Press Releases

Sen. Warner today praised a Pentagon decision to cancel the scheduled furloughs of teachers at Department of Defense (DoD) on-base schools located in Virginia, seven other states and at U.S. bases around the world.

U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released a statement today on President Obama’s remarks on housing finance reform during a speech in Phoenix, AZ.

U.S. Sen. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement today upon reports that the Pentagon will reduce federal employee furloughs from 11 days to 6 days:
“I am relieved to see the Pentagon has further reduced mandatory, unpaid furlough days for civilian employees, eliminating five of the 11 furlough days that were expected over the rest of this fiscal year."

U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) introduced legislation today designed to give people with serious illness the freedom to make more informed choices about their care, and the power to have those choices honored.

Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine along with U.S. Representatives Robert Hurt, and Morgan Griffith, today introduced the Commonsense Permitting for Job Creation Act in both houses of Congress.

U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) introduced legislation today designed to give people with serious illness the freedom to make more informed choices about their care, and the power to have those choices honored.

U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner applauded the House of Representatives’ passage today of his bipartisan Government Customer Service Improvement Act, which was sponsored by U.S. Reps. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and Michael McCaul (R-TX). The Senate legislation is cosponsored by Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) and works to improve customer service delivery across federal agencies.

“Sen. Byrd dedicated his life to public service, including more than three decades in elected office. I especially respected his commitment to fiscal accountability. Even when Sen. Byrd and I occasionally agreed to disagree, he always was a gentleman about it. I extend my condolences to the Byrd family.”

U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) successfully secured Senate approval of bipartisan legislation designating today, July 26, 2013, as ‘United States Intelligence Professionals Day’ to honor intelligence officers, past and present, for their service to our country.

U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner (D-VA) read messages on the Senate floor today from several Virginia constituents impacted by sequester cuts and federal employee furloughs, and urged his colleagues to work together to resolve a budget impasse before the fiscal year ends on September 30th.

U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today chaired a Senate Budget Committee hearing on the impact of sequester spending cuts on national security and the U.S. economy. Sen. Warner, who describes sequestration as “stupidity on steroids,” sought to highlight the disruptive and inefficient impact sequestration is having on small businesses that work with the Department of Defense.

U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today applauded the TRICARE military health insurance program for clarifying a controversial change in behavioral health care coverage for families with children who have developmental disabilities, including autism.

U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) has joined 15 of his colleagues in calling for an investigation into the fees and practices associated with pre-paid “payroll cards,” cards some employers use to pay their employees instead of payroll checks or direct deposit

U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Tom Harkin (D-IA) today joined with 20 of their Senate colleagues to call on federal officials to investigate allegations that so-called “debt relief” companies have been using deceptive practices to profit from students seeking assistance in repaying their college loans.

U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today used a Senate floor speech to tell personal stories of Virginians impacted by federal employee furloughs and spending cuts mandated by the sequester.

Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine today introduced Alexandria resident Patricia Millett at a confirmation hearing in support of her nomination to the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals. In their remarks, both Senators noted Millett’s extensive legal experience and public and community service.

Senator Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement today on the Senate’s passage of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill.

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Bob Corker (R-TN) introduced bipartisan legislation today to strengthen America’s housing finance system by replacing the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with a streamlined, privately-capitalized system that preserves market liquidity and protects taxpayers from bailouts during any future economic downturns

In 2008, the government sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were nationalized and given a $188 billion capital injection by taxpayers to stay afloat. Structural reform of the GSEs seemed obvious and imminent...Yet five years later, nothing has been done to address Fannie and Freddie. On Tuesday, we are introducing legislation to change that.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today introduced legislation that would establish a competitive program of voluntary federal incentives that will encourage states to adopt strategies to improve energy productivity. When implemented, the program would lower energy bills for consumers, create jobs and increase American economic competitiveness.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Michael Enzi (R-WY) introduced bipartisan legislation to authorize the minting of coins to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the National Park Service (NPS). The proceeds from sales of the coins would be used by the National Park Foundation for park preservation and to provide programs and services to visitors.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) will host the second annual Virginia Leadership Summit on Saturday, June 22, 2013, at the University of Richmond. The nonpartisan Summit brings together graduates of Virginia’s leadership development programs for high-level conversations about challenges and opportunities for Virginia in education, workforce development, and job creation.

Sens. Warner (D-VA) and Mark Udall (D-CO) introduced an amendment today to the immigration-reform bill before the U.S. Senate to encourage foreign entrepreneurs and highly skilled college graduates of U.S. universities to start businesses in the United States and create good-paying, middle-class jobs.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) today announced that the Senate Armed Services Committee has incorporated their proposals to strengthen military whistleblower protection laws to ensure that victims of sexual assault and other misconduct are protected from retaliation.

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mark Warner (D-VA), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Chris Coons (D-DE) and Bill Nelson (D-FL) today sent a letter to the chairmen of the Presidential Commission on Election Administration, Robert F. Bauer and Benjamin L. Ginsberg, urging them to take strong steps to address the hours-long election lines that too many voters endured during the 2012 election. The Commission, a non-partisan panel created by the President earlier this year to promote more efficient elections, is set to have its first public meeting in Washington on June 21.

Press Releases

~ Good news for DoD schools serving military children at Va.’s Dahlgren and Quantico bases ~

Aug 07 2013

~ On President’s Remarks on Housing Finance Reform ~

Aug 06 2013

~ On Announcement of DoD’s Reduction in Furlough Days ~

Aug 06 2013

~ Allows those with advanced illness to align care they get with care they want ~

Aug 01 2013

Aug 01 2013

Allows those with advanced illness to align care they get with care they want

Aug 01 2013

Legislation will improve customer service for Virginians that depend on federal agencies for vital services

Jul 31 2013

Jul 30 2013

July 26, 2013 is designated 'Intelligence Professionals Day'

Jul 26 2013

Reads messages from constituents who are impacted, calls on Congressional colleagues to compromise

Jul 25 2013

Va. Senator chairs Budget Committee hearing on impact of sequester cuts

Jul 23 2013

Warner asked TRICARE to reconsider coverage limits for active-duty families

Jul 19 2013

Senators call on consumer agencies to help protect workers from exorbitant fees

Jul 12 2013

Enforcement needed to stop private companies from profiting off students participating in free federal repayment programs

Jul 12 2013

Calls on Senate colleagues to advance budget negotiations with House

Jul 11 2013

Alexandrian nominated for D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals

Jul 10 2013

Bipartisan legislation passes by vote of 68-32

Jun 27 2013

Bill protects taxpayers, winds down Fannie & Freddie, preserves market liquidity

Jun 25 2013

Jun 25 2013

Modeled on successful 'Race to the Top' education competition

Jun 20 2013

Proceeds from commemorative coin minting will support park programs, preservation

Jun 20 2013

Co-hosted by Lt. Gov. Bolling, University of Richmond President Ed Ayers

Jun 19 2013

~ Amendment ensures visas are in reach for additional qualified entrepreneurs, startups ~

Jun 19 2013

Senate Armed Services Committee includes Warner & Kaine provisions in NDAA markup

Jun 14 2013

Senators call for public hearings in Virginia, Florida, and other states where voters endured hours-long delays

Jun 11 2013