Press Releases
Warner, Kaine Announce More Than $6 Million in Funding for Southwest Virginia Economic Development
Funds to help region lead in unmanned aerial systems, cyber, and workforce development
Oct 26 2016
Funds to help region lead in unmanned aerial systems, cyber, and workforce development
Sen. Mark Warner Probes Friday's Crippling Cyber Attack
Seeks better protections for consumers, manufacturers, retailers and Internet
Oct 25 2016
Sen. Warner seeks better protections for consumers, manufacturers, retailers and Internet.
Sen. Warner Statement on CBO Report on Fannie, Freddie
Calls for a long-term legislative fix to protect taxpayer access to affordable housing
Oct 24 2016
Sen. Warner called for a long-term legislative fix to protect taxpayer access to affordable housing
The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) has designated Pulaski County and Wythe County as Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA), as well as Frederick County as a Washington/Baltimore HIDTA.
Funds will help support community policing efforts and strategies throughout Virginia.
Sen. Warner released the following statement on the passing of Lynchburg civil rights leader Walter Fore Jr.
Senate voted to override President Barack Obama’s veto of S. 2040, the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA)
Sen. Warner, Rep. Neal Introduce Legislation to Close Foreign Reinsurance Tax Loophole
Legislation would remove incentives for foreign insurance groups to move capital to tax havens abroad
Sep 28 2016
Legislation would remove incentives for foreign insurance groups to move capital to tax havens abroad
Letter outlines concerns of private lawsuits in foreign courts as a result of important military or intelligence activities.
Today’s 72-26 Senate vote on an interim spending proposal would prevent a federal government shutdown and support critical funding priorities
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
Sep 27 2016
Bill allows high quality municipal debt to be classified at a level equivalent to debt issued by corporations
Warner, Kaine Bill to Protect Benefits for Eugenics Victims Heads to President's Desk
Legislation would protect living eugenics victims by excluding their compensation payments from determination of eligibility for federal public benefits
Sep 27 2016
Legislation would protect living eugenics victims by excluding their compensation payments from determination of eligibility for federal public benefits.
Sen. Warner Calls on SEC to Investigate Disclosure of Yahoo Breach
Urges agency to evaluate whether the company fulfilled obligations to keep public and investors informed, as required by federal law
Sep 26 2016
Sen. Warner urged the agency to evaluate whether the company fulfilled obligations to keep public and investors informed, as required by federal law
Sen. Warner has been a leader in calling for better consumer protections from data theft.
Senate Finance Committee Approves 2 Bipartisan Bills Boosting Employee Access to Stock Options & Retirement Benefits
Warner-Heller measure eases tax impact of providing stock options for employees. Warner-Collins measure eases paperwork burden on employers offering retirement accounts.
Sep 21 2016
Warner-Heller measure eases tax impact of providing stock options for employees. Warner-Collins measure eases paperwork burden on employers offering retirement accounts.
Senate Finance Committee Passes Bipartisan Bill to Protect the Pensions & Health Benefits of Retired Miners & their Families
‘Miners Protection Act’ will shore up the 1974 UMWA pension plan, which is in danger of running out of money
Sep 21 2016
‘Miners Protection Act’ will shore up the 1974 UMWA pension plan, which is in danger of running out of money.
Senators Introduce Legislation to Authorize Delayed V-A Medical Leases
Congress has not authorized major medical facility leases since 2014, keeping as many as 11 million veterans from accessing the care they deserve
Sep 21 2016
Congress has not authorized major medical facility leases since 2014, keeping as many as 11 million veterans from accessing the care they deserve.
Statement on Terrorist Attack in Jammu & Kashmir
Sep 19 2016
Sen. Warner released the following statement on the terrorist attack that hit India in Jammu & Kashmir.
Warner, Paul Applaud House Action on Cost-Cutters Legislation
Bipartisan legislation would reduce wasteful end-of-year federal spending
Sep 15 2016
Bipartisan legislation would reduce wasteful end-of-year federal spending.
Warner, Kaine Praise Virginia Provisions in Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Bill
Legislation would authorize new water infrastructure in the Commonwealth and maintain resiliency efforts in Hampton Roads
Sep 15 2016
Legislation would authorize new water infrastructure in the Commonwealth and maintain resiliency efforts in Hampton Roads
Sen. Warner Joins Bipartisan Call for Action for Retired Miners
Legislation would ensure the federal government honors the obligation to provide pension and health benefits to retired miners
Sep 14 2016
Legislation would ensure the federal government honors the obligation to provide pension and health benefits to retired miners
Sen. Warner Requests Update on Implementation of Data Act Financial Transparency Tools
2014 legislation provides federal agencies with framework to allow taxpayers and policymakers to “follow the money”
Sep 14 2016
2014 legislation provides federal agencies with framework to allow taxpayers and policymakers to “follow the money”
Warner, Kaine Announce More Than $1.1 Million to Support Forensic Science Research at VCU & GMU
DOJ grants will support research to improve forensic science practices used in sexual assault and domestic violence cases
Sep 14 2016
Sens. Warner and Kaine announced that VCU & GMU will receive a total of $1,125,897 to support research that will improve the forensic science testing and equipment used in domestic violence and sexual assault cases.
Bipartisan Group of Senators Respond to Report Showing that 20% of Medicare Generic Drugs Have More Than Doubled in Price
Report shows overall falling prices, though some generics show shocking price increases
Sep 14 2016
Report shows overall falling prices, though some generics show shocking price increases.
Statement On Care.com Peer-to-Peer Benefits Platform Expansion
On Care.com move to provide peer-to-peer benefits platform for on-demand care workers and customers
Sep 14 2016
Care.com will create a $500 limited benefit for gig-economy workers