U.S. Senator · D · Massachusetts
Edward J. Markey
- Term
- 2021–2027
- Office
- 255 Dirksen Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 87
Issue by issue
The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Markey puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.
Environment & energy
Extensive record
Markey's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
Go deeper on environment & energy
Their stated view
- Addressing Climate Change — Senator Markey champions policies to combat climate change, promote renewable energy, and protect vulnerable communities from environmental impacts.
Commitments tracked here
- Implement Green New Deal principles
The record (45)
- Bill authoredGreen New Deal for Public Schools ActLatest action 2026-07-30
- Bill authoredClimate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-17
- Bill authoredNo Cuts to Public Schools ActLatest action 2025-02-27
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling on communities across the country to take action to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.Latest action 2026-04-15
- Bill authoredProtecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change ActLatest action 2026-04-21
- Bill authoredGreen New Deal for Health ActLatest action 2026-07-27
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing that climate change poses a growing threat to public health and necessitates coordinated action to mitigate its impacts and safeguard the health and well-being of all people in the United States.Latest action 2025-07-10
- Bill authoredSMART in Schools ActLatest action 2024-06-20
Technology
Extensive record
Markey's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
Go deeper on technology
Commitments tracked here
- Introduce/Champion Youth AI Privacy Act
The record (47)
- Bill authoredYouth AI Privacy ActLatest action 2026-08-05
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution calling for the return of abducted Ukrainian children before finalizing any peace agreement to end the war against Ukraine.Latest action 2025-05-20
- Bill authoredA bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.Latest action 2026-06-17
- Bill authoredEnhancing North Korea Humanitarian Assistance Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-05
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of April 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026, as "Fair Chance Jobs Month".Latest action 2026-04-29
- Bill cosponsoredEnding Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration ActLatest action 2026-05-19
- Bill cosponsoredBan Congressional Stock Trading ActLatest action 2025-05-22
- Bill cosponsoredRestoring Access for Detainees ActLatest action 2025-11-06
Defense & security
Substantial record
Markey's work here shows up as 19 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
19 bills
Go deeper on defense & security
Commitments tracked here
- Reduce Pentagon and reallocate military spending
The record (19)
- Bill authoredSlash the Pentagon ActLatest action 2026-06-16
- Bill cosponsoredAudit the Pentagon ActLatest action 2026-07-30
- Bill cosponsoredRight to Representation for Department of Veterans Affairs Workers Act of 2025Latest action 2025-11-18
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to amend title 10, United States Code, and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994, to codify and clarify gender neutral standards for members of certain Armed Forces, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-07-30
- Bill cosponsoredSAFE ActLatest action 2026-04-14
- Bill authoredA bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.Latest action 2026-06-17
- Bill authoredReactors at Risk Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-12
- Bill authoredNo Nuclear Testing Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-30
Education
Substantial record
Markey's work here shows up as 12 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
12 bills
Go deeper on education
Their stated view
- Investing in Education — He promotes robust funding for public education, including initiatives for green infrastructure in schools and support for community colleges and specialized educational needs.
Commitments tracked here
- Support community colleges and workforce training
The record (12)
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the significance of Community College Month in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more broadly sustaining and advancing the economic prosperity of the United States.Latest action 2026-04-22
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the designation of April as "Community College Month" to celebrate more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education and workforce training, and more broadly sustaining and advancing the economic prosperity of the United States.Latest action 2024-04-30
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April 2025 as a celebration of the more than 1,000 community colleges throughout the United States that support access to higher education, workforce training, and more, and broadly sustain and advance the economic prosperity of the United States.Latest action 2025-05-05
- Bill authoredTransgender Health Care Access ActLatest action 2025-11-19
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.Latest action 2026-04-27
- Bill cosponsoredProfessional Degree Access Restoration ActLatest action 2026-03-10
- Bill cosponsoredPrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-04
- Bill cosponsoredWebsites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-03
Economy & jobs
Some record
Markey's work here shows up as 6 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
6 bills
Go deeper on economy & jobs
Their stated view
- Protecting Worker Rights — Senator Markey supports legislation aimed at strengthening labor protections, ensuring fair wages, and preventing exploitative workplace practices, including those related to automation.
