Edward J. Markey

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that over 25 years of real-world evidence and hundreds of peer-reviewed studies proving that mifepristone is safe and effective should be respected, and law and policy governing access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable, transparent, and based on the best available peer-reviewed evidence-based science.

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2309-2310)

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to improve reproductive health care of individuals with disabilities.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

A bill to establish the Strength in Diversity Program, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

A bill to amend the America COMPETES Act to establish certain scientific integrity policies for Federal agencies that fund, conduct, or oversee scientific research, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to make breakfasts and lunches free for all children, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

A bill to require reports on the dangers posed by nuclear reactors in areas that might experience armed conflict.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

A resolution honoring the life of Dirk Arthur Kempthorne, former United States Senator for the State of Idaho.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203)

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2026.

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2175)

A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2160; text: CR S2180-2181)

A resolution supporting the designation of May 10, 2026, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day".

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2177)

A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2109; text: CR S2135)

A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026, as "Fair Chance Jobs Month".

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2134)

A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a program to make grants available to States to inform individuals of potential eligibility for the Lifeline program of the Commission, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2131-2132)

A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to implement the Executive order entitled "Promoting the National Defense by Ensuring an Adequate Supply of Elemental Phosphorus and Glyphosate-Based Herbicides", and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

A bill to clarify eligibility for small business loans, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

A bill to amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to expand coverage under the Act, to increase protections for whistleblowers, to increase penalties for high gravity violations, to adjust penalties for inflation, to provide rights for victims or their family members, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

A resolution expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2055-2056)

A bill to protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

A bill to make available necessary disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

A bill to amend the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 to provide States and communities with additional assistance to plant and maintain trees, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.