Press Releases
Senators Call for Offshore Energy Legislation with Revenue Sharing
Bipartisan Southern Atlantic Coastal delegation calls for the same offshore drilling revenue sharing system as Gulf Coast states
Apr 07 2015
A bipartisan group of Senators comprising the Southern Atlantic delegation is pushing for offshore energy legislation that allows Atlantic coastal states to share in the revenue from energy resources developed offshore.
Sen. Warner applauded Virginia AG Mark Herring for joining 14 other states and the District of Columbia in filing an amicus brief advocating for recently announced immigration enforcement reforms that would create substantial economic and public safety benefits for Virginia.
Warner, Cardin, Collins, Wicker to Obama: Continue to Stand by Israel at the United Nations
Mar 31 2015
Sens. Warner, Ben Cardin (D-MD), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) sent a letter to President Barack Obama Monday opposing efforts to bypass direct negotiations and impose peace terms on Israel at the United Nations.
Warner, Kaine Voice Concern Over Lack of Progress in South African Poultry Negotiations
Senators warn that continued blockage of American poultry imports – in violation of international trade obligations – could affect trade relationship with U.S.
Mar 31 2015
Sens. Warner and Kaine joined a group of bipartisan Senate colleagues in expressing concern about the lack of progress being made in negotiations with South Africa over antidumping duties that have effectively blocked the import of American chicken for the last 15 years.
"As the deadline approaches on negotiations for the U.S. and our international partners to reach a nuclear agreement with Iran, I remain hopeful we will see a tough, verifiable agreement, with intrusive inspections, which will prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon."
“I congratulate President Kyle for her 30 years of leadership in the public and private sectors, and wish her the best in whatever her next chapter might bring."
Warner & Cornyn: India a ‘Critical Ally’
Mar 27 2015
U.S. Senate India Caucus Co-Chairs Sen. Warner and Sen. Cornyn (R-TX) sent a joint letter to the Secretary of Defense expressing support for the U.S.-India defense relationship.
Sen. Warner released a statement after Minority Leader Harry Reid announced that he would not run for reelection in 2016.
Senate India Caucus Co-Chairs Sens. Warner and John Cornyn (R-TX) submitted a resolution today calling for the U.S. Postal Service to issue a commemorative stamp in honor of the holiday of Diwali.
The Senate approved an amendment co-sponsored by Sen. Warner to simplify student loan repayment plans and make it easier to repay student loans.
In an effort to spur substantive and structural housing finance reform, Senators Corker (R-Tenn.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.), members of the Senate Banking Committee, today offered a component of the Jumpstart GSE Reform Act as an amendment to S.Con.Res.11, the fiscal year 2016 budget resolution.
Sen. Warner Seeks Assurances from Pentagon on Safety of U.S. Military Personnel Publicly Identified by ISIL
Mar 24 2015
Sen. Warner sought assurances today from the Department of Defense that reasonable and appropriate steps are being taken to protect 100 American military personnel, more than a dozen from Virginia, publicly identified and targeted for violence by Islamic State extremists.
Sens. Warner and Kaine released a statement on the announcement by the Department of Veterans Affairs that it will revise the 40-mile eligibility rule for the Veterans Choice program.
Today, Sens. Warner and Kaine along with 19 other Senators sent a letter calling on the Senate Appropriations Committee to support robust investment for a Safe Transportation of Energy Products program.
Grassley, Warner Introduce Bill to Improve Standards for Orthotics, Prosthetics in Medicare
Mar 23 2015
Sen. Grassley (R-IA) and Sen. Warner introduced legislation to apply accreditation and other standards for orthotics and prosthetics under Medicare, helping to guarantee product quality for beneficiaries and reducing fraud.
Warner, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Export-Import Bank Reauthorization
Four Republicans, four Democrats join forces to reauthorize the Ex-Im Bank through 2019
Mar 20 2015
Sen. Warner joined Sen. Kirk (R-IL), Sen. Heitkamp (D-ND) and a bipartisan group of colleagues in introducing S. 819, the Export-Import Bank Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2015.
Senator Warner has repeatedly called on the IRS to address this issue and recently wrote to IRS Commissioner John Koskinen requesting more information about the agency’s ability to detect and combat fraud.
Warner, Kaine Applaud Committee Passage of Bill to Grant Federal Recognition of Virginia Indian Tribes
Mar 18 2015
Today, the Thomasina E. Jordan Indian Tribes of Virginia Federal Recognition Act of 2015 cleared its first procedural hurdle with passage out of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee.
Warner, Kaine Praise Interim Relief for Virginia Seafood Industry
Following letter by Warner, Kaine & colleagues, Departments of Labor and Homeland Security provide interim relief from H-2B ruling
Mar 17 2015
Today, U.S. Sens. Warner and Kaine praised the Departments of Labor and Homeland Security for providing interim relief to Virginia businesses that rely on seasonal workers, including the seafood industry, but underscored that many details must still be worked out.
Warner, Corker, Colleagues Urge FHFA Director Mel Watt to Move Beyond Duopolistic Tendencies of the Past
Senators push for changes in the development of the Common Securitization Platform to help facilitate greater competition in the secondary mortgage market
Mar 17 2015
In a letter to the FHFA director, a bipartisan group of Senate Banking Committee members raised concerns about the development of the Common Securitization Platform and urged the agency to adopt changes to ensure the CSP is accessible to not only Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, but also private sector participants.
Crapo, Warner Lead Bipartisan Group of Senators To Stop G-Fee Budgetary Gimmick
Senators say practice is a back door tax on
Mar 17 2015
Sens. Crapo (R-Idaho) and Warner led a bipartisan group of their colleagues on the Senate Banking Committee today to introduce a budget point of order to prevent the Senate from using Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from financing unrelated spending.
Warner, Hatch Introduce Bipartisan Geospatial Data Act
New GAO report reveals duplication, minimal oversight
Mar 17 2015
Sens. Mark Warner and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) introduced the bipartisan Geospatial Data Reform Act to improve oversight and reduce duplication in the management of geospatial data.
Warner, Kaine Fight for Virginia Seafood Industry
Join a dozen bipartisan Senators in calling for Labor and Homeland Security Secretaries to immediately resume processing of H-2B applications
Mar 13 2015
Today Sens. Warner and Kaine joined 12 bipartisan Senators in calling on the Departments of of Labor and Homeland Security to immediately resume accepting and processing H-2B visas critical to Virginia's seafood industry.
Sen. Warner on the Passing of Meyera Oberndorf
Mar 13 2015
"Meyera was a friend of mine for more than 20 years. She was trailblazing leader, a real sparkplug and dedicated public servant."
Virginia Delegation Applaud Navy Commitments to Virginia Ports
U.S. Navy will position newest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) in Hampton Roads and maintain Little Creek as a deep-water port and retain four amphibious ships through 2020
Mar 12 2015
Today, the Virginia Congressional delegation announced that the U.S. Navy will position its newest carrier, the Gerald Ford, at Naval Station Norfolk for the next several years given its unique capabilities and capacity.
