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Bill passed the Senate in a 92 to 7 vote, sending the legislation to the President.

Delay has kept as many as 11 million veterans from accessing the care they deserve

Sens. urge defense appropriations subcommittee to avoid costly delays that could threaten shipbuilding jobs and negatively impact the Navy’s operational capability

Congress has not authorized major medical facility leases since 2014, keeping as many as 11 million veterans from accessing the care they deserve.

"I’m shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Senator John Miller. I knew John as a businessman and active leader in the community prior to entering public service."

Following the U.S. Navy’s announcement that the contamination of drinking water on and around Naval Air Landing Facility Fentress in Chesapeake is more widespread than previously reported, Sen. Warner and Kaine pressed the Secretary of the Navy to ensure the immediate needs of local community members are met.

Sens. Warner and Kaine announced today that Hampton Roads will receive $844,847 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for adaption and management strategies to address sea level rise. Hampton Roads is one of the communities most vulnerable to the impacts of sea level rise in the country, second only to New Orleans.

Senators Warner and Kaine released the following statement on the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ decision to grant federal recognition to the Pamunkey tribe.

U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced today that the Navy is providing additional predictability to the ship repair industry following a shortfall in workload requirements for the Hampton Roads area that has led to layoffs at several shipyards.

The Commonwealth of Virginia has receive more than $120.5 million through HUD’s National Disaster Resilience Competition (NDRC).

“These funds will allow the housing authority to connect low-income residents with employment, education, counseling and financial literacy services to help them get and keep good-paying jobs."

Virginia’s congressional delegation is urging President Obama to support funding to expand the Port of Virginia.

Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced that the Department of Justice has awarded the James City County Police Department in Williamsburg, Virginia $450,000 through a grant to support programs that help prevent sexual assault and domestic violence.

"Meyera was a friend of mine for more than 20 years. She was trailblazing leader, a real sparkplug and dedicated public servant."

Today, the Virginia Congressional delegation announced that the U.S. Navy will position its newest carrier, the Gerald Ford, at Naval Station Norfolk for the next several years given its unique capabilities and capacity.

The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Chesapeake Bay Accountability and Recovery Act of 2014, sponsored by Representative Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) and Senator Mark R. Warner (D-VA) that will increase coordination and transparency within Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts, in addition to reducing duplication of federal and state efforts.

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.

The American Bar Association House of Delegates adopted a policy today urging all law schools to create legal clinics to help veterans access the benefits they have earned. U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) has called for the adoption of these legal clinics nationwide for more than three years, following the success of the College of William and Mary’s Lewis B. Puller, Jr. Veterans Benefits Clinic.

U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine today applauded the announcement that the Fiscal Year 2015 Senate Defense Appropriations bill includes $848 million for the refueling and complex overhaul of the Norfolk-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington - a top defense priority for the Senators and the Virginia delegation.

“We are pleased the House Appropriations Committee included $789 million for the refueling and overhaul of the USS George Washington – sending yet another clear signal that maintaining an 11-carrier fleet is critical to the defense of our nation."

"I'm proud to have been a supporter of offshore wind development in Virginia since the very beginning and I applaud Dominion and VOWTAP on receiving this competitive grant. I'm especially excited that this project brings in a lot of local partners, who have the opportunity to make Virginia a real leader in offshore wind and create high-skill jobs in the Commonwealth."

Sen. Warner called for a review of security procedures at U.S. military installations today following a recent tragic shooting at Naval Station Norfolk in which a Navy petty officer was killed by a shooter who was apparently granted an access card despite a long and violent criminal record, including a previous conviction for manslaughter.

Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine joined a group of five Senators to write a letter urging a Chinese drywall manufacturer to pay for the damage caused by its product in the United States, including in many Virginia homes.

The U.S. Senate today passed the bipartisan Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2014, which includes U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner’s (D-VA) provision to support Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts.

U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) voted today for Senate passage of the bipartisan Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2014, which now goes to the President for his signature.

Press Releases

Dec 08 2016

Delay has kept as many as 11 million veterans from accessing the care they deserve

Dec 01 2016

Virginia Senators urge defense appropriations subcommittee to avoid costly delays that could threaten shipbuilding jobs and negatively impact the Navy’s operational capability

Nov 29 2016

Congress has not authorized major medical facility leases since 2014, keeping as many as 11 million veterans from accessing the care they deserve

Sep 21 2016

Apr 04 2016

Mar 11 2016

Mar 08 2016

Feb 02 2016

Senators pressed Navy Secretary Ray Mabus for plan to address impacts of workload fluctuations at Hampton Roads shipyards

Jan 28 2016

Funding will address sea level rise and recurrent flooding

Jan 21 2016

Dec 17 2015

Craney Island eastward expansion project will allow Port to double its cargo capacity, driving economic development and creating jobs

Nov 05 2015

Sep 28 2015

Mar 13 2015

U.S. Navy will position newest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) in Hampton Roads and maintain Little Creek as a deep-water port and retain four amphibious ships through 2020

Mar 12 2015

Legislation would increase accountability and coordination in management of Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts

Dec 10 2014

~ Move will bring jobs to Norfolk, Va., while saving taxpayers money ~

Nov 06 2014

~ Sen. Warner has championed William and Mary’s Puller Vets Clinic ~ ~ Puller Clinic has been certified as national “best practice” program ~

Aug 12 2014

Announcement by Senate Defense Appropriations Committee Chairman Dick Durbin is strongest signal yet of Congressional intent to fully refuel carrier, protect 11-carrier fleet

Jul 15 2014

May 29 2014

Wind Turbines to Connect to U.S. Electrical Grid by 2017

May 07 2014

~ In letter to Secretaries of the Navy & Homeland Security, Warner asks for briefing on security issues ~

Mar 28 2014

Feb 27 2014

Bipartisan farm bill passes Senate, now goes to President for signature

Feb 04 2014

Broad, bipartisan legislation passes Senate, will go to President for signature

Feb 04 2014