Press Releases
Sen. Warner, in Richmond, Announces Retailers To Share Data on Cyber Threats
~ Senator Warner called for move in wake of Target data breach to strengthen consumer protections ~
Apr 15 2014
Sen. Warner announced that the National Retail Federation will establish an information sharing platform to allow the retail industry to coordinate with law enforcement agencies and partners in the financial services sector to more efficiently access information on cybersecurity threats.
Senate Unanimously Passes Warner-Portman Transparency Legislation
~ Bipartisan DATA Act allows taxpayers to track every dollar spent by federal agencies ~ ~ ‘Most significant transparency legislation since Freedom of Information Act' ~
Apr 10 2014
Senate today passed Sen. Warner and Sen. Portman’s (R-OH) bipartisan Digital Accountability and Transparency Act (DATA).
Sen. Warner Urges Review of Security at U.S. Military Facilities Following Tragic Shooting at Naval Station Norfolk
~ In letter to Secretaries of the Navy & Homeland Security, Warner asks for briefing on security issues ~
Mar 28 2014
Sen. Warner called for a review of security procedures at U.S. military installations today following a recent tragic shooting at Naval Station Norfolk in which a Navy petty officer was killed by a shooter who was apparently granted an access card despite a long and violent criminal record, including a previous conviction for manslaughter.
Sens. Warner, Kirk to Introduce Cybersecurity Amendment to Ukrainian Aid Bill on Monday
~ Ukraine Known to be Haven for Hackers, Cybercriminals ~
Mar 23 2014
As the U.S. Senate this week considers a significant Ukrainian aid package, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) announced on Sunday that they will introduce a bipartisan amendment creating a law enforcement partnership between the United States and Ukraine to combat cybercrime and improve cybersecurity.
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.
