Washington (May 8, 2021) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement responding to reports of a cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline, one of the United States’ largest pipelines that carries 45 percent of the total fuel supply for the East Coast, which forced the pipeline to shut down all operations. "An understaffed,... Read More

Washington (May 7, 2021) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement responding to reports that 23 people and one police officer have been killed as Colombian security forces crackdown against protests spurred by a deeply unpopular tax reform bill proposed by the government of President Ivan Duque.  “My heart goes out... Read More

LOWELL, MA – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) highlighted passage of the historic AmericanRescue Plan, including the tens of millions of dollars in relief flowing into working families’ pockets, small businesses, and communities across the Commonwealth, during stops in Fitchburg and Gardner.“The American... Read More

Text of Letter (PDF) | Public Health Professionals Letter to HHS (PDF)Washington, DC - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), along with Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Alex Padilla... Read More

Lawmakers’ legislation will help fund East-West Rail, South Coast Rail, the North-South Rail Link, and more Boston (May 5, 2021) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Congressman James P. McGovern (MA-02), today announced the reintroduction of the Building Rail Across Intercity Networks To Ride Around Interior of... Read More

Letter follows decision by the United States Court of Appeals that threatens to allow the online distribution of blueprints for three-dimensional printable firearms Washington (May 5, 2021) – Following a recent decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit that threatens to allow the immediate online distribution of... Read More

Markey’s GRACE Act Calls for Raising of Refugee Cap to 125K Per Fiscal Year Washington (May 3, 2021) – U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement today after President Biden raised the FY2021 annual refugee admissions cap to 62,500 and FY2022 annual refugee admissions cap to 125,000. Senator Markey introduced the... Read More

New legislation will protect our communications infrastructure from climate change and natural disasters, including flooding, hurricanes, and wildfiresWashington (April 29, 2021) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) today introduced the Generating Resilient and Energy Efficient Network (GREEN) Communications... Read More

Washington (April 30, 2021) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a proposed final order on implementing the more than $7 billion E-rate distance learning program that Senator Markey fought to include in the American Rescue Plan.“The proposal released today... Read More

Washington (April 30, 2021) – U.S. Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), joined by Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), today reintroduced the Dynamic Glass Act to make electrochromic glass eligible for federal energy tax credits. This specialized glass transitions between clear and variable tint when driven by an... Read More

Bill calls for sanctions on officials who violate basic human rights to further the Erdogan government’s campaign to purge opposition. Washington (April 29, 2021) – Today, Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass,), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) announced the reintroduction of the Turkey Human Rights Promotion Act of 2021. This... Read More

Legislation includes Senator Markey’s provisions that increase funding and technical support for safe drinking water in small and disadvantaged communities and support grants for sewer overflow warning systems Washington (April 29, 2021) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Chair of the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Clean... Read More

Washington (April 29, 2021) -- Today, Senators Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) introduced the Support, Treatment, and Overdose Prevention (STOP) of Fentanyl Act to combat the fentanyl overdose crisis. This comprehensive legislation would bolster... Read More

Legislation to create jobs for 15 million Americans, focused on advancing economic recovery, racial justice, and climate action Washington (April 29, 2021) – Today, Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12), along with Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Bernie... Read More

Washington (April 28, 2021) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after President Joseph R. Biden’s Address to the Joint Session of Congress. “Tonight, we heard President Biden embrace a vision that recognizes the four interlocking crises our country must confront – economic inequality, racial injustice, the COVID-19... Read More

Passing the methane CRA is significant progress in protecting public health, tackling the climate crisisWASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Angus King (I-Maine) championed the Senate passage of S.J. Res. 14, a resolution that disapproves... Read More

Request Comes as India Faces Catastrophic COVID-19 Outbreak Washington (April 28, 2021) – United States Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Jeffrey A. Merkley (D-Ore.), and Christopher S. Murphy (D-Conn.) sent letters to Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson requesting information on... Read More

Washington (April 28, 2021) -- Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after media reported that the Biden administration plans to propose a ban on menthol cigarettes. “For years, the science has been clear that menthol products are more addictive, harder to quit, and a gateway for young people... Read More

Lifelong Massachusetts resident and former head of Boston Branch NAACP has played integral role in MA’s response to COVID-19 Washington (April 27, 2021) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) will host Michael Curry, President and CEO of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers, as his virtual guest for President Joseph R. Biden’s... Read More

Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Call for an End to China’s Attempts to Isolate Taiwan From International Community Washington (April 27, 2021) – Today, the four leaders of Congress’s foreign relations subcommittees on Asia launched the #LetTaiwanHelp campaign to urge the World Health Organization (WHO) to invite Taiwan to participate in the 74th... Read More