Press Releases
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
Bipartisan Coalition of Senators Renew Legislation to Combat Sexual Assault on College & University Campuses
Group of Republican and Democratic Senators reintroduce Campus Accountability and Safety Act to prevent sexual assault on college campuses, protect survivors, and provide accountability and transparency for institutions
Apr 06 2017
Group of Republican and Democratic Senators reintroduce Campus Accountability and Safety Act to prevent sexual assault on college campuses, protect survivors, and provide accountability and transparency for institutions
Warner & Kaine Introduce Bill to Reform Black Lung Benefits Program
"Miners put their health and, often, their lives on the line to help power our nation. We owe it to those battling black lung disease to make sure they get the care they need..."
Apr 05 2017
"Miners put their health and, often, their lives on the line to help power our nation. We owe it to those battling black lung disease to make sure they get the care they need..."
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Financial Stability to Muni Bonds
Allows high quality municipal debt to be classified at a level equivalent to debt issued by corporations
Apr 05 2017
Allows high quality municipal debt to be classified at a level equivalent to debt issued by corporations
“It’s unbelievable that it’s 2017 and we’re still having to talk about equal pay for equal work,” said Warner.
“Despite his impressive academic credentials, Judge Gorsuch’s record and evasive responses – even refusing to answer questions regarding his views of cases like Roe v. Wade and Citizens United – do not give me confidence..."
Sen. Warner Presses Trump Administration on DATA Act Implementation
DATA Act allows taxpayers, policymakers to ‘follow the money’
Mar 31 2017
DATA Act allows taxpayers, policymakers to ‘follow the money’
Sen. Warner Introduces Legislation to Ease Burden of Student Loan Debt
Student loan debt now stands at $1.4 trillion nationwide, average debt for Va. students tops $29,000 per graduate
Mar 31 2017
Student loan debt now stands at $1.4 trillion nationwide, average debt for Va. students tops $29,000 per graduate
“As we approach the 400 year anniversary of a searing moment in our nation’s history, a commission provides us with a chance to acknowledge the struggles and document the victories over adversity by generations of African Americans.."
