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| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=F7EB5A8F-9743-4975-90E2-29EE3DE505CE | Warner & Kaine Applaud Signing of Government Funding Bill | 2022-12-29 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded President Joe Biden’s signing of legislation to avert a government shutdown and fund the government through Fiscal Year 2023. Among other major priorities, this legislation includes nearly $200 million in federal funding for Virginia-specific projects secured by Sens. Warner and Kaine. “The 117th Congress has been the most productive Congress in modern history and it’s only fitting that we wrap up it up by enacting a consequential government funding package that will continue to strengthen and build on this progress,” said Sen. Warner. “This bill funds essential community projects in Virginia to the tune of $200 million dollars, and it supports hardworking families by increasing access to affordable child care, housing, high-speed internet, and start-up capital in underserved communities. This law will provide needed protections to pregnant workers, lower drug costs, and improve access to mental health care. Importantly, I’m proud that this bill will ensure a more resilient military right here at home, while reaffirming our commitment to the Ukrainian fight for democracy and against authoritarianism.” “Virginia will benefit greatly from the budget President Biden just signed, and I’m grateful to every Virginian whose insights and advice helped me shape this legislation to best meet the Commonwealth’s needs. Not only will this budget execute the pay raise Congress just authorized for our servicemembers, expand internet access, address mental and physical health needs, and expand access to affordable housing—it will bring over $200 million in funding back to Virginia to support urgent local community projects. This budget is a big win and I look forward to seeing all of its positive impacts in the new year,” said Sen. Kaine. As part of last year’s budget process, the Senate restarted a process that allows members of Congress to work with the communities they represent to request funding for local community projects, otherwise… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=F5757F09-BDCF-4E24-BD30-8DE17B729ADD | Sens. Warner & Kaine Applaud Senate Passage of Their Legislation to Designate Blue Ridge Music Center’s Amphitheater After Former Rep. Rick Boucher | 2022-12-23 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine released the following statement in celebration of the Senate passage of their legislation to formally designate the Blue Ridge Music Center’s outdoor amphitheater the ‘Rick Boucher Amphitheater’ after former Congressman Rick Boucher. Now the legislation heads to the House of Representatives for passage before going to the President for signature. “We are deeply appreciative of Congressman Boucher’s many years of public service for the people of Southwest Virginia,” the Senators said. “One of his many contributions to his community was supporting the creation of this treasured music center, and the passage of this legislation helps ensure his legacy is recognized for generations to come.” Former Congressman Boucher, an Abingdon native, represented Southwest Virginia’s ninth congressional district in the House of Representatives from 1983 to 2011. Rep. Boucher was an early supporter of the development of the Blue Ridge Music Center and continued to advocate for the project throughout his tenure. He also served as the Chairman of the U.S. House Energy Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet as well as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality while in Congress. Located in Galax, VA, the Blue Ridge Music Center is home to a visitor center, outdoor amphitheater, indoor interpretive center, and museum that highlights the historical significance of the region’s musical culture. On the National Park Service’s Founders Day in August, Kaine toured the center, visited the amphitheater, and performed at Midday Mountain Music. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=323E853F-D185-480F-94AB-A87BACB356F3 | Warner, Kaine, Wittman Applaud Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Protect the Northern Neck, Generate Economic Activity | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) applauded passage of their legislation to preserve invaluable local resources and help generate economic activity in the Northern Neck. By officially designating the region as a National Heritage Area (NHA), the Northern Neck National Heritage Area Act will deliver critical federal dollars, encourage public-private partnerships, and assign a specific entity – the Northern Neck Tourism Commission – to help protect the Northern Neck’s natural, cultural, scenic, and recreational resources. After unanimously passing the Senate, the House voted today to approve the bill, which now heads to President Biden for his signature. NPS defines National Heritage Areas as congressionally designated places where “natural, cultural, and historic resources combine to form a cohesive, nationally important landscape.” Through their resources, NHAs communicate “nationally important stories” that celebrate the nation’s diverse heritage. Under this legislation, the NHA designation would apply to the land between the Potomac River and Rappahannock River, spanning King George, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond, and Westmoreland counties. “The Northern Neck is a national treasure, and a source of immense pride, history and economic development for the Commonwealth,” said Sens. Warner and Kaine and Rep. Wittman. “We’re proud to have worked together on this successful bipartisan effort to highlight the natural beauty of the Northern Neck and leverage federal dollars to spur long-lasting economic opportunity in the region.” The legislation follows the completion of the Northern Neck National Heritage Area Feasibility Study, which concluded that the Northern Neck’s themes, local traditions, and natural and historic resources retain “sufficient integrity and opportunities for public engagement” to be eligible for an NHA designation. This legislation would also make federal funding available to the region and empower the Northern Neck Touri… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=50A5CFF3-D666-42CB-8289-069850F1AD8C | ICYMI: Key Inflation Reduction Act Provisions Will Be Implemented on January 1 to Help Virginians Cut Health and Energy Costs | 2022-12-22 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine released the following statement regarding key health and climate provisions from the Inflation Reduction Act —legislation the senators helped pass in August to help Virginia lower drug and energy costs, imrove access to health care, and tackle cllimate change—that will go into effect on January 1, 2023: “This year, we were proud to have helped pass the Inflation Reduction Act, historic legislation that will lower costs for Virginians while also tackling climate change, which is wreaking havoc on Virginia communities. We are thrilled that essential pieces of this law will go into effect on January 1 to help bring down health and long-term energy bills for families across the Commonwealth, by increasing access to affordable health care and helping Virginians diversify their energy sources.” Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act to lower prescription drug costs, help more seniors and low-income Virginians get access to the vaccines they need to stay healthy, and help more Virginians get health care coverage: On January 1, 2023: Penalties on drug manufacturers that increase prices: Starting in 2023, manufacturers will be required to keep the increase in the cost of their drugs at or below inflation. Free vaccines for Medicare recipients: Starting in 2023, people with Medicare will not have to pay to receive vaccines under Medicare Part D, which includes vaccines for shingles, HPV, MMR, diphtheria, and pertussis. 4.1 million people with Medicare received a vaccine under Medicare Part D in 2020, including 85,000 Virginians. A $35 cap on the cost of insulin: Starting in 2023, out-of-pocket costs for insulin—regardless of how much a patient needs—will be capped at $35 per month under Medicare. As of 2020, over 74,000 Virginians with Medicare Part D used insulin and paid, on average, approximately $51 per month out-of-pocket to purchase the drug. Some people are currently paying up to $900 a month for the insulin they need to stay alive. Extension of … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=1450BBF7-3387-4DBB-A69F-A2D92D0FE38D | Warner & Kaine Successfully Secure Over $200 Million for Virginia in Newly Released FY 2023 Budget Bills | 2022-12-21 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced that they successfully secured over $200 million in federal funding for Virginia in the newly released text of the government funding bills for Fiscal Year 2023. The bills are expected to be passed by the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives and then signed by President Joe Biden. “This bill funds critical national priorities, including health care, education, scientific research and veterans services. It builds on the important progress Congress has made this year to lower costs, fight gun violence, and create good-paying jobs here in the U.S.,” said Sen. Warner. “I’m especially proud that we secured $200 million in funding for key projects all over Virginia.” “Our annual budget has always been an opportunity to secure resources for Virginia priorities, and the budget text released yesterday shows that we are on track to do the same again this year,” said Sen. Kaine. “This budget will raise pay for servicemembers, support pediatric disease research, expand internet access, and help our communities stay healthier and safer from gun violence. It will also bring over $200 million back home to Virginia to support essential local projects for everything from improving our water treatment facilities and roads to putting public transportation and substance abuse treatment within reach for more Virginians. The time is now to get this bill across the finish line and signed into law.” As part of last year’s budget process, the Senate restarted a process that allows members of Congress to work with the communities they represent to request funding for local community projects, otherwise known as earmarks, in a manner that promotes transparency and accountability. This process allows Congress to dedicate federal funding for specific projects. Through strong advocacy, the senators secured funding in the budget bills for the following projects in Virginia: For projects in Northern Virginia, click here. For projects in Central Virginia, cl… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=17C6CCAA-1C81-4C90-9062-78D549726E3E | Senate Intel Chairman Mark R. Warner on President Zelenskyy's Address to Congress | 2022-12-21 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON –U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, released a statement following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s address to Congress: “President Zelenskyy and the Ukrainian people have displayed tremendous determination and resolve over the last 10 months as they have defended their country against Russia’s unprovoked and brutal invasion. I am proud that the United States has led the world in support of Ukraine’s efforts to defend itself, and tonight’s address underscored the importance of continuing this work. We will continue to stand with the Ukrainian people, and our NATO allies, to back Ukraine - including roughly $45 billion in additional military and economic assistance to Ukraine that will be approved by Congress this week.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=4ED9D362-7EA7-455D-B9EA-6ADB60C996CA | Warner Requests Answers on Use and Deployment of Ashanti Alert for Missing Adults | 2022-12-21 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today wrote the Youngkin administration expressing concerns with the deployment of the Ashanti Alert, which provides rapid dissemination of information to law enforcement agencies, media, and the public about adults who have been reported missing, along with suspect information in cases of suspected abduction. “Since the enactment of the state law in 2018, there have been eight Ashanti Alerts issued in Virginia. Data provided by the Virginia State Police (VSP) indicates that, of the eight alerts, three victims were safely located, three victims were found murdered, and two victims are currently unaccounted for. Based on these results, I am deeply concerned that the Ashanti Alert, as currently implemented, is not living up to its full potential,” Sen. Warner wrote. “The story of Marie Covington underscores this concern. Ms. Covington was last seen on August 17, 2022 at 9:57pm and was reported missing to Virginia Beach Police (VBP) by her family on August 18, 2022 at 10:25pm. Despite Covington’s disappearance meeting the activation criteria, VSP did not issue an Ashanti Alert until August 20, 2022 at 9:50pm – two days after she was reported missing. In that time period, police had already located her car, which was driven by the individual who was later arrested for her murder. The Ashanti Alert was issued only two hours before she was found deceased,” he continued. “The Ashanti Alert program was created to facilitate cooperation and improve communication between public safety entities, with the ultimate goal of saving the lives of endangered individuals. To that end, it is imperative that Ashanti Alerts in Virginia be issued promptly to maximize their effectiveness and serve their purpose.” In order to ensure proper use of the alert, Sen. Warner requested answers to the following questions: What proportion of missing persons cases result in the issuance of an Ashanti Alert? In a specific case, who is responsible for making the determination that “abduction poses a … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=4F249F57-010E-48EF-B92B-122EADAEA9AB | Statement of U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner on FTC Settlement with Fortnite Creator over Use of Dark Patterns | 2022-12-19 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that Epic Games, Inc. – the creator of the popular video game Fortnite – would pay $520 million over allegations the company violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and deployed design tricks, known as dark patterns, to dupe millions of players into making unintentional purchases: “I’m glad to see the FTC cracking down on the use of manipulative dark patterns against children. Companies and platforms that cater to young people have a responsibility to protect their users — not to target them with deceptive interfaces that manipulate them into ceding their personal information or making unwanted purchases. I will continue working to pass my DETOUR Act in order to establish greater safeguards for users of all ages.” Sen. Warner has been a leader in Congress pushing for increased transparency and protections surrounding user data and privacy. His legislation, the DETOUR Act, would prohibit companies from using deceptive dark patterns to manipulate users into handing over their data. