Senator Markey Votes Against Continuing Resolution, Refuses to Fund Trump’s Unwinnable Iran War and Authoritarian Agenda

Voted against continuing resolution, opposing Trump's Iran war and authoritarian agenda.

“Voting for this Continuing Resolution would be signing a check for President Trump to continue his illegal, reckless agenda, including ICE raids, an unwinnable war in Iran, threats to interfere in our elections this fall, and the dismantling of the social safety net.”

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Markey, HELP Committee Push Justice Department to Hold Steward Healthcare CEO Ralph de la Torre Accountable for Corporate Greed

Called on Department of Justice to prosecute Steward Healthcare CEO for contempt of Congress and corporate mismanagement.

“Steward Health Care was an example - not the exception. 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. Massachusetts and our country deserve better.”

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Senator Markey Reintroduces Legislation to Expedite Humanitarian Aid to the People of North Korea

Reintroduced legislation to expedite humanitarian aid to North Korea by modifying sanctions implementation.

“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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Senator Markey Releases New Comprehensive Report “Under the Radar” Documenting Trump’s Second Administration Stealth Attack on U.S. Immigration System

Released report documenting Trump administration's covert efforts to dismantle the U.S. immigration system.

“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 immigrant communities”

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Markey Blasts Trump Administration for Ending Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status

Criticized Trump administration for ending Haiti Temporary Protected Status.

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

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Senator Markey Statement on the Worsening Medical Condition of Robert Gilman

Urged U.S. and Russian governments to release detained Massachusetts Marine Robert Gilman.

“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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Markey, Jayapal Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Health Facilities from Climate Disaster

Reintroduced bill to provide $105 billion for climate-resilient health facilities.

“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 this climate emergency”

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Markey Issues Urgent Call for Support for E-Rate as Trump FCC Reviews Program

Urged support for E-Rate program as Trump FCC reviews it.

“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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Markey Continues Pressure on Boston ICE Field Office to Answer for Continued New England Deportation Regime

Sent letter demanding ICE address inhumane conditions at Burlington detention facility.

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Markey Statement on Commerce Committee Markup of KOSA

Expressed concerns that Kids Online Safety Act could be weaponized against LGBTQ+ youth under Trump administration.

“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 heightened today when the Trump FTC is unlawfully and viciously targeting trans kids.”

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Senator Markey Celebrates Unanimous Committee Passage of His Youth AI Privacy Act

Celebrated unanimous Senate Commerce Committee passage of Youth AI Privacy Act requiring AI safety safeguards for minors.

“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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Markey, Van Hollen, Whitehouse, Dingell Statement on D.C. Circuit’s Ruling to Protect Landmark Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund from Unlawful Trump Attacks

Praised D.C. Circuit ruling protecting Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund from Trump administration clawback.

“The Trump administration’s brazen attempt to prevent those projects, seize these funds, and break the law in the process has been rightfully halted by the D.C. Circuit.”

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Senate Passes Markey Amendments to Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls

Celebrated Senate passage of robocall elimination bill with four Markey amendments included.

“When robocall scammers try to turn Americans’ phones into tools for theft and deception, we have to make their jobs harder”

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Senators Markey, Merkley Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Healthcare for Americans Who Cannot Afford Bail

Reintroduced bill to protect Medicaid and Medicare coverage for detained people awaiting trial.

“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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Markey, Pressley Release Report Showing Success of Fare-Free Transit in Massachusetts

Released report on fare-free transit success; pushed $25 billion Freedom to Move Act.

“From Worcester to Boston to the Merrimack Valley, Massachusetts is showing the nation what is possible when transit goes fare-free”

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Sens. Markey, Warren, Reps. Lynch, Keating, Pressley, Auchincloss Demand Trump Administration Reverse Denial of Massachusetts Disaster Request for February Blizzard

Demanded Trump administration reverse denial of Massachusetts disaster declaration for February blizzard.

“If FEMA’s initial denial was based on an attempt to reinterpret or narrow the definition of a major disaster, we urge FEMA to comply with the Stafford Act and reverse course.”

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