Press Releases
Warner Applauds House Passage of Bill to Honor OSS Veterans
Legislation honoring veterans of the Office of Strategic Services now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law
Dec 01 2016
Legislation honoring veterans of the Office of Strategic Services now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law.
Warner Leads Senate In Recognizing 20th Anniversary of Virginia-based NGA
Senate resolution recognizes agency's contributions to intelligence gathering and humanitarian efforts
Nov 30 2016
Senate resolution recognizes agency's contributions to intelligence gathering and humanitarian efforts
Sen. Warner released the following statement on President-Elect Donald J. Trump’s selection of Rep. Mike Pompeo to head the CIA.
Sen. Warner released the following statement on the retirement of James Clapper, the U.S. Director of National Intelligence.
Today it was announced that U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) will serve as the Vice Chairman of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence in the 115th Congress.
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.
Senate Honors Intelligence Professionals for Service to Nation
Passes resolution designating July 26 as ‘U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day
Jul 14 2016
Sen. Warner introduced a resolution that was unanimously approved by the Senate, acknowledging intelligence officers for their service and professionalism in protecting the United States.
Statement of Sen. Mark R. Warner on Amendment to #4787 to the CJS Appropriation Bill for FY 2017
Jun 23 2016
U.S. Sen. Warner released the following statement regarding his vote on McCain Amendment #4787 to the Commerce-Justice-Science appropriation bill for FY 2017.
Sen. Warner Announces Legion of Merit to be Awarded Posthumously to WW2-Era U.S. Spy Stephanie Rader
Va. woman who worked for pre-CIA Office of Strategic Services to be buried at Arlington National Cemetery next week
May 26 2016
Sen. Warner announced today that an Alexandria, Virginia woman who served as an American spy in post-World War II Europe will be posthumously awarded the Legion of Merit before her burial at Arlington National Cemetery next Wednesday.
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.
Sen. Warner Raises Concerns About Security Clearances for Top Navy Intel Officials
Reports indicate senior Naval officers in key intel and cybersecurity positions have had access to classified material suspended for more than 2 years
Jan 28 2016
Sen. Warner, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, wrote to Navy Secretary Ray Mabus today to raise concerns about the security clearance status of two of the Navy’s top intelligence personnel.
Warner, Kaine Applaud Progress in Selection of Winchester Site for FBI Central Records Complex
New $98 million FBI facility estimated to employ 1,200 people; proximity strengthens case for FBI headquarters site in Virginia
Jan 15 2016
Sens. Warner and Kaine today applauded an announcement by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) that it intends to acquire a 60-acre land parcel on Route 50 east of Winchester for construction of a new $98 million FBI records facility.
U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner and Virginia Governor McAuliffe joined Visa officials to launch the new Visa Cyber Fusion Center today in Ashburn.
Senate Honors Intelligence Professionals for Service to Nation
Passes resolution designating July 26 as ‘U.S. Intelligence Professionals Day'
Jul 24 2015
The U.S. Senate is honoring the courage and sacrifice of the men and women of the U.S. intelligence community by designating July 26, 2015 as “United States Intelligence Professionals Day.”
Following Cyber Attack at OPM, Warner & Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Government Cybersecurity
The FISMA Reform Act would Strengthen DHS Authority to Prevent and Block Cyber Attacks on .gov Networks
Jul 22 2015
Following the recent cyber-attack at the Office of Personnel Management which compromised the personal information of at least 22 million individuals, U.S Sens. Warner, Susan Collins (R-ME), Dan Coats (R-IN), Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), all members of the Senate Intelligence Committee, and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Claire McCaskill (D-MO), members of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation today that strengthens the Department of Homeland Security’s authority to protect federal civilian networks.
Warner on Archuleta Resignation
President Obama has accepted resignation of Director Archuleta
Jul 10 2015
“This is the right move for the agency and all those affected by the breach. The focus now needs to be on fixing the problem and protecting those impacted."
Senate Intelligence Committee Approves Intel Authorization Bill
Includes Warner amendment to streamline national security satellite program
Jun 24 2015
Today the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence unanimously approved a bill to reauthorize the nation’s intelligence programs for 2016. The legislation includes an amendment, drafted by U.S. Sen. Warner and co-sponsored by Sens. King (I-ME) and Hirono (D-HI), to require a comprehensive approach to the overhead satellite architecture that supports U.S. intelligence programs.
Warner Asks IRS to Work with OPM to Protect Hack Victims
Expresses concern that federal employees could be vulnerable to tax-related identity theft; 2.9 million incidents of tax-related ID theft occurred in 2013
Jun 23 2015
Sen. Warner today called on the Internal Revenue Service to work with the Office of Personnel Management to protect federal employees from tax-related identity theft following a pair of security breaches of OPM’s personnel database that exposed the personal information of millions of current and retired federal employees.
Warner Questions OPM's Handling of Credit Monitoring Contract
OPM hack victims have complained about accessibility and quality of service provided by credit monitoring contractor CSID; Senator also raises concerns that contract was not properly awarded by OPM
Jun 19 2015
Sen. Warner today wrote to Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Director Katherine Archuleta, raising concerns about the performance of the contractor OPM hired to provide credit monitoring services and identity theft protection for victims following the data breach at the agency affecting at least 14 million federal employees.
Senator Warner and the bipartisan delegation requested that the Air Force Space Command strongly consider locating a Cyber Operations Squadron (COS) at Joint Base Langley-Eustis (JBLE).
Warner Statement on Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act
Bipartisan compromise unanimously approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Apr 14 2015
"The bipartisan compromise that passed the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on a unanimous vote contains new, important provisions that will result in an thoughtful and orderly review of any potential deal with Iran."
Sen. Warner Seeks Assurances from Pentagon on Safety of U.S. Military Personnel Publicly Identified by ISIL
Mar 24 2015
Sen. Warner sought assurances today from the Department of Defense that reasonable and appropriate steps are being taken to protect 100 American military personnel, more than a dozen from Virginia, publicly identified and targeted for violence by Islamic State extremists.
"The President laid out an aggressive agenda tonight to expand economic opportunity and security for the middle class."
Virginia Delegation Calls for Consideration of Joint Base Langley-Eustis for New Air National Guard Cyber Operations Squadron
Recent high profile cybersecurity breaches heighten need for skilled personnel to manage cyber defense system
Dec 22 2014
"Our nation’s defense depends upon a robust and innovative cyber force that is trained and ready to respond to dynamic threats,” the members wrote.
Intel Cmte Adopts Sen. Warner's Amendment to Require Comprehensive Report on Cybersecurity Threats
Jul 08 2014
The Senate Select Committee on Intelligence today passed the bipartisan Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014 by a vote of 12-3. The bill includes an amendment by Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) that would require the Intelligence Community to produce a comprehensive accounting of the threat from cyberattacks and cybercrime.
