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Ed Markey

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Edward John Markey is a United States Senator from Massachusetts, having served since July 24, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, Markey previously represented Massachusetts in the U.S. House of Representatives from April 14, 1976, to July 24, 2013. Throughout his career, he has been a strong advocate for environmental issues, telecommunications, and technology policy. Markey played a significant role in the development of legislation aimed at addressing climate change and promoting renewable energy sources.

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Aug 8, 2026

This report shines a light on Trump’s cruel project to dismantle due process, strip immigrants of their lawful status, and turn our immigration courts into deportation machines.

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Aug 8, 2026

As our nation commemorates its 250th anniversary, we should be celebrating our identity as a nation of immigrants. Instead, the Trump administration is quietly gutting critical protections to systematically demonize and target our…

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Aug 8, 2026

The longer de la Torre evades responsibility, the more people will die. I will continue fighting for my Health Over Wealth Act and to get private equity out of health care.

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Aug 8, 2026

Dr. Ralph de la Torre looted Steward Health Care for his own personal gain, including selling land out from under hospitals while he bought a yacht and lavish homes.

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Aug 8, 2026

The United States must cut through the red tape preventing the efforts of non-governmental organizations to provide such basic needs of North Koreans.

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Aug 8, 2026

Sanctions on North Korea should target the oppressive Kim regime and its dangerous nuclear ambitions—not its vulnerable civilians who lack access to essential services and lifesaving care.

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Aug 7, 2026

Today, and every day, I stand with our immigrant community.

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Aug 7, 2026

I will continue to fight to pass this critical legislation.

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Aug 7, 2026

Haiti’s TPS designation should remain in place given the challenges still facing Haiti today.

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Aug 7, 2026

Our own government has determined that it is unsafe for U.S. citizens to travel to Haiti, so why would it be safe for Haitians to return?

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Aug 7, 2026

The official termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti is a moral failure.

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Aug 7, 2026

Together, we built E-Rate. And together, we will protect it.

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Aug 7, 2026

It’s unacceptable. But we can and will fight back. The FCC will be accepting comments for the next few months, and they need to hear what E-Rate means in your school, library, and community.

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Aug 7, 2026

The Trump administration is putting the success of the E-Rate program at risk, threatening to blow a hole in schools’ budgets and diverting limited local dollars from teachers, classroom programs, books, and other essential services.

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Aug 7, 2026

Climate change is a public health emergency. Power outages, floods, fires, and extreme temperatures threaten hospitals’ ability to care for patients in a disaster. Meanwhile, outdated infrastructure contributes to the pollution causing…

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Aug 7, 2026

I implore the United States and Russian governments to find a solution before we find ourselves in a situation that will further complicate an already difficult relationship.

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Aug 7, 2026

I am very worried that, if urgent action is not taken to release Robert so he can receive urgent medical care in the United States, his condition could become permanent, or he could die in Russian custody.

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Aug 7, 2026

My office has been closely monitoring the detention of Robert Gilman–a Massachusetts resident and former Marine who has been held in Russia on questionable charges for 1,662 days–nearly four and a half years.

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Aug 7, 2026

Massachusetts residents deserve to know who is operating ISAP and what guardrails are in place to prevent nongovernment contractors from violating their rights.

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Aug 7, 2026

It is imperative that ICE admit the extent of the Trump administration’s falsehoods by turning over the rest of the requested arrest data.

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Aug 6, 2026

This vote demonstrates bipartisan support for robust privacy safeguards in AI chatbots and sends a clear message that Big Tech must prioritize kids over their bottom line.

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Aug 6, 2026

Today’s unanimous committee passage of my Youth AI Privacy Act is a huge step forward for protecting kids’ privacy and safety in the age of AI.

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Aug 6, 2026

Today the Senate Commerce Committee voted to advance the Kids Online Safety Act. As I have said in the past, I have concerns about how this legislation could be weaponized against LGBTQ+ young people. These concerns are especially…

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Aug 5, 2026

Healthcare is a human right. It is unjust and immoral to strip people of their health coverage simply because they can’t afford to pay their bail.

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Aug 5, 2026

We will continue to fight for the full and fair operation of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund—for a safer climate, for good green jobs, and for cheaper, cleaner energy.

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