Washington (May 3, 2023) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, and Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) released the following statement on the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposal to ban Meta from monetizing the data of kids and teens after the... Read More

Legislation would combat youth mental health crisis by outlawing data practices that fuel harmful algorithms targeting kids and teenagers with toxic content   Bill Text (PDF)   Washington (May 3, 2023) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee and the Senate... Read More

Washington (May 1, 2023) – As Philippines President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s visits the U.S. this week, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) today released the following statement calling on him to release prisoner of conscience Philippine Senator Leila de Lima.... Read More

Washinton (April 28, 2023) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) joined 36 senators and 84 members of the House of Reperesentatives, led by Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Representative Hank Johnson (GA-04), in introducing legislation to stop the use of unfair forced arbitration clauses, which are widely used to limit Americans’... Read More

The Child Care for Working Families Act will ensure families across America can find and afford the child care they need, dramatically expand access to high-quality preschool programs, and boost wages for early childhood workers  ***WATCH: Murray, Scott, colleagues reintroduce bill, underscore need for bold action to tackle the child care... Read More

Boston — Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Representative Bill Keating (MA-09) released the following statement today regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new report, which found that the proposed Machine Gun Range at Joint Base Cape Cod (JBCC) could create significant hazards to... Read More

Washington (April 26, 2023) - Today, Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) released the following statement regarding talks to privatize public sector jobs at UMass Amherst:  "We stand with union workers at UMass Amherst fighting against the privatization of public sector jobs, which would put employees’... Read More

Bill Text (PDF) Washington (April 26, 2023) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Representatives Ted W. Lieu (CA-36), Don Beyer (VA-08) and Ken Buck (CO-04) today introduced the bipartisan and bicameral Block Nuclear Launch by Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Act, legislation to safeguard the nuclear command and control process... Read More

Washington (April 26, 2023) –Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) joined House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone (NJ-06) and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) in introducing the Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2023 . The bill would update front-of-package food labeling requirements, require updates to the... Read More

Text of Letter (PDF) Washington (April 25, 2023) - Today, Senators Edward J. Markey and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), and Representatives Lori Trahan (MA-03), Jim McGovern (MA-02) and Stephen F. Lynch (MA-08) sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging him to do everything possible... Read More

The Freedom to Move Act would support states and localities in enacting fare-free rides, strengthening transportation safety and quality, and closing the transit equity gap Bill Text (PDF) (April 24, 2023) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, and Representative Ayanna... Read More

Washington (April 24, 2023) – In recognition of his strong support for AmeriCorps, Voices for National Service announced today that Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) will receive the Franklin D. Roosevelt Service and Conservation Corps Leadership Award at the 20th Annual Friends of National Service Awards. Voices for... Read More

SCERT Act sponsored by Senator Whitehouse and Representative Johnson would require SCOTUS to adopt stricter disclosure rules and enact a process for investigating misconduct  Washington (April 23, 2023) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) joined Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Representative Hank Johnson (GA-04) in announcing... Read More

Green New Deal for Health embeds health, labor and climate justice in systems of care, authorizing $130 billion to support community health centers; reviving New Deal-era program to boost climate mitigation efforts while preserving affordable, accessible care Bill Text (PDF) | One-Pager (PDF) Washington (April 20, 2023) – Today,... Read More

On the fourth anniversary of the Green New Deal, the lawmakers released an implementation guide to help localities maximize the grant opportunities in the Inflation Reduction Act - largest federal investment in climate change to date  They also unveiled new Green New Deal legislation and discussed the work ahead  Resolution Text... Read More

Washington (April 19, 2023) - Today, Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Representative Debbie Dingell (MI-06)) applauded the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) release of an implementation framework for the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. This new program, authored by lawmakers within the... Read More

Court-invented doctrine has shielded law enforcement officers from accountability for misconduct, denied victims of police brutality of recourseBill comes exactly 152 years after passage of the Ku Klux Klan Act Bill Text | Bill Summary | Press Conference Washington (April 19, 2023) – Today, exactly 152 years since the passage of the Ku Klux Klan... Read More

Washington (April 19, 2023) - Today, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) joined Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) in introducing their Keep Our Promise to America’s Children and Teachers (PACT) Act, legislation to put Congress on a fiscally responsible path to fully fund Title I and the Individuals with... Read More

Named After Colorado Activist, the Latonya Reeves Freedom Act Would Strengthen Civil Rights to Help People With Disabilities Continue Living IndependentlyWashington (April 20, 2023) –  Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) joined 15 of his Senate colleagues, led by Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), in reintroducing the Latonya Reeves Freedom Act.... Read More

Legislation comes after half of nurses surveyed reported an increase in workplace violence, contributing to health care workforce shortageWashington (April 18, 2023) – Today, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) joined Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Representative Joe Courtney (CT-02) in introducing bipartisan, bicameral legislation to... Read More