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=6E325D14-2870-4105-B480-5C063573A948 | Sen. Warner Urges Virginians to Provide Feedback on Internet Coverage Ahead of January 13th Deadline | 2022-12-19 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) is calling on Virginians to provide feedback on internet coverage in their communities. Last month, after a sustained push from Sen. Warner, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a new map with their best estimates of broadband coverage across the country. Now, Sen. Warner is asking Virginians to review the FCC map to ensure it accurately reflects the current broadband options available at their address. Funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) – the bipartisan infrastructure law negotiated and written by Sen. Warner – will be allocated to states proportionally based on the number of individuals living in each state who do not have access to high-speed internet. If Virginians disagree with the information in the map, they should challenge the map through the FCC website. While challenges will be accepted on a rolling basis, Virginians must submit their challenges by January 13, 2023 to ensure that it is adjudicated prior to the allocation of IIJA funding. “There are folks all over rural Virginia who know that the FCC broadband map isn’t always accurate,” said Sen. Warner. “Now is the time to make sure that it are using the best data available, so Virginia can get the investments to which it is entitled and achieve the goal of universal broadband access.” In an email sent to constituents, Sen. Warner asked households to look up their address on the FCC Broadband Map website and make sure that the information available matches their broadband experience. If the FCC has incorrect information about either the address or coverage options, individuals can submit a “Location Challenge” or “Availability Challenge” directly through the website in order to accurately reflect current accessibility. In addition to challenges submitted by individuals, The Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development's (DHCD) Office of Broadband is currently analyzing the data and is in the process of formulating a statewide challenge to the new FC… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=61CF607F-1975-4E75-A7BB-65AD38AA946F | Warner & Rubio Praise Passage of FY23 Intelligence Authorization Act | 2022-12-16 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Mark Warner (D-VA) and Vice Chairman Marco Rubio (R-FL) applauded the final passage of the Intelligence Authorization Act (IAA) for Fiscal Year 2023 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The legislation passed through the Senate yesterday by a vote of 83-11, after being approved by the House of Representatives last week. The IAA authorizes funding, provides legal authorities, and enhances congressional oversight for the U.S. Intelligence Community. “I am pleased the House and Senate have passed the Committee’s bipartisan Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 as part of our nation’s defense authorization bill,” said Committee Chairman Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA). “This year’s bill will enhance the country’s ability to confront our adversaries, including the growing threats to our national security posed by China and Russia. It also takes significant steps to promote U.S. technology leadership, including by accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies and increasing our ability to compete with China. Finally, I am pleased that this year’s bill drives serious improvement to the IC’s hiring and security clearance processes, so that the IC can attract and expeditiously on-board a talented, diverse, and trusted workforce.” “This year’s Intelligence Authorization Act ensures that the Intelligence Community (IC) has the resources, authorities, and personnel to protect America’s national security and counter the growing threats from autocracies like China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, and Cuba,” said Committee Vice Chairman Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL). “This bill further enhances U.S. counterintelligence screening, foreign intelligence collection and analysis, and emerging technology capabilities to focus the IC on addressing our primary national security threat in the 21st century – countering Communist China.” Background: The IAA for Fiscal Year 2023 authorizes funding and ensures that the Intelligence Co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=68358167-04B2-454E-9330-9FDE0EA5E54C | Statement of Senate Intel Chair Mar R. Warner on Virginia's TikTok Ban on Government Devices | 2022-12-16 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON –U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement applauding Virginia’s ban on TikTok: “As a former governor and Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, I’m glad to see that Virginia has banned TikTok on government devices. TikTok has the stamp of approval of the Chinese Communist Party and it poses a serious national security threat due to its data collection practices and its ability to reach and manipulate Americans. I hope to see more states take action to keep our government technology out of the CCP’s reach.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=E862770A-A1E2-4852-9579-81AD60709BEE | Sens. Warner and Kaine Announce $25 Million in Federal Funding for I-64 Improvements | 2022-12-16 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $25,000,000 in federal funding for the expansion of I-64 in New Kent County. Awarded through the Department of Rural Surface Transportation Grant program (RURAL), this funding will add a third lane to I-64 in each direction, widen shoulders, add rumble strips and wider and flatter clear zones for an approximately 10-mile segment in New Kent County. “This substantial investment for improvements to I-64 will make the highway safer, easier to travel, and help connect our rural communities,” the Senators said. “We see this grant as a sign of progress toward fulfilling the administration’s commitment to closing the I-64 gap by adding a third lane all the way from Hampton Roads to Richmond, but more work remains. We are glad to see the bipartisan infrastructure law continue to deliver funding that will help improve and ease the stress on Virginia’s highway system.” Sens. Warner and Kaine have consistently pushed for infrastructure funding for Virginia to help fund much-needed improvement projects across the Commonwealth. As part of thebipartisan infrastructure law Sen. Warner helped negotiate and Sen. Kaine supported, the Department of Transportation’s RURAL grant program was created to provide funds that paved the way for investments in highway infrastructure throughout Virginia and the country. In May, Sen. Kaine led a push that Sen. Warner joined to urge the U.S. Department of Transportation to make investments to reduce congestion in the I-64 corridor between Richmond and Hampton Roads. ### * High-quality photographs of Sen. Mark R. Warner are available for downloadhere* | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=2CCFF9C0-58DB-4A0C-9ABE-077B28387C42 | Warner & Kaine Announce Over $940,000 in Federal Funding to Help Virginians with Disabilities Access Housing Across the Commonwealth | 2022-12-15 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $940,732 in federal funding to help Virginians with disabilities access affordable housing. The funding is awarded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Mainstream Vouchers program, which is similar to other Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) but specifically helps people with disabilities between ages 18-62 access housing. “Every Virginian, including those living with a disability, deserves a decent place to live,” said the Senators. “We’re glad this funding will help more Virginians find a safe place to call home.” The funding is distributed as follows: $502,140 for the Virginia Housing Development Authority, which will be distributed across Virginia $228,485 for the Lynchburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority $174,521 for the Roanoke Redevelopment & Housing Authority $35,586 for the People Inc. of Southwest Virginia in Abingdon Sens. Warner and Kaine, a former fair housing attorney, have long worked to increase affordable housing in Virginia. In September, the senators announced over $4.2 million for affordable housing in the Commonwealth. In July, the Senators announced nearly $800,000 to help Virginians with disabilities access affordable housing. They’ve introduced legislation that would address rising home prices, assist first-generation homebuyers, and close widening wealth and homeownership gaps. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=4BABF6BF-A3BA-4B45-87A0-687C69BB7BF2 | Statement of U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner on Senate vote to add Permitting Reform to NDAA | 2022-12-15 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued the following statement after voting in favor of an amendment introduced by Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) that would have added bipartisan, comprehensive permitting reform to the broader National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The amendment failed this evening by a vote of 47-47. “Tonight, I voted in favor of legislationto address our nation’s permitting process, support U.S. energy security, and hasten the transition to a clean energy economy. The Inflation Reduction Act and bipartisan infrastructure law provided unprecedented investments in clean energy technologies like solar, onshore and offshore wind, advanced nuclear, and energy storage. In order to maximize these investments and hit our climate goals, we must ensure states, localities, businesses, and other stakeholders have the ability build these energy projects and connect them to the grid. While I have strong concerns about the process through which this bill was drafted, and oppose the inclusion of language pertaining to the Mountain Valley Pipeline, I voted in favor of this amendment because we desperately need to revamp our nation’s permitting process to pave the way for the future of clean energy. I will continue working with my colleagues to enact sensible reforms that will protect our energy and economic security while respecting the concerns raised by communities impacted by infrastructure projects.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=83EFE201-C08A-4721-B26D-E13B9E6E31BF | Statement of U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner on Passage of Annual Defense Bill | 2022-12-15 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, today applauded Senate passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the country’s annual defense bill. “As the Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, I am keenly aware of the importance of the National Defense Authorization Act. I’m proud to have voted to pass legislation that will boost our national security by providing support for our servicemembers and their families, investing in projects that increase military readiness, and supporting critical jobs in Virginia while reinforcing our commitment to Ukraine’s fight against authoritarian brutality. I look forward to President Biden signing this legislation quickly,” said Sen. Warner. The package provides $857.9 billion in funding for our nation’s defense, and includes a number of Warner-championed provisions that would: Help provide better housing support for servicemembers and their families. These provisions direct DoD to reevaluate methodologies for calculating the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) to better reflect servicemembers’ housing needs, and look at barriers to home ownership that are unique to members of the military. These provisions are based on two Warner-sponsored bills, the BAH Calculation Improvement Act and the Increasing Home Ownership for Servicemembers Act. Authorize more than $285 million in funding for 14 military construction projects in Virginia, including in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Dahlgren, Newport News, Ft. Belvoir, Langley, and at the Pentagon: $125 million for Submarine Pier 3 at Naval Station Norfolk. $47.72 million for a Dry Dock Saltwater System for CVN-78 at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. $26.6 million for a SOF (Special Forces) operations building addition at Dam Neck. $19 million for a primary distribution substation at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads. $18 million for a commercial vehicle inspection facility at the Pentagon. $16.86 million for submarine logistics support facilities at Naval St… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=CDBE0B33-D57A-4E2D-8030-26F4F1D2685E | U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine on Congressional Approval of a Continuing Resolution to Keep the Government Funded | 2022-12-15 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the statement below after the Senate approved a stopgap funding bill to keep the government running through December 23, giving lawmakers additional time to negotiate and pass a full government spending bill. The resolution, passed by the House of Representatives on Wednesday, now heads to the President’s desk for signature. “We’re glad to have voted for today’s continuing resolution, which will keep the government open and allow Congress additional time to come to an agreement on critical government funding legislation. Government shutdowns are pointless and painful for the Americans who are forced to work without pay or forced to forgo essential government services. We will continue pushing to pass a full government funding bill ahead of the new December 23rd deadline. Failing to do so could stall progress and undercut many of the key investments made through the Inflation Reduction Act and the bipartisan infrastructure law.