Press Releases
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine released a statement on the White House nomination of Hannah Lauck to serve on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Bipartisan Military Whistleblower Protection Act Passes Congress
Bipartisan Military Whistleblower Protection Act will now go the President for his signature
Dec 20 2013
Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Susan Collins (R-ME), Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) to strengthen military whistleblower protection laws to ensure those who report sexual assault and other misconduct are not further victimized by retaliation passed the Senate and will become law.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Angus King (I-ME), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Mary Landrieu (D-LA), Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND), and Tim Kaine (D-VA) released the following joint statement after Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced that some individuals who had their health plans cancelled will be automatically eligible for a hardship exemption that allows them to purchase a catastrophic plan on the health insurance marketplace. The Senators raised the issue in a joint letter to Secretary Sebelius on Dec. 19th. In addition, Secretary Sebelius today announced that the Administration has established a dedicated hotline for consumers with cancelled plans at 1-866-837-0677:
“We are pleased that the Administration appears to have responded to the concerns we’ve raised. As a result, this clarifies an option that will help those consumers who have had their plans cancelled transition more smoothly into the marketplace. We will closely monitor how the Administration implements this option, and we remain committed to proposing responsible solutions.”
Sen. Warner, a member of the House-Senate Budget Conference Committee, made the following comments in a floor speech prior to this afternoon’s Senate passage of the Bipartisan Budget Agreement, which the Senator supported.
Sens. Warner & Kaine Introduce Military Retirement Restoration Act
Will repeal and replace proposed cuts to military retiree benefits
Dec 17 2013
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today introduced legislation to repeal and replace the proposed $6 billion cut to military pensions included in the Bipartisan Budget Act.
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued a statement following today’s announcement by U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10th) that he will retire after 17 terms in Congress.
Warner Leads Bipartisan Group in Introducing Bill to Exempt Volunteer First Responders from Healthcare Mandate
Proposal designed to allow localities to retain volunteer first responders
Dec 11 2013
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) led a group of Senators in introducing bipartisan legislation to ensure volunteer firefighters and other first responders can continue protecting communities that rely on them.
Statement on the death of Nelson Mandela
Dec 05 2013
"So sad to hear the news about Nelson Mandela. Few people in history have represented such a positive, lifelong force for change. Rest in peace."
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced today that Virginia has received a $1 million grant from the Department of Agriculture to improve water quality in Wise County. The $1 million grant, combined with a $276,000 loan, will help fund a public sewer system in the communities of Osaka and Roda, which have faced public health issues and environmental concerns due to direct sewage discharge into streams. The project will serve 73 households in Wise County.
“Expanding access to clean, reliable public water supplies has been a priority of mine since I served as Governor, when we extended access to more than 70,000 Virginians while also making record investments in Virginia’s Water Quality Improvement Fund,” Sen. Warner said. “This is a welcome and significant step to promote public health and support improved water quality in Wise County.”
“It’s critical for public health and quality of life that every Virginia community can depend on reliable water and wastewater infrastructure,” said Kaine. "I am pleased with this major new investment in Southwest Virginia, and I am committed to supporting these essential infrastructure needs even in tight budgetary times, particularly in rural communities."
Warner, Kaine Call on Administration for Sustained CEO Leadership to Fix Healthcare.Gov
As technical problems with healthcare website continue, Senators urge President to swiftly appoint leadership to oversee fixes through 2015 enrollment period
Nov 26 2013
As Americans continue to experience technical difficulties with federal and state health insurance enrollment, U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine joined a coalition of Senators in calling on President Obama to quickly appoint a long-term replacement for Jeffrey Zients, who is departing to become director of the National Economic Council on January 2, to oversee the technical repair of healthcare.gov.
Sens. Warner, Collins, Kaine & Grassley Introduce Legislation to Protect Military Whistleblowers
Military Whistleblower Protection Act will ensure victims of sexual assault and other misconduct are protected from retaliation
Nov 21 2013
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Susan Collins (R-ME), Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced proposals today to strengthen military whistleblower protection laws to ensure those who are courageous enough to report sexual assault and other misconduct are not further victimized by retaliation.
Joint Statement by Sens. Warner & Kaine on SCC Finding on Transitional Health Coverage
On the SCC’s finding on continuation of existing health policies
Nov 21 2013
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) released this statement following the announcement by the Virginia State Corporation Commission’s Bureau of Insurance approving renewal of existing health insurance plans in the individual and small business markets, allowing policyholders to continue existing coverage through the end of 2014.
