Senators Markey and Warren demand DOD clarify delays in cleaning PFAS contamination at military bases, citing health concerns.
Quiver AI Summary
Senators Edward J. Markey and Elizabeth Warren have sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, requesting clarification on the delayed clean-up of per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) pollution at military bases. The letter expresses concerns about health risks associated with PFAS and urges the Department of Defense to restore earlier remediation timelines.
Massachusetts has identified PFAS contamination at six military sites, with two under investigation. The recent update from the DOD indicated an average delay of five years for clean-up preparations at around 140 sites nationwide, compared to the previous timeline.
The senators posed several questions, seeking insights into the reasons for the delays, potential impacts on nearby communities, and whether recent legislative provisions will affect DOD efforts regarding PFAS remediation. They requested a response by October 8, 2025.
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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
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.
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