Press Releases
“I opposed today's effort in the Senate to reopen a loophole that prevents individuals with serious mental impairments who should not possess firearms from being reported to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System..."
Vice Chairman Warner on Flynn Resignation
Feb 14 2017
“Reports that the White House may have been briefed weeks ago on the nature of Gen. Flynn's calls raise deeply troubling questions..."
"While the V-A has made significant progress in recent years to improve access, there are still too many veterans in Virginia and across the country that are waiting too long and traveling too far to obtain medical care."
“It’s no secret that I have reservations about President Trump’s selection of Mr. Mnuchin, especially given the key role the Treasury Department plays in enforcing the Wall Street reforms..."
Warner Announces Opposition to Pruitt for EPA
Feb 13 2017
“I cannot think of another nominee I’ve been asked to consider who has, over the course of a career, demonstrated more disdain for the work of the agency he seeks to lead than Mr. Pruitt..."
Sen. Warner Speaks Out Against Treasury Nominee
Cites concerns with Mnuchin’s positions on Dodd-Frank, dynamic scoring, and economic sanctions
Feb 10 2017
"...I rise today in opposition to the nomination of Mr. Steven Mnuchin to serve as our nation's next secretary of the Treasury."
Sen. Warner on FTA Withholding Metro Funds
Feb 10 2017
“Passing legislation creating the Metro Safety Commission is absolutely critical, and I call on Virginia lawmakers to complete their work on this legislation..."
Vice Chairman Warner on Reports of Communications Between Gen. Flynn & Russian Ambassador
Feb 10 2017
"These reports underscore both the gravity and the urgency of the Senate Intelligence Committees' investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.."
Sen. Warner Speaks Out Against Nominee for HHS
Shares stories of Virginians benefiting from the Affordable Care Act
Feb 09 2017
"Congressman Price has advocated for dismantling the ACA and made it clear that as Secretary of HHS, he would seek to implement policies that I believe will make healthcare more expensive and less accessible to Virginians.."
Warner Fights to Protect Federal Workers
Joins colleagues in sponsoring Senate resolution outlining steps to defend the civil service from politically motivated attacks
Feb 09 2017
Joins colleagues in sponsoring Senate resolution outlining steps to defend the civil service from politically motivated attacks
Warner Supports Effort to Protect Scientists from Political Interference
Bill seeks to stop gag orders meant to keep scientists from sharing their findings
Feb 09 2017
Bill seeks to stop gag orders meant to keep scientists from sharing their findings
“The Attorney General is charged with impartially and independently enforcing our nation’s laws and protecting the civil rights of all Americans..."
Warner & Kaine Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Reform Congressional Budgeting
Biennial Budgeting Act would tighten spending, strengthen oversight, tackle debt
Feb 08 2017
Biennial Budgeting Act would tighten spending, strengthen oversight, tackle debt
“The Senate voted today by the most narrow margin in its history to confirm a Secretary of Education who does not demonstrate a firm grasp on even the most basic education policy principles..."
U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine joined a bipartisan group of 46 Senate colleagues urging President Trump to include broadband in any infrastructure initiative.
Senators Reintroduce Bill to Shake Up Washington Budget
‘Biennial Budgeting Act’ would tighten spending, strengthen oversight, tackle debt
Feb 06 2017
The legislation would convert Congress’ annual appropriations process to a two-year budget cycle.
Sen. Warner Introduces Bipartisan Investing in Opportunity Act
Unlocks new private investment for economically distressed communities
Feb 06 2017
Unlocks new private investment for economically distressed communities
“It was less than a decade ago yet it seems many people have forgotten what led Congress to write and pass Wall Street reform legislation in the first place..."
Vice Chairman Warner on Iranian Sanctions
Feb 03 2017
“Iran’s ballistic missile test on Sunday was provocative, violating the spirit, and possibly the letter, of the United Nations Security Council Resolution on Iran’s missile program..."
“This executive order provides ISIS and other enemies with a propaganda coup of unimaginable proportions..."
Senate Ranking Members Write to Secretary of Defense & CIA Director Opposing Return to Ineffective, Immoral Policies on Torture & Detention
According to press reports, the Trump Administration is considering an Executive Order that would review a return to torture, re-open CIA black sites, and direct DoD to continue using the prison at Guantanamo Bay
Feb 03 2017
According to press reports, the Trump Administration is considering an Executive Order that would review a return to torture, re-open CIA black sites, and direct DoD to continue using the prison at Guantanamo Bay
Senators Introduce Legislation to Codify NSC Membership
Addresses issues raised by President Trump's move to diminish roles of intel, military experts
Feb 02 2017
Addresses issues raised by President Trump's move to diminish roles of intel, military experts
“I am concerned about the signal sent by today’s actions to allow companies to file certain applications with the FSB, the principal Russian intelligence agency..."
“I appreciate Ms. Haspel’s many years of service at the CIA, yet I want some reassurance from her that she intends to comply with both the spirit and the letter of the law..."
Warner Sponsors Bill to Expand Agricultural Exports to Cuba
Bipartisan legislation would support American farmers and jobs by allowing private financing of U.S. agricultural exports to Cuba
Feb 02 2017
Bipartisan legislation would support American farmers and jobs by allowing private financing of U.S. agricultural exports to Cuba
