Senator Markey criticizes the Trump administration’s proposed bailout for the coal industry, highlighting economic and health concerns.
Quiver AI Summary
On October 3, 2025, Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.) criticized the Trump administration's plans to provide substantial taxpayer funding to the coal industry. In a letter to Energy Secretary Chris Wright, he argued that the strategy is economically unsound and detrimental to health, noting that it contributes to rising electricity costs for households.
Markey contended that the proposal could increase American ratepayers' expenses by up to $6 billion annually. He emphasized the need for affordable energy alternatives like wind and solar, instead of prolonging the operation of outdated coal facilities, and called for answers regarding the funding sources and potential health impacts of this initiative.
The senator has set a deadline of October 17, 2025, for the Energy Department to respond to his inquiries, which include specifics about the funding appropriations and any analyses conducted on the financial and health implications of keeping uneconomic coal plants operational.
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Edward J. Markey Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Edward J. Markey:
- S.2930: A bill to reduce spending on nuclear weapons and related defense spending and to prohibit the procurement and deployment of low-yield nuclear warheads, and for other purposes.
- 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: Small Business RELIEF 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.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Edward J. Markey's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
