Families in the New York/New Jersey area are still suffering from the impact of superstorm Sandy. Lives were lost, homes were destroyed, and many are still fighting to stay warm without power. Since Sandy, my office has received calls … [Read more...]
Independence (from Oil) Day
Last year, the House of Representatives came together and said enough is enough. Passing historic clean energy legislation (The Waxman-Markey, American Clean Energy & Security Act) that invests $190 billion into clean energy like wind, … [Read more...]
As We Wait for the Economy to Heat Back Up, No One Should be Left Out in the Cold
In Washington, I am working to fully fund the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which provides struggling families with money to heat their homes. Earlier this year, I helped lead the fight to release $490 million in … [Read more...]
Rep. Markey to hold office hours for residents of Woburn and Stoneham
Residents of Woburn and Stoneham are invited to take this opportunity to speak with Rep. Markey regarding any issue concerning them at this time. Rep. Markey and his staff will also be available to assist residents with issues pending … [Read more...]
Team Boston’s Solar Home Shining the Light Toward the Future
Much like this competition, the United States is currently in a race with China, Spain and other nations for clean energy jobs and technology. In June, the House passed the Waxman-Markey American Clean Energy and Security Act which includes … [Read more...]
Rep. Markey to host Health Care Reform Town Hall Meeting this Monday, October 12th
Congress is in the midst of an historic debate on reforming our nation's health care system and we will soon be voting on this critical issue in the House and Senate. The bills we will be debating would make major changes in our … [Read more...]
Chairmen Waxman, Markey Release Discussion Draft of New Clean Energy Legislation
The American Clean Energy and Security Act will create millions of new clean energy jobs, save consumers hundreds of billions of dollars in energy costs, enhance America's energy independence, and cut global warming pollution. To meet these … [Read more...]
Protect Georges Bank from Drilling
Today I reintroduced legislation to protect Massachusetts' fragile Georges Bank from any oil or natural gas drilling, which could be potentially disastrous for the New England fishing industry. From the boats and wharfs to the markets and … [Read more...]
Recovery Package Will Invest Billions in Massachusetts Innovation, Job Creation
Van testified, "If we are smart, we will make the invention, manufacturing and deploying of clean energy technology a cornerstone of the next American economy - and create green pathways out of poverty, while we do it." With the support … [Read more...]
Rep. Markey to appear on This Week with George Stephanopoulos
U.S. Rep Ed Markey Will Appear on This Week with George Stephanopoulos on Sunday morning. He will be joined on a panel with Red Caveney of the American Petroleum Institute, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and Professor Jeffrey Sachs of … [Read more...]