Press Releases
Warner, Kaine Urge VA to Reconsider Unnecessary Burdens on Blue Water Navy Veterans
Current policy presents excessive obstacles for Blue Water Navy veterans seeking care and benefits for health conditions caused by exposure to toxic chemicals while serving aboard Navy ships in Vietnam
Jan 13 2016
U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine joined a bipartisan group of 12 Senators in urging the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to change inconsistent and burdensome regulations placed on “Blue Water Navy” veterans seeking health care and benefits for conditions resulting from exposure to toxic chemicals during their service aboard Navy ships in Vietnam.
“I’m glad the President laid out the remarkable progress we’ve made since January 2008, when the financial markets were in meltdown and our economy was losing 800,000 jobs a month, while also acknowledging that we are living in a time of extraordinary change and uncertainty,”
“I condemn the horrific terrorist attacks against India at the Pathankot military base and India’s consulate in Mazar-e-Sharif."
Leading Retail Organization Gives Top Nat'l Honor to Sen. Mark Warner
Retailers: Warner’s tech, business background gives him a ‘think outside the box’ approach that ‘sets him apart in Washington’
Jan 06 2016
Sen. Warner, a Capitol Hill leader on issues of cybersecurity and consumer protection, was the only elected official included in a list of 25 leaders highlighted by the National Retail Federation for national leadership on issues of concern to the country’s leading retail organization.
“These steps to provide resources and enforce existing laws will help make our communities safer. Now, Congress must act to close loopholes, expand background checks, and keep guns out of the hands of criminals and the dangerously mentally ill.”
“I have respected and enjoyed working alongside Robert Hurt for 13 years."
Following Senate Passage of Final Omnibus Appropriations Bill, Warner & Kaine Applaud Virginia Priorities
Bill includes a large-scale tax package that will help Virginia families succeed
Dec 18 2015
Senators Warner and Kaine applauded Senate passage of the Fiscal Year 2016 Omnibus Appropriations bill, which provides discretionary funding for the entire federal government for the next fiscal year.
Senators Press Administration on Efforts to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Per capita drug spending increased by more than $100 last year, straining federal & state budgets & squeezing seniors & middle class
Dec 17 2015
Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Bill Nelson (D-FL), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND), and Tim Kaine (D-VA) wrote to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Acting Administrator Andrew Slavitt, seeking more information on the agency’s efforts to inform consumers and health care providers about prescription drug costs and maximize CMS’ existing authorities to contain cost.
“These funds will allow the housing authority to connect low-income residents with employment, education, counseling and financial literacy services to help them get and keep good-paying jobs."
Warner, Kaine Hail Breakthrough on Perkins Student Loan Program
Senate unanimously passes legislation to extend program for current undergraduate students through 2017; Perkins Loan Program expired on Sept. 30
Dec 16 2015
Sen. Warner welcomed legislation that passed the Senate this afternoon to renew the Federal Perkins Loan Program, a critical lifeline for 7,800 low-income college students in Virginia.
Warner, Corker Applaud Inclusion of Jumpstart GSE Reform Provision in Omnibus
Provision Would Spur Structural Housing Reform, Prevent Misguided “Recap and Release” Effort
Dec 16 2015
The provision, which would spur substantive and structural housing finance reform, would prohibit for at least two years the sale of Treasury-owned senior preferred shares in government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac without congressional approval.
Warner, Kaine Applaud Senate Confirmation of Boente & Fishwick as U.S. Attorneys for Virginia
Dec 15 2015
“We are pleased that the Senate has confirmed two extraordinarily qualified individuals, Dana Boente and John Fishwick, to serve as U.S. Attorneys in the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia."
Sen. Warner Applauds FAA for Finalizing Registration Requirements for Recreational Drone Use
Dec 14 2015
"I am pleased to see that the FAA has moved forward with a final registration rule for UAS. At a time when we could see as many as 700,000 UAS, or drones, sold during this holiday season, it is important that consumer UAS operators act safely and responsibly."