Commitments tracked here
- Ensure fair treatment for workers
The record (6)
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.Latest action 2026-04-27
- Bill cosponsoredFair Wages for Home Care Workers ActLatest action 2026-03-12
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling on communities across the country to take action to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.Latest action 2026-04-15
- Bill cosponsoredPart-Time Worker Bill of Rights ActLatest action 2025-12-17
- Bill cosponsoredDomestic Workers Bill of Rights ActLatest action 2025-12-09
- Bill authoredNo Robot Bosses ActLatest action 2026-06-18
Health care
No records matched yet
Markey has stated a position on expanding healthcare access, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
Go deeper on health care
Their stated view
- Expanding Healthcare Access — He advocates for policies that broaden healthcare coverage, lower costs, and improve health outcomes for all Americans, including specific conditions and populations.
Justice & civil rights
No records matched yet
Markey has stated a position on advancing social equity, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
Go deeper on justice & civil rights
Their stated view
- Advancing Social Equity — Senator Markey works to address systemic inequalities across various sectors, including civil rights, pretrial justice, and support for vulnerable populations like elders and immigrant communities.
What Markey stands for
The issues this senator has built their public record around, drawn from their own campaign material, official statements and legislative work. Each one links to a source so you can read it yourself.
- 01Environment
Addressing Climate Change
Senator Markey champions policies to combat climate change, promote renewable energy, and protect vulnerable communities from environmental impacts.
- 02Health
Expanding Healthcare Access
He advocates for policies that broaden healthcare coverage, lower costs, and improve health outcomes for all Americans, including specific conditions and populations.
- 03Economy
Protecting Worker Rights
Senator Markey supports legislation aimed at strengthening labor protections, ensuring fair wages, and preventing exploitative workplace practices, including those related to automation.
- 04Education
Investing in Education
He promotes robust funding for public education, including initiatives for green infrastructure in schools and support for community colleges and specialized educational needs.
- 05Justice
Advancing Social Equity
Senator Markey works to address systemic inequalities across various sectors, including civil rights, pretrial justice, and support for vulnerable populations like elders and immigrant communities.
What they've actually done about it
Each commitment below is something this senator has publicly said they would pursue, followed by the concrete record on it: bills they authored or cosponsored, floor speeches they gave. We describe the record — we don't grade it.
- Education
Support community colleges and workforce training
He emphasizes the importance of community colleges for higher education access and workforce development, as shown by his resolution recognizing Community College Month.
Where it stands: Senator Markey has sponsored multiple resolutions recognizing 'Community College Month,' which were adopted by the Senate, but these resolutions do not enact new legislation, secure funding, or establish specific programs to directly support community colleges or workforce training.
On the record: 12 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the significance of Community College Month in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more broadly sustaining and advancing the economic prosperity of the United States.Latest action 2026-04-22
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the designation of April as "Community College Month" to celebrate more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education and workforce training, and more broadly sustaining and advancing the economic prosperity of the United States.Latest action 2024-04-30
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April 2025 as a celebration of the more than 1,000 community colleges throughout the United States that support access to higher education, workforce training, and more, and broadly sustain and advance the economic prosperity of the United States.Latest action 2025-05-05
- Bill authoredTransgender Health Care Access ActLatest action 2025-11-19
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.Latest action 2026-04-27
- Bill cosponsoredProfessional Degree Access Restoration ActLatest action 2026-03-10
- Bill cosponsoredPrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-04
- Bill cosponsoredWebsites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-03
- Technology
Introduce/Champion Youth AI Privacy Act
Senator Markey champions legislation to establish stronger privacy protections for children and teenagers in the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence landscape, including introducing the 'Youth AI Privacy Act.'
