Press Releases
Sen. Warner on Final Passage of FAA Legislation
Bill includes Warner priorities on airport security, drones, and anti-human trafficking legislation and now heads to President for signature
Jul 13 2016
U.S. Senate voted 89-4 to approve bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through September 2017.
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources unanimously passed two bipartisan bills introduced by Senators Warner and Kaine.
House Unanimously Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Empower Student Loan Borrowers Through Financial Literacy
House action brings enhanced student loan counseling one step closer for federal financial aid recipients
Jul 12 2016
The U.S. House of Representatives voted unanimously in support of bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner to help students make smart decisions in the financing of their higher education.
Sen. Warner Calls on FCC to Close the Rural Broadband Gap
Joins bipartisan effort to expand mobile network in rural America
Jul 12 2016
Sen. Warner joined a bipartisan effort to urge the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to update the Universal Service Fund’s (USF) Mobility Fund.
Warner & Heller Introduce Legislation to Encourage Stock Options for Employees of Startups and Privately-held Firms
Gives more employees a tool to invest in their companies and share in the profits, Helps startups and businesses reward and support employees
Jul 12 2016
Sens. Warner and Heller introduced bipartisan legislation to give employees an ownership stake in their company's success by awarding stock options.
Sens. Warner & Schumer Call on FTC to Protect Consumers from Digital Ad Fraud
Researchers have found that a substantial percentage of ad-clicks on major advertising platforms are executed by bots, not human beings
Jul 11 2016
In a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairwoman Edith Ramirez, the Senators – both members of the Senate Banking Committee – pointed to studies that have found rampant fraud in the $60 billion digital ad market.
Sens. Warner and Corker were joined by Senate colleagues in authoring a bipartisan letter to the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).
Sens. Warner, Kaine Co-Sponsor Bill to Address Humanitarian and Migrant Crisis in Central America's Northern Triangle
Legislation would help stabilize the region, expand in-region refugee processing, and disrupt human smuggling networks
Jul 07 2016
Sens. Warner and Kaine announced their support for legislation to establish a coordinated regional response to effectively address the endemic violence and humanitarian crisis driving women and children to flee from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras.
Sen. Warner Calls on FTC to Protect Children's Data Security with Internet-Connected "Smart Toys"
Researchers identify security vulnerabilities in internet-enabled toys like dolls that can expose the personal information of children and their parents
Jul 06 2016
Sen. Warner urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to work with Congress to strengthen efforts to protect children’s personal information given the increase in apps and Internet-connected “smart toys.”
Senators Warner and Kaine, and Rep. Scott applauded unanimous House passage of a bipartisan bill that would recognize the resilience and contributions of African Americans to the United States since 1619.
Va. & DC Congressional Delegation Announces Memorial Bridge Selected for $90 Million FASTLANE Grant
Funding will allow National Park Service to begin repairs and keep Memorial Bridge open
Jul 05 2016
Congressional representatives from Virginia and the District of Columbia announced that the National Park Service (NPS) has been awarded a $90 million for repairs to Arlington Memorial Bridge,
Warner, Warren, Cummings Launch Investigation of Major Derivatives Clearing Organizations’ Recovery and Resolution Plans
“Systemically Important” Firms’ Plans Are Critical to Preventing Another Financial Crisis
Jul 05 2016
Senators Warner and Warren, and Rep. Cummings (D-MD) sent letters to two derivative clearing organizations requesting information on the firms’ recovery and resolution plans.
Warner, Kaine Push V-A to Move Forward on Local Pilot Program to Improve Veterans' Health Care
National Capital Region pilot program would improve mobility and accuracy of health records by allowing veterans access to health data on their mobile phones
Jul 05 2016
Sens. Warner and Kaine are pushing the V-A for an update on a local pilot program designed to improve the quality and accessibility of health care for our nation’s veterans.
Warner & Kaine Announce $160,000 in Funding to Relieve Veteran Homelessness in Hampton
Funds will provide housing relief and support services to local veterans
Jul 01 2016
Sens. Warner and Kaine announced that the U.S. Departments of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Veterans Affairs (V-A) will award $166,336 to the Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority (HRHA).
Warner, Kaine Announce More Than $18 Million in Anti-Terrorism Funding for Virginia
DHS grants support local, state ability to prevent terrorism & other disasters
Jun 30 2016
Sens.Warner and Kaine announced that VA will receive federal preparedness grants totaling more than $18 million from the DHS to help combat terrorism and respond to other disasters and emergencies.
U.S. Senator Warner joined a group of eight Democratic Senators today in calling on Secretary of the Treasury Jacob Lew to address a recent decision by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) that could embolden Iran’s terrorist financing.
Warner Joins 41 Colleagues to Call for Committee Vote on Export-Import Bank Board Nominee
U.S. is losing about $50 million in exports for each day confirmation is delayed
Jun 30 2016
On the one year anniversary of the Export-Import Bank being unable to fully function, 42 Senators called on the chairman of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee to hold a vote on the nominee to the Export-Import Bank Board.
Sens. Warner & Kaine Call on Senate Leadership to Support Research into Gun Violence Prevention
In letter following historic filibuster, Senators urge Congress to remove anti-gun safety riders from funding bills
Jun 29 2016
Sens. Warner and Kaine joined 21 Democratic colleagues in a letter urging Senate leadership to remove from the funding bills any measures that undermine gun safety research.
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Empower Student Loan Borrowers through Financial Literacy
Legislation would help college students and their families make smart decisions about financing their educations with enhanced student loan counseling for all recipients of federal financial aid
Jun 29 2016
The Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act would promote financial literacy by providing students who are recipients of federal financial aid with comprehensive counseling services.
The Derivatives Oversight and Taxpayer Protection Act will strengthen federal oversight of the multi-trillion dollar derivatives market and to ensure that big financial firms - not taxpayers - are on the hook for derivatives losses.
Sens. Warner & Kaine Announce Nearly $600,000 for Lynchburg Regional Airport
Federal grant will fund the construction of a new air traffic control tower
Jun 28 2016
Sens. Warner and Kaine announced today that the City of Lynchburg will receive $597,250 from DOT to fund construction of a new air traffic control tower at the Lynchburg Regional Airport/Preston Glenn Field.
Sen. Warner on Texas Abortion Ruling
Jun 27 2016
Sen. Warner issued the following statement after the Supreme Court struck down a Texas law that would have shut down more than half of the state’s abortion clinics.
Sens. Warner & Kaine Announce More Than $2 Million for Expansion of Suffolk Veterans Cemetery
V-A funds will help develop more than 1,200 new cremains gravesites for veteran interment
Jun 24 2016
Sens. Warner and Kaine announced today that the Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery in Suffolk will receive $2,025,103 in federal funds to assist in its expansion.
U.S. Sen. Warner issued the following statement in response to results of a United Kingdom’s referendum on whether to remain a member of the European Union.
Statement of Sen. Mark R. Warner on Amendment to #4787 to the CJS Appropriation Bill for FY 2017
Jun 23 2016
U.S. Sen. Warner released the following statement regarding his vote on McCain Amendment #4787 to the Commerce-Justice-Science appropriation bill for FY 2017.