Arlington, MA- Rep. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) hosted a town hall meeting on health care reform last night in Arlington. Over 300 people attended the event, where Markey outlined the need for comprehensive health care reform legislation. “It is a great honor to represent the citizens of the 7th District and I am very pleased to have heard... Read More

Lawmaker is author of Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act to ensure new technologies are usable by people with disabilities   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a senior member of the Energy and Commerce Committee with jurisdiction over communications policy, today issued the... 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 Arlington. WHO:            Congressman... Read More

IN LETTER TO CHAIRMAN JACZKO, MARKEY CALLS FOR COMMISSION TO OPEN VOTING PROCESS   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 Nuclear Regulatory Commission Chairman Gregory Jaczko, calling for the Commission... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), the dean of the Massachusetts and New England House congressional delegations, delivered the following speech during a special order honoring the late Sen. Edward Kennedy on the House floor Tuesday night.   Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Chairman of the Energy and Environment Subcommittee, issued the following statement at a hearing on the the Chemical Facility Anti-terrorism Act of 2009 and the Drinking Water System Security Act of 2009: “I come from a district that was home to some of the 9-11... Read More

Medford, MA—U.S. Representative Edward J. Markey (D-MA) is pleased to announce that he is now accepting applications for Congressional Nominations to the United States Service Academies. “It is a tremendous honor to be able to nominate students to United States Service Academies,” Rep. Markey said.  “I encourage any... Read More

Resolution Celebrates Park’s 50th Anniversary   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the House of Representatives approved a resolution sponsored by Reps. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Niki Tsongas (D-Mass.) honoring the Minute Man National Historical Park on its 50th Anniversary. “Since its inception 50 years ago, Minute Man... Read More

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS AWARDED THROUGH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY  MEDFORD, MA. – U.S. Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Malden), chair of two key energy panels in the House, today announced that Massachusetts will be receiving $14,752,100 in federal funds to be used for energy efficiency and conservation programs throughout the state. ... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), the dean of the New England and Massachusetts House congressional delegations, issued the following statement after Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick announced the interim appointment of Paul G. Kirk Jr. to the U.S. Senate. “I congratulate my friend Paul Kirk on his... Read More

MEDFORD, MA. –Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Malden) today voted in favor of extending unemployment benefits in Massachusetts and other states with an unemployment rate of 8.5% or higher.  H.R. 3548, The Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, would extend unemployment benefits by up to 13 weeks for over 300,000 jobless workers who... Read More

Markey, co-author of net neutrality legislation, calls for free and open Internet   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), co-author of legislation that would establish national broadband policy and ensure an open and consumer-oriented Internet, today praised FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski's announcement of a plan... Read More

New Plan will help rally international consensus against Iran’s nuclear program  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), the founder of the House Bipartisan Task Force on Nonproliferation, today praised the decision by President Obama to dramatically shift U.S. plans for ballistic missile defenses in... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a senior member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, today submitted the following statement for the record at a committee hearing on preparations for the 2009 Pandemic Flu with Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.     Rep. Markey speaks at an Energy... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) issued the following statement commemorating the tragic events of September 11, 2001. “This week we commemorate the eighth anniversary of the most devastating attack on our country since Pearl Harbor,” said Markey. “The planes which destroyed the World Trade Center... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Chairman of the Energy and Environment Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee, made the following opening statement at a hearing H.R. 3276, the American Medical Isotopes Production Act of 2009.  Rep. Markey introduced the bill along with Subcommittee Ranking Member... Read More

 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a senior member of the Energy and Commerce committee, which has jurisdiction over health care policy, issued the following statement tonight after President Obama’s address to a joint session of Congress. “Tonight the President offered a strong case for... Read More

In letter to Sec. of State, Markey asks if Pakistan violated Arms Export Control Act   WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), founder of the House Bipartisan Task Force on Nonproliferation, today sent a letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton requesting information on published reports that Pakistan may have... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), the dean of the New England and Massachusetts House congressional delegations issued the following statement on the passing of Senator Edward M. Kennedy.   Congressman Markey said, “Today our country and the world lost a leading light and a legislative legend. Edward... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Representative Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), the dean of the New England and Massachusetts House congressional delegations, issued the following statement today after Senator Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.   “There is no more... Read More