Reclaiming my time, the effect of this amendment could be, because the Coast Guard relies upon the Park Service, that we wind up with an entire area without any law enforcement. Because the Coast Guard does not reach that area, the Park…
Edward 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.
I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Chair, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 1938. We are here debating whether to expedite the approval of a pipeline that will import the dirtiest crude oil on the planet into the United…
Mr. Chairman, in the underlying bill, the majority has underfunded the Interior Department agency charged with issuing new drilling permits and ensuring that offshore drilling is safe. The underlying bill would underfund the Bureau of…
This spending bill represents one of the most egregious assaults on our Nation's environment in the history of our country. If this bill were to pass, our air will be smoggier. Our climate will be hotter. Our water will be more polluted…
I thank the gentleman. A poll completed by Gallup just 3 days ago basically showed what Democrats have been saying all along-- Americans want their Congress to come together to tackle our debt level with a responsible program of spending…
Americans today are getting an up-close view of Republicans' misguided plans, misplaced priorities, and massive assault on the middle class. It's not, as they call it, ``Cap, Cut, and Balance.'' It's really a ``Cash Cow for Billionaires.''…





