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

Lawmakers Call for HHS to Collect and Publish Demographic Data of Vaccine Recipients, Prioritize Hardest-Hit Communities  Text of Letter (PDF) WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)... Read More

Senator previously raised concerns about the dangers that Facebook’s group recommendation systems pose and urged Mark Zuckerberg to stop this practice     Washington (January 28, 2021) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, released the following statement after... Read More

Washington (January 26, 2021)— Today, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Representative Joaquin Castro (TX-20), along with Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and 27 House members, sent a letter to President Biden urging swift action to grant relief and protections to immigrant families living in sanctuary churches across... Read More

Reports indicate some Facebook users employ group pages to organize and coordinate violent and anti-democratic efforts, including explicit planning for deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6   Washington (January 26, 2021) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee,... Read More

Legislation will convene aviation, security, and public health experts to develop national plans for protecting the flying public during and after pandemic Washington (January 22, 2020) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Congressman Stephen F. Lynch (MA-08) today announced their reintroduction of... Read More

Newburyport, Mass. – Today, Rep. Seth Moulton with Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey announced that they secured $7.3 million in funding for the Newburyport Harbor Federal Navigation Project in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers FY 2021 Work Plan. The win means the federal channel will be dredged for the first time since 2010.... Read More

Washington (January 21, 2021) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Foreign Relations Committee and long-time Congressional leader on nuclear non-proliferation issues, today commended President Joseph Biden for announcing his intent to extend the 2010 New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) Treaty for a full five years. ... Read More