Press Releases
Warner, Kaine Call for Passage of Homeland Security Funding Bill Without Extraneous Policy Riders
With Homeland Security funding set to expire, 45 Senators say clean, full funding bill for 2015 fiscal year urgently needed to maintain national security efforts
Jan 27 2015
Together with the entire Senate Democratic Caucus, Sens. Warner and Kaine called on Majority Leader McConnell (R-KY) to pass a clean bill that funds the Department of Homeland Security for the remainder of the fiscal year.
"This is a significant step in a multi-year process that should result in the safe, responsible development of energy resources off the Virginia and mid-Atlantic coasts."
“I was disappointed last week when Republican leaders abruptly backtracked on a promise to hold a full and open debate on the Keystone bill."
Sen. Warner Requests Better Coordination and Oversight from Metro on Interoperability Issues
Recommends more robust process to ensure effective communication during Metro emergencies
Jan 22 2015
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner asked the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Agency (WMATA), the board which governs the Metro transit system, to work together to create a more robust and transparent process for ensuring the interoperability of radio networks used by the region’s emergency responders.
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined members of the Virginia, Maryland and District Congressional delegations for a briefing by NTSB and the WMATA on the Jan. 12 smoke incident at L'Enfant Plaza, which killed one passenger and hospitalized several dozen others.
Sen. Warner to Accompany President Obama to India
Three-day Republic Day trip marks 65th anniversary of India’s constitution
Jan 21 2015
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner, (D-VA), co-chair of the bipartisan Senate India Caucus, will travel with President Obama to attend India's Republic Day celebration marking the 65th anniversary of the adoption of India’s constitution.
"The President laid out an aggressive agenda tonight to expand economic opportunity and security for the middle class."
Today, the bipartisan Virginia delegation wrote a letter to Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel expressing their continued support for the 11 aircraft carrier fleet in advance of the release of the President’s Fiscal Year 2016 budget proposal.
Sens. Warner & Kaine Introduce Bipartisan Startup Act
~ Legislation promotes innovation, jobs and new businesses ~
Jan 16 2015
Sens. Warner and Tim Kaine today led a bipartisan group of six Senate colleagues in introducing The Startup Act to jumpstart investment and job creation by new businesses.
"Toddy has been a fierce advocate for our veterans and military families, and she has been a leader in efforts to address Northern Virginia transportation challenges. She also has been a trusted advisor to me, and one of my very best friends, for nearly two decades."
Senators Warner and Kaine have introduced the bipartisan Biennial Budgeting and Appropriations Act of 2015 in an effort to reform Congress’ budgeting process.
Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine praised Commonwealth Transportation Board approval of a $50 million loan for the City of Alexandria to construct a Potomac Yard Metrorail station, a project Warner and Kaine have supported.
Sens. Warner, Kaine Applaud Over $18M in USDA Funding for Chesapeake Bay Projects
~ Funding for Chesapeake Bay projects included as part of new USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program ~
Jan 14 2015
Sens. Warner and Tim Kaine (D-VA) applauded U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s announcement today that Virginia projects will receive over $18 million in federal funding for Chesapeake Bay restoration through the USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP).
Sen. Warner Demands Briefing on WMATA Metro Safety & Training Protocols
~ “Passengers deserve assurance that Metro, first responders are trained to react” ~
Jan 13 2015
Sen. Warner today demanded information on Metro safety and safety protocols following Monday’s fatal incident at the L’Enfant Plaza station which resulted in the death of one passenger and injuries to scores of others.
Sen. Warner Urges Banking Regulators to Move More Aggressively to Address Consumer Financial Protections
~ Questions lack of action in implementing anti-fraud technology to protect consumers ~
Jan 12 2015
Sen. Warner, a member of the Senate Banking Committee, sent a letter to federal banking regulators today questioning the lack of follow-up to better protect consumers.
Sen. Warner Announces Senior Staff Promotions
~ Includes Chief of Staff & Legislative Director for the 114th Congress ~
Jan 12 2015
“I have told our management team that we will maintain the highest levels of constituent service to Virginians even as we work hard on the legislative and policy fronts to strengthen the economy, create jobs and provide additional opportunities for Virginians.”
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.
Sen. Mark Warner Sworn-In to 2nd Term
~ Now 49th in Seniority, Democrat Serves on Banking, Budget, Finance, and Intelligence Committees ~
Jan 06 2015
Sen. Warner was sworn-in to office for his second term on Tuesday on the first day of the 114th Congress.
Warner & Kaine Now Accepting Applications for U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia
Jan 06 2015
Senators Warner and Kaine are now accepting applications for the position of U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia to fill the seat left vacant by Timothy Heaphy, who left office in December after five years of distinguished service.
Sen. Warner Asks DDOT, Capitol Crossing Development for I 395 Traffic Impact Analysis
~ Warner: Lack of collaboration “significant disservice and disruption” to Virginia commuters ~
Dec 22 2014
Sen. Warner today asked the D.C Department of Transportation and the developer of the planned Capitol Crossing project to provide information on the impacts of planned highway and ramp restrictions on the 90,000 vehicles using the Third Street Tunnel along Interstate 395 each day.
Virginia Delegation Calls for Consideration of Joint Base Langley-Eustis for New Air National Guard Cyber Operations Squadron
Recent high profile cybersecurity breaches heighten need for skilled personnel to manage cyber defense system
Dec 22 2014
"Our nation’s defense depends upon a robust and innovative cyber force that is trained and ready to respond to dynamic threats,” the members wrote.
Senate Confirms Elizabeth Dillon to Western District Federal Bench
Dillon to serve as the first woman on the Western District of Virginia U.S. District Court
Dec 17 2014
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine applauded the Senate’s confirmation of Elizabeth K. Dillon
Sens. Warner & Kaine Applaud Virginia Priorities Included in Spending Bill
Legislation includes top priorities for Virginia delegation
Dec 14 2014
Sens. Warner and Kaine applauded Senate passage of the compromise spending legislation for fiscal year 2015.
Warner, Kaine Statement on Reporting of Elizabeth Dillon Nomination Out of Judiciary Committee
Dec 11 2014
“With the Judiciary Committee reporting Elizabeth Dillon to the full body today, the Senate now has the opportunity to provide Virginia with another well-qualified judge."
Sens. Warner, King Usher Regulatory Relief for Community Banks, Credit Unions Through Senate
Dec 11 2014
U.S. Senate unanimously passed two provisions authored by Senators Mark Warner and Angus King (I-ME) to help relieve America’s small financial institutions, like community banks and credits unions, of regulatory burdens so that they are better able to serve their communities.
