October 30 2014 Markey Responds to EIA Study on Gasoline Prices WASHINGTON October 30 2014 Senator Edward J Markey D Mass released the following statement regarding the report released today by the E... Read More

Senator joined bipartisan group of 45 Senators calling for release of FY15 funds; nearly $132 million released for Massachusetts Read More

As OMB finalizes this rule we urge you to issue the strongest possible safeguards to ensure that public health, safety and our environment are protected,” writes Markey and his colleagues. “As stewards of these lands and resources for the American people it is therefore critical that the final rule for hydraulic fracturing on public lands offers stringent protections for the safety of workers, our water, air, lands and public health.” Read More

An agreement that requires automatic and unrestricted approval of U.S. oil and gas exports to the EU has the potential to harm American consumers, our national security, and our environment. We request...commitment in TTIP that would run contrary to existing U.S. laws by guaranteeing the export of U.S. crude oil and natural gas resources through changes to U.S. export licensing procedures.... Read More

September 26 2014 Senators Urge Administration to Address Methane Pollution Washington D C Fifteen U S Senators today applauded the Obama Administration s efforts to act on climate change while urging swi... Read More

But after weighing the information available, I cannot support the current proposal to arm and train Syrian rebels. The Syrian civil war is complex, involves various military factions, and has attracted thousands of foreign fighters. There are unintended consequences that may come from arming one of these factions to fight against another, including the very real risk of American weapons falling into the wrong hands. Read More

In the course of my investigation of BP, it was clear that the company compromised safety for speed, and today's ruling once again confirms that assessment. BP should be fully held to account, and should not be allowed to low-ball the size of its spill or take other actions that could reduce their financial liabilities for this disaster. The people of the Gulf of Mexico deserve justice, delivered in full. Read More

Senators urge Dept. of Interior to protect Georges Bank off New England, fishing and tourism industries, beaches and coastlines on East Coast as it develops next Five Year Offshore Leasing Program Read More

DOI Decision to Open East Coast Waters to Oil and Gas Testing Markey Criticizes DOI Decision to Open East Coast Waters to Oil and Gas Testing WASHINGTON... Read More

July 08 2014 Markey US EU Trade Pact Shouldn t Scuttle Crude Oil Export Ban Washington July 8 2014 Senator Edward J Markey D Mass released the following... Read More