Press Releases
Warner, Connolly Press Education Department on Behalf of Former Corinthian Students
Collapse of for-profit college chain leaves half a million current and former students in debt and in limbo
Jun 01 2015
Today, Sen. Warner and Rep. Gerry Connolly contacted the U.S. Secretary of Education with questions on behalf of former students of Corinthian Colleges, Inc., a chain of for-profit schools that once operated more than 100 campuses in the U.S. and Canada.
Today marks National 529 College Savings Day to increase awareness of 529 plans.
Hatch, Warner, Joyce and Kilmer Urge Improvement for Loan Assistance Programs for Teachers
May 07 2015
Sen. Warner (D-VA) and Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) sent a letter to the Department of Education recommending measures to simplify the loan forgiveness process for teachers.
Sens. Warner, Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced legislation that would provide college-bound students powerful new tools for comparing colleges and universities on measures such as total cost, likelihood of graduating, and potential earnings.
Warner and Portman Introduce Bill to Increase College Access for Low-Income Students
Bipartisan Legislation Would Incentivize Students to Earn College Credit Through Pell Grant Program
Apr 28 2015
Senators Mark Warner and Rob Portman (R-Ohio) introduced bipartisan legislation, the Go To High School, Go To College Act, which will increase college access for low-income students by incentivizing them to earn college credits in high school through the Pell Grant program.
Six Senators Offer Recommendations to Strengthen Education Bill
Senators highlight priorities for Elementary and Secondary Education Act reauthorization
Apr 14 2015
In a letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the HELP Committee, the Senators identified specific priorities necessary to ensure that every child receives a high-quality education that prepares him or her for higher education and a 21st century career.
“I congratulate President Kyle for her 30 years of leadership in the public and private sectors, and wish her the best in whatever her next chapter might bring."
The Senate approved an amendment co-sponsored by Sen. Warner to simplify student loan repayment plans and make it easier to repay student loans.
Warner and Bipartisan Coalition of Senators Introduce Legislation to Prevent Sexual Assaults on College Campuses
Joined by survivors and advocates, bipartisan group of 10 Senators reintroduces strengthened version of Campus Safety and Accountability Act with added input from colleges and universities, students, law enforcement, and advocates
Feb 26 2015
Sen. Warner and a bipartisan coalition of 10 Senators introduced a strengthened version of the Campus Accountability and Safety Act.
“The President’s budget proposal alleviates the harmful impact of across-the-board sequester cuts, which hits the federal workforce and military and civilian defense workers across Virginia especially hard."
Sens. Grassley (R-Iowa), Casey (D-Penn.), Burr (R-N.C.), Warner (D.Va.), Roberts (R-Kan.) and Cardin (D-Md.) today introduced legislation to enhance the already successful Section 529 college savings plans.
"The President laid out an aggressive agenda tonight to expand economic opportunity and security for the middle class."
Today, Senator Warner joined Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Richard Burr (R-N.C.), along with Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), in introducing legislation to reform federal student loan repayment programs.
Statement of Sen. Warner on Award of $17.5 million Federal Preschool Expansion Grant to Virginia
Grant will fund expansion of high-quality pre-K programs in 11 Va. communities
Dec 10 2014
Sen. Warner's statement following a U.S. Department of Education announcement that Virginia will receive a $17.5 million Preschool Development Expansion Grant to serve children in 11 Virginia school divisions.
Sen. Warner to Host Second Annual Virginia Science Summit at National Academy of Sciences
Dec 03 2014
Sen. Mark Warner will bring together a cross-section of Virginia’s leaders in science on Friday for the second annual Virginia Summit on Science, Engineering and Medicine, co-hosted by Sen. Warner, the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (VASEM) and Virginia Tech.
Statement of Sen. Warner on Formation of Task Force to Combat Campus Sexual Assault in Virginia
Aug 21 2014
“I’m pleased to see the Governor and Virginia universities working together to put an end to sexual assault on college campuses in Virginia. We all must work together to send a clear signal that enough is enough.”
Sen. Mark Warner and a bipartisan group of seven Senate colleagues today introduced legislation to combat sexual assault on college and university campuses.
Sens. Warner & Rubio Introduce Bipartisan Student Loan Repayment Act
~ Bipartisan Proposal Simplifies Income-based Repayment Programs ~
Jul 16 2014
Sens. Warner and Rubio (R-FL) today introduced The Dynamic Student Loan Repayment Act to consolidate, simplify and improve income-based repayment options for federal student loans.
Sens. Warner & Thune Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow Businesses to Help Employees with Student Loan Debt
~ Would allow pre-tax earnings to assist employees with loan repayment ~ ~ Incentivizes workers to refinance student loan debt at lower interest rates with private lenders ~
Jun 09 2014
Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and John Thune (R-SD) have introduced the bipartisan Employer Participation in Refinancing Act (S.2429) to help individuals pay down their student loan debt.
Sen. Warner Announces Proposals to Make College More Affordable and Help Borrowers Repay Student Loans
~ Warner package includes income-based loan repayment, voluntary employer benefit ~ ~ Also includes earlier access to Pell grants, stronger career training programs ~
May 23 2014
Senator Warner today introduced a series of proposals that will make higher education more affordable for Virginia families, and provide additional ways for borrowers to repay student loans.
Statement of Sen. Warner on In-State Tuition for Virginia DREAMers
~ On in-state tuition for Virginia DREAMers ~
Apr 29 2014
WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement on Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring’s announcement today that Virginia students with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) status, or DREAMers, are eligible for in-state tuition at Virginia’s public community colleges and universities:
“Today’s announcement is an important step in the direction of fairness and economic opportunity for the children of undocumented immigrants,” Sen. Warner said. “If the United States is going to win the talent competition in today’s global economy, the last thing we need to do is exclude educated young people who were brought here through no fault of their own. When I was governor, we tried to ensure that DREAMers would have access to in-state tuition at Virginia’s public colleges and universities and I’m thrilled that Attorney General Herring has determined that under law, these Virginians will have access to educational opportunity.”
Sen. Warner Highlights Success of W&M's Puller Clinic at Nat'l Conference on Law Clinics Serving Vets
~ Puller Clinic has been certified by the V-A as national “best practice” program ~ ~ W&M law students help veterans access their benefits ~
Apr 03 2014
Sen. Warner, who has championed the College of William and Mary’s Lewis B. Puller, Jr. Veterans Benefits Clinic for three years, highlighted its extraordinary success today at the clinic’s first National Conference On Law Clinics Serving Veterans.
Sens. Warner & Kaine Applaud FAA Selection of VaTech Proposal on Unmanned Aircraft
Region to be one of six U.S. sites chosen to test and research variety of UAS issues
Dec 30 2013
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) released this statement today following the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) selection of Virginia Tech’s proposal to spearhead a regional research effort on the safest and most effective ways to incorporate Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into the existing airspace.
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.
Sen. Warner and Colleagues Urge Investigation of Allegations that 'Debt Relief' Firms are Exploiting Students
Enforcement needed to stop private companies from profiting off students participating in free federal repayment programs
Jul 12 2013
U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Tom Harkin (D-IA) today joined with 20 of their Senate colleagues to call on federal officials to investigate allegations that so-called “debt relief” companies have been using deceptive practices to profit from students seeking assistance in repaying their college loans.