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=FEB9372F-CA26-4A01-922B-6CDDF0E0E40D | Statement of U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner & Tim Kaine on Passage of Bill Designating September as African Diaspora Heritage Month | 2022-12-14 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, who serves on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, issued the following statement applauding last night’s unanimous Senate passage of legislation Sen. Kaine led to recognize and reaffirm the significant contributions of the African diaspora to the growth and prosperity of the U.S. The passage of the bill—which was cosponsored by Sen. Warner and U.S. Sens. Cory Booker (D-NJ), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Chris Coons (D-DE)—came on the first day of the Biden-Harris Administration’s U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, which is being attended by African leaders from across the continent. “Our Commonwealth and our country wouldn’t be what they are today without the African diaspora, which has made countless contributions to our communities despite extraordinary adversity,” said the Senators. “We are gratified by the passage of this legislation to acknowledge, appreciate, and celebrate this fast-growing and dynamic community, and will continue working to ensure that its members have a seat at the table to share their essential perspectives.” Virginia is home to more than 115,000 African immigrants, thousands of whom are small- and medium-sized business owners who have helped bring more than $200 million in international trade to the state. The Virginia General Assembly passed a resolution to designate September as Virginia African Diaspora Heritage Month in March 2022. Full text of the bill is available here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=915FBE30-F86F-4784-91B5-4E027EDD11CC | Statement of U.S. Sens. Warner and Kaine on Signing of Respect for Marriage Act | 2022-12-13 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine released the following statement on President Biden’s signing of the Respect for Marriage Act, legislation which will ensure that same-sex and interracial marriages are recognized by every state: “We’re proud that Congress has passed and the President has signed the Respect for Marriage Act to ensure all Americans have their marriages recognized across the country. We saw this summer in the Dobbs decision that the Supreme Court is willing to throw out decades of precedent on equal protection and threaten important decisions like Obergefell. We’re glad that we could pass this bill to give same-sex and interracial couples the certainty they deserve that their marriages will be respected no matter what the Court does in the future. Now, it’s time to repeal the shameful ban on same-sex marriages that is still in Virginia’s constitution.” Virginia passed a ban on same-sex marriage in 2006, which remains in the Virginia Constitution today. The Obergefell decision, which is currently the law of the land, overrides Virginia’s ban. However, if the Supreme Court overturns Obergefell, the right of LGBTQ Virginians to marry in the Commonwealth would be jeopardized unless that ban is repealed. In the U.S. Senate, Warner and Kaine were among the 212 members of Congress who signed an amicus brief arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court that same-sex married couples should have the same legal security, rights, and responsibilities that federal law provides all other married couples. Warner and Kaine are also cosponsors of the Equality Act, which would amend federal civil rights laws to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in education, employment, housing, credit, and federal jury service. See the full text of the Respect for Marriage Act here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=BAF5A089-9DA0-48E0-B1D1-68E399CE3FC9 | U.S. Sens. Warner and Kaine on Committee Passage of Judge Robert Ballou to the Western District of Virginia | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement applauding the Senate Judiciary Committee’s approval of Judge Robert Ballou – President Biden’s nominee for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia: “We are pleased to see our recommended candidate for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, Judge Robert Ballou, advance through the Senate Judiciary committee. We proudly support Judge Ballou and are confident that he will continue to serve Virginia and our country well. We are looking forward to a full Senate confirmation as soon as possible.” In August 2021, Sens. Warner and Kaine sent a letter to President Biden recommending Judge Ballou for the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia following Judge James P. Jones’ decision to take senior status. President Biden announced Judge Ballou’s nomination in July 2022. Judge Ballou’s nomination is now subject to confirmation by the full Senate. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=E70C97F2-EE98-4CCD-969C-4A9A911CEB7F | U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine on House Passage of Respect for Marriage Act | 2022-12-08 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to pass the Respect for Marriage Act, legislation that would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and extend federal protections for gay and interracial marriages: “We are glad to see the House of Representatives take the important step of passing the Respect for Marriage Act to guarantee that same-sex and interracial marriages are recognized across the country. Following decisions by the Supreme Court to overturn established precedent in rulings such as Dobbs, it is crucial that we sign this bill into law to ensure that the right of marriage is recognized across the nation for all Americans. “This legislation is a first step. We must also act to ensure that same-sex and interracial couples are protected in the Commonwealth by repealing Virginia’s ban on same-sex marriages. As long as this ban is in place, too many Virginians stand to see one of their most fundamental rights dismantled should the Obergefell ruling be overturned.” In 2006, Virginia passed a ban on same-sex marriage which remains in the Virginia Constitution today. The Obergefell Supreme Court decision, which is currently the law of the land, overrides Virginia’s ban. However, if the Supreme Court overturns Obergefell, the right of LGBTQ Virginians to marry in the Commonwealth would be jeopardized unless that ban is repealed. Sens. Warner and Kaine were among the 212 members of Congress who signed an amicus brief arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court that same-sex married couples should have the same legal security, rights, and responsibilities that federal law provides all other married couples. Sens. Warner and Kaine are also cosponsors of the Equality Act, which would amend federal civil rights laws to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity in education, employment, housing, credit, and federal jury service. The Respect for Marriage Act passed through the Senate last m… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=8785D1C0-6254-47B8-BAAC-A40B821A14F3 | U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner Applauds House Introduction of Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act | 2022-12-07 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) applauded introduction of the Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act in the House of Representatives by U.S. Reps. Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-20), Mike Kelly (R-PA-16), Terri Sewell (D-AL-7), and Drew Ferguson (R-GA-3), all members of the House Ways & Means Committee. Sen. Warner introduced the Senate version of the legislation in September. “Ensuring that the investments that Congress has made to ensure Americans have access to high-speed internet have the maximum possible impact is a bipartisan – and now bicameral – goal,” said Sen. Warner, a member of the Finance Committee that oversees the nation’s tax code and a primary author of the broadband provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and American Rescue Plan (ARP). “I appreciate Representatives Panetta and Kelly introducing this legislation in the House of Representatives, and I look forward to working with them to get it over the finish line before the end of the year.” Since introduction on September 29, 2022, six additional senators – Sens. Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), Angus King (I-ME), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Deb Fischer (R-NE) – have signed on to the legislation which would prevent critical broadband investments from counting as taxable income for grant recipients. They join original co-sponsors Sens. Jerry Moran (R-KS), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Rev. Raphael Warnock (D-GA), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Already supported by NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association and WTA - Advocates for Rural Broadband, the legislation has also received several additional endorsements since introduction. "We appreciate the leadership of Senators Warner and Moran for their efforts to eliminate the tax on broadband grants," said Brandon Heiner, USTelecom Senior Vice President of Government Affairs. "With an eye toward 100 percent connectivity, Congress made a historic investment in the broadband grant program in 2021. However, requiring grant recipients to… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=B786A51E-CE5E-4FF5-A3C4-591B0B255291 | Warner Applauds Inclusion of Key Priorities in Draft of Annual Defense Bill | 2022-12-07 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), today applauded the inclusion of a number of Virginia priorities in the draft of the nation’s annual defense bill that was announced late last night after weeks of talks between House and Senate negotiators. A full summary of the draft FY23 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is available here. “As the Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, I’m glad to see an agreement on draft legislation that will help bolster our military readiness, support critical Virginia jobs, tackle the needs of military families, and reinforce our commitment to Ukraine in its fight against authoritarianism. I look forward to considering this legislation in the Senate,” said Sen. Warner. The proposal supports $857.9 billion in funding for our nation’s defense, and includes a number of Warner-championed provisions that would: Help provide better housing support for servicemembers and their families. These provisions direct DoD to reevaluate methodologies for calculating the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) to better reflect servicemembers’ housing needs, and look at barriers to home ownership that are unique to members of the military. These provisions are based on two Warner-sponsored bills, the BAH Calculation Improvement Act and the Increasing Home Ownership for Servicemembers Act. Authorize more than $285 million in funding for 14 military construction projects in Virginia, including in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Dahlgren, Newport News, Ft. Belvoir, Langley, and at the Pentagon. Accelerate the construction of two new Child Development Centers in Hampton Roads to help provide critical child care for infants and children on installations. This provision mirrors a Congressionally Directed Spending request made by Sen. Warner to help address the larger challenges military families face with the supply of available child care. Overhaul how the military understands and studies food insecurity among members of in the military. The provision – based on an amendment led in the Sen… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=3433FF86-21BB-42E4-A06F-A5D0AF87D7B7 | Sen. Warner Kicks Off the Holiday Season with Tree Trimming Party | 2022-12-02 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD BROADCAST-QUALITY PHOTOGRAPHY, AUDIO, AND VIDEO FROM SEN. WARNER'S TREE DECORATION SANTA’S WORKSHOP (WASHINGTON) – Christmas cheer has spread to the Senate! Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) welcomed students from Dumfries Elementary School to his Capitol Hill office to kick off the holiday season with carols, milk and cookies, and decoration of the office Christmas tree. This year’s tree, a 12-foot Fraser fir, is from Mt. Rogers Tree Farm in Grayson County, Va. The fifth-graders helped Sen. Warner decorate his tree with homemade ornaments before serenading members of his staff with classic carols such as “Jingle Bells” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” This holiday tradition has been held annually, and Sen. Warner was thrilled to once again host students following a two-year pandemic pause. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=54FFCE3C-2732-44A9-865C-53F51397F772 | Statement of U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine on Vote to Avert Rail Shutdown | 2022-12-01 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine released the following statement after the Senate voted to avert a rail shutdown: “We’re relieved that we averted a rail shutdown, which would have had disastrous consequences on our economy right before the holidays. But we’re disappointed that our colleagues rejected a separate bill we supported to provide sick days for our rail workers. The workers who keep our trains and economy running are invaluable. They need and deserve paid sick leave. Especially after COVID, the notion of seven days of paid sick leave for full-time workers is basic common sense. It keeps coworkers and customers healthier when sick employees are able to take time off to attend to their health needs. And this adds to the productivity of workplaces. We will continue to look for ways to protect workers.” Sens. Warner and Kaine voted for both the bill to avert a rail shutdown and the bill to provide paid sick leave for rail workers. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=89266FCA-D772-40E9-BF52-4C4618ED525C | Sens. Warner & Kaine Applaud Committee Passage of Nomination of Jamar Walker for the Eastern District of Virginia | 2022-12-01 | 2022 | 2022-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine released the following statement after the Senate Judiciary Committee approved President Biden’s nomination of Mr. Jamar Walker to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia: “After proudly recommending Mr. Jamar Walker to the Biden Administration for the vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, we’re pleased the Senate Judiciary Committee voted today to advance his nomination. We remain confident he will serve Virginia and our country with great distinction and urge the full Senate to confirm him as soon as possible.” In March 2022, Sens. Warner and Kaine sent a letter to President Biden recommending candidates, including Mr. Jamar Walker, for the vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia following Judge Raymond A. Jackson’s decision to take senior status in November 2021. Warner and Kaine recommend these individuals based on their distinguished records and the advice of an independent panel of attorneys from across the Commonwealth. The President announced his nomination of Mr. Walker in July 2022. Mr. Walker’s nomination is now subject to confirmation by the full Senate. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:41:06Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=77796F5B-0136-4E26-9F83-B48396054232 | Statement of U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner on Senate Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act | 2022-11-29 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued the following statement after the Senate voted to pass the Respect for Marriage Act, legislation that would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and extend federal protections for gay and interracial marriages: “Marriage is not only a spiritual bond between two individuals, it’s also a binding contract that cements essential benefits, rights, and privileges. This bill will ensure that gay marriages are recognized across the country, thereby protecting same-sex couples from discrimination that would otherwise block their access to health care, paid family medical leave, hospital visitation, and parental rights — among many others. I was proud to vote for this piece of legislation and urge my colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass it and send it to the President’s desk soon. “This is a meaningful step to protect rights already established by the Obergefell ruling, but Virginia still has a ban on same-sex marriages at the state level, and it’s time to repeal it.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=91E15B27-F08F-4C9B-981A-D1D8D3D2DEA3 | Warner, Kaine Urge USDA to Update Standards for Commercial Dog Breeding Facilities | 2022-11-29 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and 21 Democratic colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack urging him to update standards for commercial breeding facilities regulated under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). In the letter, the Senators call on Secretary Vilsack to implement the strong standards for veterinary care, housing, and breeding of dogs suggested in the Puppy Protection Act, legislation that Sens. Warner and Kaine have consistently cosponsored. “We write to request that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) consider updating its standards of care for dogs living in commercial breeding facilities regulated under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA),” wrote the Senators. “This Congress, we introduced the Puppy Protection Act (S. 1385), which would amend the AWA and provide several critical updates for the humane treatment of dogs by licensed breeders operating in the United States. The legislation would ensure dogs receive adequate housing, caging, feeding and watering, human and other animal socialization, and veterinary care.” They continued, “American consumers assume that ‘USDA-licensed’ dog dealers meet high standards for raising dogs. However, too many American consumers have been disappointed to find out their dog lived in substandard conditions before purchase, and often deal with the repercussions of a sick puppy once they’ve purchased the dog. We are hopeful that USDA will take the long-overdue step of ensuring its regulatory standards of care for dogs meet the expectations and demands of the American public.” Sen. Warner, a dog owner, has been an advocate for dogs in Virginia and throughout the country, earning a 100% on the Humane Society of the United States’ Humane Scorecard for 2021. In March, Sen. Warner secured the passage of new language requiring the Department of State to report on the status of dogs in the Explosive Detection Canine Program (EDCP). This program came under scru… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=450CCAD6-1D89-4FF3-8301-5217E347667E | Statement of U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner on the Passing of U.S. Rep. A. Donald McEachin | 2022-11-28 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued the following statement: “Donald and Colette McEachin have been wonderful friends to me and Lisa for more than thirty years. We often bonded over stories and laughs about our mutual challenges raising families with three strong-willed daughters. “Up until the very end, Don was a fighter. Even though he battled cancer and faced other trials in recent years, he never lost his focus on social and environmental justice. Tonight, Virginia has lost a great leader and I have lost a great friend.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=15CDA587-973E-4833-B417-5A29F035174F | Following New Investigation, Warner & Slotkin Press Google on Misrepresentation in Ads Targeted to Users Searching for Abortion Services | 2022-11-22 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) wrote to Sundar Pichai – the CEO of Alphabet Inc. and its subsidiary Google – urging him to curb deceptive advertisements and ensure that users receive accurate information when searching for abortion services on the platform. This letter comes on the heels of an investigation that reveals how Google regularly fails to apply disclaimer labels to misleading ads by anti-abortion clinics. It also follows a successful effort by Sen. Warner and Rep. Slotkin who previously urged Google to take action to prevent misleading search results for anti-abortion clinics. This push ultimately led Google to clearly label facilities that provide abortions and prevent users from being misled by fake clinics or crisis pregnancy centers. “We are encouraged by and appreciative of the recent steps Google has taken to protect those searching for abortion services from being mistakenly directed to clinics that do not offer comprehensive reproductive health services. However, we ask you to address issues with misrepresentation in advertising on Google’s site and take a more expansive, proactive approach to addressing violations of Google’s stated policy,” wrote the lawmakers. “According to an investigation by Bloomberg News and the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH), depending on the search term used, Google does not consistently apply disclaimer labels to ads by anti-abortion clinics. CCDH recently conducted searches that returned 132 misleading ads for such clinics that lacked disclaimers. Specifically, researchers found that queries for terms such as ‘Plan C pills,’ ‘pregnancy help,’ and ‘Planned Parenthood’ often returned results with ads that are not labeled accurately,” they continued. “Furthermore, the Tech Transparency Project found that some ads from ‘crisis pregnancy centers,’ even when they were properly labeled, the ads themselves included deliberately deceptive verbiage aimed at tricking users into believing that they offer abortion s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=30D82216-CF6E-408D-B31E-D3482FD159E4 | Statement On the 5-Year Anniversary of the Death of Bijan Ghaisar | 2022-11-17 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine along with U.S. Reps. Don Beyer and Jennifer Wexton (all D-VA) released the following statement today, five years after the shooting death of Bijan Ghaisar: “Today marks five years since Bijan was shot and killed by U.S. Park Police. While we appreciate that the current leadership of the Department of the Interior has taken several positive steps to ensure that the failures that led to the tragic death of this young man don’t happen again, we remain deeply disappointed that the Ghaisar family’s pleas for justice and closure have not yet been answered. Bijan’s friends and family deserve closure for the killing of Bijan, which includes making sure that the individuals responsible for his death are finally held accountable. “Investigations involving use of force should be handled in a timely manner and include constant information sharing with the families involved and the public. Failure to do so undermines public trust in law enforcement and our institutions. It is our sincere hope that through increased transparency and communication, the Ghaisar family will finally receive the closure they need.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=2A625877-7E38-4D84-A3D3-E812BF173908 | Warner & Kaine Announce $5 Million in Federal Funding to Expand High-Speed Internet Access in Virginia | 2022-11-16 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $4,999,975.50 in Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program funding for planning broadband expansion projects in the Commonwealth. Awarded to Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, this first phase of funding will allow Virginia to develop their plans for deploying funding made available under the bipartisan infrastructure law to expand access to high-speed internet. “Last year, we passed once-in-a-generation funding for infrastructure projects across the country, and we’ve heard from communities across the Commonwealth about the difference these resources will make, from fixing unsafe bridges to modernizing our local airports,” the Senators said. “But in the twenty-first century, infrastructure doesn’t stop at roads and bridges—it must include access to broadband. That’s why we fought to make sure the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act would also help close the digital divide in Virginia and provide access to affordable, reliable broadband to every corner of the Commonwealth.” The BEAD program, created and funded by thebipartisan infrastructure law which Sen. Warner negotiated and Sen. Kaine supported, will support Virginia’s development of a Five-Year Action Plan to deploy universal broadband. Specifically, the grant will support planning and pre-deployment activities in the Commonwealth including providing technical assistance to sub grantees and further developing plans to build broadband capacity In rural and underserved areas. Sens. Warner and Kaine have long fought to expand access to broadband in Virginia. During negotiations for thebipartisan infrastructure law, Sen. Warner secured $65 billion in funding to help deploy broadband, increase access, and decrease costs associated with connecting to the internet. The BEAD Program was created and funded through this landmark legislation and provides $42.45 billion to expand high-speed internet access by funding planning, infrastructure deplo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=0C0044EF-FC37-4256-B4D8-BE1557B73D7A | Senate Intel Chairman Mark R. Warner on Reported Russian Missile Strikes | 2022-11-15 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement: “Since Russia launched its brutal and illegal invasion of Ukraine nine months ago, there has been fear that this conflict could spill over into neighboring NATO countries and result in a dangerous escalation that would lead to devastation and destruction across Europe. As U.S. national security officials engage directly with Polish allies to confirm details about today’s events, the deaths of civilians following a reported Russian strike inside Poland underscore the disastrous and destabilizing effects of Putin’s unjust war. The United States has been clear in our continued support for Ukraine, as well as in our commitments to our NATO allies.