Press Releases

Sens. Warner and Heller introduced bipartisan legislation to give employees an ownership stake in their company's success by awarding stock options.

In a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairwoman Edith Ramirez, the Senators – both members of the Senate Banking Committee – pointed to studies that have found rampant fraud in the $60 billion digital ad market.

Sens. Warner and Corker were joined by Senate colleagues in authoring a bipartisan letter to the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).

Sens. Warner and Kaine announced their support for legislation to establish a coordinated regional response to effectively address the endemic violence and humanitarian crisis driving women and children to flee from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras.

Sen. Warner urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to work with Congress to strengthen efforts to protect children’s personal information given the increase in apps and Internet-connected “smart toys.”

Senators Warner and Kaine, and Rep. Scott applauded unanimous House passage of a bipartisan bill that would recognize the resilience and contributions of African Americans to the United States since 1619.

Congressional representatives from Virginia and the District of Columbia announced that the National Park Service (NPS) has been awarded a $90 million for repairs to Arlington Memorial Bridge,

Senators Warner and Warren, and Rep. Cummings (D-MD) sent letters to two derivative clearing organizations requesting information on the firms’ recovery and resolution plans.

Sens. Warner and Kaine are pushing the V-A for an update on a local pilot program designed to improve the quality and accessibility of health care for our nation’s veterans.

Sens. Warner and Kaine announced that the U.S. Departments of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Veterans Affairs (V-A) will award $166,336 to the Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority (HRHA).

Sens.Warner and Kaine announced that VA will receive federal preparedness grants totaling more than $18 million from the DHS to help combat terrorism and respond to other disasters and emergencies.

U.S. Senator Warner joined a group of eight Democratic Senators today in calling on Secretary of the Treasury Jacob Lew to address a recent decision by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) that could embolden Iran’s terrorist financing.

On the one year anniversary of the Export-Import Bank being unable to fully function, 42 Senators called on the chairman of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee to hold a vote on the nominee to the Export-Import Bank Board.

Sens. Warner and Kaine joined 21 Democratic colleagues in a letter urging Senate leadership to remove from the funding bills any measures that undermine gun safety research.

The Derivatives Oversight and Taxpayer Protection Act will strengthen federal oversight of the multi-trillion dollar derivatives market and to ensure that big financial firms - not taxpayers - are on the hook for derivatives losses.

The Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act would promote financial literacy by providing students who are recipients of federal financial aid with comprehensive counseling services.

Sens. Warner and Kaine announced today that the City of Lynchburg will receive $597,250 from DOT to fund construction of a new air traffic control tower at the Lynchburg Regional Airport/Preston Glenn Field.

Sen. Warner issued the following statement after the Supreme Court struck down a Texas law that would have shut down more than half of the state’s abortion clinics.

Sens. Warner and Kaine announced today that the Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk will receive $2,025,103 in federal funds to assist in its expansion.

U.S. Sen. Warner issued the following statement in response to results of a United Kingdom’s referendum on whether to remain a member of the European Union.

U.S. Sen. Warner released the following statement regarding his vote on McCain Amendment #4787 to the Commerce-Justice-Science appropriation bill for FY 2017.

Following the Supreme Court’s deadlocked decision in United States v. Texas, U.S. Sen. Warner issued the following statement.

Sen. Warner released a statement applauding the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for finalizing a long-awaited rule governing the commercial use of small drones.

This nearly $2 million grant by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is intended to provide families and individuals in Virginia with counseling services to improve their housing conditions and help them meet the responsibilities of tenancy and homeownership.

“After the massacre in Orlando, my office was flooded with phone calls and emails from Virginians with one message for Congress: We don’t just want to hear thoughts and prayers on behalf of the victims – we want to see action to address gun violence."

Press Releases

Gives more employees a tool to invest in their companies and share in the profits, Helps startups and businesses reward and support employees

Jul 12 2016

Researchers have found that a substantial percentage of ad-clicks on major advertising platforms are executed by bots, not human beings

Jul 11 2016

Jul 07 2016

Legislation would help stabilize the region, expand in-region refugee processing, and disrupt human smuggling networks

Jul 07 2016

Researchers identify security vulnerabilities in internet-enabled toys like dolls that can expose the personal information of children and their parents

Jul 06 2016

Jul 06 2016

Funding will allow National Park Service to begin repairs and keep Memorial Bridge open

Jul 05 2016

“Systemically Important” Firms’ Plans Are Critical to Preventing Another Financial Crisis

Jul 05 2016

National Capital Region pilot program would improve mobility and accuracy of health records by allowing veterans access to health data on their mobile phones

Jul 05 2016

Funds will provide housing relief and support services to local veterans

Jul 01 2016

DHS grants support local, state ability to prevent terrorism & other disasters

Jun 30 2016

Jun 30 2016

U.S. is losing about $50 million in exports for each day confirmation is delayed

Jun 30 2016

In letter following historic filibuster, Senators urge Congress to remove anti-gun safety riders from funding bills

Jun 29 2016

Jun 29 2016

Legislation would help college students and their families make smart decisions about financing their educations with enhanced student loan counseling for all recipients of federal financial aid

Jun 29 2016

Federal grant will fund the construction of a new air traffic control tower

Jun 28 2016

Jun 27 2016

V-A funds will help develop more than 1,200 new cremains gravesites for veteran interment

Jun 24 2016

Jun 24 2016

Jun 23 2016

~ Deadlocked Supreme Court upholds lower court ruling keeping DAPA and expanded DACA from going into effect ~

Jun 23 2016

Framework will allow companies to operate small drones in daytime without having to go through FAA waiver process

Jun 21 2016

HUD funding will help support housing counseling services for homebuyers, homeowners, low-to-moderate income renters, and the homeless

Jun 21 2016

Senate failed to advance two measures to close the terrorist gun loophole and expand background checks at gun shows

Jun 20 2016