Also call on companies to commit to labeling, social media, appropriate consumption restrictions   Washington (September 25, 2013) - In the latest step in their ongoing investigation into the energy drink industry, Senators Edward J. Markey (DMass.), John D. Rockefeller IV (DW.Va.), Dick Durbin (DIll.), and Richard Blumenthal (DConn.), today... Read More

    200,000 MA families depend on home energy program each year   Washington (September 25, 2013) - With winter on the horizon and as Congress debates a spending plan for the remainder of the year, Senators Edward J. Markey (DMass.) and Elizabeth Warren (DMass.) joined with 32 of their colleagues in a bipartisan letter to Senate... Read More

    U.S. Department of Labor Awards Major Grant as Part of Workforce Innovation Fund's Innovative "Pay for Success" Program   SEP 24, 2013 WASHINGTON, DC United States Senator Elizabeth Warren and Senator Edward J. Markey today announced that the United States Department of Labor (DOL) has awarded the Massachusetts Executive Office... Read More

Lawmaker repeatedly called for study of health impacts for residents Washington (September 23, 2013) - Senator Edward J. Markey (DMass.) released the following statement after the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) announced it is moving forward with a National Academy of Sciences (NAS) pilot study of cancer risk in populations around six U.S... Read More

  Disaster loans would help struggling fishermen   WASHINGTON (September 23, 2013) - The entire Massachusetts delegation today pressed the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide financial assistance to Massachusetts fishermen who have been hard hit by reductions in catch limits and groundfish stocks.    In a letter sent... Read More

  Contact: Eben BurnhamSnyder, Senator Ed Markey, 2022242742 Giselle Barry, Senator Ed Markey, 2022242742 WASHINGTON (September 20, 2013) - Senator Edward J. Markey (DMass.), who coauthored the only comprehensive bill to put carbon limits on power plants to pass a chamber of Congress, today praised the Obama administration for their new rules... Read More

Senator authored House bill to avoid closure of helium reserve WASHINGTON (September 19, 2013) - The Senate voted today to avoid a government shutdown, just not the one everyone is talking about. In a show of bipartisan, bicameral leadership, the Senate passed its version of a bill to keep the federal helium reserve open to provide this important... Read More

Contact: Giselle Barry (Markey) 2022242742   Eben BurnhamSnyder (Markey) 2022242742 Will introduce legislation to create clean energy jobs, strengthen energy infrastructure, protect children's privacy online Washington (September 18, 2013) - In his first speech on the floor of the United States Senate, Senator Edward J. Markey (DMass.) called... Read More

Senator Ed Markey First Senate Speech As Delivered  Madam President, today I am here to give my first speech on the floor of the United States Senate. I do so with deep respect and reverence for the history of this Chamber and for the giants of the Senate who have served before us.   From Massachusetts, our recent roster of Senators... Read More

Members Applaud City of Springfield's Commitment to Innovative Criminal Justice Programs WASHINGTON, DC The Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded the City of Springfield a $1,000,000 grant under the Byrne Criminal Justice Innovation (BCJI) Program to improve public safety through communitybased partnerships. Members of the Massachusetts... Read More

  Markey to Deliver First Senate Speech   Address to discuss Massachusetts economy, national priorities   Washington (September 17, 2013) - Senator Edward J. Markey (DMass.) will deliver his first speech on the floor of the United States Senate tomorrow, Wednesday, September 18. His speech will discuss the Massachusetts economy,... Read More

Senator is Author of "Independence at Home" Program in Affordable Care Act   WASHINGTON (September 17, 2013) - Senator Edward J. Markey (DMass.) today praised the Department of Labor's decision to give home care health workers wage and work protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Senator Markey was the author of the "Independence at... Read More

Worcester, Mass., September 12, 2013     The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $1.4 million to Becker College and the Massachusetts Digital Games Institute (MassDiGI) to help create the MassDiGI New Ventures Center (NVC).   Becker will match the EDA grant to build the $2.8 million NVC, which will... Read More

Lawmaker recognized with Rep. Joe Barton for work to update the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act   Washington (September 12, 2013) - Senator Edward J. Markey (DMass.) was awarded a Public Policy Leadership Award during the 9 th Annual Common Sense Media Awards at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Tuesday. The award was... Read More

Lawmaker's firstever accounting last year revealed 1.3 million personal data requests in 2011 from law enforcement agencies   Washington (September 12, 2013) - Continuing his investigation into requests by law enforcement for mobile phone information, today Senator Edward J. Markey (DMass.) sent letters to eight major wireless carriers asking... Read More

Proposal Empowers Consumers by Broadening Access to Electricity Usage Information, Spurring Energy Savings and Innovation WASHINGTON (September 12, 2013) Senators Mark Udall (DColo.), who serves on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Ed Markey (DMass.), who serves on the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation... Read More

Lawmaker also calls for FTC attention to changes that may affect teen users   Washington (September 11, 2013) - In the wake of Facebook's most recent updates to its privacy policy, Senator Edward J. Markey (DMass.), member of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, today sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) asking... Read More

Senator authored laws mandating 100% screening of air cargo, 100% scanning of inbound maritime cargo after terrorist attacks   Washington (September 11, 2013) - Senator Edward J. Markey (DMass.), former senior member of the House Homeland Security Committee and leading advocate for aviation, maritime, nuclear, chemical, and grid security released... Read More

Washington (September 10, 2013) - Senator Edward J. Markey (DMass.), member of the Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement today on the authorization of the use of military force in Syria.  "I cannot support the resolution that passed the Foreign Relations Committee to use force in Syria because it is too broad, the effects... Read More

DURBIN, BLUMENTHAL, HARKIN, CARPER, MARKEY WARN AGAINST DANGERS OF ECIGS AFTER CDC RELEASES DATA SHOWING AN INCREASE IN USE AMONG YOUTH   (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (DIll.), Richard Blumenthal (DConn.), Tom Harkin (DIowa), Tom Carper (DDel.), and Ed Markey (DMass.) warned against the dangers of electronic cigarettes after... Read More