Senator Markey released a report criticizing the Trump administration's cuts to disaster preparedness and resilience efforts amidst increasing extreme weather events.
Quiver AI Summary
On April 15, 2025, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released a report titled "Extreme Weather & Extreme Cuts: The Trump Administration's Attack on Our Ability to Predict, Prepare for, and Recover from Extreme Weather Events." The report discusses the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events in the U.S. and outlines actions taken by the Trump administration that, according to Markey, undermine disaster preparedness and resilience efforts. Markey stated, "Whether it’s coastal flooding in the East, wildfires in the West, or droughts in the heartland, extreme weather events are on the rise and are devastating communities across the nation." He criticized the administration’s approach, claiming it is cutting funding needed for disaster preparedness and recovery, which he believes threatens public safety and resilience against climate change.
In addition to his report, Markey has been vocal about the implications of funding cuts at agencies such as NOAA and FEMA, referring to these actions as "illegal funding freezes." He recently introduced the Forecasting Optimization for Robust Earth Climate Analysis and Subseasonal-to-Seasonal Tracking (FORECAST) Act of 2025, aimed at enhancing weather forecasting capabilities. Markey urged the need for substantial investment in preparedness and resilience measures, asserting that current efforts under the previous administration are detrimental to securing a livable future. The full report can be accessed in PDF format through the senator's website.
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Edward J. Markey Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Edward J. Markey:
- S.2232: Expanding the Surety Bond Program Act of 2025
- S.2231: A bill to protect human rights and enhance opportunities for LGBTQI people around the world, and for other purposes.
- S.2201: LGBTQ+ Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2025
- S.2165: 3D Printed Gun Safety Act of 2025
- S.2161: NRC Office of Public Engagement and Participation Act of 2025
- S.2157: Gun Violence Prevention Through Financial Intelligence 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 $283.5K of fundraising in a Q1 FEC disclosure filed on April 15th, 2025. This was the 233rd most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year. 41.9% came from individual donors.
Markey disclosed $204.8K of spending. This was the 188th most from all Q1 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Markey disclosed $2.3M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 109th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Edward J. Markey's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
