In Letter to Lawmaker, Orszag Defers to EPA on Endocrine Disruptors WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Chairman of the Energy and Environment Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee, today released a letter he received from Office of Management and Budget Director Peter Orszag, indicating that OMB intends... Read More

In Letter to Obama, Markey encourages President to Dramatically Alter our Nuclear Weapons Mission  WASHINGTON, D.C. –Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment and the founder of the House Bipartisan Task Force on Nonproliferation, today wrote... Read More

Finalizing Decision Would Send World Strong Message on U.S. Clean Energy Commitment, Says Chairman Markey WASHINGTON (November 9, 2009) – With less than a month before pivotal international climate negotiations begin in Copenhagen, Denmark, Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) today urged the Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar to complete a decision... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a senior member of the Energy and Commerce Committee--one of three committees with jurisdiction over health care policy--issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed a historic bill to reform the health care system Saturday night:   “This... Read More

Markey, Author of 100% Air Cargo Screening Requirement, and Nadler Seek Answers from DHS Secretary Napolitano WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), author of the 100 percent air cargo screening mandate included as part of the August 2007 law implementing the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission, and Rep. Jerrold... Read More

Washington, D.C- Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), dean of the Massachusetts House Congressional delegation met today at the U.S. Capitol with Governor Deval Patrick, Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo and the entire state Congressional Delegation. At the meeting, the lawmakers discussed health care reform, public works projects and other... Read More

Bill will solve medical isotope supply crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment, and Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.), the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee, today hailed House passage of the American Medical Isotopes Production... Read More

Cambridge, MA- Rep. Ed Markey, chairman of twin climate and energy panels in the House, helped mark the 40th Anniversary of the Union of Concerned Scientists in Cambridge. Rep. Markey delivered a speech on energy and climate change issues at a symposium convened to celebrate the UCS milestone.     Read More

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House Democrats Unveil Historic Bill, Which Includes Several Markey-Authored Provisions  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a senior member of the Energy and Commerce Committee--one of three committees with jurisdiction over health care policy--issued the following statement after House Democrats unveiled an... Read More

In letter to Administrator Jackson, Markey Expresses Concern over Pending Bush Administration Standards   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), chairman of the Energy and Environment Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee, today sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson raising serious concerns... Read More

Over $33 million heading to Bay State as part of DOE Grant Program WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), chairman of twin energy and environment panels in the House, today announced that companies located in the Seventh Congressional District of Massachusetts will receive $8.6 million in federal funds for advanced... Read More

In Letter to Orszag, Lawmaker questions decision to Not Require Additional Testing on Effects of Dangerous Chemicals  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), chairman of the Energy and Environment Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee, today sent a letter to Office of Management and Budget Director Peter... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a longstanding proponent of net neutrality and author of the first ever net neutrality bill, today praised the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for beginning the process of considering new rules to preserve the open architecture of the Internet. “Today’s vote is... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment, and Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.), the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee, hailed the passage of the American Medical Isotopes Production Act out of the full Energy and Commerce... Read More

In Letter to Genachowski, lawmakers urge FCC to preserve free and open Internet Ahead of Thursday’s Open Meeting  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a longstanding supporter of net neutrality and former Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s telecommunications subcommittee, and Rep. Anna... Read More

Natick, MA- Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) hosted a town hall meeting on health care reform last night in Natick. Constituents from across the 7th District attended the event, where Markey outlined the need for comprehensive health care reform legislation. Rep. Ed Markey speaks at a health care reform town hall meeting in Natick   “As... Read More

MEDFORD, MA. – U.S. Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Malden), a senior member of the Energy and Commerce Committee in the U.S. House of Representatives, today announced that he will host a health care reform town hall meeting this Monday evening in Natick.  WHO:            ... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. –In advance of expected public health and safety rules on the disposal of coal byproducts by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson asking for information on EPA’s findings related to coal byproducts, their health and public safety... Read More

Lawmaker seeks answers on public exposure to radiation after medical procedures  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), chairman of the Energy and Environment Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee, today asked Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Greg Jaczko, why its rules governing the treatment of... Read More