Senator Markey criticizes the House's spending package, linking it to the recent government shutdown and healthcare issues.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Markey addresses House vote: On November 12, 2025, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) issued a statement following the House's decision to advance a spending package aimed at ending the federal government shutdown, which lasted over 40 days. He criticized the legislation for lacking measures to lower health care costs affecting 22 million Americans, including 337,000 from Massachusetts.
Condemnation of shutdown impact: Markey remarked, "For six weeks, Trump and Republicans shut down the federal government, delaying SNAP benefits for hungry children... and putting the safety of our communities at risk." He expressed relief that government workers would return to their jobs but emphasized the "irreparable damage" caused by the shutdown, urging immediate action on health care costs.
Call to action for voters: He concluded by stating that voters are "angry" and will remember the actions taken during this period. Markey posited that the choice to prioritize tax cuts for billionaires over health care would have political repercussions, saying, "Trump and Republicans proceed with cutting health care and making life more difficult for Americans at their own peril."
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Edward J. Markey Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Edward J. Markey:
- S.3090: No Nuclear Testing Act of 2025
- S.2997: Right to Override Act
- S.2989: Stop MPT Act
- S.2930: Smarter Approaches to Nuclear Expenditures Act
- S.2905: Pipeline Accountability Act of 2025
- S.2892: Jumpstart on College Act
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Edward J. Markey Fundraising
Edward J. Markey recently disclosed $508.8K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 160th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 82.5% came from individual donors.
Markey disclosed $634.2K of spending. This was the 64th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Markey disclosed $2.7M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 123rd most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
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