Senator Markey criticizes Energy Secretary's ties to Oklo Inc. and potential conflicts over nuclear material transfers.
Quiver AI Summary
On September 23, 2025, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) expressed concerns in a letter to President Trump regarding Energy Secretary Chris Wright's ties to Oklo Inc., a nuclear technology firm. Markey alleged that Wright's past role on Oklo's board could present a conflict of interest, particularly with the Department of Energy's plans to provide plutonium to the company.
Markey highlighted potential risks to national security, citing that Oklo's initiatives, including a $1.7 billion reprocessing plant, could financially benefit the Secretary. He requested information on Wright's involvement in plutonium decisions and any financial connections to Oklo, emphasizing the need for transparency.
The senator previously voiced similar concerns alongside other lawmakers regarding a Department of Energy plan to transfer substantial quantities of plutonium to private industry for commercial purposes, asserting it may not align with U.S. security interests.
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Edward J. Markey Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Edward J. Markey:
- S.2905: A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to require the establishment of an Office of Public Engagement in the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, and for other purposes.
- S.2892: A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to make grants to support early college high schools and dual or concurrent enrollment programs, and for other purposes.
- S.2890: A bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to require transportation planners to consider projects and strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes.
- S.2795: FASTER Act
- S.2777: A bill to exempt small business concerns from duties imposed pursuant to the national emergency declared on April 2, 2025, by the President and to refund small business concerns the amount of any such duties paid.
- S.2728: No Foreign Fundraising at United States Embassies Act
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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.
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