Washington (December 8, 2015) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today introduced legislation that would ensure that full death benefits are extended to the families or designated beneficiaries of federal contractors who have died in service to our country as a result of a war-risk hazard or an act of terrorism. The Glen Anthony Doherty... Read More

Plan Would More Than Double the Clean Energy Workforce WASHINGTON, Dec. 8 – As part of his plan to create a sustainable, clean-energy economy, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) introduced legislation today that would significantly reduce carbon pollution and help put us on a path to more than double the size of the American clean energy... Read More

During Historic Meetings In Paris With Leaders From More Than 190 Countries To Address Climate Change, Senator Cruz Holds A Hearing Questioning Its Existence   Senate Democrats To GOP: Climate Change Is Real And It’s Time To Work In Bipartisan Way To Address Its Devastating Impacts   Senate Dems Urge Cruz And Republicans To Join The... Read More

Investigation finds extent of asbestos in schools remains largely unknown, unreported or unaddressed    Washington (December 6, 2015) – It has been nearly 30 years since passage of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), the law that is supposed to protect students,... Read More

Washington (December 6, 2015) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after tonight’s address by President Obama from the Oval Office.   “We continue to grieve for the victims of Wednesday’s attack in San Bernardino, California.  Although much remains unknown, it now appears... Read More

Delegation of Democratic U.S. senators to express their strong support for climate talk negotiations Paris (December 4, 2015) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) joined a delegation of ten U.S. Senators in Paris today to attend the COP 21 climate talks currently underway.   The Senate delegation, led by Foreign Relations Committee... Read More

PARIS – Ten U.S. Senators arrived in Paris on Friday to attend the COP 21 climate talks that are now underway.  The Senate delegation, led by U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Maryland), will attend the Paris talks and participate in a series of events and bilateral meetings with world leaders in support of achieving solutions to... Read More

Washington (December 3, 2015) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after Senate Republicans voted against three gun safety amendments today in the wake of the San Bernardino, California mass shooting.    “Senate Republicans had three opportunities today to help stop the tragic and senseless gun... Read More

Senator also asks airlines about their practices to protect privacy of passenger information   Washington (December 2, 2015) – In his ongoing investigation of cybersecurity and privacy vulnerabilities of the transportation sector, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today sent letters to twelve domestic airlines and two airplane... Read More

Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) today introduced a bill with 32 other senators to designate the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness and protect the land from future development. The Coastal Plain represents 1.56 million acres of the 19.6 million-acre wildlife... Read More

In wake of recent hack, lawmakers query company about privacy protections for children 12 years old and under   Washington (December 2, 2015) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D–Mass.) and Congressman Joe Barton (R –Tex.), co-founders of the Bi-Partisan Congressional Privacy Caucus, today sent a letter to digital toy producer VTech... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) announced that Massachusetts has been awarded $63.7 million by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help finance improvements to water projects that are essential to protecting public health and the environment. The funds will... Read More

Senators introduce legislation that would increase the royalty rate for coal produced on federal lands, prohibit overseas sale of federally-owned coal   Washington (December 2, 2015) – As President Obama joined with world leaders to help craft an international agreement on climate, Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) Sheldon Whitehouse... Read More

REPEAL HIV Discrimination Act would encourage states to repeal outdated laws WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee,Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) introduced legislation aimed at helping end stigma, discrimination, and stereotypes that... Read More

In New Letter to Leader McConnell & Speaker Ryan, Senate Democrats Urge the Republican Leaders to Immediately Schedule a Vote on Legislation That Would Prevent Suspected Terrorists from Being Able To Purchase Firearms & Explosives; According to the GAO, In Last Decade, Suspected Terrorists Attempted to Purchase Guns from American Dealers At... Read More

Reps. Pallone, DeLauro & Sens. Blumenthal, Markey Seek to Clarify, Update Nutrition Information & Address Misleading Health Claims   WASHINGTON, DC –Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Senator Edward... Read More

Boston (November 23, 2015) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement on the death of Sharon, Massachusetts native Ezra Schwartz, who was killed in an attack in Israel this week.   “A bright and shining light was put out far too soon when Ezra Schwarz was senselessly killed in an attack in Israel. Ezra... Read More

    Urges President Obama to take “executive action that could save lives”   WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Edward J. Markey joined Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. SenatorRichard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and a group of 23 senators in calling on President Barack Obama to investigate and... Read More

Buyback program has already occurred in the European Union for VW vehicles whose greenhouse gas emissions levels were wrongly understated   Washington (November 19, 2105) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), members of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, today called on Volkswagen to... Read More

  (Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee and 19 of her Senate Democratic colleagues wrote a letter to Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States, requesting a Government Accountability Office (GAO)... Read More