Press Releases

Sens. Warner and Kaine are urging the federal government to improve lead screening policies for children eligible for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Sens. Warner and Kaine announced that Virginia colleges and universities will receive more than $2 million to assist students from disadvantaged backgrounds to apply to and graduate from college.

Sens. Warner and Kaine announced that 19 Virginia localities will receive more than $2 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Sen. Warner introduced a resolution that was unanimously approved by the Senate, acknowledging intelligence officers for their service and professionalism in protecting the United States.

Sens. Warner and Kaine announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide funding for three Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) projects in Southwest Virginia.

Sen. Warner released a statement after the U.S. Senate voted to approve the House-Senate conference report on the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA).

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.

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 joined a bipartisan effort to urge the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to update the Universal Service Fund’s (USF) Mobility Fund.

Sens. Warner and Heller introduced bipartisan legislation to give employees an ownership stake in their company's success by awarding stock options.

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 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 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.

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,

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.

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.

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).

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.

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 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.

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.

Press Releases

Lead exposure in childhood has life-long intellectual and behavioral health effects

Jul 19 2016

Funds will provide support to students from disadvantaged backgrounds to enroll in college and complete their higher education

Jul 18 2016

HUD funding will enable working families to increase their earned income and reduce their dependency on welfare assistance and rental subsidies

Jul 18 2016

Passes resolution designating July 26 as ‘U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day

Jul 14 2016

Projects use telecommunications to bring medical expertise to rural areas

Jul 14 2016

Bipartisan bill to combat prescription drug and heroin abuse heads to the President for signature

Jul 13 2016

Bill includes Warner priorities on airport security, drones, and anti-human trafficking legislation and now heads to President for signature

Jul 13 2016

Jul 13 2016

House action brings enhanced student loan counseling one step closer for federal financial aid recipients

Jul 12 2016

Joins bipartisan effort to expand mobile network in rural America

Jul 12 2016

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

Researchers have found that a substantial percentage of ad-clicks on major advertising platforms are executed by bots, not human beings

Jul 11 2016

Jul 07 2016

Legislation would help stabilize the region, expand in-region refugee processing, and disrupt human smuggling networks

Jul 07 2016

Researchers identify security vulnerabilities in internet-enabled toys like dolls that can expose the personal information of children and their parents

Jul 06 2016

Jul 06 2016

Funding will allow National Park Service to begin repairs and keep Memorial Bridge open

Jul 05 2016

“Systemically Important” Firms’ Plans Are Critical to Preventing Another Financial Crisis

Jul 05 2016

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

Funds will provide housing relief and support services to local veterans

Jul 01 2016

DHS grants support local, state ability to prevent terrorism & other disasters

Jun 30 2016

Jun 30 2016

U.S. is losing about $50 million in exports for each day confirmation is delayed

Jun 30 2016

In letter following historic filibuster, Senators urge Congress to remove anti-gun safety riders from funding bills

Jun 29 2016

Jun 29 2016