Senator Markey criticizes Trump’s nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, citing risks of nuclear proliferation in the Middle East.
Senator Markey reacts to potential nuclear deal: Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) expressed his concerns regarding a proposed nuclear agreement between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, which would permit uranium enrichment. He warned that this could enable Saudi Arabia to develop nuclear weapons, exacerbating tensions in the Middle East, particularly with Iran.
Call for stringent non-proliferation measures: In his statement, Markey criticized the Trump administration for not implementing strict safeguards in the deal, stating, “The administration should insist on the strongest possible non-proliferation measures.” He urged Congress to reject any agreement that could lead to a regional nuclear arms race.
Markey’s history in non-proliferation advocacy: Acknowledged for his leadership in the Nuclear Freeze movement, Senator Markey has consistently pushed for high non-proliferation standards in international agreements. He has previously communicated with the Trump administration, advocating for stringent measures regarding nuclear cooperation with both Saudi Arabia and South Korea.
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Edward J. Markey Fundraising
Edward J. Markey recently disclosed $484.8K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on February 2nd, 2026. This was the 179th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 76.6% came from individual donors.
Markey disclosed $767.0K of spending. This was the 75th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Markey disclosed $2.8M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 131st most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Edward J. Markey’s fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Edward J. Markey Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Edward J. Markey:
- S.3884: A bill to establish a Fund to provide grants to businesses affected by Federal immigration enforcement, and for other purposes.
- S.3876: A bill to amend the Small Business Act to spur entrepreneurial ecosystems in underserved communities, and for other purposes.
- S.3779: A bill to limit the Department of Homeland Security’s use of facial recognition.
- S.3742: AV Safety Data Act
- S.3680: Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act of 2026
- S.3625: Qualified Immunity Abolition Act of 2026
You can track bills proposed by Edward J. Markey on Quiver Quantitative’s politician page for Markey.
2026 Massachusetts US Senate Election
There has been approximately $22,491,911 of spending in Massachusetts US Senate elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $4,225,694 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- COMMONWEALTH UNITY FUND ($4,222,550)
- CHINESE PROGRESSIVE POLITICAL ACTION INC. ($1,610)
- UNITED DEMOCRATS FUND ($1,180)
The rating for this race is currently “Solid D”.
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Massachusetts US Senate election.