Press Releases
The Iran Sanctions Act, which Sen. Warner co-sponsored, now heads to the President.
Legislation to Expand Petersburg National Battlefield on Track to Become Law
Senators, Congressmen applaud inclusion of legislation to triple the size of key Civil War site in must-pass defense authorization bill
Dec 01 2016
Senators, Congressmen applaud inclusion of legislation to triple the size of key Civil War site in must-pass defense authorization bill
Intel committee members asked President Obama to declassify information relating to the Russian government and the U.S. election.
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
Warner, Lankford, Booker Introduce Legislation to Codify Presidential Innovation Fellows Program
Legislation would permanently enshrine program that helps government attract promising technologists to public service
Nov 30 2016
Legislation would permanently enshrine program that helps government attract promising technologists to public service.
Warner & Kaine Call on Congressional Appropriators to Secure Funding for Carrier Replacement Program
Virginia Senators urge defense appropriations subcommittee to avoid costly delays that could threaten shipbuilding jobs and negatively impact the Navy’s operational capability
Nov 29 2016
Sens. urge defense appropriations subcommittee to avoid costly delays that could threaten shipbuilding jobs and negatively impact the Navy’s operational capability
Warner, Kaine Urge Congressional Leadership to Protect Miners Before End of Year
Without the Miners Protection Act, an estimated 10,000 retired coal miners in Virginia are at risk of losing health and pension benefits in the coming months
Nov 22 2016
Without the Miners Protection Act, an estimated 10,000 retired coal miners in Virginia are at risk of losing health and pension benefits in the coming months
Sen. Warner released the following statement on President-Elect Donald J. Trump’s selection of Rep. Mike Pompeo to head the CIA.
Today the Senate voted on legislation which would provide for some revenue sharing for states as a result of onshore and offshore energy production
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 released the following statement on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s plan for the market surveillance tool known as the Consolidated Audit Trail (CAT).
Sen. Warner Urges FAA & DOJ to Protect Women from Sexual Assault on Airplanes
Joins Senate colleagues pushing for stronger requirements to ensure airline personnel protect women on board from sexual assault
Oct 31 2016
Warner joined Senate colleagues pushing for stronger requirements to ensure airline personnel protect women on board from sexual assault.
Warner, Kaine Announce More Than $70 Million in Funding for Virginia Electric Projects
Funds to help region finance projects in rural Virginia to increase electric utility reliability
Oct 27 2016
Funds to help region finance projects in rural Virginia to increase electric utility reliability
Warner, Kaine Announce More Than $6 Million in Funding for Southwest Virginia Economic Development
Funds to help region lead in unmanned aerial systems, cyber, and workforce development
Oct 26 2016
Funds to help region lead in unmanned aerial systems, cyber, and workforce development
Sen. Mark Warner Probes Friday's Crippling Cyber Attack
Seeks better protections for consumers, manufacturers, retailers and Internet
Oct 25 2016
Sen. Warner seeks better protections for consumers, manufacturers, retailers and Internet.
Sen. Warner Statement on CBO Report on Fannie, Freddie
Calls for a long-term legislative fix to protect taxpayer access to affordable housing
Oct 24 2016
Sen. Warner called for a long-term legislative fix to protect taxpayer access to affordable housing
The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) has designated Pulaski County and Wythe County as Appalachia High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA), as well as Frederick County as a Washington/Baltimore HIDTA.
Funds will help support community policing efforts and strategies throughout Virginia.
Sen. Warner released the following statement on the passing of Lynchburg civil rights leader Walter Fore Jr.
Senate voted to override President Barack Obama’s veto of S. 2040, the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA)
Sen. Warner, Rep. Neal Introduce Legislation to Close Foreign Reinsurance Tax Loophole
Legislation would remove incentives for foreign insurance groups to move capital to tax havens abroad
Sep 28 2016
Legislation would remove incentives for foreign insurance groups to move capital to tax havens abroad
Letter outlines concerns of private lawsuits in foreign courts as a result of important military or intelligence activities.
Today’s 72-26 Senate vote on an interim spending proposal would prevent a federal government shutdown and support critical funding priorities