Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced today that Virginia has received a $1 million grant from the Department of Agriculture to improve water quality in Wise County. The $1 million grant, combined with a $276,000 loan, will help fund a public sewer system in the communities of Osaka and Roda, which have faced public health issues and environmental concerns due to direct sewage discharge into streams. The project will serve 73 households in Wise County.
“Expanding access to clean, reliable public water supplies has been a priority of mine since I served as Governor, when we extended access to more than 70,000 Virginians while also making record investments in Virginia’s Water Quality Improvement Fund,” Sen. Warner said. “This is a welcome and significant step to promote public health and support improved water quality in Wise County.”
“It’s critical for public health and quality of life that every Virginia community can depend on reliable water and wastewater infrastructure,” said Kaine. "I am pleased with this major new investment in Southwest Virginia, and I am committed to supporting these essential infrastructure needs even in tight budgetary times, particularly in rural communities."
Warner, Kaine Call on Administration for Sustained CEO Leadership to Fix Healthcare.Gov
As technical problems with healthcare website continue, Senators urge President to swiftly appoint leadership to oversee fixes through 2015 enrollment period
Nov 26 2013
As Americans continue to experience technical difficulties with federal and state health insurance enrollment, U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine joined a coalition of Senators in calling on President Obama to quickly appoint a long-term replacement for Jeffrey Zients, who is departing to become director of the National Economic Council on January 2, to oversee the technical repair of healthcare.gov.
Sens. Warner, Collins, Kaine & Grassley Introduce Legislation to Protect Military Whistleblowers
Military Whistleblower Protection Act will ensure victims of sexual assault and other misconduct are protected from retaliation
Nov 21 2013
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Susan Collins (R-ME), Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced proposals today to strengthen military whistleblower protection laws to ensure those who are courageous enough to report sexual assault and other misconduct are not further victimized by retaliation.
Joint Statement by Sens. Warner & Kaine on SCC Finding on Transitional Health Coverage
On the SCC’s finding on continuation of existing health policies
Nov 21 2013
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) released this statement following the announcement by the Virginia State Corporation Commission’s Bureau of Insurance approving renewal of existing health insurance plans in the individual and small business markets, allowing policyholders to continue existing coverage through the end of 2014.
Senator Warner Engages Virginia Students on Immigration Reform
Releases lesson plan in collaboration with UClass, UVA
Nov 20 2013
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) has released a lesson plan entitled “Speak Up for Immigration,” which encourages high school students across Virginia to develop more informed perspectives on immigration reform and participate in the democratic process.
Sens. Warner & Kaine Introduce Legislation to Authorize Petersburg Nat'l Battlefield Expansion
Nov 20 2013
Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced legislation that would authorize the National Park Service to acquire more than 7,000 acres to add to Petersburg National Battlefield. Purchase of the land would make the Petersburg National Battlefield the largest Civil War historic battlefield in the nation.
Sen. Warner Statement on Sen. Creigh Deeds
Nov 19 2013
"This morning’s news from Bath County is just so heartbreaking. Senator Creigh Deeds has served his constituents and the Commonwealth with dedication and honor, and all of us are praying for him and his family at a tragic and very difficult time."
Sen. Warner Applauds House Passage of DATA Act
Bipartisan legislation would expand transparency and accountability for federal spending; allow taxpayers to track spending
Nov 18 2013
“Transparency is critical to our democracy – especially for a federal government that spends more than $3.7 trillion each year,” Sen. Warner said. “And in this tough economic climate, we should be doing all we can to ensure that taxpayers and policymakers can follow the money to hold our government more accountable.
Sens. Warner & Merkley to Co-Chair Hearing on Virtual Currencies
Will hear testimony from Director of FinCEN, CEO of Bitcoin payment processor
Nov 18 2013
On Tuesday, November 19, Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) will co-chair a hearing of the Senate Banking Committee that will explore the development of virtual currencies, their current and potential future use, and the regulatory, monetary, and national security impacts and issues associated with them.
Sens. Warner, Blunt Introduce Legislation to Reduce Underutilized Federal Property
Civilian Property Realignment Act could save taxpayers $9 billion over ten years
Nov 15 2013
U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Roy Blunt (R- MO) introduced legislation to reduce the number of underutilized and excess federal properties and could save taxpayers $9 billion over the next 10 years.
