Press Releases
"No area of government spending should be exempt, but before we authorize another round of base closings and realignments we should first determine if there is excess capacity not just here but also at our overseas installations, especially in Europe."
Senators Warner (D-VA) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) today invited President Obama to join them in helping startups and small businesses succeed. In December, Sens. Moran and Warner introduced legislation called The Startup Act (S. 1965) to jumpstart the economy through the creation and growth of new businesses.
“This is a promising start to what I hope will be a sustained effort to look for improved performance and greater efficiency among every agency and department across the federal government. Make no mistake: there’s still plenty to do. In 2012, it makes absolutely no sense that the federal government operates 82 teacher quality programs within 10 separate agencies – and 56 separate programs spread across 20 agencies that deal with financial literacy."
Sen. Warner pushes 'onshoring' of jobs, investment during trip to India
~ As White House Hosts ‘Insourcing American Jobs’ Forum, Warner Promotes Va.to CEOs in India ~
Jan 11 2012
Senator Warner, the leader of a five-member congressional delegation currently visiting India, is promoting bipartisan legislation that encourages Indian companies to create new manufacturing jobs here in America. Senator Warner discussed his America Recruits Act onshoring proposal in meetings with India’s Finance Minister and other government officials in New Dehli on Monday.
Sen. Warner, VA community colleges announce consulting agreement in India
~ Va. college foundation to consult with non-profit on skills-based training ~
Jan 10 2012
Senator Warner today announced a consulting agreement between the Virginia Foundation for Community Colleges Education and the India-based Wadhwani Foundation to promote skills-based education in India. The memorandum was signed by Dr. Ajay Kela, President and CEO of Wadhwani Foundation, and Dr. Glenn DuBois, Chancellor of Virginia’s Community College System.
Sens. Webb, Warner Announce $26.85 Million for Expansion of Craney Island in Hampton Roads
Dec 21 2011
Washington, DC - Senators Jim Webb and Mark R. Warner today announced the approval of $26.85 million for the expansion of Craney Island in the Fiscal Year 2012 Omnibus Appropriations Bill. As in previous years, the Senators requested that the Administration and the Appropriations Committee include funding for Craney Island for the coming fiscal year. The bill now goes to the President for his signature.
Moran, Webb, Warner, Connolly Applaud Passage of Mark Center Parking Cap
IG Report Recommendations also Mandated
Dec 16 2011
Congressmen Jim Moran, Gerry Connolly and Senators Jim Webb and Mark R. Warner applauded House passage of language both to cap the number of parking spaces at the Mark Center and require that the Army implement the IG’s most recent recommendations.
Senators Jim Webb and Mark R. Warner today announced $20 million for Northern Virginia’s Interstate 95 High Occupancy-Toll (HOT) lanes project from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) competitive Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) program.
Sens. Webb & Warner Urge Senate Not to Sacrifice Federal Workers to Pay for Tax Extenders
Dec 08 2011
Senators Warner and Webb are urging Majority Leader Harry Reid to ”reject any proposals that call for pay freezes or other forms of compensation reduction for federal workers, or significant reductions in the federal workforce” to offset the tax extenders that need to be passed by the end of this year.
Sen. Warner introduces job creation bills promoting tech-start up & IPOs
~ Bipartisan legislation targets talent, capital and university R&D ~
Dec 08 2011
Senator Warner today introduced bipartisan legislation that would update regulatory and tax policies to encourage entrepreneurs and innovators to launch new companies, creating jobs and broadening economic opportunities. Today's initiative builds upon bipartisan legislation Senator Warner introduced last week that is designed to make it easier for growing companies to access investment capital.
Sens. Warner & Kirk Introduce Transportation Performance Legislation
~ Pilot programs will assist state partners through better accountability standards ~
Dec 07 2011
Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) today introduced bipartisan legislation directing the U.S. Department of Transportation to partner with states and metropolitan areas to develop better performance-based standards to more accurately measure the effectiveness of transportation planning, funding and project management.
Sens. Warner & Kirk introduce legislation to improve standards for transportation projects
~ Pilot programs will assist state partners through better accountability standards ~
Dec 07 2011
Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) today introduced bipartisan legislation directing the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) to partner with states and metropolitan areas to develop better performance-based standards to more accurately measure the effectiveness of transportation planning, funding and project management.
