Press Releases
Senator Warner, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement after today’s committee vote to approve John Brennan as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency:
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner released the following statement on today’s votes in the U.S. Senate to limit sequestration:
“I voted for the Reid proposal because I favored its 50/50 blend of targeted spending cuts and new revenues, which would have avoided sequester and moved us further toward a balanced approach to fix the debt. I voted for the Republican counterproposal because it would have provided flexibility in making the required cuts. While I continue to work for a broad, balanced and bipartisan approach to deficits and debt, both of these approaches represented a less stupid approach than sequestration and its disproportionate impact on Virginia.”
Senators Warner, Carper Highlight Better Results from Federal Agencies Thanks to Landmark Law
Feb 27 2013
Today, Senate Task Force on Government Performance Chairman Mark R. Warner and Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Chairman Tom Carper (D-DE) highlighted improved performance practices and taxpayer savings realized due in part to performance management reviews put into place by the Government Performance and Results Modernization Act.
Sen. Warner to reintroduce bipartisan CAMPUS Safety Act
~ Urges DoJ to Act on Campus Safety Measures ~
Feb 21 2013
Senator Warner announced today that he will reintroduce the bipartisan CAMPUS Safety Act, which would consolidate existing federal campus safety programs into a single, National Center for Campus Public Safety, to strengthen training and research initiatives and improve collaboration.
New Analysis Forecasts Sequester's Harmful Impact on Virginia Economy
Warner: "Frustrating that more people in Washington do not share a sense of urgency"
Feb 19 2013
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today highlighted a new economic analysis revealing that Virginia would be hurt more than almost any other state from the sweeping automatic federal budget cuts scheduled to take effect in two weeks.
WASHINGTON, DC – Members of Virginia’s Congressional Delegation today sent a letter to President Barack Obama, Speaker John Boehner, and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid expressing their unity for immediate action to avert looming cuts set to hit March 1, stressing the disproportional impact to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The bicameral, bipartisan group of members also stressed the enormous impacts on the country’s national security and federal government, and the ripple effect on Virginia’s economy.
Sens. Warner, Warren Urge Action on Consumer Credit Reporting
Call for more transparency, accountability at credit reporting agencies
Feb 15 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) today sent a letter to the heads of the Consumer Financial Protection Board (CFPB) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) urging them to take action to improve consumer credit reporting. Recent CFPB and FTC reports found that 20 percent of consumers could identify at least one error in a credit report issued by one of the three major credit reporting agencies and that more than five percent of consumers found significant errors. These mistakes could force consumers to pay more for insurance and loans, and could impact their access to security clearance.
Sen. Warner Introduces Startup Act 3.0
Bipartisan jobs and high-skilled immigration bill promotes creation & growth of new businesses
Feb 14 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today introduced Startup Act 3.0, an updated version of a bipartisan jobs and high-skilled immigration plan to strengthen the economic recovery through the creation and growth of new businesses. Co-sponsors of Startup Act 3.0 include Sens. Jerry Moran (R-KS), Chris Coons (D-DE) and Roy Blunt (R-MO). Startup 3.0 builds upon Startup 2.0, which was introduced in the last Congress.
"I was pleased the President began his speech with a strong call for a bipartisan grand bargain to continue to address our deficits and debt. A balanced plan that includes additional revenue, smarter spending cuts and responsible entitlement reform -- and avoids the self-inflcted wounds from sequester -- is a key component of any economic growth agenda."
Statement on Senate passage of VAWA
Feb 12 2013
“I’m proud to have cosponsored the Violence Against Women Act, which passed the Senate today on a strongly bipartisan vote of 78-22. In Virginia, this Act has doubled the resources available for prevention and intervention of sexual violence in communities and on campus."
Sen. Warner Calls on President Obama to Address Entrepreneurship in State of the Union Address
Feb 08 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), and Chris Coons (D-Del.) urged President Obama to highlight startups and small businesses in his State of the Union address next Tuesday. In May 2012, Sens. Moran, Warner and Coons introduced legislation called the Startup Act 2.0 to jumpstart the economy through the creation and growth of new businesses.
"I applaud the nomination of Marilyn Tavenner to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Marilyn is the real deal: she began her career as a nurse and rose to become CEO of a leading healthcare company."
Sen. Warner Invites Immigration Reform Advocate to State of the Union
College student Ambar Pinto of Fairfax attends NVCC
Feb 06 2013
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) announced today that his special guest at next Tuesday’s Presidential State of the Union address to a Joint Session of Congress will be immigration reform advocate Ambar Pinto, 19, of Fairfax County. Pinto, an undocumented immigrant from Bolivia, arrived in Virginia seven years ago, along with her parents and younger brother. She graduated from Fairfax High School, and currently is a sophomore majoring in international business at Northern Virginia Community College.
