Press Releases
Vice Chairman Warner on Reports of Communications Between Gen. Flynn & Russian Ambassador
Feb 10 2017
"These reports underscore both the gravity and the urgency of the Senate Intelligence Committees' investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.."
Vice Chairman Warner on Iranian Sanctions
Feb 03 2017
“Iran’s ballistic missile test on Sunday was provocative, violating the spirit, and possibly the letter, of the United Nations Security Council Resolution on Iran’s missile program..."
Senate Ranking Members Write to Secretary of Defense & CIA Director Opposing Return to Ineffective, Immoral Policies on Torture & Detention
According to press reports, the Trump Administration is considering an Executive Order that would review a return to torture, re-open CIA black sites, and direct DoD to continue using the prison at Guantanamo Bay
Feb 03 2017
According to press reports, the Trump Administration is considering an Executive Order that would review a return to torture, re-open CIA black sites, and direct DoD to continue using the prison at Guantanamo Bay
Senators Introduce Legislation to Codify NSC Membership
Addresses issues raised by President Trump's move to diminish roles of intel, military experts
Feb 02 2017
Addresses issues raised by President Trump's move to diminish roles of intel, military experts
“I am concerned about the signal sent by today’s actions to allow companies to file certain applications with the FSB, the principal Russian intelligence agency..."
“I appreciate Ms. Haspel’s many years of service at the CIA, yet I want some reassurance from her that she intends to comply with both the spirit and the letter of the law..."
Sen. Warner Announces Legislation to Codify Membership on the National Security Council
Addresses issues raised by President Trump's move to diminish roles of intel, military experts
Feb 01 2017
Sen. Warner will introduce legislation to address issues raised by President Trump's move to diminish roles of intelligence and military experts on the NSC.
Intel Committee Members to Trump: Read the Torture Report
“To avoid making the mistakes of the past, it is of the utmost importance” that Executive Branch review the full 6,700-page Committee report before considering resumption of detention and interrogation activities
Jan 26 2017
Vice Chairman Warner led seven members of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence today in urging President Trump to read the classified version of the Committee’s 2014 report on the CIA detention and interrogation program...
“A ban on torture is not simply a matter of policy – it is U.S. law. I will not accept any attempt by this Administration to circumvent that policy, directly or through others."
SSCI Statement on Inquiry into Russian Intelligence Activities after Committee Meeting Today
Jan 24 2017
"The Committee today agreed to move forward, under terms of reference proposed by Chairman Burr and Vice Chairman Warner, with its inquiry into Russian efforts..."
Vice Chairman Warner on Pompeo Confirmation
Jan 23 2017
Sen. Warner issued this statement after the Senate voted 66-32 to confirm Rep. Mike Pompeo as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
“This issue impacts the foundations of our democratic system, it’s that important."
"I know he shares a deep respect for our intelligence professionals as well as an understanding of the important oversight role provided by Congress, and his perspective as a former ambassador to Germany gives him a realistic understanding of Russia’s history of nefarious activities."
“Today’s report is well in line with previous assessments from the intelligence community that Russian officials at the highest levels engaged in an unprecedented level of interference in our elections."
"The actions the President took today are an important step, but preventing Russia from interfering in our elections will require a sustained response from the next administration and from Congress."
President Obama Signs Sen. Warner's Bill to Honor OSS Veterans
Veterans of the WWII-era Office of Strategic Services will be recognized with the Congressional Gold Medal
Dec 15 2016
Veterans of the WWII-era Office of Strategic Services will be recognized with the Congressional Gold Medal
President Barack Obama announced he has directed the intelligence community to investigate the cyberattacks that plagued the 2016 election.
The Iran Sanctions Act, which Sen. Warner co-sponsored, now heads to the President.
Intel committee members asked President Obama to declassify information relating to the Russian government and the U.S. election.
Warner Applauds House Passage of Bill to Honor OSS Veterans
Legislation honoring veterans of the Office of Strategic Services now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law
Dec 01 2016
Legislation honoring veterans of the Office of Strategic Services now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law.
Warner Leads Senate In Recognizing 20th Anniversary of Virginia-based NGA
Senate resolution recognizes agency's contributions to intelligence gathering and humanitarian efforts
Nov 30 2016
Senate resolution recognizes agency's contributions to intelligence gathering and humanitarian efforts
Sen. Warner released the following statement on President-Elect Donald J. Trump’s selection of Rep. Mike Pompeo to head the CIA.
Sen. Warner released the following statement on the retirement of James Clapper, the U.S. Director of National Intelligence.
Today it was announced that U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) will serve as the Vice Chairman of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence in the 115th Congress.
Sen. Warner Urges President Obama to Raise Financial Cybersecurity at Upcoming G-20 Summit
Calls for increased global cooperation to combat cyber-crime at financial institutions
Aug 30 2016
Sen. Warner sent a letter to President Obama urging him to prioritize cyberattacks on financial institutions in discussions at the upcoming G-20 summit in September.
