Senator Ed Markey, Democratic from Massachusetts

Ed Markey

Senate Committee Assignments

Ed Markey serves on 4 senate committees and 8 subcommittees in the 119th Congress. Ed Markey holds leadership positions as Ranking Member of Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship and Ranking Member of the Primary Health and Retirement Security Subcommittee.

Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship

Ranking Member

The Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship focuses on issues affecting small businesses, including access to capital, federal procurement opportunities, and regulatory burdens. It provides oversight of the Small Business Administration (SBA) and develops legislation aimed at fostering entrepreneurship.

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

Member

The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation addresses a wide range of issues including interstate commerce, transportation systems, science and technology policy, space exploration, and consumer protection. It oversees agencies like the Department of Transportation, NASA, the FCC, and the FTC.

Subcommittees

  • Telecommunications and Media
  • Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy
  • Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety

Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works

Member

The Committee on Environment and Public Works deals with legislation concerning environmental protection, infrastructure projects like highways and water systems, and disaster response. Its jurisdiction includes oversight of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers.

Subcommittees

  • Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight
  • Transportation and Infrastructure
  • Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety

Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

Member

The Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) oversees matters relating to public health, education, labor standards, employment, and retirement security. It addresses issues ranging from biomedical research and food/drug safety to K-12 education, workplace safety, and private pension plans.

Subcommittees

  • Primary Health and Retirement SecurityRanking Member
  • Education and the American Family

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