Comprehensive data is needed for the federal government to provide sufficient relief to families that have fallen behind on payments during the COVID-19 pandemic  Electric and natural gas arrearages were estimated to reach $32 billion nationwide by the end of 2020 Washington (February 26, 2021) – Senators Edward J.... Read More

Washington (February 25, 2021) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Representative Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18) today re-introduced the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, legislation to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. “Juneteenth,” observed on June 19, commemorates the end of... Read More

Legislation focuses on comprehensive support for language, workforce, legal needs; increasing refugee admissions Washington (February 24, 2021) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Representatives Grace Meng (NY-06), Jesús Chuy García (IL-04), and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) today re-introduced the New Deal for New... Read More

Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles contribute more than 20% of greenhouse gas emissions from transportation sector Washington (February 24, 2021) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, and Representative Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce... Read More

Transportation accounts for more domestic greenhouse gas emissions than any other sector — more than energy, industry, or agriculture Washington (February 23, 2021) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Environment and Public Works Committee Chairman Tom Carper (D-Del.), and Congressman Jared Huffman (CA-02) today announced the reintroduction of... Read More

Senators support U.S. and Iran returning to their commitments under Iran Nuclear Deal Washington (February 23, 2021) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, led 10 of his colleagues in the reintroduction of the Iran Diplomacy Act. The legislation supports President Joseph Biden’s diplomatic effort to... Read More

Boston, MA - Massachusetts Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward J. Markey released the following joint statement after the Biden Administration withdrew its appeal in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia in the case Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe v. Bernhardt.  "This is a major victory for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe,... Read More

Washington (February 22, 2021) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following statement after the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB) voted today to approve the construction of an electrical substation in East Boston. “The East Boston and Chelsea... Read More

Boston, MA – Last week, U.S. Representative Stephen F. Lynch (MA-08) sent a letter with U.S. Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) to the Federal Energy Regulation Commission (FERC) urging the expeditious approval of the rehearing request for the in-service certificate issued for the Weymouth compressor station.... Read More

Boston (February 16, 2021) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement on the passing of former Massachusetts State Representative Doris Bunte. Senator Markey served with Bunte in the Massachusetts State House from 1973-1976.  “When there was no path, Doris Bunte charted one. When there was no example, Doris Bunte... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C.–  Today, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) joined Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark (MA-05) and the Massachusetts delegation in a letter to Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker expressing concern regarding the absence of a centralized vaccine pre-registration system and implored the Governor to act with the requisite urgency... Read More

Washington (February 13, 2021) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after voting to convict Donald Trump on one article of impeachment.   “Donald Trump wanted the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol to succeed." said Senator Markey. "He invited, he incited, he delighted. He... Read More

Washington (February 10, 2020) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and Congresswoman Grace Meng (NY-06) today applauded inclusion of their legislation the Emergency Educational Connections Act and more than $7 billion in funding for the E-rate program in the House... Read More

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