, 2013) - Senator Edward J. Markey (DMass) today urged the popular photo and video sharing online service Instagram to prohibit the use of its service to enable sales of firearms,... Read More
  • Contact: Eben Burnham-Snyder, Rep. Ed Markey, 202-225-2836  New technology allows 3D printing of guns capable of evading metal detectors; Gun safety advocates join Cong. Markey in raising questions WASHINGTON (May 8, 2013) – Following the creation and successful testing of a plastic gun created with a 3D printer, Congressman Ed Markey... Read More
  • WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), dean of the New England Congressional delegation, issued the following statement after the fatal school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. “Today’s news of the horrific school shooting of students, teachers and staff is shocking and horrifying, and my deepest condolences... Read More
  • Washington, D.C. – Congressman Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) issued the following statement today after the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, members of her staff and others innocent bystanders in Tucson, Arizona: “Today’s news of the shooting of my colleague Rep. Gabrielle Giffords,... Read More