Press Releases
Warren, Colleagues Call on NLRB Chairman to Enforce Ethics Regulations and Ensure Member Recusal from Key Ruling on Workers' Rights
Washington, DC - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), along with Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), sent a letter to John Ring, Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), urging him to enforce ethics federal regulations and ensure that NLRB Member William Emanuel is recused from participating in overturning a case in which his former employer currently represents a party. The NLRB in 2014 … Continue Reading
September 17, 2018
Senators Warren and Markey Demand Answers About Merrimack Valley Gas Explosions and Fires
Washington, DC - With thousands of families in the Merrimack Valley of Massachusetts facing weeks or months without gas, Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward Markey (D-Mass.) today called on Columbia Gas of Massachusetts, NiSource, and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to provide answers about the September 13, 2018 natural gas explosions in Lawrence, North Andover, and Andover, Massachusetts that killed one and injured dozens. Columbia Gas of Massachusetts and … Continue Reading
September 17, 2018
Warren, Colleagues Unveil Bill to Require Every Public Company to Disclose Climate-Related Risks
Bill Text | One-PagerWashington, DC - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) announced the Climate Risk Disclosure Act to require public companies to disclose critical information about their exposure to climate-related risks. The legislation will help investors appropriately assess climate-related risks, accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to cleaner and more efficient energy sources, and reduce the risks of both environmental and financial catastrophe. It builds on … Continue Reading
September 14, 2018
Warren Joins Moulton, Tsongas in Letter to President of Columbia Gas of Massachusetts Demanding Answers in Response to Gas Explosion
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Seth Moulton (D-MA), led a letter with Congresswoman Niki Tsongas (D-MA), and Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) to the president of Columbia Gas of of Massachusetts demanding answers in the wake of the gas explosions that spread through the communities of Lawrence, North Andover, and Andover, Massachusetts on Thursday.In the letter, the members stated, "Thoughts and prayers are not enough. The residents of Lawrence, … Continue Reading
September 14, 2018
Senators Warren and Markey Call for Congressional Hearing on Merrimack Valley Gas Explosions and Fires
Boston, MA - As they visit Command Center in Lawrence today and speak with first responders and local and state officials, Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) urged leadership of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee to hold an immediate hearing on the September 13 gas fires and explosions in Lawrence, Andover, and North Andover. The Commerce Committee has jurisdiction over both the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration … Continue Reading
September 12, 2018
Warren, Lawmakers Press FEMA, HHS on Updated Hurricane Death Toll in Puerto Rico
Washington, DC - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), along with nine of her Senate colleagues and twelve of her House colleagues, sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requesting information about fatalities in Puerto Rico as a result of Hurricane Maria and its aftermath. The letter comes after a study commissioned by the government of Puerto Rico found that there were an estimated 2,975 … Continue Reading
September 07, 2018
Mass. Lawmakers Announce Nearly $4.5 Million in Federal Grants to Massachusetts Fire Departments
Washington, DC - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward J. Markey, along with Representatives Richard E. Neal, Stephen F. Lynch, Niki Tsongas, William Keating, Joseph P. Kennedy III, Katherine Clark and Seth Moulton, announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded twenty-seven fire departments in Massachusetts nearly $4.5 million in federal grants. The Fire Protection Research Foundation in Quincy was awarded $1.5 million through the Fire … Continue Reading
September 07, 2018
Warren Calls on Veterans Affairs Secretary to Provide Long-Overdue Update of Criminal Investigation into Death of Veteran at Bedford VA
Washington, DC - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) today pressed Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Robert Wilkie, for an update on the status of the criminal investigation into the alleged misconduct that contributed to the death of a Vietnam veteran and patient, William R. Nutter, Jr., in 2016, and any additional active investigations into the Bedford VA. Senator Warren also informed Secretary Wilkie that she obtained a verbal commitment from New England Veterans Integrated … Continue Reading
September 07, 2018
Warren and Cummings Release New GAO Report on Major Failures by Equifax in Massive Cyber Breach
Washington, DC-Today, on the one-year anniversary of the public learning about the Equifax breach, United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.), the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report they requested detailing how attackers exploited significant vulnerabilities at the company to gain access to the sensitive personal information of more than 145 million … Continue Reading
September 04, 2018
Warren Delivers Floor Speech Honoring Senator John McCain
Washington, DC - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) delivered a speech today on the Senate floor in which she paid tribute to the late Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.). In her remarks, Senator Warren reflected on her personal relationship with Senator McCain and praised him for his strength, maverick spirit and unwavering commitment to his country.The full text of her remarks is available below.Remarks by Senator Elizabeth Warren September 4, 2018I rise today with a heavy … Continue Reading
August 31, 2018
