Press Releases
Sen. Warner Presses Trump Nominee on Federal Workforce
In Budget Committee, Warner questions OMB nominee Mulvaney on morale, recruitment and retention issues
Jan 24 2017
In Budget Committee, Warner questions OMB nominee Mulvaney on morale, recruitment and retention issues
Vice Chairman Warner on Pompeo Confirmation
Jan 23 2017
Sen. Warner issued this statement after the Senate voted 66-32 to confirm Rep. Mike Pompeo as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
President Obama Signs Warner, Lankford, Booker Bill to Codify Presidential Innovation Fellows Program
The last bill signed by President Obama before leaving office will permanently enshrine program that helps government attract promising technologists to public service
Jan 20 2017
This morning, as one of his final acts as President of the United States, President Barack Obama signed into law bipartisan legislation to codify the Presidential Innovations Fellows program.
Sen. Warner Secures Commitments From Trump Treasury Nominee on Debt Obligations & Housing Finance Reform
Mnuchin clarifies earlier comments on Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac, elaborates views on debt ceiling brinksmanship
Jan 19 2017
Mnuchin clarifies earlier comments on Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac, elaborates views on debt ceiling brinkmanship
Warner, Kaine Announce More Than $3 Million in Funding for Southwest Virginia Economic Development
Jan 19 2017
“These ARC funds will support efforts to build a stronger, more diverse economy in Southwest Virginia.."
Warner, Kaine Announce More Than $3 Million in Funding for Southwest Virginia Economic Development
Jan 19 2017
“These ARC funds will support efforts to build a stronger, more diverse economy in Southwest Virginia.."
The ‘Miners Protection Act’ ensures the promise of lifetime health care and pensions to retired miners and their families
Warner & Kaine Announce Nearly $23 Million to Replace Norfolk Elementary School
U.S. Department of Defense awards grant to the City of Norfolk to replace the Camp Allen Elementary School
Jan 18 2017
U.S. Department of Defense awards grant to the City of Norfolk to replace the Camp Allen Elementary School
Warner, Kaine Call on Trump Cabinet Nominees to Prioritize Funding for Memorial Bridge
Eighty-four-year-old Memorial Bridge in such disrepair that weight limits will force Inauguration personnel to use alternate routes
Jan 17 2017
Eighty-four-year-old Memorial Bridge in such disrepair that weight limits will force Inauguration personnel to use alternate routes
Warner, Kaine Announce Nearly $2 Million to Improve Metro Safety
Following October’s near miss, tracking technology will alert system workers of an oncoming train, allowing them to evacuate to safety
Jan 17 2017
Following October’s near miss, tracking technology will alert system workers of an oncoming train, allowing them to evacuate to safety
Sen. Warner on the Passing of Charlie Wampler
Jan 16 2017
"Few people gave more of themselves to the community and civic life of the Shenandoah Valley than Charlie Wampler..."
Statement on Prescription Drug Prices
Jan 16 2017
"I believe allowing the government to negotiate prices with pharmaceutical companies under Medicare Part D – like many other countries already do – is one specific action we can take now to lower drug prices across the entire healthcare system."
“This issue impacts the foundations of our democratic system, it’s that important."
Senate voted to proceed with the repeal of the Affordable Care Act without a viable replacement
Sen. Warner Questions Wells Fargo On Overdraft Fees
Asks company if increased income from overdraft fees was tied to Wells Fargo’s fraudulent accounts, including 41,000 opened in Virginia
Jan 11 2017
Asks company if increased income from overdraft fees was tied to Wells Fargo’s fraudulent accounts, including 41,000 opened in Virginia
Sen. Warner Presses WMATA on Security & Reliability of Online Communication Systems
Questions Metro on three areas of cybersecurity, wireless deployment, and radio interoperability
Jan 09 2017
Questions Metro on three areas of cybersecurity, wireless deployment, and radio interoperability
Warner & Kaine Call on Speaker Ryan to Stop Partisan Attacks on Women’s Health Care Access
Senators make clear in new letter to Speaker Ryan they are prepared to fight back to protect “wellbeing and lives” of millions of women, men, and families nationwide that rely on Planned Parenthood
Jan 09 2017
Senators remind Speaker Ryan that President-elect Trump praised Planned Parenthood as doing “very good work for millions of women” and that families “overwhelmingly” support its work
"I know he shares a deep respect for our intelligence professionals as well as an understanding of the important oversight role provided by Congress, and his perspective as a former ambassador to Germany gives him a realistic understanding of Russia’s history of nefarious activities."
“Today’s report is well in line with previous assessments from the intelligence community that Russian officials at the highest levels engaged in an unprecedented level of interference in our elections."
Sen. Warner issued a statement today on the U.S. Army’s announcement of a policy change that will grant a permanent exemption to Sikh and Muslim military service members to serve while wearing a religiously mandated beard, turban, or Muslim hijab.
Moderate Senate Democrats to Republican Leadership: Why the Rush to Repeal?
Urging Republicans to consider improvements before causing irreparable damage through outright repeal, Senators highlight their past support for commonsense changes and improvements
Jan 05 2017
Sens. urged Republicans to consider improvements before causing irreparable damage through outright repeal, and highlighted their past support for commonsense changes and improvements.
Sen. Warner on the Passing of Chuck Colgan
Jan 03 2017
Sen. Warner issued this statement on the passing of Charles J. “Chuck” Colgan, the longest serving State Senator in Virginia’s history.
"The actions the President took today are an important step, but preventing Russia from interfering in our elections will require a sustained response from the next administration and from Congress."
Warner & Kaine Call on President-Elect to Protect Access to Family Planning Centers
Title X family planning centers provide millions of women – and men – basic primary, preventive, and reproductive health care and services
Dec 22 2016
Sens. Warner and Kaine sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump urging him to oppose any efforts to restrict federal funding from supporting Title X family planning centers.
Banking Committee Democrats Press Wells Fargo for Answers on Phony Accounts Scandal
Sen. Warner and colleagues request information on company’s ongoing investigation and responses to questions Wells Fargo’s management continues to dodge
Dec 22 2016
Democrats on the U.S. Senate Banking Committee called on Wells Fargo’s board of directors to respond to questions that the bank’s management has failed to answer following a scandal over its fraudulent sales practices.