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=4E81B545-EB91-4F39-9D45-C75557A05486 | Statement of U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner on Vote Terminating COVID-19 National Emergency | 2022-11-15 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued the following statement after voting in favor of a resolution terminating the COVID-19 national emergency under the National Emergencies Act originally declared by President Trump in March of 2020: “When COVID-19 hit, Congress acted with urgency under a number of emergency declarations to provide the flexibilities and funding needed to save lives, roll out a vaccine, and keep our economy afloat. We’ve come a long way since then, and while it might be easier to kick the can down the road, I think it’s time to have a bipartisan conversation about how we unwind from these emergency actions and move forward with the valuable lessons we’ve learned. Today’s resolution won’t affect critical flexibilities, such as the ones facilitating access to telehealth. Rather, this vote should serve as the beginning of a productive and bipartisan effort to examine which mitigation efforts and flexibilities are worth embedding permanently into our lives, and which are no longer relevant or necessary.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=73A70D31-1CE6-4A3E-A4EE-625AE01E2BE1 | Statement of U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner & Tim Kaine on November 13 Shooting at the University of Virginia | 2022-11-14 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine released the following statement regarding the shooting at the University of Virginia, which took three lives and injured two others on November 13, 2022: “We are heartbroken to hear about the tragic shooting at UVA and are praying for those who were injured, the families who lost loved ones, and the entire UVA community. We will continue to closely monitor the situation and urge everyone to follow the directions of local law enforcement as they continue searching for the suspect." UVA has an Emergency Hotline (877-685-4836) for family and friends with questions. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=E2D32322-AE9C-44FE-9E40-757ED351F11F | Warner & Kaine Announce Over $700,000 in Federal Funding for Economic Development in Southwest Virginia | 2022-11-12 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $703,900 in federal funding for communities throughout Southwest Virginia in order to boost economic development and upgrade old and out-of-date equipment used for critical public services. The funding is awarded through two programs within the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development division, which aims to support economic development and essential services that improve quality of life in rural communities. “We are glad to support investments that will spur economic development and fund much needed equipment for public works,” the Senators said. “These grants will help to ensure that Virginia’s rural communities have equipment they need to safely and effectively serve residents, from trash collection and construction to providing community safety services and well-maintained gathering spaces.” Awarded through the USDA Rural Business Development Grants: $250,000 to the Town of Hillsville, VA to assist with the completion of the fifth phase of the Southwest Virginia Farmers Market, including pavement, curb, and gutter. $105,000 to the Town of Richlands, VA to create a revolving loan fund that will serve as a recruitment and retention tool for micro- and small businesses. Awarded through the USDA Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program: $200,000 to Grayson County for the purchase of two sanitation vehicles to replace older vehicles that are unreliable and in need of costly repairs. $93,700 to the Town of Coeburn for the purchase of a backhoe to be used by the public works department. $50,000 to Alleghany Highlands Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) in Covington, VA for the purchase of two fourteen-passenger vehicles, which will help replace older, unsafe vehicles. $5,200 to the Town of Boones Mill for the purchase of a law enforcement vehicle to replace an older, unsafe vehicle in need of costly repairs. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=9CDB430D-15D2-484D-A549-FCFBDA34E0D9 | Warner & Kaine Announce Nearly $700,000 in Federal Funding for Flood Recovery & Broadband in Southwest Virginia | 2022-11-10 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $682,479 in federal funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for projects in Carroll County and the towns of Hurley and Whitewood. The funding will go toward expanding access to broadband and supporting recovery efforts following devastating flooding in Buchanan County. “We are proud to announce these investments in Southwest Virginia,” said the Senators. “This funding will help rebuild homes that were devastated by flooding and bring critical infrastructure to rural communities by expanding access to high-speed internet.” The funding is distributed as follows: $582,479 to Carroll County for the Pipers Gap Fiber Project to install 8.2 miles of fiber to expand wireless broadband and fiber in the area. The Pipers Gap Fiber Project is expected to expand access to 402 households that currently do not have high-speed internet. $100,000 to United Way of Southwest Virginia, Inc. for the Hurley-Whitewood Disaster Recovery Project to help the towns of Hurley and Whitewood recover from multiple devastating flooding events. The Hurley-Whitewood Disaster Recovery Project will assist 129 households with disaster relief and constructing or rehabilitating 50 homes. ARC is an economic development agency of the federal government and 13 state governments, including Virginia, with a mission to build community capacity, strengthen economic growth, and bring the Appalachian region into socioeconomic parity with the nation. Sens. Warner and Kaine have been strong advocates for a fully funded ARC that can increase employment and economic opportunities for those living in Appalachia. Sens. Warner and Kaine have pushed for federal assistance following the August 2021 flooding in Hurley and July 2022 flooding in Whitewood. In October 2021, they successfully pushed the President to issue a Major Disaster Declaration for the Commonwealth of Virginia and Buchanan County. In September 2022, Sens. Warner and Kaine successfully urged President… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=BD46887C-0AEC-420E-960E-C38B1DCEB08C | Sens. Warner & Kaine Announce Over $76 Million in Federal Funding For Jefferson Lab in Newport News | 2022-11-04 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $76,530,000 in federal funding for the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, also known as Jefferson Lab, in Newport News to support multiple projects that are critical to ensuring the U.S. remains a leader in science and technology. The funding was made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act, legislation Sens. Warner and Kaine helped pass in August to lower costs for Virginians and build a strong foundation for future national security and economic growth, in part by accelerating scientific programs and national laboratory infrastructure projects. “This funding is a powerful example of how the Inflation Reduction Act, which we proudly helped pass earlier this year, will accelerate the development of key technologies,” said the Senators. “We’re glad Jefferson Lab’s research programs and infrastructure projects are receiving this support and look forward to seeing Virginians at the lab continue to lead the way in technological innovation.” This funding will help make critical laboratory upgrades and support Jefferson Lab’s cutting-edge work in various fields, including projects that will help increase our understanding of the fundamental building blocks and forces at work in our universe—information that can play a key role in the development of an array of technologies, including those with clean energy and medical implications. It is part of $1.5 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act for national laboratories to research and develop new technologies to help the U.S. meet its energy, climate, and security needs. Sens. Warner and Kaine have consistently advocated for funding for Jefferson Lab and its programs. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=9B3E2DF8-9F52-49A5-A7DE-D19EEBF7596D | Warner & Kaine Announce Federal Loan for I-81 Improvements | 2022-11-03 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON, — Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced two direct loans for Virginia from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)’s Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) program: a loan of up to $82.6 million to help finance the I-81 Regular Project—which is focused on various improvements in Roanoke County, including the construction of additional lanes and bridge replacements—and $15 million for the I-81 Rural Project to extend highway on and off ramps in Frederick, Pulaski, Rockbridge, Shenandoah, Smyth, Washington, and Wythe Counties, as well as in Abingdon and Wytheville. “Anyone who has traveled on I-81 knows that it’s in desperate need of repair. That’s why we’ve fought for upgrades that will make it easier and safer for Virginians to travel I-81 for work or for fun, and for Virginia businesses to ship their products to customers near and far,” said the Senators. “We’re pleased these loans are headed to Virginia to help make I-81 improvements possible, and will keep working to build on the progress we made with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to ensure that Virginia communities can build and maintain their roads and bridges.” More than one-third of all trucks that drive through Virginia and approximately half of the Commonwealth’s value of goods are transported along I-81. In the last decade, I-81 has experienced significant traffic growth, with travel expected to continue increasing along the interstate. Sens. Warner and Kaine have consistently championed infrastructure funding for Virginia. In 2019, Warner and Kaine wrote to DOT and the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), requesting funding for vital improvements to I-81 that would enhance safety and reduce traffic congestion. Warner and Kaine have long supported transportation projects to address traffic congestion and expand transportation options in the Commonwealth, including by passing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The BIL reauthorized and expanded the TIFIA program t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=A1F05C73-FA5C-4C7F-AFB0-93A08C8AAD29 | Warner Releases Policy Options Paper Addressing Cybersecurity in the Health Care Sector | 2022-11-03 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Mark R. Warner (D-VA) published “Cybersecurity is Patient Safety,” a policy options paper, outlining current cybersecurity threats facing health care providers and systems and offering for discussion a series of policy solutions to improve cybersecurity across the industry. Over the last decade cyberattacks in the health care sector have risen exponentially, with attacks on providers reaching an all-time high in 2021. The white paper, assembled by Sen. Warner’s staff, drawing on input from health care and cybersecurity experts, argues that improving cybersecurity in the health care sector will require collaboration from both the public and private sectors, and calls for improving federal leadership, strengthening health care providers’ cybersecurity capabilities, and building a robust response system in order to efficiently recover from attacks. “Unfortunately, the health care sector is uniquely vulnerable to cyberattacks and the transition to better cybersecurity has been painfully slow and inadequate. The federal government and the health sector must find a balanced approach to meet the dire threats, as partners with shared responsibilities,” wrote Sen. Warner. Divided in three parts, the white paper is organized as follows: Chapter one covers areas that the federal government needs to address to improve our national risk posture when it comes to cybersecurity in the health care sector. Specifically, it notes seven key challenges facing federal government agencies with jurisdiction over health care providers and cybersecurity, details the current state of play regarding cybersecurity threats, and outlines policy options for shoring up existing vulnerabilities. Chapter two covers ways that the federal government can help the private sector meet this threat through a combination of potential mandates and voluntary incentives to adopt best practices. Chapter three covers policies that could help health care providers respond to attacks in t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=4AEBCA58-057D-4392-944E-F2363B9F4B54 | Warner & Kaine Announce Over $115 Million in Federal Funding to Lower Virginians' Home Heating Costs this Winter | 2022-11-02 | 2022 | 2022-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $115,675,266 in federal funding to help low-income individuals and families in Virginia pay for home heating costs, cover unpaid utility bills, and make cost-effective home energy repairs that will lower their heating and cooling bills ahead of the winter season. The funds are being awarded through the Administration for Children and Families’ Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), and they were made possible by the Fiscal Year 2022 government funding bill, the stopgap government funding bill passed in September, and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which the senators voted to pass last year. “Especially with cold winter months approaching, it’s critical that every Virginian has access to the heat they need to stay safe,” said the Senators. “We’re glad this funding will help people pay their energy bills and make home energy improvements that will lower their energy costs. We will continue to look for additional ways to lower costs for families.” The funding will be allocated to the Commonwealth and distributed based on need. Warner and Kaine have been strong advocates for lowering energy costs and have consistently advocated for robust funding for LIHEAP, which provides federally funded assistance to reduce the costs associated with home energy bills, energy crises, weatherization, and minor energy-related home repairs. In April, the senators announced over $65.5 million in federal funding to make homes more energy efficient and lower utility costs. In August, the senators voted to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, which will help lower energy costs by making energy efficient appliances more affordable, investing in home energy repairs, and supporting the costs of solar projects. Qualified Virginians should apply through the Virginia Department of Social Services by going to commonhelp.virginia.gov or calling 1-855-635-4370 (Monday-Friday, 7 AM-6 PM). ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:38:01Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=45FD494A-6259-488A-BC22-5965C1B3CBAA | Statement of U.S. Sens. Warner and Kaine on Silver Line Expansion Opening Date | 2022-10-31 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine released the following statement after the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority (WMATA) announced that the Silver Line expansion to Washington Dulles International Airport will open on Tuesday, November 15, ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday: “We are pleased to see WMATA move forward on its promise to safely open the Silver Line’s service to Dulles—just in time to provide Virginians with a more convenient and sustainable way to get to the airport to visit loved ones this holiday season. We will continue to work with WMATA and the Metro Safety Commission to ensure Metro riders can safely and easily access the economic, entertainment, and travel opportunities the region has to offer.” Sens. Warner and Kaine have consistently urged WMATA and the Metro Safety Commission to safely and quickly open the Silver Line extension. While Sen. Kaine was Governor, he helped broker the deal between Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), WMATA, the Commonwealth, and local governments to construct the Silver Line. He also led efforts to secure $900 million in federal funds for Phase I of the project. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=620C39DB-E2E0-425B-AE7B-55648700B061 | Warner & Kaine Announce Over $30 Million for Clean School Buses Across Virginia, Thanks to Bipartisan Infrastructure Law | 2022-10-26 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $30,810,000 in federal funding to help Virginia schools purchase 81 clean and zero-emission school buses that will accelerate the transition to zero-emissions vehicles and produce cleaner air in communities across the Commonwealth. The funding, awarded through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), was made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which Warner and Kaine helped pass last year. “Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, school districts in Virginia are set to receive millions in funding for zero-emission and low-emission school buses that will help provide students with safe and reliable transportation to and from school,” said Senator Warner. “As we continue to look for ways to reduce pollution and combat climate change, I am glad to see this federal funding directed towards replacing old school buses with 21st century, eco-friendly equipment.” “Virginia students deserve buses that won’t accelerate climate change and pollute the air in their communities. This is one of many examples of how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which I helped pass last year, is going to make a real difference for Virginians across the Commonwealth and help us reduce our greenhouse gas emissions,” said Senator Kaine. “I’m glad to see Virginia is receiving federal funding so that school districts can purchase more energy efficient school buses.” A breakdown of the funding is as follows: $7,900,000 for Carroll County Public Schools for the purchase of 20 buses. $1,185,000 for Charlotte County Public Schools for the purchase of three buses. $790,000 for Floyd County Public Schools for the purchase of two buses. $1,185,000 for Franklin City Public Schools for the purchase of three buses. $790,000 for Galax City Public Schools for the purchase of two buses. $1,185,000 for Goochland County Public Schools for the purchase of three buses. $1,580,000 for Grayson County Public Schools for the purchase of four buses. $790,000 fo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=C9068565-3297-49F6-AA31-EE3A677A3F9A | Warner & Kaine on Path Forward for Silver Line Opening | 2022-10-25 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement after the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) announced an agreement with the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission (WMSC) that will allow for the opening of the Silver Line ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday: “After brokering productive discussions with WMATA and Metro Safety Commission last week and over the weekend, we are pleased to see a plan that will allow more 7000 series cars back on the tracks ahead of the busy holiday season. This plan, if carefully followed, will allow the safe and timely opening of the Silver Line to Dulles by Thanksgiving, assuming the remaining routine matters are handled diligently. Once open, the Silver Line will alleviate road congestion and enhance access to economic, entertainment, and travel opportunities in the region—all without compromising rider safety. We look forward to continuing to work with WMATA and the Metro Safety Commission to provide oversight over the careful execution of this plan.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=F9D2B15E-EC7D-49F1-9AFC-01AABD3E07D2 | Senate Intel Chairman Warner on Complaint Against Chinese Intelligence Officers and Officials Acting in Support of Huawei | 2022-10-24 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON –U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement after the Department of Justice unsealed charges against Chinese Communist Party (CCP) intelligence officers who attempted to sabotage Huawei investigation: “The charges announced today by the Department of Justice further illustrate Huawei’s inextricable ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its brazen but unsurprising disregard for the rule of law. The Intelligence Community has repeatedly warned about the economic and national security threats posed by Chinese telecommunications companies like Huawei, which are backed by the CCP and exploited in the interest of authoritarian goals and ambitions. I applaud the dedicated work of the Department of Justice and law enforcement officials, and I look forward to seeing any investigations against Huawei proceed unimpeded.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=03CEBFC8-5E76-45A6-A8A1-1899690412B6 | Warner Expresses Concern Over Meta's Collection of Sensitive Health Information | 2022-10-20 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) wrote to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressing concern and requesting more information regarding Meta’s practice of collecting user’s health information through tracking applications. In the letter, Sen. Warner highlighted the need for user privacy and increased transparency around how user data is collected online, which has become increasingly important as the use of telehealth appointments, online appointment booking, and electronic record keeping have risen exponentially over the course of the pandemic. “As we increasingly move health care online, we must ensure there are strong safeguards in place surrounding the use of these technologies to protect sensitive health information,” wrote Sen. Warner. Specifically, Sen. Warner called attention to Meta Pixel, a tracking tool that sends Meta a packet of data whenever a user clicks a button to schedule a doctor’s appointment – without the knowledge of the individual making the appointment. He continued, “I am troubled by the recent revelation that the Meta Pixel was installed on a number of hospital websites – including password-protected patient portals – and sending sensitive health information to Meta when a patient scheduled an appointment online. This data included highly personal health data, including patients’ medical conditions, appointment topics, physician names, email addresses, phone numbers, IP addresses, and other details about patients’ medical appointments.” Sen. Warner also noted allegations that this practice of data harvesting and collection has been used by Meta to target advertisements across their platforms. In August of this year, two lawsuits were filed against the company over the alleged unlawful collection and sharing of health data without consent. To address these concerns, Sen. Warner requested Meta respond to the following questions: What information does Meta have access to or receive directly from the Meta Pixel, either currently or previously? How does Meta store informati… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=68883546-FE34-4342-B807-06BB2E6ECE37 | Statement of U.S. Sens. Warner & Kaine on the Silver Line Extension | 2022-10-19 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement regarding the status of the Silver Line extension: “The United States government, the Commonwealth of Virginia, local governments, taxpayers and commuters have spent billions to construct a state-of-the-art Silver Line. It’s taken decades to realize the dream of Metro service to Dulles and now travelers along the corridor can see tracks, gleaming new stations, and test trains moving along the route. All that remains is for WMATA and the Safety Commission to get their acts together and remember that they are not in existence to wage turf battles but to serve the transportation needs of area residents. We are making it clear to both agencies: it’s time to get this done.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=D14A66CC-A66E-43E5-B0F2-73C745A82273 | Warner and Kaine Announce More Than $4 Million in Federal Funding for Southwest Virginia | 2022-10-17 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $4,165,000 in federal funding for four economic development projects in Southwest Virginia. “We are excited to support this investment in Southwest Virginia’s economic development. These funds will create jobs, increase recreational opportunities, improve public health, and make necessary advancements for Virginia’s underserved communities as we continue to support increasingly diverse local economies,” the Senators said. The funding is broken down as follows: $1,500,000 to Appalachian Sustainable Development for the Food Sector Workforce Development in Central Appalachia Project to address new opportunities and challenges facing agricultural producers and food processors across Southwest Virginia. $1,500,000 to the New River Valley Regional Commission for the New River Water Trail Expansion Project to construct or improve four public launches along the New River Water Trail in Fairlawn, VA. $665,000 to Henry County for the Dick & Willie Passage Trail 6A Completion Project to complete the last mile of an existing gap in the D&W Trail in Henry County, VA. $500,000 to St. Mary’s Health Wagon for the Expansion of Dental Services for Central Appalachia Project to facilitate education and training of new dental professionals in Clintwood, Virginia. This funding was awarded through theAppalachian Regional Commission (ARC)'s Partnerships for Opportunity and Workforce and Economic Revitalization (POWER) Initiative. This initiative provides grants to communities that have been affected by severe job losses in the coal industry and the changing dynamics of America’s energy production. Sens. Warner and Kaine have been strong advocates for a fully funded ARC that can increase employment and economic opportunities in Appalachia ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=2EC475A1-E04D-49BA-BFE7-CC4546F83A6E | Warner, Cornyn & Kelly Urge Commerce to Take Advantage of Nationwide Resources and Expertise in Establishing Key CHIPS+ Initiatives | 2022-10-14 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – As the Biden administration works to establish two crucial semiconductor initiatives authorized by CHIPS and Science Act, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) are leading eight of their colleagues in urging the U.S. Department of Commerce to take full advantage of the contributions, assets, and expertise available in states nationwide. In a letter to Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, the Senators advocate for a decentralized “hub-and-spoke” model for the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) and the National Advanced Packaging Manufacturing Program (NAPMP). This model would establish various centers of excellence around the country, as opposed to a single centralized facility that is limited to the