“I am pleased that the Senate overwhelmingly confirmed John Kerry as Secretary of State today. As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for almost 30 years and its current Chairman, as well as a decorated combat veteran, John is eminently qualified for this important position."
Sen. Warner joins bipartisan group of 10 Senators to introduce high-skilled immigration bill
~ Reforms H-1B and Student Visas, Increases Access to Green Cards, and Promotes STEM Education ~
Jan 29 2013
Senator Warner joined a bipartisan group of 10 senators today to introduce the Immigration Innovation Act of 2013 to bring long-overdue reforms to the nation’s immigration laws for highly-skilled immigrants working in the science and technology fields.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued the following statement upon today’s retirement announcement by U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-GA):
“Leadership is about taking risks when you don’t have to. That’s why I respect Saxby Chambliss for his willingness to partner with me and other members of what became known as the Gang of Six as we worked for bipartisan solutions on debt and deficits.
“Leadership is about taking risks when you don’t have to. That’s why I respect Saxby Chambliss for his willingness to partner with me and other members of what became known as the Gang of Six as we worked for bipartisan solutions on debt and deficits.
Sen. Warner Praises Va. Senate passage of bill assuring equal opportunity for LGBT workers
Jan 25 2013
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued this statement following Virginia Senate passage of SB701, patroned by Sens. Don McEachin and Adam Ebbin. The Senate adopted SB701 today on a bipartisan 24-16 vote, and the measure now moves to the House of Delegates for consideration.
Sens. Warner, Kaine & Rep. Rigell Applaud Navy Selection of Wallops Facility for Alternate Landing Site
Carrier landing practice site will support mission of NAS Oceana
Jan 24 2013
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) and U.S. Rep. Scott Rigell (R-VA-2) announced today that the U.S. Navy has chosen the NASA Wallops Flight Facility on the Eastern Shore as an alternate site for limited practice landings for E-2 Hawkeye and C-2 Greyhound turbo-prop aircraft. Pilots based at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach will practice touch-and-go maneuvers using runways at the Wallops facility prior to deploying on aircraft carriers.
Senators Reintroduce the FAST Voting Act to Help States Improve their Elections
Legislation prompted in part by long lines, wait times in Virginia
Jan 24 2013
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mark Warner (D-Va.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) have reintroduced their legislation to make substantial improvements in the states’ administration of their elections and to make voting faster and more accessible to all voters. The Fair, Accurate, Secure and Timely (FAST) Voting Act would create a competitive grant program to encourage states to aggressively pursue election reform. The states that demonstrate the most comprehensive and promising reform plans will earn a greater portion of the grant funding.
After two wars over 10 years in which our enemies did not recognize a clear ‘front,’ it is appropriate that we recognize the realities of modern military combat. It is entirely appropriate to open front-line combat opportunities to American military women, who have repeatedly demonstrated their competence, bravery, and reliability serving our nation in times of war.
Sen. Warner Honors CIA Legends in Senate Floor Speech
~ Will reintroduce resolution designating Intelligence Professionals Day ~
Jan 23 2013
Sen. Warner, a member of the Senate’s Select Committee on Intelligence, today honored two Central Intelligence Agency veterans who played key roles in the 1994 arrest and espionage conviction of CIA spy Aldrich Ames on charges of spying for the Russians. Jeanne Vertefeuille of McLean, VA served at the CIA for more than 40 years and died on Dec. 29, 2012.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) released the following joint statement today on Monday’s surprise action by the Virginia Senate to push through a redrawn district map:
"The Sandy Hook shootings compel all of us to think anew about these issues, and I believe the status quo is not acceptable. Some of the President’s proposals are controversial, but there appears to be growing bipartisan consensus around improvements to the mental health system and broadening background checks."
Sen. Warner Invites Military Spouse to Inauguration
~ Sara Jane Arnett, winner of Heroes at Home Military Spouse award, will attend with son ~
Jan 16 2013
Sen. Warner has invited Sara Jane Arnett of Newport News, an Army spouse whose husband is deployed to Afghanistan, to be his special guest at the Presidential Inauguration in Washington. D.C. on Monday, Jan. 21, 2012. Arnett plans to attend the ceremony with her five-year-old son.
Senator Mark R. Warner issued the following statement regarding today’s action by a Virginia House of Delegates subcommittee to defeat legislation that would have created an automatic process for restoration of civil rights for Virginians convicted of nonviolent felonies.
