“The senseless killing of nine innocent people in Charleston, S.C., on June 17, was made possible because the alleged gunman was able to buy a gun without passing a background check.” Washington, DC (July 28, 2015) – Today , U.S. Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and ten... Read More

“To restore consumer confidence in our nation’s auto safety system it is imperative NHTSA act quickly to develop a fuller understanding of the breadth and depth of the safety threat now confronting motorists.” Washington, DC (July 27, 2015) – Today, U.S. Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.)... Read More

DEA announcement comes as a result of request from Markey, bipartisan group of Senators Washington (July 28, 2015) – Today, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) praised the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) for reinstating its very popular and effective National Prescription Drug Take-Back Days after last year canceling the events. In May, Senator... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward J. Markey and Congressman Joe Kennedy III announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded the Newton Fire Department a $409,091 grant through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The funding will be used for the acquisition of a heavy duty... Read More

New report shows consumers could pay between $16 and $25 billion a year more at the pump if oil export ban is lifted   Washington – Today, Sen. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) responded to a new report issued by The CRUDE Coalition showing that American families stand to face significantly higher costs at the pump if the four decade-ban on... Read More

Lawmaker is in Africa with President Obama to visit Kenya and Ethiopia, attend Global Entrepreneurship Summit   Nairobi (July 25, 2015) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass), top Democrat on the Africa and Global Health Subcommittee, released the following statement on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s proposed final Ivory Rule... Read More

Washington (July 24, 2015) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, released the following statement on the Fiat Chrysler recall of 1.4 million vehicles. enators Markey and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) this week introduce the Security and Privacy in Your Car (SPY Car) Act, legislation... Read More

Lawmaker is Ranking Member of the Africa and Global Health Subcommittee of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Washington (July 23, 2015) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), ranking member of the Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement about joining President... Read More

Washington (July 22, 2015) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) issued the following statement on the energy bill released today by the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.   “I commend Senators Murkowski and Cantwell for their continued bipartisan commitment to addressing the energy challenges we face as a nation. While... Read More

Lawmakers ask HHS to explore co-prescribing naloxone with prescription opioid painkillers Washington (July 22, 2015) – In a letter sent today to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and eight members of the Massachusetts Congressional delegation called on the agency to take action to support... Read More

WASHINGTON, July 22 – Sen. Edward Markey (D-Mass.) co-sponsored a Senate bill with Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) to more than double the $7.25 an hour required under current law and close a loophole that has let employers pay tipped workers just $2.13 an hour. “It is a national disgrace that millions of full-time workers... Read More

Urge FCC to consider transparency, consumer consent, data security in upcoming rulemaking   Washington (July 22, 2015) – In light of the recent Open Internet order, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced it will initiate a rulemaking to protect the privacy of consumers who use broadband. In a letter sent today,... Read More

Nationally, methadone accounts for 2% of opioid pain prescriptions but 30% of opioid-related prescription drug overdose deaths   Washington (July 21, 2015) – In an effort to stem the tide of overdose deaths related to opiate abuse, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today was joined by seven Senate colleagues in calling on the Centers... Read More

Washington (July 21, 2015) – As both Congress and the federal government struggle to develop a strategy for the Internet of Things and responding to the increasing use of connected devices, including automobiles, Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), members of the Commerce, Science and Transportation... Read More

Washington (July 17, 2015) – Sergeant Thomas Sullivan of Springfield, Massachusetts and three other Marines were shot and killed yesterday in Chattanooga, Tennessee by a violent gunman. Three other individuals were wounded in the heinous attack.   “I am deeply saddened by the tragic death of Sergeant Thomas Sullivan who was killed... Read More

"Mountaintop removal coal mining is one of the most destructive practices on earth. It threatens our environment and public health for coal that is increasingly being exported abroad where it will be burned to worsen global warming. The Interior Department’s proposed stream protection rule is an important step forward... Read More

Washington (July 14, 2015) – A new economic study released today by the Analysis Group on the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) reports how the regional cap and trade program that includes nine states has generated $1.3 billion in economic value for the region and $460 million in savings for consumers... Read More

  Washington (July 14, 2015) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement about the Iran nuclear agreement.   “I commend Secretary Kerry, Secretary Moniz and the entire U.S. diplomatic team for their tireless and committed work at these historic... Read More

A group of eight United States senators today sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) requesting information about the agencies' efforts to facilitate and coordinate scientific research on medical marijuana. The letter... Read More

Senator Edward Markey, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Congressman Stephen F. Lynch and State Representative James Murphy are pleased to announce today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded the Town of Weymouth a new grant in the amount of $265,237. With this money, the Weymouth Fire Department will upgrade... Read More