Alarming reports indicate opaque and uneven distribution of remdesivir, a drug recently approved to treat COVID-19, suggesting federal government is making decisions behind closed doors   Washington (May 8, 2020) –Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) sent a... Read More

Nearly 100 Walmart workers in Massachusetts have been diagnosed with COVID-19; At least two Walmart employees in Massachusetts have already died from COVID-19 Text of letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) led the entire Massachusetts delegation in seeking information about how Walmart CEO Doug McMillon... Read More

The Steamship Authority has experienced unparalleled economic challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing it to drastically reduce the service schedule and furlough over 100 employees Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, DC -- United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and Congressman William Keating (D-MA-09) sent... Read More

  NOAA releases plan for distributing $300 million from CARES Act relief package   Massachusetts (May 8, 2020) – Today, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced its plan for distributing $300 million of fisheries disaster funds appropriated in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)... Read More

  Washington (May 8, 2020) – U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) joined Senators Kamala D. Harris (D-Calif) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Friday to introduce the Monthly Economic Crisis Support Act, legislation that provides a monthly $2,000 check to those struggling to make ends meet during the COVID-19 pandemic. As rent... Read More

  Amidst rapid rise in kids’ technology use during the coronavirus pandemic, Senators highlight the lack of information about privacy practices in the ed tech and digital advertising industries   Washington (May 8, 2020) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Bill Cassidy... Read More

WASHINGTON – As the Senate reconvenes despite the continued spread of coronavirus, U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, was joined by Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Cory Booker... Read More

With momentum building to utilize national service programs during the pandemic, “UNITE Act” calls for increased AmeriCorps recruitment, expansion of a deployable FEMA force   Washington (May 8, 2020) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), joined by Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today... Read More

  Lawmakers outline specific actions to support global human rights   Washington (May 7, 2020) – Today, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Representative Dina Titus (NV-01) led 45 lawmakers in calling on the State Department and United States Agency for International... Read More

  The “Protecting Human Rights During Pandemic Act” will ensure that U.S. takes leadership role in countering abuses, protecting human rights   Washington (May 7, 2020) – Today, Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and... Read More

Treasury Department has yet to provide $10 billion support loan for the U.S. Postal Service which provides essential delivery services for 160 million American homes and businesses   In thinly-veiled attempt to retaliate against perceived critics like Amazon founder and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos, President Trump recently threatened not... Read More

  New bill seeks an updated vision for the future of broadband access in America   Washington (May 7, 2020) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today announced the National Broadband Plan for the Future Act, legislation that instructs the Federal Communications... Read More

Massachusetts Delegation, Congressional Hispanic Caucus Members Seek Impartial Probe of Altercation Between Immigration Detainees and Staff Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), along with Representatives William Keating (D-MA-09) and Joseph P. Kennedy III (D-MA-04), led... Read More

  Even though tens of thousands of its crew members remain stranded aboard ships, Carnival Corporation announced plans to resume operations as early as August   Senators stress need for cruise industry hearings to ensure safety & health of passengers and crew members ahead of cruise lines resuming operations   [WASHINGTON, D.C.]... Read More

  Bipartisan legislation includes provisions to expedite replacement of Cape Cod Canal Bridges, increase funding for clean drinking water in small and disadvantaged communities, offer new grants for wastewater infrastructure, and improve coastal resilience   Washington (May 6, 2020) – Massachusetts U.S. Senators Edward J. Markey, a... Read More

  As conflict enters tenth year, Senators call for Trump administration to hold Assad regime accountable for crimes, alleviate further suffering of Syrian people   Washington (May 6, 2020) – Today, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass) and Senator John Boozman (R-Ark.) sent a letter to the State Department urging American action to stem... Read More

  Washington (May 5, 2020) – In a letter sent today, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) urged President Donald Trump not to disband the White House Coronavirus Task Force. President Trump told reporters at press event today in Arizona that the task force will be shut down. His statement comes as the media reports that government modeling... Read More

Request Comes as State Veterans Homes Nationwide Struggle to Contain COVID-19 Outbreaks Senators Also Seek Update on VA's Progress to Improve Monitoring of these State-Run Facilities and Transparency of SVH Inspections Oversight  Text of Letter (PDF) Washington, D.C. - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Senate Veterans' Affairs... Read More

  Bipartisan companion bill is introduced in the House as additional Senators join effort to expand programs like AmeriCorps   Legislation is supported by 100+ national service and public health organizations   WASHINGTON, D.C. — Support is building for an effort led by U.S. Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) and a working group of... Read More

  The “REIGN Act” requires U.S. President to turn over to Congress secret orders invoked in an emergency to claim extraordinary powers   Washington (May 5, 2020) – Today, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) announced he will be introducing the Restraint of Executive In Governing Nation (REIGN) Act, legislation that... Read More