In remarks today, Sec-Gen Ban Ki-moon said the UN is “profoundly sorry” for its role in the Haitian cholera outbreak Washington (December 1, 2016) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), top Democrat on the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, released the following statement today after United Nations... Read More

In Letter to Trump Transition Team, Senators Call on New Administration to 'Maintain Momentum' on TSCA Reform WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and James Inhofe (R-Okla.), along with Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.), Tom Carper (D-Del.), Mike Crapo... Read More

Senator is House author of fuel economy standard update in 2007 energy bill Washington (November 30, 2016) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement today after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that its technical analysis supports leaving current carbon pollution standards in place for cars and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ed Markey (D-MA), and Joe Donnelly (D-IN) are calling for investments to fight the opioid epidemic to be included in the 21st Century Cures Act, which is under consideration for passage during the Lame Duck session. “This epidemic knows no political party.... Read More

Washington, DC - In a letter sent today to the President and CEO of JetBlue, United States Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward J. Markey, along with Congressmen Michael E. Capuano and Stephen F. Lynch, asked the company to consider the Milton Board of Selectmen's request that the airline retrofit its pre-2014 Airbus A320 series aircraft by... Read More

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau files suit to protect those poisoned by lead paint, others aggressively persuaded to sell large payouts for fraction of value     WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (both D-Md.) and Senator Edwarwd J. Markey (D-Mass.) lauded the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau... Read More

Lawmakers disappointed with automakers’ failure to prevent seatback collapse, notify federal government when death and injuries occur Washington (November 22, 2016) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) today sent a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety... Read More

Supreme Court to hear Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District, a case about the level of educational benefit school districts must provide students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Today, current and former Members of Congress filed an amicus brief to affirm Congressional intent to raise... Read More

Washington (November 18, 2016) – In recognition of Transgender Awareness Week, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement commemorating Transgender Day of Remembrance, which falls on Sunday, November 20, 2016. In 2015, at least 21 transgender individuals in the United States were victims of fatal violence. This year,... Read More

Call on FCC to take enforcement action against harmful zero-rating offerings that violate principles of net neutrality Washington (November 18, 2016). – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Al Franken (D-Minn.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.)... Read More

Senator calls on President Obama to use authority under Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to permanently protect both coasts Washington (November 18, 2016) – Today, the Obama administration released its 5-Year Offshore Oil Drilling Plan, including protections for both the Atlantic and Arctic coasts from offshore oil and gas drilling. Senator... Read More

19 Senators call on Donald Trump to increase transparency and adopt Obama lobbying and ethics rules for his transition and administration Washington, D.C. – Today, 19 U.S. Senators sent a letter urging President-elect Donald Trump to increase transparency during his transition and keep his promises to reduce the influence of lobbyists... Read More

Senator introduced “smart gun” technology legislation to ensure that only authorized users can operate handguns   Washington (November 17, 2016) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today praised the Department of Justice’s release of a new report to improve and deploy smart gun technology. In April, Senator... Read More

Last year, Senator Markey and Leader McConnell originally called for a Surgeon General’s report on the opioid epidemic Washington (November 16, 2016) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today released the following statement after the Surgeon General released a new report, “Facing Addiction in America: The Surgeon... Read More

Senators Call for Action to Safeguard Our Environment and Coastal Economies Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Patty Murray (D-WA), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) wrote to President Obama, urging him to exercise his authority under the... Read More

FCC forced to cancel agenda items benefitting blind and visually-impaired, small businesses and public safety organizations   Washington (November 16, 2016) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, released the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission... Read More

Washington, DC - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward J. Markey, along with Representatives Stephen F. Lynch, Niki Tsongas, Joe Kennedy III, and Katherine Clark, issued the following statement on this week's union election for Harvard University graduate students: "In August, the National Labor Relations Board reversed a... Read More

Americans need a roadmap for acute care that explores alternative pain management options   Washington (November 16, 2016) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass) today sent the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) a letter encouraging the agency to expand its Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain to... Read More

Senators urge FAA to ensure that our aircraft and ground support equipment are not vulnerable to cyberattacks   Washington (November 16, 2016) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) today sent a letter to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) calling on the agency to adopt robust regulations to ensure that... Read More

Last year, Senator Markey and Leader McConnell originally called for a Surgeon General’s report on the opioid epidemic, criteria for measuring federal efforts to reduce opioid dependence and abuse Washington (November 15, 2016) – In preparation for the release later this week of the first-ever Surgeon General’s Report on substance... Read More