Press Releases
Warner, Kaine, Taylor Announce Nearly $4.6 Million in Hurricane Matthew Disaster Relief
Hurricane Matthew dealt a blow to Virginia Beach, and we are grateful that FEMA will help alleviate the cost of debris removal for the local community
May 03 2017
"Hurricane Matthew dealt a blow to Virginia Beach, and we are grateful that FEMA will help alleviate the cost of debris removal for the local community..."
“As head of the SEC, Mr. Clayton has publicly and privately committed to robustly enforce SEC rules against insider trading, adopt policies to monitor suspicious market activity..."
Sens. Warner & Kaine Statements on Government Funding Bill
Senators express concern over budget uncertainty, commend FY 17 omnibus’ long-term extension of miners’ health benefits, full federal commitment for Chesapeake Bay cleanup, Metro
May 01 2017
Senators express concern over budget uncertainty, commend FY 17 omnibus’ long-term extension of miners’ health benefits, full federal commitment for Chesapeake Bay cleanup, Metro
Vice Chairman Warner on NSA Announcement
Apr 28 2017
“In recent weeks, I was informed of the decision NSA publicly announced today regarding additional modifications to its FISA Section 702 upstream collection..."
Warner & Kaine Reintroduce Small Business Legislation, The Marketplace Fairness Act
"Small businesses are being forced to compete on an uneven playing field. Local, brick-and-mortar business collect sales taxes from their customers – but many large, online vendors do not."
Apr 28 2017
"Small businesses are being forced to compete on an uneven playing field. Local, brick-and-mortar business collect sales taxes from their customers – but many large, online vendors do not."
"“The Navy and NASA have expressed serious reservations about the potential impacts of energy exploration and development along the Atlantic coast, which was a significant reason President Obama withdrew..."
Warner-Connolly Introduce MGT Act
Legislation Will Help Federal Government Transition to 21st Century Technologies
Apr 28 2017
Legislation Will Help Federal Government Transition to 21st Century Technologies
"Last month, I had a productive meeting with Mr. Acosta, where we discussed a number of Virginia’s priorities, including how the Department of Labor (DOL) can improve..."
Va. Congressional Delegation Urges Financial Aid Flexibility in Absence of IRS Tool
Encourages state officials to provide flexibility for students impacted by outage
Apr 26 2017
Encourages state officials to provide flexibility for students impacted by outage
Sens. Warner & Portman Lead Bipartisan Letter to Sec. DeVos Supporting Access to Dual Enrollment for Low and Middle Income Students
Sixteen Republican and Democratic Senators encourage U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to preserve Pell Grant access for eligible dual enrollment students
Apr 26 2017
Sixteen Republican and Democratic Senators encourage U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to preserve Pell Grant access for eligible dual enrollment students
Va. Members Urge Congressional Leadership to Protect Miners' Health Care Benefits
An estimated 10,000 retired coal miners in Virginia are at risk of losing health and retirement benefits in the coming years
Apr 25 2017
An estimated 10,000 retired coal miners in Virginia are at risk of losing health and retirement benefits in the coming years
Warner and Kaine to Introduce Resolution Commemorating Tenth Anniversary of Virginia Tech Tragedy
On that dark day ten years ago and every day since, these families and the survivors have shown incredible courage in the wake of almost unbearable pain and loss
Apr 25 2017
On that dark day ten years ago and every day since, these families and the survivors have shown incredible courage in the wake of almost unbearable pain and loss
“I want to congratulate Gov. Perdue on his confirmation as Secretary of Agriculture. Virginia farmers and agricultural producers..."
Warner & Kaine Press V-A Sec. on Hiring Priorities
Freeze hurt efforts to fill vacancies among clinicians, benefits processors
Apr 21 2017
Freeze hurt efforts to fill vacancies among clinicians, benefits processors
Warner, Kaine Announce Virginia Will Receive Nearly $10 Million to Combat Opioid Crisis
Funding is first of two grant rounds established as a result of the 21st Century Cures Act
Apr 21 2017
Funding is first of two grant rounds established as a result of the 21st Century Cures Act
Warner, Kaine, and Griffith Announce $8.2 Million for 1-64 Repairs Following 2016 Alleghany County Flooding
“The damage to I-64 caused by severe flooding in Alleghany County last summer has had lasting impacts for residents, travelers, and commuters in the region. The federal funds will help shoulder the cost of repairs.”
Apr 21 2017
“The damage to I-64 caused by severe flooding in Alleghany County last summer has had lasting impacts for residents, travelers, and commuters in the region. The federal funds will help shoulder the cost of repairs.”
Senators Welcome Release of Unjustly Imprisoned Egyptian-American Aya Hijazi
“Today, Aya Hijazi, an Egyptian-American citizen, was released from prison in Egypt and reunited with her family. Although Ms. Hijazi’s trial faced far too many delays, we welcome the April 16th verdict...
Apr 19 2017
“Today, Aya Hijazi, an Egyptian-American citizen, was released from prison in Egypt and reunited with her family. Although Ms. Hijazi’s trial faced far too many delays, we welcome the April 16th verdict..."
Warner, Kaine, and Tester Demand Answers from VA Secretary over Reports of Serious Deficiencies and Mismanagement as DC VA Medical Center
“Veterans throughout our home states consistently call for improving the VA health care system because the VA is where they prefer to receive their care”
Apr 14 2017
“Veterans throughout our home states consistently call for improving the VA health care system because the VA is where they prefer to receive their care”
Warner, 20 Colleagues Demand Explanation from United Airlines
Senators seek more detailed answers, clearer policy on removal of ticketed passengers
Apr 11 2017
Senators seek more detailed answers, clearer policy on removal of ticketed passengers
21 Senators to DHS: Do Not Fund Campaign Promises Through Cuts to Security Programs that Keep Us Safe
Trump’s FY18 budget would cut proven security programs to pay for border wall
Apr 07 2017
Trump’s FY18 budget would cut proven security programs to pay for border wall
Sen. Warner on U.S. Military Strike in Syria
Apr 07 2017
“Last night, the Director of National Intelligence briefed me on the Administration's strikes in Syria..."
Warner Joins Call for Fair and Consistent Treatment of Student Loan Borrowers in Public Service
Senators: “Our nation’s student loan borrowers who uphold their commitments expect the federal government to do the same.”
Apr 06 2017
“Our nation’s student loan borrowers who uphold their commitments expect the federal government to do the same.”
Warner, Hatch, Wyden, and Isakson Introduce Bill to Address Chronic Illness
“Improving care for seniors with chronic conditions is one of the most important things Congress can do to modernize the Medicare program for the 21st century...”
Apr 06 2017
“Improving care for seniors with chronic conditions is one of the most important things Congress can do to modernize the Medicare program for the 21st century...”
Warner, Portman Introduce Bill to Increase College Access for Low-Income Students
Bipartisan legislation would let students earn college credit through Pell Grant program
Apr 06 2017
Bipartisan legislation would let students earn college credit through Pell Grant program
15 Regional Lawmakers Urge No Changes to Reagan National Airport Perimeter Rule
Bipartisan coalition cites regional balance between Reagan National, Dulles Int’l and Thurgood Marshall BWI
Apr 06 2017
Bipartisan coalition cites regional balance between Reagan National, Dulles Int’l and Thurgood Marshall BWI
