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

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