Press Releases
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financing authority to help states and localities better leverage private funds to build and maintain the nation’s outdated infrastructure.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.
Sen. Warner Promotes Southwest Virginia's Creative Cultural Economy
~ Speaks at Conference in Abingdon, Opens Rhythm & Roots in Bristol ~
Sep 20 2013
Regional marketing approaches such as “The Crooked Road,” “‘Round the Mountain,” and the new “Appalachian Spring” initiative provide significant opportunities to highlight Southwest Virginia’s rich musical heritage, diverse artistic culture, and unique natural assets, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) said today.
Warner statement on today’s successful launch of Orbital’s Antares Rocket from Wallops Island
Sep 18 2013
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner released this statement following today’s successful launch of Virginia’s Orbital Science Corp.’s Cygnus spacecraft atop an Antares rocket from the Mid Atlantic Regional Spaceport on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.
Sen. Warner's Energy Race to the Top Amendment Ranks #1 in Cost-Benefit, #2 in Consumer Savings
Submitted as amendment to Shaheen-Portman Energy Bill
Sep 16 2013
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) has offered his State Energy Race to the Top Initiative as an amendment to The Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (Shaheen/Portman), which is being considered by the Senate this week.
Sens. Warner & Kaine urge HUD to consider regulatory relief for housing authorities
~ Increased budgetary pressure restricts tenant services and long-term planning ~
Sep 16 2013
Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) have sent a letter to Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan urging him to take additional steps to help Virginia housing authorities alleviate the worst effects of severe budget cuts caused in part by sequestration.
Warner Applauds New Rules on Payroll Cards
CFPB issues guidance to protect against wage fraud
Sep 12 2013
Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA.) applauded the release of new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) guidance on “payroll cards,” which some employers use to pay their employees instead of payroll checks or direct deposit.
Sens. Warner & Kaine Urge Pentagon to Move AFRICOM to Hampton Roads
Move could save up to $70 million yearly and create up to 4,300 jobs
Sep 11 2013
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel urging him to consider relocating the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) from Germany to Hampton Roads.
