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 Applauds U.S. Investment in Green Climate Fund Posted on 01/17/17
- Markey Statement on Meeting with Secretary of State Nominee Rex Tillerson Posted on 01/06/17
- Senator Markey Calls on President-elect Trump to Condemn Philippine President Duterte’s Violent Anti-Drug Campaign Posted on 01/04/17
- Senator Markey Condemns Kabila’s Refusal to Step Down at the End of Constitutionally-Mandated Term, Calls for Immediate End to Violence Posted on 12/20/16
- Senator Markey Statement on Collapse of Ceasefire in Aleppo, Syria Posted on 12/14/16
- Senators Markey and Rubio Urge President-elect Trump to Strengthen Commitment to Alliances and Nonproliferation Posted on 12/14/16
- Senator Markey Welcomes Sanctions on Democratic Republic of Congo Officials, Reiterates Urgency of Peaceful Democratic Transition of Power Posted on 12/12/16