Press Releases
Statement of Sen. Warner in support of the nomination of Dr. Vivek Murthy to be U.S. Surgeon General
Dec 01 2014
"Dr. Murthy brings an entrepreneurial focus, and he is committed to using technology to expand our outreach on health and wellness in innovative ways. I believe he will make an excellent Surgeon General,” Senator Warner said.
“I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Dr. Bill Bosher, a career public servant who started as a classroom teacher, served as public school chief for Henrico and Chesterfield counties, and also served as Virginia’s Superintendent of Public Instruction."
President Signs Sen. Warner’s Bipartisan Initiative to Eliminate Unnecessary Federal Reports
~ Senators Warner, Ayotte introduce new bill targeting another 67 reports for modification, elimination ~
Dec 01 2014
On Tuesday, November 25, the President signed the Government Reports Elimination Act (H.R. 4194), a bipartisan initiative to eliminate or modify more than 50 unnecessary, outdated, or duplicative federal reports required of more than a dozen federal agencies.
Warner, Kaine Back Plan to Better Protect Military Families from Abusive Financial Practices
Nov 26 2014
Senators Warner and Kaine, along with 40 of their Senate colleagues, sent a letter in support of the Department of Defense’s plan to update the Military Lending Act and close existing loopholes to better protect servicemembers and their families from abusive financial practices.
In response to a letter from U.S. Senators Mark Warner, Tim Kaine and three of their colleagues in July 2014, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced a policy change today that will prohibit the use of allotments by servicemembers to purchase, lease or rent personal property.
Sens. Warner and Kaine introduced legislation to help level the playing field for miners battling black lung disease, an ailment caused by inhaling coal dust over an extended period of time that can be debilitating and potentially fatal.
Sen. Mark R. Warner released the following statement in support of the President’s immigration announcement
Warner, Kaine Applaud Selection of Joint Base Langley-Eustis as a Finalist for New Air Force Support Center
Nov 19 2014
Senators Warner and Kaine praised today’s news that the United States Air Force is considering Joint Base Langley-Eustis as one of four finalists for the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC).
"I am saddened and outraged by the senseless attack at a Jerusalem synagogue this morning."
"Diplomacy is the best means for resolving all international disputes, but diplomacy cannot be used as a cover for the continuation of the research, development and manufacture of secret weapons of mass destruction."
Senators Warner and Warren (D-Mass.)wrote a letter to Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Melvin Watt urging the agency to take steps "to build a housing finance infrastructure for the future, enhance the role of private capital in the agency mortgage-backed security (MBS) market, and responsibly increase access to mortgage credit."
Warner, Kaine Statement on Forest Service Management Plan for George Washington National Forest
Nov 18 2014
“We’re pleased that the Forest Service’s final management plan announced today for the George Washington National Forest closes the overwhelming majority of lands in the Forest to horizontal drilling activities, with the remaining portion comprising acreage that has been leased in the past but never developed."
Sens. Warner, Kaine Sign Onto Legislation to Create High-Skill Korean Visas
~ Would help fill Virginia’s high-skill labor gap & strengthen bilateral ties between the U.S. and Korea ~
Nov 17 2014
U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine signed onto bipartisan legislation to provide up to 15,000 visas annually for Koreans with specialized skills that are lacking in the U.S. labor market.
Sen. Warner Statement on Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Proposed Rules on Prepaid Cards
~ Warner has pushed CFPB to require banks to offer better consumer protections for prepaid card users ~
Nov 14 2014
I’m very pleased CFPB is moving forward with implementing consumer protections for one of the fastest growing products in the financial industry.
Today, U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine expressed their support for Elizabeth K. Dillon, nominee to the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia, as the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to consider her nomination.
Statement of Sen. Mark R. Warner
Nov 13 2014
On Today's Leadership Vote by Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus
Sens. Warner & Ayotte Applaud Final Congressional Approval of Bipartisan Legislation Eliminating Unnecessary Federal Reports
~ Senators introduce new bill targeting another 67 reports for modification, elimination ~
Nov 13 2014
Sens.Warner and Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) applauded last night’s final House passage of the Government Reports Elimination Act, a bipartisan initiative to eliminate or modify more than 50 unnecessary, outdated, or duplicative federal reports required of more than a dozen federal agencies.
Sens. Warner, Kaine Applaud NAVY Announcement of MSC Move to Norfolk
~ Move will bring jobs to Norfolk, Va., while saving taxpayers money ~
Nov 06 2014
This is terrific news for Norfolk and the Navy. This move will bring new opportunities to Norfolk, home to the greatest naval concentration in the world.
Senator Warner and the Northern Virginia Technology Council announced today that it had delivered a final report to Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Robert McDonald based on its pro bono assessment of the scheduling processes and systems at VA medical centers.
"We need to lower the volume on this type of unproductive rhetoric. It clearly was inappropriate for a White House aide to use this disparaging language to describe our strongest and closest ally in the region during this fragile period."
Sens. Warner, Kaine Urge Federal Ebola Coordinator to Synchronize State and Local Response Plans
~ With Virginia’s designation as one of the five entry points for inbound flights from Ebola-affected countries, Senators request federal support and collaboration with local and state officials ~
Oct 24 2014
Sens. Warner and Kaine called on the federal Ebola response coordinator to act quickly to synchronize local, state and federal efforts to respond to the Ebola emergency.
Sen. Warner Meets with TRANSCOM Commander to Discuss Unacceptable Delays in Delivering Servicemembers' Vehicles
~ Sen. Warner requested meeting with General Selva to express dissatisfaction with contractor’s inability to provide solutions to the on-going problem ~
Oct 21 2014
Sen. Warner met with U.S. TRANSCOM Commander General Selva to discuss the unacceptable burden thousands of service members returning from duty overseas are experiencing due to misplaced vehicles by the new DoD contractor.
Warner, Kaine Request Update on Virginia Hospitals' Ebola Preparedness & Needs from Federal Agencies
Oct 17 2014
Senators Warner and Kaine sent letters to Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Services William Hazel and President and CEO of the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association requesting information on what is being done to ensure Virginia hospitals and health professionals have the supplies, training and information they need to effectively identify and treat any patients who present symptoms of Ebola.
“Allowing people to marry who they love is the fundamentally right thing to do, and it strengthens our families and communities. This is a remarkable and memorable day in Virginia’s march toward equality,”
Sens. Warner, Kaine Respond to Proposed Rulemaking on Crude by Rail
~ Warner, Kaine called for improved safety for rail shipments in wake of Lynchburg derailment and resulting fire in April ~
Oct 01 2014
Sens. Warner and Kaine yesterday joined hundreds of stakeholders in responding to dotS request for public comment on new rules it has proposed, highlighting areas to further strengthen DOT’s rules in order to ensure the safe transport of crude-by-rail.
