Statement of Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) on the Withdrawal of U.S. Combat Troops from Iraq WASHINGTON (August 18, 2010) -- “Today President Obama has delivered on his pledge to the American people that all U.S. combat troops would be removed from Iraq by the end of August. This action brings our nation very close to the end of a seven and... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass) and Representative Joseph Pitts (R-PA), who both serve on the Energy and Commerce Committee, today sent a letter to the Motion Picture Association of America encouraging the movie industry to adopt stronger measures to reduce youth exposure to images of smoking in movies. The... Read More

** Revised - Media Advisory **   Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Hearing “The BP Oil Spill:  Accounting for the Spilled Oil and Ensuring the Safety of Seafood from the Gulf”   Please note the time change and additional witness.   WASHINGTON, DC — The Subcommittee on Energy and Environment will hold a hearing... Read More

Lawmakers Urge FCC to Take Action to Preserve Free and Open Internet, Reject Industry-Centered Google-Verizon Proposal WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Representative Anna G. Eshoo, co-authors of comprehensive net neutrality legislation in the House, along with Representative Jay Inslee (D-WA) and... Read More

In Letter to BP, Congressman ask Oil Company to Accept 4.9 million barrel flow rate number produced by U.S. Scientific Team Washington DC (August 11, 2010) – In response to silence from BP following the release of an official flow rate estimate produced by the U.S. Scientific Team’s Flow Rate Technical Group (FRTG), Rep. Ed Markey... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), former Chairman and current senior member of the telecommunications subcommittee, issued the following statement in reaction to the Google and Verizon net neutrality proposal announced today.   “Today’s proposal leaves out essential elements that should be a part... Read More

Rep. Markey authored bill that passed House on July 26th; Sen. Pryor authored companion legislation that passed Senate last night WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), author of the 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act (H.R. 3101), today issued the following statement after companion legislation (S.... Read More

Lawmakers urge FTC, GSA and other law enforcement to aggressively investigate and monitor sale and use of contaminated trailers WASHINGTON (August 6, 2010) – Today Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Rep. Charlie Melancon (D-La), released a letter from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) indicating that resellers of the former FEMA trailers... Read More

Questions remain on long-term effects on food chain and marine life WASHINGTON (August 5, 2010) – Today Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Chairman of the House Energy and Environment Subcommittee, released a letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) indicating that the agency determined that chemical dispersants used to combat... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), former Chairman and current senior member of the telecommunications subcommittee, issued the following statement in reaction to reports that Google and Verizon are close to a deal on payment tiers for the Internet. “The potential deal between two broadband behemoths... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Joe Barton (R-Texas) Co-Chairman of the House Bi-Partisan Privacy Caucus, today sent a letter to 15 companies identified in a recent Wall Street Journal investigation as reportedly installing intrusive consumer-tracking technologies to track and/or target consumers visiting... Read More

Envisions a economic boost to Winthrop’s waterfront and an increase in tourism to oceanside community WINTHROP, MA---Today, Rep. Markey (D-Mass), the Dean of the New England and Massachusetts House Delegation, was on hand to hail the launch of the new, Winthrop Commuter Ferry Service.  Rep. Markey gathered alongside Speaker Robert A.... Read More

New Website will be User-Friendly Hub for Information & Constituent Services for Seventh District Residents WASHINGTON, D.C. –Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), today announced the launch of his new, interactive website. The improved website includes many features designed to help Rep. Markey’s constituents learn more about... Read More

WASHINGTON DC (August 2, 2010) – Today the U.S. Scientific Team charged with determining the flow rate of oil gushing into the ocean from BP’s Deepwater Horizon well reported an updated estimate of the size of the spill. They narrowed the previous estimate of 35,000 to 60,000 barrels of oil per day to 53,000 barrels per day and... Read More

Coast Guard Rubber-Stamped Applications as BP Provided Vastly Different Numbers to Congress, Executive Branch   WASHINGTON (July 31, 2010) – Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Chairman of the House Energy and Environment Subcommittee, today released a letter sent to National Incident Commander Thad Allen and documents revealing that the... Read More

Lawmaker is Author of 100% Air Cargo Screening Mandate in Law Implementing Recommendations of 9/11 Commission WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), author of the mandate in the law implementing the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission requiring screening of all air cargo on passenger planes by August 2010, issued... Read More

New Figures Show over 1,400 Jobs Were Funded in the Second Quarter  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today announced new figures from the federal government’s quarterly report of Recovery Act-funded jobs. According to the figures, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act helped to fund jobs for 1,464... Read More

 Bipartisan bill addresses lack of diagnosis of Alzheimer’s and offers care planning assistance  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Chris Smith (R-N.J.) and Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) today announced the introduction of H.R. 5926 and S. 3674, The Health Outcomes, Planning and Education... Read More

House Passes Markey Safety, Whistleblower and Royalty Recovery Legislation -Recovering up to $53 Billion from Oil Companies   WASHINGTON (July 30, 2010) – Today, by a vote of 209 to 193, the House of Representatives passed critical oil spill legislation that will protect families living and working in the Gulf Coast. The CLEAR ACT (H.R.... Read More

Extra Mile Award Recognizes Legislative Achievement in Advocacy for LIHEAP WASHINGTON, D.C. –Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a longtime champion of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), today received an award from the National Fuel Funds Network (NFFN), a national organization representing local non-profit... Read More