Senators Markey and Khanna propose legislation to pause the Sentinel nuclear missile program and redirect funds to education.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Edward J. Markey and Representative Ro Khanna have introduced the "Investing in Children Before Missiles (ICBM) Act" to pause the Sentinel nuclear missile program, citing significant budget overruns and delays. They propose redirecting funds from this program to the U.S. Department of Education to support public schooling.
Markey stated, "The United States should invest in education, not annihilation," emphasizing that spending on the Sentinel program is excessive. Khanna echoed this sentiment, criticizing defense spending while advocating for investment in low-income educational programs.
The ICBM Act has drawn support from several organizations, arguing the Sentinel program represents outdated priorities, with costs rising and project timelines extending. Advocates believe the legislation seeks a more efficient allocation of federal resources toward education rather than nuclear weaponry.
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Edward J. Markey Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Edward J. Markey:
- S.2341: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to impose requirements for substances generally recognized as safe, to require the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to reassess the safety of chemicals added to food, and for other purposes.
- S.2340: A bill to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop and implement a program and national strategic action plan to prepare and empower the health care sector to protect the health and well-being of our workers, our communities, and our planet in the face of the climate crisis, and for other purposes.
- S.2330: A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to support the recruitment and retention of paraprofessionals in public elementary schools, secondary schools, and preschool programs, and for other purposes.
- S.2286: A bill to amend title I of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to authorize the establishment of, and provide support for, State-based universal health care systems that provide comprehensive health benefits to State residents, and for other purposes.
- S.2246: A bill to amend the Small Business Act to prohibit certain offices of the Small Business Administration from undertaking a reduction in force, and for other purposes.
- S.2232: Expanding the Surety Bond Program Act of 2025
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.