Sen. Warner Applauds FAA for Finalizing Registration Requirements for Recreational Drone Use
With an expected 700,000 drones to be sold this holiday season, the FAA announces new registration requirements for nearly all recreational drone owners
Dec 14 2015
“I am pleased to see that the FAA has moved forward with a final registration rule for UAS. At a time when we could see as many as 700,000 UAS, or drones, sold during this holiday season, it is important that consumer UAS operators act safely and responsibly."
Warner, Kaine, Brat, Scott Applaud Final Passage of Bill Naming McGuire V-A Medical Center Arboretum in Honor of Phyllis Galanti
Legislation, which now heads to President’s desk for signature, names the arboretum at Richmond’s McGuire V-A Medical Center the ‘Phyllis Galanti Memorial Arboretum’
Dec 10 2015
The U.S. Senate today joined the House of Representatives in passing bipartisan legislation that honors the late Phyllis Galanti’s service to America’s military men and women and their families by naming the outdoor arboretum at Richmond’s McGuire VA Medical Center The Phyllis Galanti Memorial Arboretum.
Warner & Kaine Praise Unanimous Committee Approval of Nominations for Two U.S. Attorneys for Virginia
Senators applaud Judiciary Cmte. approval of Dana J. Boente, John P. Fishwick
Dec 10 2015
The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved the nominations of Dana J. Boente to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia and John P. Fishwick, Jr., to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia.
Warner Praises Committee Passage of Bill to Fast Track Disposal of Excess Federal Real Property
Legislation could save taxpayers $500 million in unneeded properties
Dec 09 2015
“Too many federal properties are unneeded and underused. We need to take a businesslike approach to carefully review federal real estate holdings and look for opportunities to downsize."
Congress Sends K-12 Education Reform Bill to President's Desk
Bipartisan bill includes Warner reforms on fiscal efficiency, dual enrollment
Dec 09 2015
The bipartisan legislation includes a number of provisions championed by Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), which will improve school efficiency and expand access to dual and concurrent enrollment programs for high school students.
Air Force Selects Langley for New Cyber Squadron
Cements region’s connection to growing defense mission
Dec 09 2015
Today the Air National Guard chose Joint Base Langley-Eustis (JBLE) for an Air Force Cyber Operations Squadron.
“This legislation represents a step in the right direction towards reforming our criminal justice system and better protecting Virginia communities from violent criminals. Ensuring that every punishment matches the crime will reduce over-incarceration and prison overcrowding, strengthen families, and save taxpayer dollars."
Warner, Kaine Announce $1.5 Million in Federal Funds to Help Virginians on Public Assistance Become Self-Sufficient
HUD funds will provide resources to help public housing residents and voucher recipients increase incomes, reduce dependency on welfare and subsidies
Dec 07 2015
Sens. Warner and Kaine today announced that 18 Virginia localities will receive more than $1.5 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Warner & Kaine File Amicus Brief in U.S. Supreme Court Case for Immigration Executive Actions
216 members of Congress encourage the Court to review ruling blocking implementation of DAPA and expanded DACA programs
Dec 04 2015
Sens. Warner and Kaine (both D-VA) joined 216 members of Congress in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the President’s November 2014 executive actions on immigration.
Warner Supports Compromise Federal Highway & Transit Funding Legislation
Also reauthorizes Export-Import Bank
Dec 03 2015
Sen. Warner voted for the FAST Act, a bipartisan House-Senate agreement on highway and transit funding which returns $6.2 billion in federal transportation funding to Virginia over the next five years.
Statement of Sen. Warner
Dec 03 2015
“Due to a prior commitment, I regret I was not present to vote on six amendments to H.R. 3762, the Budget Reconciliation Act."
Sen. Warner was joined by U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (V-A) Secretary Robert McDonald to thank the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) for donating their time and expertise to improve the V-A’s health care system following a nationwide crisis of veterans’ access to medical care.
