Press Releases
Senators Call on Commerce, Ag Secretaries to Prioritize Broadband Access for Rural Americans
Daines, Manchin, King lead bipartisan effort to ensure high-speed broadband for rural communities
Jun 08 2015
Senator Warner joined Senators Steve Daines (R-MT), Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Angus King (I-ME) today in a bipartisan effort to ensure the federal government prioritizes high-speed broadband access for rural Americans.
All Roads Lead to Springfield
Springfield FBI site results in significant travel reductions for most regional commuters
Jun 04 2015
Drivers traveling to the new FBI headquarters can save nearly 10 minutes daily if the agency is relocated to Springfield rather than either site in Prince George’s County, according to an analysis compiled by Fairfax County.
Today, Sens. Warner and Kaine, along with Reps. Randy Forbes and Robert Hurt announced that land has been purchased and construction will begin on a Foreign Affairs Security Training Center at Fort Pickett in Nottoway County.
Warner, Connolly Press Education Department on Behalf of Former Corinthian Students
Collapse of for-profit college chain leaves half a million current and former students in debt and in limbo
Jun 01 2015
Today, Sen. Warner and Rep. Gerry Connolly contacted the U.S. Secretary of Education with questions on behalf of former students of Corinthian Colleges, Inc., a chain of for-profit schools that once operated more than 100 campuses in the U.S. and Canada.
Warner Applauds Nomination of Marie Therese Dominguez for Key Administration Post
President Obama announced his intent today to nominate Dominguez to head the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
May 29 2015
“I have known Marie Therese for several years, and I fully support her nomination to be PHMSA Administrator."
Warner, Kaine Recommend Boente for U.S. Attorney
Has served as acting U.S. Attorney for Va.’s Eastern District since 2013
May 29 2015
Sens. Warner and Kaine sent a letter to President Obama recommending Dana J. Boente to fill the vacancy of U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Senator Warner, Senator Kaine, Delegate Eleanor Holmes-Norton (DC) and Congressman Don Beyer called for stronger federal infrastructure investment, citing the closure of a second lane on the iconic and congested Arlington Memorial Bridge as the latest evidence of federal neglect.
Today marks National 529 College Savings Day to increase awareness of 529 plans.
Warner, Kaine, McCain Introduce Legislation Honoring Phyllis Galanti's Service to America's Military Families
Bipartisan effort creates ‘Phyllis Galanti Memorial Arboretum’ at McGuire Veterans Medical Center in Richmond
May 25 2015
Sens. Warner, Kaine and John McCain (R-AZ) have introduced bipartisan legislation honoring the late Phyllis Galanti’s service to America’s military men and women and their families by naming the outdoor arboretum at Richmond’s McGuire VA Medical Center The Phyllis Galanti Memorial Arboretum.
Warner & Isakson Launch Bipartisan Effort to Improve Chronic Care
Senators co-chair Finance Committee working group to improve outcomes for Medicare patients requiring chronic care
May 22 2015
Senate Finance Committee members Mark R. Warner and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) announced the formation of a bipartisan working group to begin exploring solutions to improve outcomes for Medicare patients requiring chronic care.
Sen. Warner Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Trade Bill
Trade Promotion Authority Act approved by the Senate on bipartisan 62-37 vote
May 22 2015
“I am pleased that the Senate has voted to approve this bipartisan trade bill because increased trade is good for U.S. businesses, workers, and our economy."
Warner, Kaine Call for Increased Funding for Positive Train Control Technology that Could Prevent Future Derailments
According to NTSB Positive Train Control could have prevented derailment of Amtrak 188
May 21 2015
Sens. Warner and Kaine joined 21 of their Senate colleagues in urging Congress to increase funding for Positive Train Control. According to the NTSB, Positive Train Control technology could have prevented the derailment of Amtrak 188 in Philadelphia last week.
