Senator Markey criticizes the Trump administration’s plan to transfer 20 metric tons of plutonium to private companies.
Quiver AI Summary
On August 22, 2025, Senator Edward J. Markey expressed strong opposition to the Trump administration's plan to transfer 20 metric tons of weapons-usable plutonium to the private sector. He labeled the move as dangerous, potentially undermining U.S. nuclear policy and raising concerns over nuclear proliferation and the viability of nuclear energy.
Markey criticized the Department of Energy's approach, arguing it contradicts decades of bipartisan policy and could lead to serious risks. He stated, “We might as well just sell nuclear weapons at Costco,” urging for plutonium disposal rather than commercial utilization.
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Edward J. Markey Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Edward J. Markey:
- S.2675: Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2025
- S.2613: Warehouse Worker Protection Act
- S.2520: All Aboard Act of 2025
- S.2514: Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2025
- S.2478: Freedom to Move Act
- S.2477: End Solitary Confinement Act
You can track bills proposed by Edward J. Markey on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Markey.
Edward J. Markey Fundraising
Edward J. Markey recently disclosed $464.3K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 178th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 80.3% came from individual donors.
Markey disclosed $464.8K of spending. This was the 94th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Markey disclosed $2.5M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 113th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Edward J. Markey's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
