Decision could have severe economic impact on the region WASHINGTON, D.C. –The Massachusetts Congressional delegation, led by Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass.), today sent a letter to US Airways urging the company to reconsider its decision to close its Boston regional hub. The lawmakers sent the letter to US Airways... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Ed Markey (D-Mass.), chairman of twin climate and energy panels in the House, today hailed the announcement of over $7 million in Recovery Act funding for the deployment of new Smart Grid technologies and demonstration projects in and around Boston that will help build a smarter, more efficient, more... Read More

With the international climate talks happening days from now, Congressman Markey has been engaging directly with world leaders to find common ground on climate change solutions. After German Chancellor Angela Merkel became the first German leader to address a joint session of Congress since 1957, she met privately with Congressman Markey, along... Read More

Washington, D.C.- Rep. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) joined with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, other members of Congress, and representatives from the nation’s leading public and private research universities on Tuesday to announce the launch of ScienceWorksForUS , an initiative showcasing the investments in science made through the American Recovery and... Read More

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