Press Releases
Statement on House passage of Russia sanctions
Jul 26 2017
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and a member of the Senate Banking Committee, released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted 419-3 to approve legislation sanctioning Russia, Iran and North Korea
Today’s vote will have very real and disastrous consequences for millions of Americans. The only question is how many people will be harmed, since Senate Republicans voted to move forward on a bill no one has yet seen but which we already know will raise costs and kick millions off their health insurance, including millions of children, elderly and disabled Americans who depend on Medicaid.
Sen. Warner Joins Bipartisan Call for Real Relief for U.S. Softwood Lumber Mills & Producers
Jul 25 2017
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, joined a bipartisan group of Finance Committee members in calling on the Trump Administration to protect Virginia jobs by addressing the harmful effects of unfairly traded Canadian softwood lumber on American mills and wood product companies.
Warner, Kaine Recommend Two for U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Va.
The Western District has offices in Roanoke, Charlottesville, Abingdon, Lynchburg, Danville, Big Stone Gap, and Harrisonburg
Jul 21 2017
The Western District has offices in Roanoke, Charlottesville, Abingdon, Lynchburg, Danville, Big Stone Gap, and Harrisonburg
Sen. Warner on Presidential Pardons
Jul 20 2017
"Russia's interference in the 2016 elections was an attack on our democracy. Both the Senate Intelligence Committee and Special Counsel Mueller are currently investigating whether any coordination occurred between Russia and individuals associated with the Trump campaign..."
Warner, Kaine Announce More Than $4.5 Million in Federal Funds for Improvements at Two Virginia Airports
DOT grants will provide funding to improve infrastructure and increase safety standards at airports in Richmond, Culpeper
Jul 14 2017
DOT grants will provide funding to improve infrastructure and increase safety standards at airports in Richmond, Culpeper
“Once again we are seeing a repeal bill that leaves millions uninsured, forces states to pay more, and leaves vulnerable children and seniors without coverage..."
Warner, Kaine Announce More Than $4.2 Million for Nine Historic Battlefields in Virginia
Jul 13 2017
“Virginia is home to some of our nation’s most significant history, and this National Park Service program has been invaluable in partnering with the Civil War Trust and localities to protect these sites from development. Preserving this land is critical to ensuring that our children and their children can learn from our past..."
Sen. Warner Introduces Legislative Fixes to Improve the Existing Affordable Care Act
Targeted measures will provide stability to health care markets and expand choices for consumers
Jul 12 2017
Targeted measures will provide stability to health care markets
Warner, Cassidy, Bennet & Young Push for Outcome-Based Arrangements with Drug Manufacturers
Paying drug manufacturers for patient outcomes could help lower the costs of prescription drugs
Jul 11 2017
Paying drug manufacturers for patient outcomes could help lower the costs of prescription drugs
“We are told President Trump raised the subject of Russian interference in our 2016 presidential election and that President Putin told him, in effect, to ‘prove it’..."
“Our firefighters keep communities across Virginia safe every single day. Ensuring they have the equipment and resources they need to carry out their work will always be a priority for us..."
“This request is unprecedented in scope and raises serious privacy concerns. The requested data is highly sensitive and after recent data breaches and cyber-attacks targeting our election infrastructure..."
Sen. Warner Urges Defense Department Not to Rescind Contracts for Foreign-Born Military Recruits
Jul 06 2017
Press reports indicate senior DoD officials have recommended canceling enlistment contracts for up to 1,800 immigrants with unique language and medical skills
Sen. Warner Applauds Unmanned Systems Priorities in FAA Reauthorization Bill
Bipartisan 2017 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization bill that passed Senate Commerce Committee includes five-year extension of UAS test site at Virginia Tech
Jun 30 2017
Bipartisan 2017 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization bill that passed Senate Commerce Committee includes five-year extension of UAS test site at Virginia Tech
Warner, Kaine Join Shaheen to Introduce Additional Legislation to Stabilize Health Care Marketplace
"This is one action Congress can take now to shore up the individual markets and help stabilize health care costs"
Jun 30 2017
"This is one action Congress can take now to shore up the individual markets and help stabilize health care costs"
Warner, Heller, Paulsen, & Crowley Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Encourage Stock Options for Employees of Startups & Privately-Held Firms
Gives more employees a tool to invest in their companies and share in the profits and helps startups and businesses reward and support employees
Jun 27 2017
Gives more employees a tool to invest in their companies and share in the profits and helps startups and businesses reward and support employees
“Here’s what we know about the Senate proposal to repeal the Affordable Care Act: Twenty-two million more Americans will be uninsured. Medicaid will be cut $772 billion. And consumers will have less comprehensive coverage than they do now, with higher out-of-pocket costs..."
Warner & Kaine Push for Expansion of Tax Credits to Put Money Back in Pockets of Virginia Workers
Jun 26 2017
“The Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit help millions of working people and families who work long hours to make ends meet. Expanding these tax incentives will encourage and reward the hard work of a broad swath of people, including childless workers, and support working families by lifting them out of poverty…”
Sen. Warner Applauds FTC's Updated Guidance On Protecting Children's Personal Data in Internet-Connected "Smart Toys'
FTC amends guidance after Warner letter highlights how smart toys can jeopardize privacy of children and their parents
Jun 26 2017
FTC amends guidance after Warner letter highlights how smart toys can jeopardize privacy of children and their parents
Sen. Warner: “I will stand with you to fight these Medicaid cuts”
Senator meets with Va. parents, educators opposed to steep cuts in Medicaid services
Jun 23 2017
Senator meets with Va. parents, educators opposed to steep cuts in Medicaid services
Sens. Warner, Hoeven, Cortez Masto, Heller Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Advance Development of Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Legislation ensures U.S. keeps competitive edge in the development of unmanned technology
Jun 22 2017
Legislation ensures U.S. keeps competitive edge in the development of unmanned technology
Sen. Warner on Senate Trumpcare Proposal
“This bill would kick millions of people off their insurance, raise healthcare costs for Virginians..."
Jun 22 2017
“This bill would kick millions of people off their insurance, raise healthcare costs for Virginians..."
Sens. Warner & Kaine: Trump's Creation of Deliberate "Chaos and Uncertainty" in Individual Marketplace is "Unacceptable and Dangerous"
Senators ask Va. Insurance Commissioner to disclose impacts on 2018 rates
Jun 21 2017
Senators ask Va. Insurance Commissioner to disclose impacts on 2018 rates
Sens. Warner & Kaine: Trumpcare's Medicaid Cuts Will Have Significant Negative Impact on the Health of Vulnerable Virginians
Senators ask Va. health officials to assess impacts on poor, disabled and elderly
Jun 21 2017
Senators ask Va. health officials to assess impacts on poor, disabled and elderly
