Press Releases
Metro Responds to Sen. Warner, Pledging to Update Emergency Communications Safety Protocols Following Fatal Accident at L'Enfant Plaza Station
At Warner’s request, Metro board promises to ensure that Metro and local public safety agencies regularly test communications systems to ensure interoperability
Feb 03 2015
In response to a request from U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Agency, the board which governs the Metro transit system, pledged to implement a system for testing of Metro and regional emergency radio systems.
“The President’s budget proposal alleviates the harmful impact of across-the-board sequester cuts, which hits the federal workforce and military and civilian defense workers across Virginia especially hard."
Sens. Grassley (R-Iowa), Casey (D-Penn.), Burr (R-N.C.), Warner (D.Va.), Roberts (R-Kan.) and Cardin (D-Md.) today introduced legislation to enhance the already successful Section 529 college savings plans.
Statement of U.S. Sen. Warner on Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission Report
Jan 29 2015
“The Commission was formed to assess our military compensation policies and ensure the long term health of our military pay, benefits and retirement system. We must ensure that we responsibly balance these commitments with the ongoing need to maintain investments in new equipment, training and readiness."
Statement of U.S. Senator Warner on Keystone Pipeline
In Bipartisan Vote, Senate Approves Construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline ~
Jan 29 2015
"Supporters and opponents of Keystone XL have at times overstated their claims, and I voted to move forward on Keystone XL because it is in America’s economic and national energy security interests."
Statement of U.S. Sen. Warner on Today's 18-4 Vote on Iran Sanctions by the Banking Committee
Jan 29 2015
"I believe we need to give our negotiators space and time to achieve a comprehensive agreement, because we cannot allow Iran to obtain a nuclear weapon."
Senate Unanimously Approves Collins, Warner Amendment to Help Make Schools More Energy Efficient
Jan 28 2015
Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Mark Warner (D-VA) welcomed Senate passage of their bipartisan amendment to the Keystone X.L. Pipeline bill to help make schools more energy efficient.
Warner, Isakson Introduce Medicare Home Infusion Site of Care Act
Bill would allow more Medicare patients to receive health care in their homes
Jan 28 2015
Senators Mark Warner and Johnny Isakson (R-Ga) today introduced the Medicare Home Infusion Site of Care Act of 2015, to allow beneficiaries who need intravenous medications to receive their infusion treatments in the comfort and convenience of their homes and at a lower cost to Medicare.
Warner, Kaine Call for Passage of Homeland Security Funding Bill Without Extraneous Policy Riders
With Homeland Security funding set to expire, 45 Senators say clean, full funding bill for 2015 fiscal year urgently needed to maintain national security efforts
Jan 27 2015
Together with the entire Senate Democratic Caucus, Sens. Warner and Kaine called on Majority Leader McConnell (R-KY) to pass a clean bill that funds the Department of Homeland Security for the remainder of the fiscal year.
"This is a significant step in a multi-year process that should result in the safe, responsible development of energy resources off the Virginia and mid-Atlantic coasts."
“I was disappointed last week when Republican leaders abruptly backtracked on a promise to hold a full and open debate on the Keystone bill."
Sen. Warner Requests Better Coordination and Oversight from Metro on Interoperability Issues
Recommends more robust process to ensure effective communication during Metro emergencies
Jan 22 2015
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner asked the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Agency (WMATA), the board which governs the Metro transit system, to work together to create a more robust and transparent process for ensuring the interoperability of radio networks used by the region’s emergency responders.
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined members of the Virginia, Maryland and District Congressional delegations for a briefing by NTSB and the WMATA on the Jan. 12 smoke incident at L'Enfant Plaza, which killed one passenger and hospitalized several dozen others.
Sen. Warner to Accompany President Obama to India
Three-day Republic Day trip marks 65th anniversary of India’s constitution
Jan 21 2015
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner, (D-VA), co-chair of the bipartisan Senate India Caucus, will travel with President Obama to attend India's Republic Day celebration marking the 65th anniversary of the adoption of India’s constitution.
"The President laid out an aggressive agenda tonight to expand economic opportunity and security for the middle class."
Today, the bipartisan Virginia delegation wrote a letter to Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel expressing their continued support for the 11 aircraft carrier fleet in advance of the release of the President’s Fiscal Year 2016 budget proposal.
Sens. Warner & Kaine Introduce Bipartisan Startup Act
~ Legislation promotes innovation, jobs and new businesses ~
Jan 16 2015
Sens. Warner and Tim Kaine today led a bipartisan group of six Senate colleagues in introducing The Startup Act to jumpstart investment and job creation by new businesses.
"Toddy has been a fierce advocate for our veterans and military families, and she has been a leader in efforts to address Northern Virginia transportation challenges. She also has been a trusted advisor to me, and one of my very best friends, for nearly two decades."
Senators Warner and Kaine have introduced the bipartisan Biennial Budgeting and Appropriations Act of 2015 in an effort to reform Congress’ budgeting process.
Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine praised Commonwealth Transportation Board approval of a $50 million loan for the City of Alexandria to construct a Potomac Yard Metrorail station, a project Warner and Kaine have supported.
Sens. Warner, Kaine Applaud Over $18M in USDA Funding for Chesapeake Bay Projects
~ Funding for Chesapeake Bay projects included as part of new USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program ~
Jan 14 2015
Sens. Warner and Tim Kaine (D-VA) applauded U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s announcement today that Virginia projects will receive over $18 million in federal funding for Chesapeake Bay restoration through the USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP).
Sen. Warner Demands Briefing on WMATA Metro Safety & Training Protocols
~ “Passengers deserve assurance that Metro, first responders are trained to react” ~
Jan 13 2015
Sen. Warner today demanded information on Metro safety and safety protocols following Monday’s fatal incident at the L’Enfant Plaza station which resulted in the death of one passenger and injuries to scores of others.
Sen. Warner Urges Banking Regulators to Move More Aggressively to Address Consumer Financial Protections
~ Questions lack of action in implementing anti-fraud technology to protect consumers ~
Jan 12 2015
Sen. Warner, a member of the Senate Banking Committee, sent a letter to federal banking regulators today questioning the lack of follow-up to better protect consumers.
Sen. Warner Announces Senior Staff Promotions
~ Includes Chief of Staff & Legislative Director for the 114th Congress ~
Jan 12 2015
“I have told our management team that we will maintain the highest levels of constituent service to Virginians even as we work hard on the legislative and policy fronts to strengthen the economy, create jobs and provide additional opportunities for Virginians.”
Today, Senator Warner joined Senators Angus King (I-Maine) and Richard Burr (R-N.C.), along with Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.), in introducing legislation to reform federal student loan repayment programs.