Sen. Warner led a bipartisan coalition of ten Senators today in introducing legislation to establish a new infrastructure financing authority to help states and localities better leverage private funds to build and maintain the nation’s outdated infrastructure.
Sen. Warner to Host Virginia Science Summit at National Academy of Sciences
Summit focused on promoting research, engaging the next generation in science, engineering and medicine
Nov 13 2013
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-Va.) will bring together a cross-section of Virginia’s most talented leaders in the sciences this Friday as host of the inaugural Virginia Summit on Science, Engineering and Medicine.
Warner Statement on Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Profit Announcements
on today’s quarterly profit statements by Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac
Nov 07 2013
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-Va.), a member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, released the following statement today after Fannie Mae reported earnings of $8.7 billion and Freddie Mac reported $30.4 billion in profits in the third quarter.
Warner Amendments to Increase Oversight, Accountability Included in Intelligence Authorization Bill
Amendments increase oversight and efficiency
Nov 06 2013
The U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence approved by a vote of 13-2 the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014, which includes several provisions sponsored by Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) to increase oversight and accountability of intelligence agencies and direct agencies to more efficiently use government resources.
Senate Committee Unanimously Passes Sen. Warner's Bipartisan DATA Act
Expands transparency and accountability for federal spending, allows taxpayers and policymakers to follow the money
Nov 06 2013
The U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs today passed Sen. Mark R. Warner’s (D-VA) legislation to improve and expand federal fiscal accountability by unanimous voice vote.
Intelligence Panel Approves Warner Provision to Improve Transparency & Accountability of FISA Court
Empowers FISA court to consult with independent experts on privacy, other matters
Nov 01 2013
The U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence has approved the FISA Improvements Act, which includes a bipartisan amendment cosponsored by U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) that ensures the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court has access to independent expertise to help the Court oversee sensitive intelligence programs while also safeguarding the Constitution’s Fourth Amendment privacy protections.
Sen. Warner Introduces Onshoring Proposal as Part of Major Manufacturing Package
Warner’s America Recruits proposal boosts rural jobs & investment
Oct 30 2013
Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) introduced legislation today to recruit new, high-value jobs to rural regions in the United States by encouraging the return of jobs that have been off-shored to foreign countries. Sen. Warner’s America Recruits Act is also included as part of the Manufacturing Jobs for America initiative, a package of more than 40 bills that seeks to modernize America’s manufacturing sector.
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today asked the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to produce a report assessing the overall fiscal impacts of the recent 16-day federal government shutdown.
Sen. Warner Welcomes Crowdfunding Rules
Oct 23 2013
Senator Warner today welcomed the release of the SEC rules on crowdfunding and encouraged the SEC to continue to work to develop the rules.
Sen. Warner Calls on Crowdfunding Rules from SEC
Oct 21 2013
Senator Warner joined a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues calling on the SEC to release crowdfunding rules required by passage of the JOBS Act in 2012.
"It is disappointing that the House majority is prepared to shut down the federal government in its continuing ideological opposition to the Affordable Care Act. This is not a responsible way to conduct our nation’s business.
Statement on Vote to Avoid a Government Shutdown
Sep 27 2013
"We’ve wasted a week on political shenanigans while every minute we wait brings us closer to a government shutdown, which will hurt the economy and unfairly punish Virginia workers and families. We cannot allow ideological issues to stop us from funding the basic operations of the government, and we should be working to get the nation’s fiscal house in order."
Sens. Warner & Kaine Announce $3.3 Million in Law Enforcement Grants
Support for hiring new officers, strengthening community policing initiatives
Sep 27 2013
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) announced that Virginia has received $3,271,000 in U.S. Department of Justice grants today to fund law enforcement jobs and expand community policing initiatives with a focus on programs designed to promote school safety.
Sens. Warner & Moran Respond to SEC Rules for Startups & Angel Investors
“Certain rules may reduce investment … and increase red tape”
Sep 23 2013
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) have reached out to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Mary Jo White with concerns about proposed rules related to the implementation of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, legislation passed by Congress and signed into law in early 2012.
Warner, Kaine call for nationwide examination of tax lien programs
~ Citing Abuses of Veterans and the Elderly, Warner and Kaine Join 10 Senators in Call for Investigation ~
Sep 20 2013
Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine joined Senator Ron Wyden and nine other Senators in urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to examine the protections for consumers facing tax liens and foreclosure in light of consumer abuses revealed in recent media reports.