Sen. Warner Remarks at Committee Markup Opposing Majority's Sweeping Banking Overhaul
Says lack of transparency limited potential to find common ground on sensible, bipartisan regulatory relief; “American people deserve better
May 21 2015
Today, the Senate Banking Committee voted 12-10 along party lines to approve a sweeping overhaul of financial services regulations proposed by the Committee’s Chairman.
Sen. Warner Provides Information & Resources to Help Virginians Potentially Impacted by CareFirst Data Breach
Cyberattack compromised information of 1.1 million current and former customers in Virginia, DC & Maryland
May 21 2015
Sen. Warner provided a variety of useful resources and an online form on his Senate website for Virginians potentially impacted by the cyberattack targeting health insurer CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield to contact his office for assistance.
Warner & Paul Introduce Bill to Reduce Wasteful End-of-Year Federal Spending
Bipartisan legislation would incentivize federal employees to identify and report surplus funds with a bonus worth up to $10,000
May 19 2015
Sens. Warner and Rand Paul (R-KY) have teamed up on a bipartisan proposal to empower federal workers to identify and cut down on unnecessary federal spending.
Virginia, North Carolina Senators Introduce Legislation to Designate Raleigh-Norfolk Corridor as Part of the Interstate System
Warner and Kaine join NC senators to introduce the Road to Opportunity and Development (ROAD) Act of 2015 to designate two highways as a future part of the interstate system
May 14 2015
Today Sens. Warner and Kaine joined their colleagues from North Carolina to introduce the bipartisan ROAD Act to designate the Raleigh-Norfolk Corridor as a future part of the interstate system.
A bipartisan group of Senators from the Southern Atlantic delegation – has introduced offshore energy legislation that allows mid- and South Atlantic coastal states – to share in the revenue from energy resources developed offshore, an arrangement similar to that of Gulf Coast states.
Warner Statement on Trade Legislation
May 14 2015
“Trade is key to Virginia’s economy, with exports from Virginia companies totaling more than $19 billion in goods last year.”
Warner, Johnson & Ayotte Introduce Bill to Require IRS to Notify Victims of Identity Theft
Nearly 3 million incidents of tax-related identity theft were reported in 2013
May 13 2015
Sens. Warner, Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) introduced a bill to require the IRS to notify potential victims of identity theft, something the agency has not always done in the past.
Warner Urges Dept of Transportation to Work on Counter-Drone Technology
Suggests a pilot program to develop technology that can safely detect and disrupt “rogue” drones
May 11 2015
Sen. Warner urged the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to work with the private and public sector on technology to defend sensitive airspaces against possible threats posed by unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), also known as drones.
Warner, Kaine Urge President Obama to 'Ban the Box' on Federal Job Applications
Sixteen states including Virginia have already begun to implement “ban the box” hiring practices to expand job opportunities and reduce recidivism
May 11 2015
Sens. Warner and Kaine joined 25 of their Senate colleagues today in urging President Obama to expand job opportunities and reduce recidivism by taking executive action and requiring federal contractors and federal agencies to “ban the box” on job applications.
Warner Applauds Major Step Forward in Improving Government Transparency
Today the Administration announced a framework for implementation of the DATA Act
May 08 2015
Today, the White House Office of Management and Budget and the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced a major step forward in standardizing and reporting federal spending as required under the DATA Act.
Hatch, Warner, Joyce and Kilmer Urge Improvement for Loan Assistance Programs for Teachers
May 07 2015
Sen. Warner (D-VA) and Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) sent a letter to the Department of Education recommending measures to simplify the loan forgiveness process for teachers.
Senate Approves Bulletproof Vests for Police
May 06 2015
Last year, the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program helped 85 Virginia law enforcement agencies purchase 1519 protective vests for their officers.
Sens. Warner, Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced legislation that would provide college-bound students powerful new tools for comparing colleges and universities on measures such as total cost, likelihood of graduating, and potential earnings.
