New legislation would address climate change-related risks to pregnant and postpartum people and their infants Research has found that climate change may be associated with risk to pregnancy outcomes Washington (February 9, 2021) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) this week introduced legislation to address climate change-related risks... Read More

Will leverage $100 billion in public funds to create as much as $884 billion in total investment over ten years into projects that support clean energy, reduce emissions Washington (February 4, 2021) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), members of the Environment and Public Works Committee, and Rep.... Read More

“THRIVE” Agenda lays groundwork for national response to economic recovery, racial justice and climate change Washington (February 5, 2021) – As the Biden administration begins to take immediate action to recover from the coronavirus pandemic and resulting economic depression, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Representative Debbie... Read More

The Essential Transportation Employee Safety Act would build upon President Biden’s Executive Order, federally mandating masks on certain modes of transportation [WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation,... Read More

Bill requires a modernized vision for the future of broadband access in America, as well as detailed strategies for leveraging connectivity to promote justice, equity, and economic growth Washington (February 7, 2021) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Congresswoman Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.) today announced the reintroduction of the... Read More

Report identifies 95% of VA nursing homes had at least one infection control deficiency in years before COVID-19 pandemic, with 81% having deficiencies in multiple years Washington (February 8, 2021) – Following a request by Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chair Jon Tester... Read More

The RISE Act would authorize nearly $25 billion in relief for research workforce and institutions Washington (February 5, 2021) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), and Susan Collins (R-Maine) today introduced the Research Investment to Spark the Economy (RISE) Act to authorize nearly $25 billion in... Read More

Commend Administration’s initial response and commit Senate cooperation in support of human rights, targeted sanctions, and international coordination  Washington (February 5, 2021) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), top Democrat on the East Asia Subcommittee, Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Chairman Bob Menendez... Read More

Washington (February 4, 2021) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass), top Democrat on the East Asia subcommittee of the Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement following President Biden’s speech during his first official visit to the State Department in his capacity as President of the United States.  “Today, President Biden... Read More

Washington (February 4, 2021) – As 2020 marked the deadliest year for gun violence in the last 20 years, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) today reintroduced the Gun Violence Prevention Research Act to fund research at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on firearms safety and gun... Read More

A recent Biden executive order also called on the FCC “to increase connectivity options for students lacking reliable home broadband” Washington (February 4, 2021) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Commerce Committee Chairwoman Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Maggie Hassan... Read More

Legislation would provide permanent protection to unique and vulnerable habitat, safeguard subsistence rights of Arctic Indigenous Peoples Washington (February 4, 2021) – Following the Trump administration’s last desperate effort to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas lease sales earlier this year, Senators Edward J. Markey... Read More

Over last 18 years, there have been three global novel coronavirus outbreaks Washington (February 4, 2021) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today reintroduced legislation to support comprehensive research for the creation of a universal coronavirus vaccine or therapeutic. The legislation calls for a total investment of $1 billion –... Read More

Cancelling student debt is the single most effective executive action available to provide massive consumer-driven stimulus Link to Resolution | Economic Benefits One-Pager | Legal Q&A | Letter on Existing Legal Authorities Washington, D.C. - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and... Read More

Legislation creates a permanent LGBTQI Special Envoy at the State Department Washington (February 3, 2021) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Congressman Alan Lowenthal (CA-47) today announced they will reintroduce the International Human Rights Defense Act, a bicameral effort to reaffirm the United States' role as a world leader in... Read More

Washington (February 3, 2021) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after the Department of Interior announced today that it intends to resume the environmental review of Vineyard Wind’s proposed offshore wind project after the Trump administration tried to prevent the company from moving forward with the permitting... Read More

Last year, record-smashing weather or climate disasters cost more than $95 billion  Washington (February 3, 2021) – With news that 2020 tied 2016 as the hottest year on record, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, today announced the re-introduction of legislation to ensure the Federal... Read More

Bill will convene aviation, security, and public health experts to develop national plans for protecting the flying public during and after pandemic Washington (February 1, 2021) - Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) today joined Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), as well... Read More

Legislation would help welcome and support immigrants and refugees as they adapt to life in the United States Measure comes as President Biden aims to overhaul the U.S. immigration system Washington (January 28, 2021) – Today, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and U.S. Representatives Grace Meng (D-NY), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), and Jesús... Read More

Legislation would help direct 40% of President Biden’s climate investment toward disproportionately impacted communitiesWashington (January 28, 2021) -- Today, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01) announced the introduction of the Environmental Justice Mapping and Data Collection Act... Read More