resources and strengths of a single state or region. “Allowing the NSTC and NAPMP to draw upon experts, institutions, entrepreneurs, and private-sector partners spread across the country would best position these programs to fulfill their missions of driving semiconductor and advanced packaging research forward, coordinating and scaling up the ongoing workforce development efforts, promoting geographic diversity, and ensuring long-term U.S. competitiveness in this critical technology sector,” wrote the lawmakers. They continued, “Such a model would allow them to draw upon the strengths of experts, research facilities, and private-sector partnerships and consortia from across the country. This model would consist of central research facilities with centers of excellence in various locations across the country where there is particular expertise in memory, logic, packaging, testing, or other elements of the semiconductor ecosystem.” In their letter, the Senators also note that this approach was recommended by the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology in a report to President Biden. This report stated, “the Secretary of Commerce should ensure the NSTC founding charter includes establishing prototyping capabilities in a geographically dis… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=5A7597B4-EE21-49C7-9AE4-B2B6DECDA958 | Sen. Warner Applauds FCC Plan to Ban Sale of New Huawei and ZTE Devices | 2022-10-13 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued the following statement in response to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plan to ban new sales of Chinese-based Huawei and ZTE technologies on the bases of national security: “Several years ago a bipartisan group of senators on the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence began raising the alarm about the threat that Huawei and ZTE posed to our national security. I’m proud of the steps that Congress has since taken to confront this challenge, including passing Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019 – which I co-wrote to incentivize carriers to replace Huawei and ZTE equipment in their networks. I’m glad to see the Federal Communications Commission finally take this step to protect our networks and national security.” Sen. Warner, a former telecommunications entrepreneur, has long been outspoken about the dangers of allowing the use of Huawei equipment in U.S. telecommunications infrastructure and that of U.S. allies. Last year, Sen. Warner, joined by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR), introduced legislation to prohibit federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act from being used to purchase Chinese telecommunications equipment, including from Huawei and ZTE. In 2020, Sen. Warner and a bipartisan group of leading national security Senators introduced legislation to encourage and support U.S. innovation in the race for 5G, providing over $1 billion to invest in Western-based alternatives to Chinese equipment providers Huawei and ZTE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=6CE5EFC5-C891-48F5-B78D-53B9DF9E377C | ICYMI: Sen. Warner on MSNBC's Morning Joe | 2022-10-12 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe to discuss the latest developments on the war in Ukraine as the winter months approach, and the impact of the war on global energy prices. On the current status of the Ukraine war: “Things [for Russia] are not going to get better. And I think this is why, you know there are a lot things that I disagree with the administration on, but moving us in concert with our European allies has been really important. The solidarity of NATO is really important. What happens next? We're in uncharted territory. The next month between now and when the winter sets in in the middle of November, we hope the Ukrainians will be able to take Kherson and drive the Russian troops back across the Dnieper River, but it's going to be a wild few weeks.” On additional aid to Ukraine: “I think we should send more anti-missile defense weapons, but I do think that we've got to walk this careful line where you don't give carte blanche to the Ukrainians to have additional strikes into Russia itself. And at the same time, you've got to not get so ahead of the Europeans that they all of a sudden say, okay, America, you put up $65 billion, we're going to make you carry the whole burden. So I do think this is a navigation of a very, very challenging time. And on this one, I give the administration high marks.” On the impact of Saudi Arabia’s decision to cut oil production: “I'm as angry at Saudi Arabia and their irresponsibility as anyone. But I think even as you guys said on this show yesterday, you know, the truth is, certain areas, obviously, we have huge conflicts with Saudi Arabia -- but in other areas, as a counterbalance to Iran, in terms of being an ally over many decades. We've got to sort this through in a way that puts pressure on the Saudis, but does not drive them more into the Russia camp. One of the things I think would be, you know -- and I don't think this would mean backing off from our climate change goals -- but if we can replace some of thos… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=B5218D0B-8AC6-4688-AD0B-88B92BFD2B22 | Statement of U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner Applauding Release of Additional H-2B Visas | 2022-10-12 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued the following statement in response to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) announcement making available the maximum amount of H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas: “Earlier this month I talked with Secretary of Homeland Security Mayorkas and learned that the Biden Administration planned to make additional H-2B visas available. I thanked Secretary Mayorkas and told him how critical the H-2B program is for Virginia’s seafood businesses. Without access to H-2B workers, many of Virginia’s seafood businesses would simply have to close up shop. It’s critical that we help these businesses meet their labor needs so that we don’t lose these businesses forever. “I thank the Biden administration for making these additional visas available, but a permanent solution is needed. I look forward to working with my colleagues to reform the H-2B visa program to ensure our seafood processors have the labor certainty they need for their businesses to grow and thrive.” The H-2B Temporary Non-Agricultural Visa Program allows U.S. employers to hire seasonal, non-immigrant workers during peak seasons to supplement the existing American workforce. In order to be eligible for the program, employers are required to declare that there are not enough U.S. workers available to do the temporary work, as is the case with the seafood industry, which relies on H-2B workers for tough jobs such as shucking oysters and processing crabs. Sen. Warner has long advocated for the expansion of H-2B visas in order to ensure that seafood processors in Virginia have the seasonal workforce they need. In his most recent effort in February of this year, Sen. Warner, joined by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), urged the Biden administration to make these additional H-2B visas available in order to ensure that seafood processors and other businesses in Virginia have the workforce they need. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=C987904D-12EC-4D2D-A567-D05EC883DF7E | Biden Signs Warner-Authored Legislation to Provide Relief to Americans Trapped in Joint Student Loans | 2022-10-12 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD BROADCAST-QUALITY AUDIO AND VIDEO OF SEN. WARNER'S STATEMENT AND FLOOR SPEECH CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD BROADCAST-QUALITY AUDIO AND VIDEO TESTIMONIALS FROM AFFECTED BORROWERS WASHINGTON – President Biden has signed legislation from U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) to provide much-needed relief for individuals who previously consolidated their student loan debt with a spouse. Now law, theJoint Consolidation Loan Separation Act will provide a much-needed fix for borrowers who previously consolidated their student debt with a spouse. Although Congress eliminated the consolidation program on July 1, 2006, it did not provide a means of severing existing loans, even in the event of domestic violence, economic abuse, or an unresponsive partner. As a result, there are borrowers across the country who remain liable for their abusive or uncommunicative spouse’s portion of their consolidated debts. Borrowers trapped in these loans are also unable to access federal relief, including the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. This legislation provides relief to these individuals by allowing borrowers to split this debt and apply for forgiveness benefits. “I’m thrilled that borrowers who have been ensnared in these exploitative loans for decades will finally get relief,”said Sen. Warner.“Passing this law means freedom for thousands of borrowers – freedom from financial and domestic abuse, freedom to control their own financial future, and freedom to enjoy the same benefits as other borrowers across the country.” TheJoint Consolidation Loan Separation Act will allow borrowers to submit an application to the Department of Education to split the joint consolidation loan into two separate federal direct loans. The joint consolidation loan remainder – the unpaid loan and accrued unpaid interest – would be split proportionally based on the percentages that each borrower originally brought into the loan. The two new federal direct loans will have the same interest rates as the joint consolidation loan… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=41CEF1C8-A4D9-4B20-910C-2111C425FAD7 | Warner & Kaine Applaud $3.71 Million in Federal Funding for Virginia Port Authority Project | 2022-10-06 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $3,712,000 in federal funding from the Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration for improvements of the wharf at the Richmond Marine Terminal (RMT), previously known as the Port of Richmond. This funding was made available by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, negotiated by Sen. Warner and supported by Sen. Kaine, which includes $17 billion for port infrastructure to fund waterway and coastal infrastructure, inland waterway improvements, and land ports of entry. “The Port of Virginia is essential for Virginia’s economy, serving as a key transportation hub for goods and materials in the Commonwealth,” the Senators said. “This project will continue to grow Richmond Marine Terminal’s service capabilities and allow for quicker and more frequent transport through the port.” These funds will go towards improving the wharf in order to allow two barges to be worked at the same time at RMT. Currently, the condition of the northern part of the wharf does not permit the safe operation of two cranes working simultaneously, hindering production. This funding will help the RMT double current throughput volume of 43,000 containers per year by 2026. Sens. Warner and Kaine have long supported efforts to improve and revamp the RMT. In 2018, they announced $456,000 in federal funding to purchase equipment to expand the RMT. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=2492AAE1-960E-4EAA-B919-0964AFE927B4 | Warner, Smith Lead Colleagues in Urging a Formal Review of Essential Health Benefits | 2022-10-04 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tina Smith (D-MN), joined by Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and Cory Booker (D-NJ), sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (HHS/CMS) leadership urging them to review and formally report on the adequacy of the Affordable Care Act’s Essential Health Benefits (EHBs). The letter expressed the need for a review of telehealth flexibilities and the impact that scaling back these service options will have on those who rely on telehealth capabilities for treatment. “As we begin to envision health care policies post-pandemic, we remain concerned telehealth services will be significantly pared back, hindering access to care for millions of Americans—especially those with complicated health conditions,” the Senators wrote. When the Affordable Care Act was enacted, it required the Secretary of HHS to review EHBs and provide a report to Congress, and the public, that contains: An assessment of whether enrollees are facing any difficulty accessing needed services for reasons of coverage or cost; An assessment of whether the EHBs list needs to be modified or updated to account for changes in medical evidence or scientific advancement; Information on how EHBs will be modified to address any such gaps in access or changes in the evidence base; An assessment of the potential of additional or expanded benefits to increase costs and the interactions between the addition or expansion of benefits and reductions in existing benefits to meet actuarial limitations; Despite this requirement, this formal review and report have never been undertaken or completed. The Senators stressed the need for this process in light of changes being made to care as the health care system shifts to a post-pandemic structure. “We have heard from constituents who have concerns that coverage will start to vary based upon visit modality. For some spe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=A64AFF21-A5EC-45AC-91C0-42935EF3945B | Warner Cosponsors Legislation to Make Adoption Tax Credit Fully Refundable | 2022-10-03 | 2022 | 2022-10 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), a member of the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Caucus, joined U.S. Sen. Bob Casey and 23 of his Senate colleagues in sponsoring the Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act – legislation to make the existing federal tax credit for adoption expenses fully refundable and ensure that more families can benefit from this critical support. This legislation aims to support lower-income families that are adopting as well as address the number of children “aging out” of the foster care system. “Every child deserves a loving and supportive home,” said Sen. Warner. “This legislation will enable more families to claim the adoption tax credit and pave the way for more children to be adopted into safe, stable, caring homes.” The adoption tax credit was made permanent in the American Taxpayer Relief Act in January 2013. However, that law did not extend the refundability provisions that applied to the adoption tax credit in 2010 and 2011. The Adoption Tax Credit Refundability Act will restore the refundable portion of this critical support for families wishing to adopt. According to data, Virginia ranks near the bottom of states – 49 out of 50 – when it comes to the percentage of children who “age out” of the foster care system. Virginia also has a higher percentage of older youth in foster care than the nation as a whole. This bill aims to help families seeking to adopt by removing some of the financial constraints families considering adoption face. Data indicate that a refundable adoption tax credit plays a significant role in lower-income families’ ability to adopt and support a child from foster care. