WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) will join Democratic House and Senate Members and Clean Energy Advocates at a press conference Wednesday, November 2, to call for the Super Committee to end tax loopholes and subsidies for Big Oil as part of a plan to reduce the nation’s deficit.      WHAT: Capitol Hill press... Read More

WASHINGTON (November 1, 2011) -- Today, Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), the top Democrat on the Natural Resources Committee and senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement that it has issued the pesticide general permit... Read More

Boston, MA -- Congressman Ed Markey congratulated the Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) Hall of Fame Inductees.  This year, ABCD inducted Boston Globe Sportswriter Bob Ryan, Former State Representative Mel King and the late Melnea Cass into their Hall of Fame.  These three great Bostonians were honored at ABCD’s Annual... Read More

Lawmakers query social media site about how it collects and stores users’ information WASHINGTON, D.C. – CO-CHAIRS Joe Barton (R-Texas) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), joined by other members of the  Bi-Partisan Congressional Privacy Caucus, Reps. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Carolyn Maloney (D- N.Y.), sent a letter today to... Read More

Grants to help communities focus on promoting healthier lifestyles BOSTON — The Patrick-Murray Administration today announced $3 million in federal grants to expand community-based programs aimed at improving wellness and reducing health care costs in cities and towns across Massachusetts. The Administration will direct the funding to... Read More

Congressman led letter to HHS urging immediate release of LIHEAP funding WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Edward J. Markey (D-Malden) today praised the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for making available $1.85 billion in first quarter LIHEAP block grant funds under the current FY2011 omnibus spending bill. As uncertainty... Read More

Exxon (41%), Shell (101%) Both See Profits Soar   WASHINGTON (October 27, 2011) – ExxonMobil’s quarterly profits are up 41 percent over last year’s third quarter. Shell’s are up 101 percent over the same time period. Yet the oil industry and Republicans continue to defend billions of dollars in tax breaks.   Rep.... Read More

Bill increases prison sentences, fines for pill mill operators   WASHINGTON - During the 23rd annual National Red Ribbon Week to promote drug abuse prevention, a bipartisan group of lawmakers from the United States Senate and House of Representatives have come together in support of legislation that will combat the nation's fastest growing... Read More

Congressman receives praise for social media, educating and engaging constituents online   WASHINGTON (October 26, 2011) – Congressman Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), top Democrat on the House Natural Resources Committee, was honored this week by the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) for having both one of the best Member office... Read More

 Washington, DC— Today Rep. Henry A. Waxman, Rep. Diana DeGette, and Rep. Edward J. Markey sent a letter to Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Stearns requesting that the Committee broaden the investigation into the loan guarantee program to include loans to... Read More

Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament Video Message 
Annual Assembly in Bern, Switzerland
 October 15, 2011     Hello. I am Congressman Ed Markey from Massachusetts here in the United States, co-President of Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament. I am sorry that I am could not... Read More

WASHINGTON (October 26, 2011) – Following the first deepwater drilling permit granted by the Department of Interior to BP following their Gulf of Mexico spill, Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), the top Democrat on the Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement:   “The fact that BP is getting a permit to drill without yet... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Edward J. Markey (D-Malden), dean of the Massachusetts Congressional delegation, released the following statement upon the announcement of Congressman John Olver's retirement.   “Congressman John Olver is a public service powerhouse, a transportation titan and an amazing appropriator who always delivers for... Read More

Statement of Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) Subcommittee on Energy and Power Hearing “H.R. 1633, the “Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011” October 25, 2011   “In 1999, the public was outraged to learn that Congressman Tony Schnell had introduced Bill 602P to allow the United States Postal Service to impose a five... Read More

Administration Should Finalize Fines, Says Congressman   Washington (October 25, 2011) – On the backs of consumers paying more at the pump, oil giant BP today reported a whopping $4.9 billion in profits for the third quarter, an increase of more than 170 percent over the third quarter of last year. The quarterly haul brings BP to nearly... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC—Today Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Henry A. Waxman, Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Ed Markey, and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Ranking Member Diana DeGette sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson to update her on findings reported by oil and gas service companies on hydraulic... Read More

Boston, MA -- Congressman Ed Markey was presented with a Public Service award by the Massachusetts Association for Community Action (MASSCAP) at the Massachusetts State House on October 19, 2011. The award is designated for public officials who advocate for programs to support our most vulnerable citizens including: fuel assistance, early... Read More

Lawmaker is author of Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2011   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, which has jurisdiction over the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), released the following statement today after new research from scientists at the Harvard... Read More

Republicans tout commitment to renewable energy in weekly radio response but have consistently voted to slash renewable energy   WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 22, 2011) – Today, in the Republican Party’s response to President Obama’s weekly radio address, North Carolina Senator Richard Burr stated that as part of the... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), dean of the Massachusetts Congressional delegation, released the following statement after President Obama announced the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq by the end of the year.   “Today President Obama has delivered on his pledge to the American people that all... Read More