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U.S. SENATE

Edward J. Markey

DemocratMassachusettsCurrently serving

Sworn into the Senate on Source ↗

What they said 23

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

All statements (23)Campaign (23)
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Healthcare

Protect patients from corporate profiteering in health care

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Markey supports restricting predatory health care deals, increasing transparency, and imposing penalties for profit-driven practices that harm patients. He also supports legislation named the Stop Medical Profiteering and Theft Act and the Corporate Crimes Against Health Care Act.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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HealthcareEconomy, taxes & work

Set safe staffing standards and support health care workers

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Markey supports safe staffing standards for health care workplaces, along with greater transparency and accountability. He also supports investing in worker training, recruitment, and retention.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Healthcare

Expand support for family caregivers

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Markey supports reducing bureaucratic barriers and investing in community-based care, peer support, research, and respite care for family caregivers. He says these measures should give caregivers more resources and support while helping patients.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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HealthcareEconomy, taxes & work

Guarantee paid sick leave

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Markey supports guaranteeing paid sick leave so workers do not have to choose between their health, safety, and paycheck.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Healthcare

Add dental, vision, and hearing coverage to Medicare

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Markey supports expanding Medicare to cover dental, vision, and hearing services. He also supports strengthening access through community health providers for seniors and people with disabilities.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Healthcare

Expand pathways to universal health care

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Markey supports allowing states to build universal health care systems with federal support and advancing a national Medicare for All program. He says these approaches should provide comprehensive, affordable care regardless of income, employment, or ZIP code.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

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Education

Expand affordable college and reduce student debt

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Markey supports tuition-free community college, lower costs at public universities, increased financial aid, and more early-college and dual-enrollment opportunities. He says these measures should help students complete their education without financial hardship.

Context: The page lists related bills as current legislation; these proposals are not presented as enacted.

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Education

Make childcare more affordable and expand public education

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Markey supports universal early learning programs that cap childcare costs and expand access, alongside better pay and support for educators and providers. He also supports stable federal funding for public schools and investment in modern, safe school facilities.

Context: The page lists related bills as current legislation; these proposals are not presented as enacted.

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Economy, taxes & work

Raise wages and strengthen workers’ rights

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Markey supports a higher minimum wage, ending subminimum wages, enforcing workplace safety standards, and protecting workers’ rights to organize and bargain without retaliation. His stated approach includes coverage for public employees and part-time workers, and measures to address pay discrimination and protect workers’ benefits.

Context: The page lists related bills as current legislation; these proposals are not presented as enacted.

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Agriculture & food

Protect food assistance and strengthen local food systems

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Markey supports protecting and expanding nutrition programs, including keeping SNAP and WIC benefits available during government funding lapses. He also supports strengthening local food systems and farmers to help keep food accessible and affordable in Massachusetts.

Context: The page lists related bills as current legislation; these proposals are not presented as enacted.