Press Releases
Statement on Ongoing Situation in Syria
Aug 30 2013
“The use of chemical weapons on Syrian civilians, including women and children, was an outrage. Senator Warner thinks it is appropriate that the President should consult with the congressional leadership. As a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senator Warner will continue to closely monitor this situation.”
"The Treasury Department and IRS ruled today that legally married same-sex couples, no matter where they live or move, will now be treated as married for federal tax purposes. This is a great step forward for Marriage Equality.
Sen. Warner Asks SEC for Details of Thursday's NASDAQ Outage
Seeks recommendations on ways to strengthen stock trading
Aug 23 2013
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a member of the Senate's Banking Committee, sent the following letter today to Mary Jo White, chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Sen. Warner asks White to look into Thursday afternoon's three-hour breakdown in trading on the NASDAQ exchange.
Sen. Warner Announces Dept. Of Veterans Affairs Certification Of William & Mary Puller Clinic As A National Model
~ First law school clinic in the country to be certified as a national “best practice” ~
Aug 21 2013
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today joined U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki in announcing that William & Mary Law School’s Lewis B. Puller, Jr. Veterans Benefits Clinic has been certified as a national “best practice” program, with a VA-approved, expedited process for submission of disability claims. The Puller Clinic is the first law school clinic in the nation to receive the VA designation.
Sen. Warner Praises Pentagon Decision to Cancel DoD School Furloughs
~ Good news for DoD schools serving military children at Va.’s Dahlgren and Quantico bases ~
Aug 07 2013
Sen. Warner today praised a Pentagon decision to cancel the scheduled furloughs of teachers at Department of Defense (DoD) on-base schools located in Virginia, seven other states and at U.S. bases around the world.
Statement of Sen. Warner on the President's Remarks on Housing Finance Reform
~ On President’s Remarks on Housing Finance Reform ~
Aug 06 2013
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released a statement today on President Obama’s remarks on housing finance reform during a speech in Phoenix, AZ.
Statement of Sen. Warner on Pentagon Reduction in Furlough Days
~ On Announcement of DoD’s Reduction in Furlough Days ~
Aug 06 2013
U.S. Sen. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement today upon reports that the Pentagon will reduce federal employee furloughs from 11 days to 6 days:
“I am relieved to see the Pentagon has further reduced mandatory, unpaid furlough days for civilian employees, eliminating five of the 11 furlough days that were expected over the rest of this fiscal year."
“I am relieved to see the Pentagon has further reduced mandatory, unpaid furlough days for civilian employees, eliminating five of the 11 furlough days that were expected over the rest of this fiscal year."
Sens. Warner & Isakson Introduce Bipartisan Care Planning Act of 2013
~ Allows those with advanced illness to align care they get with care they want ~
Aug 01 2013
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) introduced legislation today designed to give people with serious illness the freedom to make more informed choices about their care, and the power to have those choices honored.
Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine along with U.S. Representatives Robert Hurt, and Morgan Griffith, today introduced the Commonsense Permitting for Job Creation Act in both houses of Congress.
Sens. Warner & Isakson Introduce Bipartisan Care Planning Act of 2013
Allows those with advanced illness to align care they get with care they want
Aug 01 2013
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) introduced legislation today designed to give people with serious illness the freedom to make more informed choices about their care, and the power to have those choices honored.
House Passes Sen. Warner's Bipartisan Bill to Improve Federal Government Customer Service
Legislation will improve customer service for Virginians that depend on federal agencies for vital services
Jul 31 2013
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner applauded the House of Representatives’ passage today of his bipartisan Government Customer Service Improvement Act, which was sponsored by U.S. Reps. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and Michael McCaul (R-TX). The Senate legislation is cosponsored by Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) and works to improve customer service delivery across federal agencies.
Statement on Death of Sen. Harry Byrd, Jr.
Jul 30 2013
“Sen. Byrd dedicated his life to public service, including more than three decades in elected office. I especially respected his commitment to fiscal accountability. Even when Sen. Byrd and I occasionally agreed to disagree, he always was a gentleman about it. I extend my condolences to the Byrd family.”