Mass. Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $4 Million in Federal Funding to Massachusetts Fire Departments
Washington, DC - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward J. Markey, along with Representatives Richard E. Neal, James P. McGovern, Michael Capuano, Niki Tsongas, William Keating, Joseph P. Kennedy III, Katherine Clark and Seth Moulton, announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded sixteen fire departments in Massachusetts nearly $4 million in federal grants. Ten fire departments received funding through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants … Continue Reading
August 29, 2018
Warren Calls for Commerce Dept. Inspector General Investigation into Exemptions for President Trump's Aluminum and Steel Tariffs
Washington, DC - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) today called on the Department of Commerce Inspector General (IG) to open an investigation into the Department's implementation of the exemption process for President Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs. Commerce officials claimed that the exemption process would be "fair and transparent." But an investigation by Senator Warren and additional public reporting have revealed the process is replete with mistakes and appears … Continue Reading
August 27, 2018
Massachusetts Lawmakers Announce Approximately $10 Million in Federal Grants to Massachusetts Fire Departments
Washington, DC - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward J. Markey, along with Representatives Richard E. Neal, James P. McGovern, Michael Capuano, Stephen F. Lynch, Niki Tsongas, William Keating, Joseph P. Kennedy III, Katherine Clark and Seth Moulton, announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded twenty-two fire departments in Massachusetts approximately $10 million in federal grants, including over $2 million to the Plymouth Fire … Continue Reading
August 24, 2018
Congressional Delegation Announces Over $21 Million in Federal Transportation Grants to Massachusetts
Washington, DC - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward J. Markey, along with Representatives James P. McGovern, Michael Capuano, Stephen F. Lynch, Niki Tsongas, William Keating, Joseph P. Kennedy III, Katherine Clark and Seth Moulton, today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded over $21 million in federal transportation grants to the Commonwealth. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) was awarded $20 million to install Positive … Continue Reading
August 22, 2018
Warren, Colleagues Question Labor Secretary Acosta on Program Removing Wage Theft Penalties
Washington, DC - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), along with Senators Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.), today sent a letter to Alex Acosta, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), to express their concern about a six-month pilot program by the DOL's Wage and Hour Division (WHD) that would eliminate the deterrent effect of federal sanctions for wage theft and seriously harm workers being … Continue Reading
August 22, 2018
Warren Files Amendments Supporting Massachusetts Firefighters, Police Officers, and First Responders
Washington, DC - United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) filed two amendments to the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act that would improve data collection and research on various health and occupational safety concerns facing firefighters, police officers and other first responders in the Commonwealth. The first amendment filed would require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to conduct a study on the … Continue Reading
August 21, 2018
Warren Delivers Speech on Comprehensive Plan to End Corruption in Washington
Watch live hereBill Text | Bill One-Pager | Bill Summary | EndorsementsWashington, DC - Today, United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) delivered a major address at the National Press Club to lay out her bold and comprehensive set of policy solutions that would fundamentally change the way Washington does business and restore the American public's faith in democracy. In her remarks, Senator Warren unveils her sweeping anti-corruption legislation, the Anti-Corruption and Public … Continue Reading
August 17, 2018
Massachusetts Lawmakers Announce Over $2.5 Million in Federal Grants to Massachusetts Fire Departments
Washington, DC - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward J. Markey, along with Representatives Stephen F. Lynch, William Keating, Joseph P. Kennedy III and Seth Moulton, announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded eight fire departments in Massachusetts over $2.5 million in federal grants, including nearly $1.4 million in federal grants to the Fall River Fire Department. Six fire departments received funding through the Assistance to … Continue Reading
August 17, 2018
Warren, Smith Raise Questions about Accuracy of Secretary Azar's Testimony Blaming PBMs for High Drug Prices
Washington, DC - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) today questioned Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar about his potentially misleading statements during Senate testimony in which he blamed pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and drug distributors for drug manufacturers' ongoing refusal to meaningfully reduce their prices. The senators' letter follows new information obtained from PBMs and drug distributors that directly contradicts … Continue Reading
August 17, 2018
Warren, Smith Raise Questions about Accuracy of Secretary Azar's Testimony Blaming PBMs for High Drug Prices
Washington, DC - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) today questioned Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar about his potentially misleading statements during Senate testimony in which he blamed pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and drug distributors for drug manufacturers' ongoing refusal to meaningfully reduce their prices. The senators' letter follows new information obtained from PBMs and drug distributors that directly contradicts the … Continue Reading
