Press Releases
Sen. Warner Calls on SEC to Investigate Disclosure of Yahoo Breach
Urges agency to evaluate whether the company fulfilled obligations to keep public and investors informed, as required by federal law
Sep 26 2016
Sen. Warner urged the agency to evaluate whether the company fulfilled obligations to keep public and investors informed, as required by federal law
Sen. Warner has been a leader in calling for better consumer protections from data theft.
Senate Finance Committee Approves 2 Bipartisan Bills Boosting Employee Access to Stock Options & Retirement Benefits
Warner-Heller measure eases tax impact of providing stock options for employees. Warner-Collins measure eases paperwork burden on employers offering retirement accounts.
Sep 21 2016
Warner-Heller measure eases tax impact of providing stock options for employees. Warner-Collins measure eases paperwork burden on employers offering retirement accounts.
Senators Introduce Legislation to Authorize Delayed V-A Medical Leases
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
Congress has not authorized major medical facility leases since 2014, keeping as many as 11 million veterans from accessing the care they deserve.
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.
Statement on Terrorist Attack in Jammu & Kashmir
Sep 19 2016
Sen. Warner released the following statement on the terrorist attack that hit India in Jammu & Kashmir.
Warner, Paul Applaud House Action on Cost-Cutters Legislation
Bipartisan legislation would reduce wasteful end-of-year federal spending
Sep 15 2016
Bipartisan legislation would reduce wasteful end-of-year federal spending.
Warner, Kaine Praise Virginia Provisions in Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Bill
Legislation would authorize new water infrastructure in the Commonwealth and maintain resiliency efforts in Hampton Roads
Sep 15 2016
Legislation would authorize new water infrastructure in the Commonwealth and maintain resiliency efforts in Hampton Roads
Sen. Warner Joins Bipartisan Call for Action for Retired Miners
Legislation would ensure the federal government honors the obligation to provide pension and health benefits to retired miners
Sep 14 2016
Legislation would ensure the federal government honors the obligation to provide pension and health benefits to retired miners
Sen. Warner Requests Update on Implementation of Data Act Financial Transparency Tools
2014 legislation provides federal agencies with framework to allow taxpayers and policymakers to “follow the money”
Sep 14 2016
2014 legislation provides federal agencies with framework to allow taxpayers and policymakers to “follow the money”
Warner, Kaine Announce More Than $1.1 Million to Support Forensic Science Research at VCU & GMU
DOJ grants will support research to improve forensic science practices used in sexual assault and domestic violence cases
Sep 14 2016
Sens. Warner and Kaine announced that VCU & GMU will receive a total of $1,125,897 to support research that will improve the forensic science testing and equipment used in domestic violence and sexual assault cases.
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.
Statement On Care.com Peer-to-Peer Benefits Platform Expansion
On Care.com move to provide peer-to-peer benefits platform for on-demand care workers and customers
Sep 14 2016
Care.com will create a $500 limited benefit for gig-economy workers
Warner, Kaine Announce $4.2 Million for Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport
DOT grants will provide funding to rehabilitate terminal building at airport serving Roanoke and the New River Valley
Sep 12 2016
Sens. Warner and Kaine announced that Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport will receive $4,242,708 to fund the rehabilitation of the airport’s existing terminal.
Warner, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Assist Small Businesses in Offering Retirement Plans to Employees
Only 22 percent of workers at small firms currently have access to a workplace savings plan or pension
Sep 09 2016
Sens. Warner and Collins introduced bipartisan legislation that would reduce duplicative filing costs for small businesses looking to offer retirement plans to their employees and sole-proprietors.
Warner, Virginia Miners Rally in D.C. to Ensure that Retired Coal Miners Get the Health and Pension Benefits they have Earned
Thousands of miners rallied with lawmakers in Washington today to pressure the Senate to act on legislation that would protect troubled UMWA pension fund
Sep 08 2016
Sen. Warner joined UMWA President Cecil Roberts, thousands of retired coal miners, and their families in Washington to push Congress to protect miners’ hard-earned pension and health benefits.
Sen. Warner Celebrates Virginia Tech-Google UAS Test Delivery Partnership
Google’s ‘Project Wing’ will deliver food using unmanned aerial vehicles during research flights at Virginia Tech
Sep 08 2016
Sen. Warner celebrated the announcement that Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership and Project Wing will deliver food using unmanned aerial vehicles during research flights this fall at Virginia Tech.
Warner, Kaine Announce Nearly $5 Million for Improvements at Va. Airports
DOT grants will provide funding for infrastructure to rehabilitate runways at Danville, Mountain Empire airports
Sep 01 2016
Sens. Warner and Kaine announced that Danville Regional Airport will receive $2,427,098 and Mountain Empire Regional Airport will receive $2,525,004 from FAA.
Warner, Kaine Announce Nearly $9.5 Million to Help Alleviate Veteran Homelessness in Va.
Funds will continue effort to assist low-income homeless and at-risk veterans and their families
Aug 31 2016
Sens. Warner and Kaine announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will award $9,476,756 to help ongoing efforts in the Commonwealth to prevent veteran homelessness.
Warner, Kaine Announce Nearly $1 Million to Improve Agricultural Research at VSU
USDA grant will provide funding to improve agricultural and food science research
Aug 31 2016
Sens. Warner and Kaine announced that VSU will receive $993,968 in funds from the Department of Agriculture to improve food science research facilities and equipment.
Sen. Warner Urges President Obama to Raise Financial Cybersecurity at Upcoming G-20 Summit
Calls for increased global cooperation to combat cyber-crime at financial institutions
Aug 30 2016
Sen. Warner sent a letter to President Obama urging him to prioritize cyberattacks on financial institutions in discussions at the upcoming G-20 summit in September.
Warner, Kaine Announce $1.5 Million in Federal Funds for Improvements at Winchester Regional Airport
DOT grant will provide funding for infrastructure to construct taxiway at local airport
Aug 30 2016
Sens. Warner and Kaine announced that Winchester Regional Airport will receive $1,498,845 in funds from the FAA to fund the construction of a taxiway.
"I’ve consistently urged the FAA to move forward with regulations to make safe operation of unmanned aircraft in U.S. airspace a reality, and implementation of this new rule is a major step forward."
“Like many Virginians, my own family relies on the EpiPen.”
Warner, Kaine Announce Nearly $3 Million to Help Coal Miners in Southwest Virginia
Funds will help communities that have historically relied on the coal economy adapt to the changing energy landscape
Aug 24 2016
Sens. Warner and Kaine announced that ARC has awarded nearly $3 million to Southwest Virginia to create and train workers for jobs in new sectors of the region’s economy.
