Press Releases
Warner, Kaine Urge Congressional Leadership to Protect Miners Before End of Year
Without the Miners Protection Act, an estimated 10,000 retired coal miners in Virginia are at risk of losing health and pension benefits in the coming months
Nov 22 2016
Without the Miners Protection Act, an estimated 10,000 retired coal miners in Virginia are at risk of losing health and pension benefits in the coming months
Sen. Warner released the following statement on President-Elect Donald J. Trump’s selection of Rep. Mike Pompeo to head the CIA.
Today the Senate voted on legislation which would provide for some revenue sharing for states as a result of onshore and offshore energy production
Sen. Warner released the following statement on the retirement of James Clapper, the U.S. Director of National Intelligence.
Today it was announced that U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) will serve as the Vice Chairman of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence in the 115th Congress.
Sen. Warner released the following statement on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s plan for the market surveillance tool known as the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT).
Sen. Warner Urges FAA & DOJ to Protect Women from Sexual Assault on Airplanes
Joins Senate colleagues pushing for stronger requirements to ensure airline personnel protect women on board from sexual assault
Oct 31 2016
Warner joined Senate colleagues pushing for stronger requirements to ensure airline personnel protect women on board from sexual assault.
Warner, Kaine Announce More Than $70 Million in Funding for Virginia Electric Projects
Funds to help region finance projects in rural Virginia to increase electric utility reliability
Oct 27 2016
Funds to help region finance projects in rural Virginia to increase electric utility reliability
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.