Sens. Warner & Kaine Introduce Legislation to Authorize Petersburg Nat'l Battlefield Expansion
Nov 20 2013
Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced legislation that would authorize the National Park Service to acquire more than 7,000 acres to add to Petersburg National Battlefield. Purchase of the land would make the Petersburg National Battlefield the largest Civil War historic battlefield in the nation.
Senator Warner Engages Virginia Students on Immigration Reform
Releases lesson plan in collaboration with UClass, UVA
Nov 20 2013
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) has released a lesson plan entitled “Speak Up for Immigration,” which encourages high school students across Virginia to develop more informed perspectives on immigration reform and participate in the democratic process.
Sen. Warner Statement on Sen. Creigh Deeds
Nov 19 2013
"This morning’s news from Bath County is just so heartbreaking. Senator Creigh Deeds has served his constituents and the Commonwealth with dedication and honor, and all of us are praying for him and his family at a tragic and very difficult time."
Sen. Warner Applauds House Passage of DATA Act
Bipartisan legislation would expand transparency and accountability for federal spending; allow taxpayers to track spending
Nov 18 2013
“Transparency is critical to our democracy – especially for a federal government that spends more than $3.7 trillion each year,” Sen. Warner said. “And in this tough economic climate, we should be doing all we can to ensure that taxpayers and policymakers can follow the money to hold our government more accountable.
Sens. Warner & Merkley to Co-Chair Hearing on Virtual Currencies
Will hear testimony from Director of FinCEN, CEO of Bitcoin payment processor
Nov 18 2013
On Tuesday, November 19, Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) will co-chair a hearing of the Senate Banking Committee that will explore the development of virtual currencies, their current and potential future use, and the regulatory, monetary, and national security impacts and issues associated with them.
Sens. Warner, Blunt Introduce Legislation to Reduce Underutilized Federal Property
Civilian Property Realignment Act could save taxpayers $9 billion over ten years
Nov 15 2013
U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Roy Blunt (R- MO) introduced legislation to reduce the number of underutilized and excess federal properties and could save taxpayers $9 billion over the next 10 years.
Sen. Warner led a bipartisan coalition of ten Senators today in introducing legislation to establish a new infrastructure financing authority to help states and localities better leverage private funds to build and maintain the nation’s outdated infrastructure.
Sen. Warner to Host Virginia Science Summit at National Academy of Sciences
Summit focused on promoting research, engaging the next generation in science, engineering and medicine
Nov 13 2013
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-Va.) will bring together a cross-section of Virginia’s most talented leaders in the sciences this Friday as host of the inaugural Virginia Summit on Science, Engineering and Medicine.
Warner Statement on Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Profit Announcements
on today’s quarterly profit statements by Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac
Nov 07 2013
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-Va.), a member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, released the following statement today after Fannie Mae reported earnings of $8.7 billion and Freddie Mac reported $30.4 billion in profits in the third quarter.
Warner Amendments to Increase Oversight, Accountability Included in Intelligence Authorization Bill
Amendments increase oversight and efficiency
Nov 06 2013
The U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence approved by a vote of 13-2 the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014, which includes several provisions sponsored by Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) to increase oversight and accountability of intelligence agencies and direct agencies to more efficiently use government resources.
Senate Committee Unanimously Passes Sen. Warner's Bipartisan DATA Act
Expands transparency and accountability for federal spending, allows taxpayers and policymakers to follow the money
Nov 06 2013
The U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs today passed Sen. Mark R. Warner’s (D-VA) legislation to improve and expand federal fiscal accountability by unanimous voice vote.
Intelligence Panel Approves Warner Provision to Improve Transparency & Accountability of FISA Court
Empowers FISA court to consult with independent experts on privacy, other matters
Nov 01 2013
The U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence has approved the FISA Improvements Act, which includes a bipartisan amendment cosponsored by U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) that ensures the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court has access to independent expertise to help the Court oversee sensitive intelligence programs while also safeguarding the Constitution’s Fourth Amendment privacy protections.
Sen. Warner Introduces Onshoring Proposal as Part of Major Manufacturing Package
Warner’s America Recruits proposal boosts rural jobs & investment
Oct 30 2013
Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) introduced legislation today to recruit new, high-value jobs to rural regions in the United States by encouraging the return of jobs that have been off-shored to foreign countries. Sen. Warner’s America Recruits Act is also included as part of the Manufacturing Jobs for America initiative, a package of more than 40 bills that seeks to modernize America’s manufacturing sector.
