Washington (January 26, 2023) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement announcing his new assignment on the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pension (HELP) Committee. Senator Markey also serves on the Commerce Committee, the Environment and Public Works Committee, and the Small Business Committee.

“The promise of our democracy rests on our collective efforts to uplift the American people through access, equity, innovation, opportunity, security, and justice, which are at the heart of the HELP Committee’s jurisdiction. These same principles have always animated my commitment to creating progressive change for the people of Massachusetts and the country. We must fight on the side of American families who need leaders that believe in quality education, universal health care, the dignity of work and workers’ rights, climate action, and economic security for our seniors. I am proud to represent Massachusetts, a global leader in the life sciences, home to the greatest hospitals and educational institutions in the world, and a leader in the fight for union organizing. I am committed to bringing to the Committee the unique perspectives and assets of this unrivaled innovation economy and proven record championing systems change. I look forward to working with Chairman Sanders and all of my colleagues to secure a healthy, clean, just, and livable future for all.”