Press Releases
“We are disappointed Chairman Hatch has not responded to our letter last week or made a commitment to working with us to find a long-term solution..."
Sen. Warner on Republican Health Care Plan
Mar 07 2017
“Trumpcare, the House Republican plan to replace the Affordable Care Act, will cover less and cost more, and lead millions of Americans to lose coverage altogether..."
“Today, I voted against Seema Verma’s nomination to serve as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)..."
“We are excited that one of the Commonwealth’s leading research universities will receive funding to support breakthrough discoveries..."
Warner, Kaine Reintroduce Bill to Aid Rural Virginia Hospitals
Bill would establish a national minimum standard for hospital reimbursement payments
Feb 17 2017
Bill would establish a national minimum standard for hospital reimbursement payments
Sen. Warner Speaks Out Against Nominee for HHS
Shares stories of Virginians benefiting from the Affordable Care Act
Feb 09 2017
"Congressman Price has advocated for dismantling the ACA and made it clear that as Secretary of HHS, he would seek to implement policies that I believe will make healthcare more expensive and less accessible to Virginians.."
Warner Announces Opposition to Price for HHS
Launches new online tools for Virginians to share their Affordable Care Act stories
Jan 31 2017
“I am committed to making sure we have a health care system that is affordable, accessible, and provides high-quality care, which is why I must oppose Congressman Price’s nomination..."
Sen. Warner Introduces Bill to Combat Synthetic Drugs
Legislation would make it easier to prosecute the sale and distribution of “analogue” drugs, which are substantially similar to illegal drugs
Jan 25 2017
Legislation would make it easier to prosecute the sale and distribution of “analogue” drugs, which are substantially similar to illegal drugs
Warner & Kaine Sponsor Bipartisan Legislation to Permanently Repeal the Global Gag Rule
One day after President Trump reinstated the harmful executive order, 43 bipartisan Senators introduce legislation that supports women’s reproductive rights and international family planning programs
Jan 24 2017
One day after President Trump reinstated the harmful executive order, 43 bipartisan Senators introduce legislation that supports women’s reproductive rights and international family planning programs
The ‘Miners Protection Act’ ensures the promise of lifetime health care and pensions to retired miners and their families
Senate voted to proceed with the repeal of the Affordable Care Act without a viable replacement
Warner & Kaine Call on Speaker Ryan to Stop Partisan Attacks on Women’s Health Care Access
Senators make clear in new letter to Speaker Ryan they are prepared to fight back to protect “wellbeing and lives” of millions of women, men, and families nationwide that rely on Planned Parenthood
Jan 09 2017
Senators remind Speaker Ryan that President-elect Trump praised Planned Parenthood as doing “very good work for millions of women” and that families “overwhelmingly” support its work
Warner & Kaine Call on President-Elect to Protect Access to Family Planning Centers
Title X family planning centers provide millions of women – and men – basic primary, preventive, and reproductive health care and services
Dec 22 2016
Sens. Warner and Kaine sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump urging him to oppose any efforts to restrict federal funding from supporting Title X family planning centers.
Sen. Warner Statement On Passage of 21st Century Cures Act
Bill includes Warner priorities on chronic care, research, opioid addiction treatment – now heads to the President for signature
Dec 07 2016
The bill includes Warner priorities on chronic care, research, opioid addiction treatment, and now heads to the President for signature.
Warner, Kaine Urge Congressional Leadership to Protect Miners Before End of Year
Without the Miners Protection Act, an estimated 10,000 retired coal miners in Virginia are at risk of losing health and pension benefits in the coming months
Nov 22 2016
Without the Miners Protection Act, an estimated 10,000 retired coal miners in Virginia are at risk of losing health and pension benefits in the coming months
The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) has designated Pulaski County and Wythe County as Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA), as well as Frederick County as a Washington/Baltimore HIDTA.
Senate Finance Committee Passes Bipartisan Bill to Protect the Pensions & Health Benefits of Retired Miners & their Families
‘Miners Protection Act’ will shore up the 1974 UMWA pension plan, which is in danger of running out of money
Sep 21 2016
‘Miners Protection Act’ will shore up the 1974 UMWA pension plan, which is in danger of running out of money.
Bipartisan Group of Senators Respond to Report Showing that 20% of Medicare Generic Drugs Have More Than Doubled in Price
Report shows overall falling prices, though some generics show shocking price increases
Sep 14 2016
Report shows overall falling prices, though some generics show shocking price increases.
“Like many Virginians, my own family relies on the EpiPen.”
Sen. Warner Questions Manufacturer on EpiPen Price Increases
Cost of EpiPens, which are an essential school supply for children with severe allergies, have risen more than 400%
Aug 23 2016
Sen. Warner pressed the only pharmaceutical company that manufactures EpiPens to explain recent increases in the price of the lifesaving injection device for children and others with severe allergies.
Sen. Warner Calls for Congress to Return from Recess to Pass Zika Funding
Congress adjourned for seven weeks last month without approving additional funding to help federal agencies fight the virus
Aug 04 2016
Sen. Warner urged the leaders of the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives to immediately call Congress back into session in order to address the public health threat posed by the Zika virus.
Va. Receives CDC Funding to Help Combat Zika Virus
Funding will help strengthen mosquito control, detect birth defects, and improve disease response
Aug 02 2016
Sen. Warner welcomed news that the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) will receive $560,000 in additional funding from the CDC to support efforts to protect Virginians from the Zika virus.
Sen. Warner Presses OPM on Long Term Care Premium Increases
Nearly 264,000 federal employees recently received notice of increased premiums for Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program
Aug 01 2016
Sen. Warner wrote to Beth Cobert, Acting Director of OPM, regarding the sudden increase in premium costs for federal employees participating in the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP).
Sens. Warner & Kaine Urge Improved Lead Testing for Children on Medicaid & CHIP
Lead exposure in childhood has life-long intellectual and behavioral health effects
Jul 19 2016
Sens. Warner and Kaine are urging the federal government to improve lead screening policies for children eligible for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
