Press Releases
Sen. Warner Pushes FTC to Protect Children's Data Security with Internet-connected “Smart Toys”
In second letter to agency, Warner highlights high-profile examples of smart toys that have jeopardized privacy of children and their parents
May 22 2017
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) asking the agency about its efforts to protect children’s privacy following several high-profile instances of children’s data being hacked.
The Good Samaritan Search and Recovery Act allows Good Samaritans, or eligible search and recovery organizations, expedited access to certain public lands so that they may conduct searches for missing persons.
Sen. Warner's Chronic Care Legislation One Step Closer to Senate Passage
Bipartisan legislation to provide better care at lower cost for seniors unanimously passes Senate Finance Committee
May 18 2017
The Senate Committee on Finance today passed S.870, the Creating High-quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017, by a vote of 26-0.
“The appointment of former FBI Director and respected lawyer Robert Mueller as special counsel for the Russia investigation is a positive development and will provide some certainty for the American people that the investigation will proceed fairly and free of political influence..."
“If we want our students to succeed, we need to invest in their learning facilities. This bill is a commonsense solution that creates a pathway for schools with tight budgets to receive the resources they need to renovate and modernize..."
Sens. Warner, Blunt Lead Bipartisan Coalition to Reintroduce Infrastructure Legislation
Bill would help states and localities leverage private funds to build and repair outdated transportation, water, and energy infrastructure
May 17 2017
Bill would help states and localities leverage private funds to build and repair outdated transportation, water, and energy infrastructure
Warner, Kaine, Cardin, Van Hollen Applaud Senate Passage of Washington Metrorail Safety Commission Resolution
"With numerous safety lapses going back to the fatal Fort Totten Metro accident in 2009, it was clear that the existing safety oversight body – the Tri-State Oversight Committee – simply wasn’t working."
May 16 2017
"With numerous safety lapses going back to the fatal Fort Totten Metro accident in 2009, it was clear that the existing safety oversight body – the Tri-State Oversight Committee – simply wasn’t working."
Warner Presses Federal Agencies on Patch Management in Wake of WannaCry
Presses heads of OMB & DHS on steps to ensure that vulnerabilities were addressed across federal & contractor systems
May 15 2017
Presses heads of OMB & DHS on steps to ensure that vulnerabilities were addressed across federal & contractor systems
Warner & Kaine Introduce Miners Pension Protection Act
Legislation would secure pensions and fulfill promise to retired coal miners
May 11 2017
Legislation would secure pensions and fulfill promise to retired coal miners
The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence today issued a subpoena for former National Security Advisor Lieutenant General Michael Flynn.
“The President’s actions today are shocking. It is deeply troubling that the President has fired the FBI director during an active counterintelligence investigation into improper contacts between the Trump campaign and Russia. .."
Warner & Kaine Introduce Bill to Safeguard Key Women's Preventive Health Care Services
Legislation would help protect health care services like cancer screenings, birth control, domestic violence screenings, and more...
May 09 2017
Legislation would help protect health care services like cancer screenings, birth control, domestic violence screenings, and more...
Sen. Warner on House Passage of Republican Health Bill
On Trumpcare passing the House of Representatives
May 04 2017
“Instead of working with Democrats to improve the Affordable Care Act, today Republicans in the House of Representatives..."
"In recent years, I have heard from more and more victims of gun violence and their families in Virginia who are concerned about further weakening our gun laws. In the four years since the Senate’s last significant gun safety debate..."
Sen. Warner Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Telehealth Services
Bill would expand the use of telehealth and remote patient monitoring through Medicare, expanding access to high-quality healthcare while reducing costs
May 03 2017
Bill would expand the use of telehealth and remote patient monitoring through Medicare, expanding access to high-quality healthcare while reducing costs
Warner and Kaine Statement on Aetna Decision Caused by Trump Administration Playing Politics with Health Care
“As a result of the consistently mixed messages and increasing uncertainty on health care from the Trump Administration, some insurers will raise premiums and scale back their health insurance offerings in the individual market..."
May 03 2017
“As a result of the consistently mixed messages and increasing uncertainty on health care from the Trump Administration, some insurers will raise premiums and scale back their health insurance offerings in the individual market..."
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
