Press Releases
Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Opioid Epidemic
Sen. Warner voted in favor of bill to combat the growing problem of prescription drug and heroin abuse in Virginia ~
Mar 10 2016
The legislation, which now heads to the U.S. House of Representatives, tackles heroin and prescription drug abuse and overdose deaths, a growing epidemic in Virginia and across the country.
Sen. Warner Announces Opposition to Sale of F-16's to Pakistan
Supported holding Pakistan accountable by voting for resolution to block sales
Mar 10 2016
Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) spoke in favor of a resolution to block the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan.
Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine joined an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in support of the President’s November 2014 executive actions on immigration. The Court is slated to review the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals decision in United States v. Texas
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.
“I’m very pleased Virginia will receive this funding to combat homelessness in the Commonwealth,” Sen. Warner said. “This funding will help individuals and families return to self-sufficiency and strengthen our communities.”
Sen. Warner Cosponsors Legislation to Train Airline Personnel to Combat Human Trafficking
The Stop Trafficking on Planes Act would require training for certain airline industry employees to recognize and report human trafficking
Mar 07 2016
Sens. Warner and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) have introduced legislation to combat human trafficking on commercial air flights. The Stop Trafficking on Planes (STOP) Act would require training for certain airline industry employees to recognize and report suspected human trafficking to law enforcement.
“To the tens of thousands of Virginians, DC residents and visitors who travel across the Potomac River every day, Arlington’s Memorial Bridge is a critical piece of our regional transportation system."
On the Senate floor, U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine urged Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans to abandon their obstructionist tactics and do their jobs by committing to hold a hearing and vote on the eventual Supreme Court nominee.
Retired Virginia Coal Miners Travel to Washington, Call on Congress to Protect Health & Pension Plan
Mar 01 2016
Two retired coal miners from Southwest Virginia were in Washington today to call on Congress to strengthen a United Mineworkers Union health and pension fund that’s almost out of money after several recent coal company bankruptcies.
Warner, McCaul Lead Bipartisan Coalition to Establish National Commission on Digital Security
Will bring together tech, intel, law enforcement, global commerce and privacy experts to make recommendations to protect privacy and public safety; proposal has support from a broad range of stakeholders
Feb 29 2016
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, and House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) led a bipartisan group of colleagues in the Senate and House today in introducing legislation to establish an independent National Commission on Security and Technology Challenges.
Today, U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine joined fellow members of the Senate Democratic caucus outside of the U.S. Supreme Court to call on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Republicans to hold a hearing and vote on President Obama’s eventual Supreme Court nominee.
Senate Passes Bill to Award Congressional Gold Medal to OSS Veterans
Office of Strategic Services members conducted intelligence and espionage activities during World War II
Feb 23 2016
Sen. Warner (D-VA) and Roy Blunt (R-MO), along with Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), today praised the unanimous Senate passage of their bipartisan resolution awarding the Congressional Gold Medal to veterans of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) “in recognition of their superior service and major contributions during World War II.”
Democrats on the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs today urged Chairman Richard Shelby to stop obstructing President Obama’s nominees for critical Administration positions related to financial oversight, national security, export financing, and public transportation safety.
Warner Signs Onto Amicus Brief to Support Affordable Access to Birth Control
Next Month, U.S. Supreme Court will hear Zubik v. Burwell, yet another challenge to the Affordable Care Act’s birth control policy
Feb 19 2016
Sen. Warner, along with 32 Democratic Senators, filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court on the need to protect women’s access to affordable birth control.
Warner, Kaine Announce More than $15.4 Million in Homeland Security Funding for Virginia
DHS grants support local, state ability to prevent terrorism & other disasters
Feb 16 2016
“As former governors, we each recognize and value the importance of the federal, state, and local partnerships that help keep Virginians safe every day,” said Sens. Warner and Kaine.
“We’re very pleased that the Pamunkey tribe, whose federal recognition was long overdue, will receive grants to help expand affordable housing and create a safer community through crime prevention and safety programs,” said Warner, Kaine and Wittman.
Warner, Kaine, Scott, Butterfield, Beyer, NAACP Introduce Commission to Recognize 400 Years of African American History
2019 marks 400 years since first documented arrival of Africans to America by way of Point Comfort, Virginia
Feb 11 2016
Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, Congressmen Bobby Scott, Don Beyer, G. K. Butterfield, Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, and Hilary Shelton, Director of the NAACP Washington Bureau introduced the 400 Years of African American History Act
Warner, Kaine, Griffith Announce $17 Million in Army Corps Funding for Flood Control Project
Feb 10 2016
Sen. Warner, Sen. Kaine & Rep. Griffith announced funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Dickenson County to offset construction costs for the new Ridgeview High School.
Sen. Warner on Senate Passage of North Korea Sanctions Legislation
On Senate passage of bipartisan legislation to strengthen North Korea sanctions
Feb 10 2016
Sen. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement today after the Senate voted 96-0 to pass the North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act, which strengthens our nation’s ability to sanction North Korea.
“We are closely watching the House’s work on FAA reauthorization. From our perspective, one way to seriously complicate this work right out of the gate is to start fooling around with the DCA perimeter rule."
“The President’s budget contains funding proposals to grow our economy and strengthen our national security against 21st century threats such as cyberattacks.”
Committee Democrats Question Unprecedented Decision to Forgo Hearing on President’s Budget
Feb 09 2016
The Democrats on the Senate Budget Committee sent a letter to Chairman Mike Enzi today expressing their disappointment over the chairman’s unprecedented decision to not hold a hearing on the president’s Fiscal Year 2017 budget request.
Chronic Care Working Group Releases Comments on Options Paper
Finance Committee Moves Ahead on Effort to Improve Medicare for Seniors with Chronic Conditions
Feb 08 2016
“We are thankful for the many constructive comments as we continue to seek solutions to help the millions of seniors in Medicare dealing with multiple chronic conditions, and those who care for them,” the senators said.
Warner, Kaine Applaud Funding for Virginia Tech to Advance Innovation
Funding will support and expand the Innovation Ecosystem in the Roanoke-Blacksburg region
Feb 08 2016
Sens. Warner and Kaine (both D-VA) applauded today’s announcement by the U.S. Department of Commerce that Virginia Tech will receive almost $500,000 in federal funds to support startup creation, innovation, and help turn technology into jobs across Southwest Virginia.
Sens. Warner, Kaine Call For Additional Funding to Respond to Zika Virus
Sens. Warner, Kaine urge President Obama to provide additional USAID funding for a robust and coordinated response at all levels to enhance efforts to control the Zika outbreak
Feb 05 2016
With at least one reported case of the Zika virus in Virginia, in today’s letter the Senators called on President Obama to ensure that the federal government is working with local and state agencies to develop strategies for protecting Virginians from the threat.
