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Sen. Warner Joins Colleagues in Introducing EMBRACE Act to Improve Resilience at Military Facilities & Protect Chesapeake Bay

WASHINGTON —Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined by Sens. Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Ben Cardin…

Governor Northam Announces Federal Approval of Major Disaster Declaration for Buchanan County

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that President Biden has approved a Major Disaster Declaration for Buchanan County, after extreme rainfall on August 30 resulted in devastating flash floods and landslides.…

Warner, Kaine & Wittman Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Protect Historic Resources and Generate Economic Activity in the Northern Neck

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), along with U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA), introduced legislation to preserve invaluable local resources and help generate economic activity…

U.S. Department of Energy Announces Winners of Annual Collegiate Wind Competition

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) joined universities and wind energy experts from across the country on Friday to announce the winners of the Collegiate Wind Competition. Over the course…

Warner Introduces Bicameral, Bipartisan Bill to Assist Chesapeake Bay Restoration Efforts

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) along with Sens. Tim Kaine (D-VA), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Bob Casey (D-PA), and Joe Manchin (D-WV) today introduced…

Warner Joins Shaheen, Bicameral Group of Lawmakers in Calling on FERC to Boost Public Participation at Agency

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) joined Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and a bicameral group of lawmakers in a letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), requesting the…

Bay Senators Urge New EPA Administrator Regan to Enforce Bay Pollution Standards

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.) joined by Chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Chris Van…

New Data: Warner-Led Law to Create Nearly 19,000 Jobs Nationwide this Year

WASHINGTON – Amid the economic crisis caused by COVID-19, a bill written and passed into law by U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner is set to create more than 18,851 jobs nationwide in…

Warner & Kaine Announce $41 Million in Federal Funds for Virginia Electric Projects

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is supporting two major projects designed to increase the reliability of rural electric utility systems in Virginia. The Senators today…

Warner Joins Shaheen’s Bipartisan Letter to President Biden Urging Funding for Energy Efficiency Programs to Combat Climate Change & Create Jobs

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) joined Senator Jeanne Shaheen’s (D-NH) bipartisan letter to President Biden urging him to prioritize robust investments in programs that promote energy efficiency…