Foreign Relations
Senator Markey believes the United States can and must play a leadership role on the great issues facing the planet - regional instability and poverty, climate change, and the threat of nuclear proliferation. He supports foreign policy objectives that are consistent with American values of democracy, respect for human rights, and self-determination. Senator Markey also works to protects global interests that are intertwined with those of Massachusetts, including in areas such as climate change, intellectual property and energy development.
Senator Markey is Chairman of the Foreign Relations Subcommittee on International Development and Foreign Assistance, Economic Affairs, International Environmental Protection. In addition to chairing the International Development subcommittee, Senator Markey also serves on the European Affairs, and Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs subcommittees.
- Senator Markey Statement on Proposed UN Package to Aid Cholera Epidemic in Haiti Posted on 10/25/16
- Senator Markey Criticizes United Nations Response to Hurricane Matthew in Haiti Posted on 10/18/16
- Senator Markey Visits Haiti to Assess Humanitarian Response After Hurricane Matthew Posted on 10/12/16
- Senator Markey Statement on Latest Commitments to Paris Climate Agreement Posted on 10/04/16
- Senator Markey Commends Obama Administration Sanctions on Democratic Republic of Congo Official, Reiterates Call for Democratic Transition of Power Posted on 09/28/16
- Senator Markey Statement on the Passing of Shimon Peres Posted on 09/28/16
- Senator Markey Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Resolution Calling on Democratic Republic of Congo to Hold Constitutionally-Mandated Presidential Elections in 2016 Posted on 09/15/16