Senators Markey and Blumenthal reintroduce the FASTER Act to secure TSA funding for aviation safety and workforce resources.
Quiver AI Summary
Senators Edward Markey and Richard Blumenthal have reintroduced the FASTER Act, aimed at increasing funding for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and improving aviation security. The bill proposes to eliminate the diversion of airline passenger security fees to unrelated government spending, ensuring funds are used solely for aviation safety.
Markey emphasized the need for adequate resources for the TSA to protect air travelers, stating, "After 9/11, we came together to make aviation security a national security priority." Blumenthal reiterated the importance of the legislation in maintaining high safety standards and ensuring the security of air travelers.
The FASTER Act has garnered endorsements from several organizations, including the American Federation of Government Employees and the Air Line Pilots Association. Markey and Blumenthal have previously led legislation aimed at enhancing consumer protections for airline passengers.
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Edward J. Markey Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Edward J. Markey:
- S.2728: No Foreign Fundraising at United States Embassies Act
- S.2675: Preventing HEAT Illness and Deaths Act of 2025
- S.2613: Warehouse Worker Protection Act
- S.2520: All Aboard Act of 2025
- S.2514: Gun Violence Prevention Research Act of 2025
- S.2478: Freedom to Move 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.
