Senator Markey criticizes the FTC for lifting bans on oil executives linked to collusion that affects energy prices.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Edward J. Markey has expressed concerns regarding a recent decision by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to reverse its ban on two oil executives—John Hess and Scott Sheffield—from joining the boards of major oil companies. This ban was originally imposed due to their alleged collusion with OPEC to increase oil prices for American consumers.
In a letter to the FTC, Markey questioned the agency's stance, stating, “This action undermines the FTC’s core mission of protecting competition.” He highlighted the potential negative effects on fuel prices and public trust in the FTC, urging the commission to address several key inquiries regarding the implications of their decision.
Markey's letter includes questions about the appropriateness of U.S. fossil fuel executives communicating with foreign entities about production cuts and whether the FTC received any external direction related to its reversal of the ban. He has requested a response by August 18, 2025.
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Edward J. Markey Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Edward J. Markey:
- S.2675: A bill to reduce the health risks of heat by establishing the National Integrated Heat Health Information System within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Integrated Heat Health Information System Interagency Committee to improve extreme heat preparedness, planning, and response, requiring a study, and establishing financial assistance programs to address heat effects, and for other purposes.
- S.2613: A bill to establish protections for warehouse workers, and for other purposes.
- S.2520: A bill to establish a State rail formula grant program, to direct Federal Railroad Administration to create a Green Railroads Fund, to expand passenger rail programs, to address air quality concerns, to establish rail workforce training centers, and for other purposes.
- S.2514: A bill to authorize appropriation of funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention.
- S.2478: A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to carry out a grant program to support efforts to provide fare-free transit service, and for other purposes.
- S.2477: A bill to end the use of solitary confinement and other forms of restrictive housing in all Federal agencies and entities with which Federal agencies contract.
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.
