Press Releases
Sen. Warner Demands Briefing on WMATA Metro Safety & Training Protocols
~ “Passengers deserve assurance that Metro, first responders are trained to react” ~
Jan 13 2015
Sen. Warner today demanded information on Metro safety and safety protocols following Monday’s fatal incident at the L’Enfant Plaza station which resulted in the death of one passenger and injuries to scores of others.
Sen. Warner Urges Banking Regulators to Move More Aggressively to Address Consumer Financial Protections
~ Questions lack of action in implementing anti-fraud technology to protect consumers ~
Jan 12 2015
Sen. Warner, a member of the Senate Banking Committee, sent a letter to federal banking regulators today questioning the lack of follow-up to better protect consumers.
Sen. Warner Announces Senior Staff Promotions
~ Includes Chief of Staff & Legislative Director for the 114th Congress ~
Jan 12 2015
“I have told our management team that we will maintain the highest levels of constituent service to Virginians even as we work hard on the legislative and policy fronts to strengthen the economy, create jobs and provide additional opportunities for Virginians.”
Today, Senator Warner joined Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Richard Burr (R-N.C.), along with Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), in introducing legislation to reform federal student loan repayment programs.
Sen. Mark Warner Sworn-In to 2nd Term
~ Now 49th in Seniority, Democrat Serves on Banking, Budget, Finance, and Intelligence Committees ~
Jan 06 2015
Sen. Warner was sworn-in to office for his second term on Tuesday on the first day of the 114th Congress.
Warner & Kaine Now Accepting Applications for U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia
Jan 06 2015
Senators Warner and Kaine are now accepting applications for the position of U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia to fill the seat left vacant by Timothy Heaphy, who left office in December after five years of distinguished service.
Sen. Warner Asks DDOT, Capitol Crossing Development for I 395 Traffic Impact Analysis
~ Warner: Lack of collaboration “significant disservice and disruption” to Virginia commuters ~
Dec 22 2014
Sen. Warner today asked the D.C Department of Transportation and the developer of the planned Capitol Crossing project to provide information on the impacts of planned highway and ramp restrictions on the 90,000 vehicles using the Third Street Tunnel along Interstate 395 each day.
Virginia Delegation Calls for Consideration of Joint Base Langley-Eustis for New Air National Guard Cyber Operations Squadron
Recent high profile cybersecurity breaches heighten need for skilled personnel to manage cyber defense system
Dec 22 2014
"Our nation’s defense depends upon a robust and innovative cyber force that is trained and ready to respond to dynamic threats,” the members wrote.
Senate Confirms Elizabeth Dillon to Western District Federal Bench
Dillon to serve as the first woman on the Western District of Virginia U.S. District Court
Dec 17 2014
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine applauded the Senate’s confirmation of Elizabeth K. Dillon
Sens. Warner & Kaine Applaud Virginia Priorities Included in Spending Bill
Legislation includes top priorities for Virginia delegation
Dec 14 2014
Sens. Warner and Kaine applauded Senate passage of the compromise spending legislation for fiscal year 2015.
Warner, Kaine Statement on Reporting of Elizabeth Dillon Nomination Out of Judiciary Committee
Dec 11 2014
“With the Judiciary Committee reporting Elizabeth Dillon to the full body today, the Senate now has the opportunity to provide Virginia with another well-qualified judge."
Sens. Warner, King Usher Regulatory Relief for Community Banks, Credit Unions Through Senate
Dec 11 2014
U.S. Senate unanimously passed two provisions authored by Senators Mark Warner and Angus King (I-ME) to help relieve America’s small financial institutions, like community banks and credits unions, of regulatory burdens so that they are better able to serve their communities.
Warner, Kaine Hail Wins for Virginia in Defense Bill
Legislation clears key Senate hurdle, advances to vote on final passage
Dec 11 2014
Today, Senators Warner and Kaine announced that the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2015 has cleared a key Senate hurdle and will now advance to a vote on final passage.
Warner, Kaine Announce $20 Million in Federal Funding for Wallops Flight Facility
Includes significant additional funding for repairs to flight facility
Dec 11 2014
“We are proud of our work with partners in the House and across the aisle to secure $20 million in federal funding that will help Wallops Island rebound from the launch failure this fall,” the Senators said.
Wittman, Warner Chesapeake Bay Legislation Passes House, Cleared for President's Signature
Legislation would increase accountability and coordination in management of Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts
Dec 10 2014
The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act of 2014, sponsored by Representative Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) and Senator Mark R. Warner (D-VA) that will increase coordination and transparency within Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts, in addition to reducing duplication of federal and state efforts.
Statement of Sen. Warner on Award of $17.5 million Federal Preschool Expansion Grant to Virginia
Grant will fund expansion of high-quality pre-K programs in 11 Va. communities
Dec 10 2014
Sen. Warner's statement following a U.S. Department of Education announcement that Virginia will receive a $17.5 million Preschool Development Expansion Grant to serve children in 11 Virginia school divisions.
"We must demonstrate to the world that, as Americans, we are willing to look squarely at our actions, and always look for ways to do better."
Senators Warner and Kaine released the following statement praising the confirmation of Nani Coloretti to be the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Deputy Secretary, making her the fourth female Deputy Secretary and one of the highest-ranking Filipino-Americans serving in the Administration.
Sen. Warner to Host Second Annual Virginia Science Summit at National Academy of Sciences
Dec 03 2014
Sen. Mark Warner will bring together a cross-section of Virginia’s leaders in science on Friday for the second annual Virginia Summit on Science, Engineering and Medicine, co-hosted by Sen. Warner, the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (VASEM) and Virginia Tech.
Senate Unanimously Passes Warner-Wittman Chesapeake Accountability Act
~ Legislation would bring increased accountability and more collaborative management to Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts ~
Dec 02 2014
The Senate today passed the bipartisan Chesapeake Bay Accountability Act of 2014, sponsored by Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA-01), by unanimous consent.
Sen. Warner announced today that Keyanna Conner will join his state staff as Director of Government and Community Affairs.
Statement of Sen. Warner in support of the nomination of Dr. Vivek Murthy to be U.S. Surgeon General
Dec 01 2014
"Dr. Murthy brings an entrepreneurial focus, and he is committed to using technology to expand our outreach on health and wellness in innovative ways. I believe he will make an excellent Surgeon General,” Senator Warner said.
“I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Dr. Bill Bosher, a career public servant who started as a classroom teacher, served as public school chief for Henrico and Chesterfield counties, and also served as Virginia’s Superintendent of Public Instruction."
President Signs Sen. Warner’s Bipartisan Initiative to Eliminate Unnecessary Federal Reports
~ Senators Warner, Ayotte introduce new bill targeting another 67 reports for modification, elimination ~
Dec 01 2014
On Tuesday, November 25, the President signed the Government Reports Elimination Act (H.R. 4194), a bipartisan initiative to eliminate or modify more than 50 unnecessary, outdated, or duplicative federal reports required of more than a dozen federal agencies.
Warner, Kaine Back Plan to Better Protect Military Families from Abusive Financial Practices
Nov 26 2014
Senators Warner and Kaine, along with 40 of their Senate colleagues, sent a letter in support of the Department of Defense’s plan to update the Military Lending Act and close existing loopholes to better protect servicemembers and their families from abusive financial practices.
