Press Releases

Sens. Warner & Portman introduce DATA Act

~ Expands transparency, accountability for federal agency spending ~ Allows taxpayers, policymakers to track spending at single website ~

Sep 21 2012

Senators Warner (D-VA) and Rob Portman (R-OH) today introduced bipartisan legislation to improve and expand federal fiscal accountability. The legislation requires more standardized reporting of federal spending posted to a single website, allowing citizens and agencies to more easily identify improper payments, waste and fraud.

Legislation to improve federal gov't customer service passes House

Sets standards, monitors performance to improve customer service delivery

Sep 12 2012

The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the bipartisan Government Customer Service Improvement Act, sponsored by U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX). The bipartisan legislation works to improve customer service delivery across federal agencies, and a companion bill was introduced in the Senate by U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) in July

Sen. Warner leads bipartisan manufacturing jobs initiative

~ Job creation package includes Warner’s on-shoring proposal ~

Aug 02 2012

Senators Warner, Roy Blunt (R-MO), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Mark Pryor (D-AR), Olympia Snowe (R-ME) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) today introduced bipartisan legislation to increase U.S. manufacturing, competiveness and export opportunities. The Building a Stronger America Act incorporates significant elements of Sen. Warner’s 2011 America Recruits legislation.

Warner, Portman, Collins Introduce Legislation to Provide Regulatory Relief

~Bill requires cost, benefit analysis by independent agencies~

Aug 01 2012

Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Rob Portman (R-OH), and Susan Collins (R-ME) today introduced bipartisan legislation to require independent agencies to analyze the costs and benefits of new regulations and tailor new rules to minimize unnecessary burdens on the economy. The bill adopts a key recommendation of the President’s Jobs Council.

Sen. Warner Applauds NTSB Findings on Virginia Bus Accident

~Urges Swift DOT Implementation of Bus Safety Legislation Signed Into Law Earlier This Month~

Jul 31 2012

Senator Warner today applauded the release of a National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report on the May 31, 2011 bus accident that resulted in the death of four passengers in Caroline County, VA. The report includes several of the recommendations specifically addressed by motorcoach safety legislation co-sponsored by Senator Warner, Senator Jim Webb (D-VA), and others that was included in the recently passed transportation funding bill.

Sens. Snowe, Warner Encouraged by Revised Cyber Security Legislation

Senators continue their call for a full and open debate on the Senate floor

Jul 27 2012

Senator Warner and Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME), members of the Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today called the revised cyber security legislation a step in the right direction.The Senators also welcomed a commitment from Majority Leader Harry Reid to allow an open amendment process on the floor of the Senate.

Webb, Warner Cosponsor New Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Offshore Leasing

Companion Legislation to House Bill, Reopens Promising Areas, Shares Revenue with Producing States

Jul 25 2012

Sens. Jim Webb (D-VA) and Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today cosponsored the introduction of The Offshore Petroleum Expansion Now Act of 2012, or the OPEN Act. The bipartisan legislation would expand American offshore energy production with a revised five-year leasing plan and provide revenue sharing to all participating coastal states.

Joint Statement of Sen. Warner & Rep. Kinzinger

~ On today’s announcements concerning the F-22 Raptor ~

Jul 24 2012

“Returning the F-22 to 100% mission capability and protecting our pilots has been our shared goal throughout this discussion, so it is promising that consultation with NASA and the Navy appears to be pointing the Air Force toward a potential solution to the F-22 oxygen deprivation issues."

Sens. Warner, Mikulski introduce bipartisan bill honoring intelligence service professionals

~ Legislation designates July 26 as ‘U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day’

Jul 11 2012

Senators Warner and Barbara Mikulski, members of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, introduced a joint resolution today that would designate July 26 as United States Intelligence Professionals Day to honor intelligence officers, past and present, for their service and professionalism.

Senate Passes Transportation Funding Bill 74-19, Along With Student Loan Relief and Flood Insurance Measures

~ Legislation includes Sen. Warner’s proposals on Metro safety, discount bus lines~

Jun 29 2012

Senator Warner today joined colleagues in approving a compromise two-year transportation package that includes more than $2 billion in federal transportation support for highway and transit projects in Virginia. The broadly bipartisan Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act reflects Sen. Warner’s successful efforts to promote transit safety and encourage more transit-friendly development.
Senators Warner and Webb today voted in support of the bipartisan Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act, which will benefit Virginia farmers while continuing to provide a strong foundation for restoring the health of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The 2012 Farm Bill, which saves taxpayers more than $23 billion, was approved with broad bipartisan support on a 64-35 vote today.

Sen. Warner successfully amends farm bill to increase rural broadband access & accountability

~ Targets loans & grants to underserved regions, enacts metrics to track progress~

Jun 20 2012

Senator Warner today successfully amended the 2012 Farm Bill to provide new tools to extend high-speed Internet service to rural America. The amendment effectively targets loans and grants to unserved and underserved rural communities, and it also creates new metrics to improve accountability for taxpayers.

Warner, Snowe Urge Action on Cyber Security Legislation

Call on Senate Leadership to reach an agreement to consider bill in July

Jun 19 2012

Senator Warner and Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME), members of the both the Select Committee on Intelligence and the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today urged the Senate Leadership to ensure transparent deliberation and a full and open debate on cyber security legislation this summer.

Sen. Warner, Rep. Kinzinger release new information on F-22 probe

~ Higher rate of incidents, more widespread pilot concerns than previously disclosed ~ ~ Repeat calls to protect two ‘whistleblower’ Va. pilots ~

Jun 14 2012

Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) today released new information from the Air Force (USAF) that reveals significantly higher rates of oxygen-deprivation incidents reported by F-22 Raptor pilots than previously disclosed, and more widespread concerns about the impact and use of a charcoal breathing filter recently ordered removed from the aircraft.

Sen. Warner's Initiatives to Expand Broadband Infrastructure Advanced by President's Executive Order

~ Initiatives will reduce cost of installing broadband, save taxpayer dollars, and help Virginia businesses stay competitive ~

Jun 13 2012

Senator Warner announced today that two of his proposals to promote more rapid and cost-effective expansion of broadband networks will be advanced through an Executive Order to be signed by the President.

Sen Warner: "Dramatic Transformation" & "Serious Challenges" Evident During Middle East Visit

~ Intelligence Committee delegation visits Israel, Egypt, Djibouti ~

May 30 2012

Senator Warner, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, told Virginia reporters during a conference call on Wednesday that his Memorial Day recess travels to the Middle East have revealed both “dramatic transformation” and “serious challenges ” for the region.

Sens. Warner, Moran, Rubio & Coons Introduce Startup Jobs Proposal

~ Bipartisan ‘Startup Act 2.0’ addresses tax & regulatory policies, STEM visas and R&D ~

May 22 2012

Senators Mark R. Warner (D-Va.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) today introduced bipartisan legislation, Startup Act 2.0, to help jumpstart the economy through the creation and growth of new businesses and jobs. It is based upon research showing that for close to three decades, companies less than five years old have created almost all of the net new jobs in America.

Sen. Warner, Rep. Kinzinger Respond to Sec'y. Panetta's Order on F-22 Raptor Oxygen Issue

~ Following meeting with Air Force officials, bipartisan duo says more work to be done ~

May 15 2012

U.S. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta today instructed the Air Force to restrict F-22 flight activities, and to work with NASA and the Navy to find solutions to F-22 oxygen-deprivation issues. These actions were a direct result of Sen. Warner’s and Rep. Kinzinger’s continued pressure on the Secretary of the Air Force to take action.