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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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Jul 1, 2026

The Gas Money Saved Act would make sure American drivers have fuel-efficient vehicle options that are cheaper to fill up and hold automakers to account—a cost-saving measure that is especially critical as the Trump Administration would…

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Jul 1, 2026

We must stay vigilant and continue to defend the American promise of equal citizenship, inclusion, and opportunity.

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Jul 1, 2026

The Supreme Court reaffirmed a constitutional truth that has guided our nation for more than 150 years: if you are born on American soil, you are an American.

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Jul 1, 2026

EPA’s proposal turns that system on its head. Communities should not be forced to bear additional pollution because EPA chose to prioritize the financial interests of developers and fossil fuel companies over the Clean Air Act’s…

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Jul 1, 2026

Congress created the NSR program to stop dangerous polluting projects before irreversible commitments are made, not after construction is already underway and permit approval has become politically difficult to deny.

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Jun 30, 2026

Today’s ruling is a victory for democracy,” said Senator Markey. “For now, eligible voters can continue to cast their ballots by mail with confidence that their vote will be counted. Although Trump and MAGA Republicans lost today, this…

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Jun 27, 2026

The Gas Money Saved Act helps to deliver what American families need: more efficient vehicles to save on fuel costs and breathe cleaner air.

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Jun 27, 2026

Big corporations always find a way to squeeze the little guy.

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Jun 26, 2026

The Modernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act 2.0 would take a carefully considered step forward in expanding access to this medication by allowing the most highly trained addiction physicians in the country to prescribe methadone for their…

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Jun 26, 2026

Every child deserves clean air, and families should not be left in the dark about the rapid growth of data centers.

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Jun 26, 2026

Data centers are polluting our air and water and driving up electricity costs, yet Big Tech continues to operate with zero accountability.

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Jun 26, 2026

The Gas Money Saved Act provides a bold response to sky-high gasoline prices: no more flouting the nation’s fuel economy laws.

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Jun 26, 2026

Auto innovation should give consumers better choices, not cut corners at their expense.

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Jun 26, 2026

Fuel economy standards help American drivers get around without breaking the bank while gas prices are high, but Trump and the Republicans gutted these standards as part of their crusade to put Big Oil above American families.

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Jun 26, 2026

I will continue fighting to protect this landmark program and ensure every student can succeed.

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Jun 26, 2026

The FCC should be focused on strengthening E-Rate and closing the digital divide, not finding new excuses to disconnect the children who need it the most.

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Jun 26, 2026

This rulemaking goes far beyond reviewing the impact of screen time on students and undermines educational equality, harms our economic competitiveness, and threatens to reverse three decades of settled law.

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Jun 26, 2026

“Today’s FCC vote is a deeply troubling step toward weakening E-Rate, a universal program that has connected millions of students, teachers, schools, and libraries — in urban and rural communities alike — to the internet for 30 years,”…

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Jun 26, 2026

By keeping methadone locked behind specialized clinics, we force individuals in recovery to face daily transportation burdens and institutional stigma just to stay alive.

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Jun 26, 2026

For too long, methadone treatment for opioid use disorder has been siloed away from the mainstream healthcare system.

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Jun 26, 2026

For too long, we have kept methadone – an evidence-based, life-saving medication – locked away, far from many of the people who need it.

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Jun 26, 2026

The Supreme Court, with the Trump administration’s poisonous thumb on the scale, is again failing the public and sacrificing our health in the process.

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Jun 26, 2026

States should also have the right to require more transparency from companies selling products to their residents.

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