Klobuchar, Warner Introduce Legislation to “Dig Once” for Broadband Information Superhighway
Legislation would reduce cost of installing broadband, give businesses tools they need to create jobs and stay competitive in the global economy
Dec 05 2011
Senators Amy Klobuchar and Mark Warner introduced legislation to promote more rapid and cost-effective expansion of broadband networks that carry high-speed, high-capacity communications. The Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2011 would bring common sense and efficiency to the broadband deployment process by requiring certain federal transportation projects to include the simultaneous installation of underground broadband conduits.
Sen. Warner cosponsors bipartisan plan to make it easier for growing firms to go public
Reforms Would Spur Job Creation by Boosting Smaller Companies’ Access to Capital
Dec 02 2011
Senators Warner, Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Charles Schumer (D-NY) today announced a bipartisan plan to make it easier for growing firms to go public so they can expand and create jobs. The proposal would make it easier for small and medium-sized companies to access capital through public markets.
DoD Inspector General Releases Damning Report on BRAC #133
Moran, Warner, Connolly renew call for parking cap, new transportation plan
Dec 01 2011
Following today’s release of a Department of Defense Inspector General report revealing serious flaws in the Army’s Transportation Management Plan, Senator Warner, Rep. Jim Moran, and Rep. Gerry Connolly renewed their call to limit the number of parking spaces used at the building until sufficient transportation infrastructure is put in place and pressed for enactment of the IG’s recommendations.
Sens. Webb, Warner Announce Over $200K to Strengthen Virginia Manufacturing, Grow Jobs
Every $1 invested in the public-private partnership returns $36, supports private-sector hiring
Nov 29 2011
Senators Jim Webb and Mark Warner today announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology will invest $212,800 in GENEDGE ALLIANCE, a statewide manufacturing support program based at Patrick Henry Community College in Martinsville, Virginia.
A coalition of 45 Senators and 100 members of the U.S. House of Representatives gathered today to urge the debt supercommittee to “go big” in addressing America’s $14.5 trillion national debt. Senator Warner, a cofounder of the original “Gang of Six” deficit reduction effort, helped to organize the bipartisan, bicameral group.
Senator Warner released the following statement regarding the five-year oil and gas leasing plan announced by the U.S. Department of the Interior today, which does not include Virginia. “This is disappointing, because the safe, responsible development of offshore energy resources has broad support from Virginians and among the bipartisan elected leadership of the state. "
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement following news today that the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) has approved Virginia's appeal for federal disaster aid for individuals and business owners in Louisa County related to the Aug. 23 earthquake:
Statement from Senator Warner on Diwali
Oct 26 2011
“As co-chair of the Senate India Caucus, I am pleased to sponsor a resolution celebrating this important day for the Indian people and Indian-Americans here at home."
Sen. Warner to host online forum on jobs & the economy
~ Will use Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Twitter & YouTube Platforms ~
Oct 14 2011
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) will host an online forum on jobs and the economy next week that will leverage the reach and popularity of Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube to allow constituents to submit questions and view the Senator's responses over several days.
Webb, Warner introduce bill to rehabilitate nation's historic schools
Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, U.S. House Majority Leader Eric Cantor Support Legislation
Oct 12 2011
Senators Jim Webb (D-VA) and Mark Warner (D-VA) today introduced “The Rehabilitation of Historic Schools Act of 2011,” which provides a tax credit for communities to partner with private sector developers to rehabilitate the nation’s older school buildings. The legislation amends existing law to allow local governments to use the Federal Rehabilitation Tax Credit to rebuild decaying schools.
“If damage from a once-in-a-generation, 5.8 magnitude earthquake does not qualify for federal disaster relief, then I don’t know what does. I am very disappointed that FEMA has determined that Louisa County does not qualify for federal disaster assistance for individuals, and I fully support the Governor’s decision to appeal."
Senator Warner today announced his support for bipartisan legislation that will increase international tourism by cutting excessively long wait times for overseas visitors to receive U.S. tourist visas. The legislation would give the U.S. State Department more tools and new incentives to streamline visa processing services without compromising the security of our borders or American citizens.
Sens. Webb & Warner announce $5M grant to train healthcare workers in SE Virginia
~ Targets health jobs currently being filled by foreign H-1B visa holders ~
Oct 04 2011
Senators Warner and Jim Webb today announced the award of a $5 million federal grant to a public-private partnership of colleges, universities and hospitals in Hampton Roads and on the Peninsula to provide education, training and job placement assistance in the healthcare field.