Where it stands: No bill sponsorship, cosponsorship or floor statement in the current Congress matches this commitment yet.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredYouth AI Privacy ActLatest action 2026-08-05
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution calling for the return of abducted Ukrainian children before finalizing any peace agreement to end the war against Ukraine.Latest action 2025-05-20
- Bill authoredA bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.Latest action 2026-06-17
- Bill authoredEnhancing North Korea Humanitarian Assistance Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-05
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of April 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026, as "Fair Chance Jobs Month".Latest action 2026-04-29
- Bill cosponsoredEnding Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration ActLatest action 2026-05-19
- Bill cosponsoredBan Congressional Stock Trading ActLatest action 2025-05-22
- Bill cosponsoredRestoring Access for Detainees ActLatest action 2025-11-06
- Economy
Ensure fair treatment for workers
He advocates for legislation like the 'No Robot Bosses Act' and 'Stop Spying Bosses Act' to protect workers from algorithmic management and excessive surveillance in the workplace.
Where it stands: No matching sponsorships or votes for legislation like the 'No Robot Bosses Act' or 'Stop Spying Bosses Act' were found in the provided congressional records, indicating no active legislative action.
On the record: 6 bills
See the 6 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.Latest action 2026-04-27
- Bill cosponsoredFair Wages for Home Care Workers ActLatest action 2026-03-12
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling on communities across the country to take action to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.Latest action 2026-04-15
- Bill cosponsoredPart-Time Worker Bill of Rights ActLatest action 2025-12-17
- Bill cosponsoredDomestic Workers Bill of Rights ActLatest action 2025-12-09
- Bill authoredNo Robot Bosses ActLatest action 2026-06-18
- Defense
Reduce Pentagon and reallocate military spending
Senator Markey has repeatedly advocated for reducing the Pentagon budget and reallocating funds to domestic priorities, supporting legislation like the 'Slash the Pentagon Act'.
Where it stands: Senator Markey has publicly supported reducing military spending and introduced related legislation, but these efforts have not advanced into law.
On the record: 19 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredSlash the Pentagon ActLatest action 2026-06-16
- Bill cosponsoredAudit the Pentagon ActLatest action 2026-07-30
- Bill cosponsoredRight to Representation for Department of Veterans Affairs Workers Act of 2025Latest action 2025-11-18
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to amend title 10, United States Code, and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994, to codify and clarify gender neutral standards for members of certain Armed Forces, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-07-30
- Bill cosponsoredSAFE ActLatest action 2026-04-14
- Bill authoredA bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.Latest action 2026-06-17
- Bill authoredReactors at Risk Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-12
- Bill authoredNo Nuclear Testing Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-30
- Environment
Implement Green New Deal principles
Senator Markey is a leading proponent of the Green New Deal framework, reflected in sponsored bills like the 'Green New Deal for Public Schools Act' and 'Green New Deal for Health Act,' aiming to decarbonize infrastructure and healthcare.
Where it stands: Senator Markey has sponsored the 'Green New Deal for Public Schools Act' (S. 4668) and the 'Green New Deal for Health Act' (S. 4661) in the current Congress, both of which are pending in committee.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredGreen New Deal for Public Schools ActLatest action 2026-07-30
- Bill authoredClimate Change Health Protection and Promotion Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-17
- Bill authoredNo Cuts to Public Schools ActLatest action 2025-02-27
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the goals and ideals of the 2026 Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-LGBTQI+ bullying, harassment, discrimination, and other forms of victimization faced by individuals in schools, and calling on communities across the country to take action to demand equal educational opportunity, basic civil rights protections, and freedom from erasure for all students, particularly LGBTQI+ young people, in K-12 schools.Latest action 2026-04-15
- Bill authoredProtecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change ActLatest action 2026-04-21
- Bill authoredGreen New Deal for Health ActLatest action 2026-07-27
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing that climate change poses a growing threat to public health and necessitates coordinated action to mitigate its impacts and safeguard the health and well-being of all people in the United States.Latest action 2025-07-10
- Bill authoredSMART in Schools ActLatest action 2024-06-20
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