Press Releases
Joint Statement from Senate Intel Committee Leaders on Wiretapping Evidence at Trump Tower
Mar 16 2017
“Based on the information available to us, we see no indications that Trump Tower was the subject of surveillance by any element of the United States government either before or after Election Day 2016..."
Sen. Warner on President Trump's Proposed Budget
Mar 16 2017
“This budget proposal from President Trump does not reflect a balanced approach. Instead, it includes many short-sighted choices that if implemented could actually harm our country's strength and long-term growth..."
“I applaud the Department of Justice for naming names and bringing criminal charges against the individuals responsible for the Yahoo hack, including two individuals who are on the payroll of the Russian government..."
“I voted against Seema Verma’s nomination to serve as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)..."
Sen. Warner on CBO Report on Trumpcare
Mar 13 2017
“Today’s estimates from the Congressional Budget Office show that Trumpcare will raise costs for consumers, particularly seniors, and leave millions of Americans without coverage..."
Sen. Warner Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Veteran Caregiver Services to Veterans of All Eras
Legislation honors the sacrifice of our nation’s caregivers while giving veterans greater flexibility in choosing their care
Mar 10 2017
Legislation honors the sacrifice of our nation’s caregivers while giving veterans greater flexibility in choosing their care
Warner Introduces Legislation to Bolster Cybersecurity at Publicly-Traded Companies
Bipartisan cybersecurity disclosure bill will enhance cyber-governance and protect consumers and shareholders
Mar 09 2017
Bipartisan cybersecurity disclosure bill will enhance cyber-governance and protect consumers and shareholders
“Veterans in this VISN, and across the country, deserve to be seen more quickly than VISN 6 has achieved, and Congress, veterans, and the American public must be able to trust that the wait time information being provided by VA is accurate..."
“I’ve known Senator Coats a long time, and as a former Committee colleague he has respect and appreciation for the oversight system..."
“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..."
Warner, Kaine Urge President Trump to Reconsider Chesapeake Bay Program Cuts
Published reports say Trump has proposed 93% Bay funding cut
Mar 08 2017
Published reports say Trump has proposed 93% Bay funding cut
“For future generations to succeed, we must continue to promote and improve our STEM programs at every level and in communities of color,” said the Senators.
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..."
Warner & Tillis Lead Bipartisan Effort Outlining Concerns with H-2B Visa Cap
Bipartisan group of 31 Senators calls on DHS to conduct an audit to determine the number of unused visas that American small businesses depend on
Mar 07 2017
Bipartisan group of 31 Senators calls on DHS to conduct an audit to determine the number of unused visas that American small businesses depend on
Warner Meets with Nominee for Secretary of Agriculture
Warner presses Gov. Sonny Perdue on key Virginia agricultural priorities on trade, food access, and labor
Mar 06 2017
Warner presses Gov. Sonny Perdue on key Virginia agricultural priorities on trade, food access, and labor
Warner & Kaine Now Accepting Applications for U.S. Marshal, U.S. Attorney
Senators will select applicants to send to the White House for nomination, Senate to confirm
Mar 06 2017
Senators will select applicants to send to the White House for nomination, Senate to confirm
“While this executive order may avoid some of the administrative and procedural issues associated with the Administration’s initial EO, improving the implementation of a poor policy still results in poor policy..."
Warner, Kaine Urge Trump Administration to Make Fighting Hate Crimes a Major Priority
Both a recent spike and longer-term trends show increases in discrimination, harassment and violence against members of minority communities
Mar 03 2017
Both a recent spike and longer-term trends show increases in discrimination, harassment and violence against members of minority communities
Warner, Kaine File Amicus Brief to Support Rights of Transgender Students
Join nearly 200 lawmakers to say that Title IX law protects transgender and gender non-conforming students from discrimination
Mar 03 2017
Join nearly 200 lawmakers to say that Title IX law protects transgender and gender non-conforming students from discrimination
“One of the fastest growing threats to our country is the danger posed by cyberattacks..."
“I initially met Governor Perry’s nomination to serve as Secretary of Energy with a healthy degree of skepticism..."
“Today, I voted against Seema Verma’s nomination to serve as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)..."
"Based on these promises, I will vote for Dr. Carson’s nomination and will continue to monitor his, and HUD’s, actions closely to ensure that the principles of non-discrimination that Americans hold dear will be maintained.”
“Today I voted to confirm Congressman Ryan Zinke as the next Secretary of the Interior..."
“For those Americans looking for a clear and forward-looking agenda, tonight's speech raised more questions than it answered..."
