Press Releases
Sens. Warner & Kaine: Trumpcare's Medicaid Cuts Will Have Significant Negative Impact on the Health of Vulnerable Virginians
Senators ask Va. health officials to assess impacts on poor, disabled and elderly
Jun 21 2017
Senators ask Va. health officials to assess impacts on poor, disabled and elderly
Warner, Isakson, Blumenauer & Roe Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Enhance Planning Options for Patients with Advanced Illnesses
Legislation would provide new ways to test, measure, and improve options for patients seeking advance care planning
Jun 12 2017
Legislation would provide new ways to test, measure, and improve options for patients seeking advance care planning
Kaine, Warner Ask for Highest Level of Funding to Support Black Lung Health Clinics in Virginia
“…we respectfully ask that coal miners – many of who reside in rural communities – receive the medical services and support that they need and deserve.”
Jun 05 2017
“…we respectfully ask that coal miners – many of who reside in rural communities – receive the medical services and support that they need and deserve.”
Warner, Grassley Introduce Bill to Improve Standards for Orthotics, Prosthetics in Medicare
May 22 2017
Bipartisan legislation will apply accreditation and other standards for orthotics and prosthetics, such as prosthetic limbs, under Medicare, helping to guarantee access to quality products for beneficiaries.
Sen. Warner's Chronic Care Legislation One Step Closer to Senate Passage
Bipartisan legislation to provide better care at lower cost for seniors unanimously passes Senate Finance Committee
May 18 2017
The Senate Committee on Finance today passed S.870, the Creating High-quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act of 2017, by a vote of 26-0.
Warner & Kaine Introduce Miners Pension Protection Act
Legislation would secure pensions and fulfill promise to retired coal miners
May 11 2017
Legislation would secure pensions and fulfill promise to retired coal miners
Warner & Kaine Introduce Bill to Safeguard Key Women's Preventive Health Care Services
Legislation would help protect health care services like cancer screenings, birth control, domestic violence screenings, and more...
May 09 2017
Legislation would help protect health care services like cancer screenings, birth control, domestic violence screenings, and more...
Sen. Warner on House Passage of Republican Health Bill
On Trumpcare passing the House of Representatives
May 04 2017
“Instead of working with Democrats to improve the Affordable Care Act, today Republicans in the House of Representatives..."
Sen. Warner Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Telehealth Services
Bill would expand the use of telehealth and remote patient monitoring through Medicare, expanding access to high-quality healthcare while reducing costs
May 03 2017
Bill would expand the use of telehealth and remote patient monitoring through Medicare, expanding access to high-quality healthcare while reducing costs
Warner and Kaine Statement on Aetna Decision Caused by Trump Administration Playing Politics with Health Care
“As a result of the consistently mixed messages and increasing uncertainty on health care from the Trump Administration, some insurers will raise premiums and scale back their health insurance offerings in the individual market..."
May 03 2017
“As a result of the consistently mixed messages and increasing uncertainty on health care from the Trump Administration, some insurers will raise premiums and scale back their health insurance offerings in the individual market..."
Va. Members Urge Congressional Leadership to Protect Miners' Health Care Benefits
An estimated 10,000 retired coal miners in Virginia are at risk of losing health and retirement benefits in the coming years
Apr 25 2017
An estimated 10,000 retired coal miners in Virginia are at risk of losing health and retirement benefits in the coming years
Warner, Kaine Announce Virginia Will Receive Nearly $10 Million to Combat Opioid Crisis
Funding is first of two grant rounds established as a result of the 21st Century Cures Act
Apr 21 2017
Funding is first of two grant rounds established as a result of the 21st Century Cures Act
Warner, Kaine, and Tester Demand Answers from VA Secretary over Reports of Serious Deficiencies and Mismanagement as DC VA Medical Center
“Veterans throughout our home states consistently call for improving the VA health care system because the VA is where they prefer to receive their care”
Apr 14 2017
“Veterans throughout our home states consistently call for improving the VA health care system because the VA is where they prefer to receive their care”
Warner, Hatch, Wyden, and Isakson Introduce Bill to Address Chronic Illness
“Improving care for seniors with chronic conditions is one of the most important things Congress can do to modernize the Medicare program for the 21st century...”
Apr 06 2017
“Improving care for seniors with chronic conditions is one of the most important things Congress can do to modernize the Medicare program for the 21st century...”
Warner & Kaine Introduce Bill to Reform Black Lung Benefits Program
"Miners put their health and, often, their lives on the line to help power our nation. We owe it to those battling black lung disease to make sure they get the care they need..."
Apr 05 2017
"Miners put their health and, often, their lives on the line to help power our nation. We owe it to those battling black lung disease to make sure they get the care they need..."
“I voted against Seema Verma’s nomination to serve as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)..."
Sen. Warner on CBO Report on Trumpcare
Mar 13 2017
“Today’s estimates from the Congressional Budget Office show that Trumpcare will raise costs for consumers, particularly seniors, and leave millions of Americans without coverage..."
“We are disappointed Chairman Hatch has not responded to our letter last week or made a commitment to working with us to find a long-term solution..."
Sen. Warner on Republican Health Care Plan
Mar 07 2017
“Trumpcare, the House Republican plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, will cover less and cost more, and lead millions of Americans to lose coverage altogether..."
“Today, I voted against Seema Verma’s nomination to serve as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)..."
“We are excited that one of the Commonwealth’s leading research universities will receive funding to support breakthrough discoveries..."
Warner, Kaine Reintroduce Bill to Aid Rural Virginia Hospitals
Bill would establish a national minimum standard for hospital reimbursement payments
Feb 17 2017
Bill would establish a national minimum standard for hospital reimbursement payments
Sen. Warner Speaks Out Against Nominee for HHS
Shares stories of Virginians benefiting from the Affordable Care Act
Feb 09 2017
"Congressman Price has advocated for dismantling the ACA and made it clear that as Secretary of HHS, he would seek to implement policies that I believe will make healthcare more expensive and less accessible to Virginians.."
Warner Announces Opposition to Price for HHS
Launches new online tools for Virginians to share their Affordable Care Act stories
Jan 31 2017
“I am committed to making sure we have a health care system that is affordable, accessible, and provides high-quality care, which is why I must oppose Congressman Price’s nomination..."
Sen. Warner Introduces Bill to Combat Synthetic Drugs
Legislation would make it easier to prosecute the sale and distribution of “analogue” drugs, which are substantially similar to illegal drugs
Jan 25 2017
Legislation would make it easier to prosecute the sale and distribution of “analogue” drugs, which are substantially similar to illegal drugs