Sen. Warner Wins Unanimous Passage of Intelligence Professionals Day Resolution
July 26, 2013 is designated 'Intelligence Professionals Day'
Jul 26 2013
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) successfully secured Senate approval of bipartisan legislation designating today, July 26, 2013, as ‘United States Intelligence Professionals Day’ to honor intelligence officers, past and present, for their service to our country.
Sen. Warner Brings Voices of Furloughed Virginians to Senate Floor
Reads messages from constituents who are impacted, calls on Congressional colleagues to compromise
Jul 25 2013
U.S. Senator Mark R. Warner (D-VA) read messages on the Senate floor today from several Virginia constituents impacted by sequester cuts and federal employee furloughs, and urged his colleagues to work together to resolve a budget impasse before the fiscal year ends on September 30th.
Sen. Warner: "The Sequester is Stupidity on Steroids"
Va. Senator chairs Budget Committee hearing on impact of sequester cuts
Jul 23 2013
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today chaired a Senate Budget Committee hearing on the impact of sequester spending cuts on national security and the U.S. economy. Sen. Warner, who describes sequestration as “stupidity on steroids,” sought to highlight the disruptive and inefficient impact sequestration is having on small businesses that work with the Department of Defense.
Senator Warner Encouraged by TRICARE's Clarification on Autism Coverage for Military Families
Warner asked TRICARE to reconsider coverage limits for active-duty families
Jul 19 2013
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today applauded the TRICARE military health insurance program for clarifying a controversial change in behavioral health care coverage for families with children who have developmental disabilities, including autism.
Sen. Warner Joins 15 Colleagues in Urging Greater Consumer Protection for Workers Paid with Payroll Cards
Senators call on consumer agencies to help protect workers from exorbitant fees
Jul 12 2013
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) has joined 15 of his colleagues in calling for an investigation into the fees and practices associated with pre-paid “payroll cards,” cards some employers use to pay their employees instead of payroll checks or direct deposit
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.
Sen. Warner: 'Our Dysfunction is Having Real Impacts on People'
Calls on Senate colleagues to advance budget negotiations with House
Jul 11 2013
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today used a Senate floor speech to tell personal stories of Virginians impacted by federal employee furloughs and spending cuts mandated by the sequester.
Sens. Warner & Kaine Introduce Virginian Patricia Millett at Judicial Confirmation Hearing
Alexandrian nominated for D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals
Jul 10 2013
Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine today introduced Alexandria resident Patricia Millett at a confirmation hearing in support of her nomination to the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals. In their remarks, both Senators noted Millett’s extensive legal experience and public and community service.
Statement of Sen. Warner on Senate Passage of Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Bipartisan legislation passes by vote of 68-32
Jun 27 2013
Senator Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement today on the Senate’s passage of the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill.
Sens. Warner & Corker Lead Bipartisan Effort to Reform America's Broken Housing Finance System
Bill protects taxpayers, winds down Fannie & Freddie, preserves market liquidity
Jun 25 2013
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Bob Corker (R-TN) introduced bipartisan legislation today to strengthen America’s housing finance system by replacing the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with a streamlined, privately-capitalized system that preserves market liquidity and protects taxpayers from bailouts during any future economic downturns
In 2008, the government sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were nationalized and given a $188 billion capital injection by taxpayers to stay afloat. Structural reform of the GSEs seemed obvious and imminent...Yet five years later, nothing has been done to address Fannie and Freddie. On Tuesday, we are introducing legislation to change that.
Sen. Warner Introduces Legislation Setting State Incentives to Encourage Greater Energy Productivity
Modeled on successful 'Race to the Top' education competition
Jun 20 2013
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today introduced legislation that would establish a competitive program of voluntary federal incentives that will encourage states to adopt strategies to improve energy productivity. When implemented, the program would lower energy bills for consumers, create jobs and increase American economic competitiveness.
Sens. Warner, Enzi Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support National Parks
Proceeds from commemorative coin minting will support park programs, preservation
Jun 20 2013
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Michael Enzi (R-WY) introduced bipartisan legislation to authorize the minting of coins to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the National Park Service (NPS). The proceeds from sales of the coins would be used by the National Park Foundation for park preservation and to provide programs and services to visitors.
