Bill Text (PDF) Washington (October 5, 2022) – Amid the news today that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and non-OPEC Participating Countries have agreed to recommend a slashing of oil production quotas of two million barrels per day starting this November—a move that will raise energy costs for working... Read More

Starbucks is Weaponizing Wage Increases and Benefits Against Unionizing Workers, In Violation of National Labor Relations Act Senators Seek More Information about Starbucks’ Anti-Union Activity Text of Letter (PDF) Washington (October 5, 2022) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), and... Read More

“The climate crisis is one of the biggest emergencies that our country has ever faced and time is running out”   Washington (October 4, 2022) – With climate chaos flooding states, burning communities across the West, and driving crippling droughts, Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.),... Read More

Text of Letter (PDF) Washington (October 4, 2022) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today joined his Massachusetts colleagues Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representatives Richard E. Neal (MA-01), James P. McGovern (MA-02), Jake Auchincloss (MA-04), Seth Moulton (MA-06), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Stephen F.... Read More

New ‘zine’ details crisis of legitimacy for the Court, urgent and immediate need to expand Court from nine to 13 Expand The Court Zine Washington (October 3, 2022) – As the U.S. Supreme Court today begins its new term in the wake of its far-right majority repealing the fundamental right to abortion care last June, Senator Edward... Read More

Bill Text (pdf) - Section by Section (pdf) Washington (September 30, 2022) — Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today joined his colleagues led by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) in reintroducing the Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act, legislation to help communities affected by major natural disasters access housing... Read More

​Lawmakers applaud progress, call for strong rules to protect children and teens’ privacy, and caution that FTC action “in no way diminishes” need for Congress to act Text of Letter (PDF)   Washington (September 30, 2022) ­– Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Commerce, Science, and... Read More

Markey pushes DOD for answers following reports of at least 14 recent overdose deaths at Fort Bragg Text of Letter (PDF) Washington (September 29, 2022) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), lead sponsor of the Opioid Treatment Access Act and the STOP Fentanyl Act and a former member of the U.S. Commission on... Read More

Washington (September 29, 2022) — Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) issued the following statement after M&T Bank responded to the Senators’ letter demanding compensation for customers who were affected by conversion... Read More

​Text of Letter (PDF) Washington (September 28, 2022) – In the wake of a cruel stunt by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to lure nearly 50 asylum seekers onto planes chartered by the State of Florida and flying from Florida to Martha’s Vineyard, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today led his colleagues Representatives Bill... Read More

Washington (September 27, 2022) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today joined his colleagues led by Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) in a letter to President Biden, urging him to nominate a Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner to serve at the Social Security Administration. The Social Security Administration... Read More

Washington (September 27, 2022) — Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), members of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, issued the following joint statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a new proposed rule to require airlines to disclose fees... Read More

Washington (September 23, 2022) — Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today joined his colleagues led by Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) in sending a letter to M&T Bank urging the company to financially compensate customers who were affected by conversion failures during the transition of People’s United Bank accounts to M&T... Read More

“Given our country’s history of environmental inequity, any changes to the permitting processes should strengthen—not steamroll over—public participation and add protections for frontline communities.” Washington (September 22, 2022) — Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today joined his colleagues led by Senator... Read More

Bill is endorsed by coalition of state Secretaries of State, as well as current and former election officials from both parties  Washington (September 22, 2022) — Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today joined Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration with oversight over federal... Read More

Washington (September 22, 2022) — In order to bolster support for Ukraine and defend against efforts to force Ukraine to give up its sovereign territory, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) joined Senators Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) in introducing the Non-Recognition of Russian Annexation of Ukrainian Territory Act. The bill... Read More

“We are concerned that Puerto Rico will have difficulty covering the 25% local match, which could delay access to federal assistance for removing debris and making emergency repairs to public facilities and infrastructure.” Text of Letter (PDF) Washington (September 22, 2022) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today joined his... Read More

Text of Letter (PDF) Washington (September 21, 2022) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today led his colleagues Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), and Cory Booker... Read More

This year’s anniversary comes as Hurricane Fiona devastates the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic Washington (September 20, 2022) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) joined his colleagues led by Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Representative Nydia Velázquez (NY-07) in introducing a bicameral... Read More

“We respectfully ask for your continued assistance to ensure that the federal government is a helpful partner to those doing important humanitarian work on the ground” Text of Letter (PDF) Washington (September 20, 2022) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and members of the Massachusetts delegation led by Senator Elizabeth... Read More