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, one-third of all adopted children live in families with annual household income at or below 200 percent of the poverty level. Despite the common misperception that only wealthy families adopt, nearly 46 percent of families adopting from foster care are at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Many of these fa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:34:28Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=25C73CE5-6E5B-4B4E-9AEC-9409FEF6675A | Warner Cosponsors Legislation to Modernize Process For Investing In New Veterans Facilities | 2022-09-30 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) sponsored the Build, Utilize, Invest, Learn, and Deliver (BUILD) for Veterans Act of 2022 – legislation to strengthen the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) ability to carry out key infrastructure projects, including medical facilities, in order to better care for veterans across the country. Virginia has one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing concentrations of veterans, resulting in increased demand for the services and benefits provided by the VA. “I have been working for years to ensure that our nation’s veterans receive the high-quality medical care they deserve,” said Sen. Warner, who successfully spearheaded congressional efforts to approve new VA healthcare projects across the country, including outpatient clinics in Hampton Roads and Fredericksburg. “Unfortunately, as a country, we’ve struggled to keep up with the needs of veterans seeking care and support through the VA, due in part to processes that are just too slow and too bureaucratic, leading to years of unnecessary delays in opening and remodeling needed hospitals, clinics, and benefits offices. This legislation will push the VA to modernize and improve its capacity to manage current and future infrastructure projects.” Specifically, the BUILD for Veterans Act would bolster and invest in VA infrastructure by requiring the Department to: Develop relevant plans, metrics, infrastructure workforce hiring strategies, year-by-year budgets and oversight mechanisms to overhaul its capacity to accomplish new facility projects and provide Congress with its plans and performance data for enhanced accountability. Implement a more concrete schedule to eliminate or repurpose unused and vacant buildings such as old maintenance sheds or warehouses to safeguard taxpayer dollars, and focus funding on new and productive infrastructure. Examine infrastructure budgeting strategies, identify if reforms are required, and implement industry best practices. Provide annual budget requirements over a 10-year peri… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=711A4E49-A013-4EFA-B1C8-A4500AD4BB40 | Warner, Bowser Announce $20 Million in Funding for Long Bridge Crossing | 2022-09-30 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) was joined by D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Northern Virginia officials for an event announcing $20 million to construct a new bicycle-pedestrian bridge crossing the Potomac River between Arlington and Washington, D.C. The funding for the project was made possible by the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program that was included in the Warner-authored Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The construction of the new shared-use path for bikes and pedestrians, connecting the Mt. Vernon Trail in Virginia to downtown Washington, is a crucial component of the broader Long Bridge project, which will relieve a major passenger and freight rail bottleneck by constructing a new two-track bridge upstream and expanding the existing railroad corridor, which is currently the only rail bridge connecting Virginia to Washington, D.C., from two tracks to four. “I am thrilled to announce this new funding for the Long Bridge Pedestrian Crossing project. This $20 million investment was made possible by the bipartisan infrastructure law I was proud to help write and will help the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority complete a new span across the Potomac dedicated to cyclists and pedestrians,” said Sen. Warner. “This project is a key component of the broader effort to fix a major rail chokepoint and expand commuter and passenger service over the Potomac River.” “I want to thank Senator Warner for sticking with the Long Bridge project for all these years,” said DC Mayor Muriel Bowser. “People in our region want opportunities to get around without cars. They want to live and work near train stations. They want to get around on bikes, scooters, and buses. And more and better bridges, trains, and bike paths mean more opportunities to do just that. I look forward to seeing this project come to fruition and, in the meantime, working together to build a more connected region.” “Today’s announcement will pave the way to build an unprecedented, purpo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=EB26AEDE-B8ED-4D50-9896-BB52E1897C6E | Warner, Kaine & Griffith Welcome Major Disaster Declaration for Buchanan and Tazewell County | 2022-09-30 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (D-VA) along with Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA-09) issued a statement after President Biden formally approved the Commonwealth of Virginia’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration in response to the severe flooding event in Southwest Virginia on July 13, 2022. This declaration triggers the release of Public Assistance in the affected areas, while the Commonwealth’s request for Individual Assistance remains under review. “We are pleased that the federal government has taken this crucial step to aid recovery efforts in Buchanan and Tazewell counties,” said the lawmakers. “We will continue pushing for Individual Assistance and all resources needed to help residents rebuild following this devastating flooding.” Today’s announcement comes after Sens. Warner and Kaine and Rep. Griffith urged President Biden to issue a Major Disaster Declaration earlier this month. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=61BB751F-6B90-492D-A89F-FC085971F901 | Warner, Moran Introduce Legislation to Prevent Taxation of Broadband Grants | 2022-09-29 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Jerry Moran (R-KS), joined by Sens. Tim Kaine (D-VA), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Rev. Raphael Warnock (D-GA), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), introduced the Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act (BGTTA) — legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code to ensure that funding directed for the implementation of broadband from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the American Rescue Plan (ARP) will not be considered taxable income. Grants awarded to industry for the purposes of broadband deployment are currently factored into a company’s income and will soon be subjected to additional taxes due to scheduled changes to the corporate tax code that kick in beginning next year – unless Congress acts now to address the problem. This new bipartisan legislation moves to exclude broadband deployment grants awarded through the IIJA and ARP from an organization’s income, ensuring the entirety of federal dollars awarded to companies for the purpose of deploying broadband around the country can be used wholly for that purpose, rather than making their way back to the government through taxes. “In order to fully reap the benefits of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the American Rescue Plan, every dollar that was set aside to fund broadband expansion and deployment should be used for that purpose,” said Sen. Warner, a member of the Finance Committee that oversees the nation’s tax code and a primary author of the broadband provisions in the IIJA and ARP. “Taxing these broadband investments awards would be counter-productive, and could ultimately diminish efforts to give more Americans access to high-speed internet.” “Reliable, high-speed internet is more crucial than ever for Kansans to run their businesses, access telehealth or pursue an education,” said Sen. Moran. “This commonsense legislation would make certain federal grants provided for broadband deployment are not counted as taxable income to maximize the impact and success of these resources.” “… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=8FC1ADD0-1144-43FA-BA58-D627743A8818 | Warner & Kaine Applaud Passage of Stopgap Government Funding Bill | 2022-09-29 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine issued the following statement today after the Senate successfully passed a stopgap funding bill to keep the federal government funded through mid-December: “We’re relieved that this legislation will keep the government operating; allow the Food and Drug Administration to continue its review of innovative drugs and medical devices; deliver critical disaster relief funding to Puerto Rico; and send a strong message that the U.S. continues to stand with Ukraine as it defends its sovereignty against the brutal dictatorship of Vladimir Putin. It’s going to take some more time for Congress to finalize the Fiscal Year 2023 budget, and we are going to keep fighting to keep intact the nearly $135 million we secured for Virginia in that budget as the process continues.” More information regarding the funding Warner and Kaine are working to secure in the final Fiscal Year 2023 budget legislation for Virginia is available here. The stopgap funding legislation that the Senate passed today will soon be voted on in the U.S. House of Representatives before heading to President Biden’s desk for signature. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=DBA4554B-B18D-44C1-A78A-CDE953A7D49F | With Threats on the Rise, Warner Backs Legislation to Protect Election Workers | 2022-09-29 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration with oversight over federal elections, is cosponsoring comprehensive legislation to address the rise in threats targeting election workers. The Election Worker Protection Act would provide states with the resources to recruit and train election workers and ensure these workers’ safety, while also instituting federal safeguards to shield election workers from intimidation and threats. “Because of their roles on the front lines of our democracy, local election workers have been subjected to increasing harassment and violent threats from those seeking to overturn the results of lawfully conducted elections,” said Sen. Warner. “As Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, I’m disturbed that so many Americans, including a former president, have been so enthusiastically willing to aid and abet adversaries like China and Russia in undermining confidence in our elections and faith in our democratic process. As we face this new and unfortunate reality, we should take steps to ensure that election workers have the support and protection they need to do their jobs safely.” The Election Worker Protection Act would: Establish grants to states and certain local governments for poll worker recruitment, training, and retention, as well as grants for election worker safety; Direct the Department of Justice to provide training resources regarding the identification and investigation of threats to election workers; Provide grants to states to support programs protecting election workers’ personally identifiable information; Establish threatening, intimidating, or coercing election workers as a federal crime; Expand the prohibition on voter intimidation in current law to apply to the counting of ballots, canvassing, and certification of elections; Extend the federal prohibition on doxing to include election workers; and Protect the authority of election officials to remove poll observers who are interfering with o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=FECA8AC5-C877-43A2-8DAE-28A416379104 | On Senate Floor, Warner Highlights Legislation Providing Relief to Those Trapped in Joint Student Loans | 2022-09-28 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – This evening, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) took to the Senate floor to speak on the urgent need to enact the Congressionally-approved Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Act,legislation he authored and championed to provide much-needed relief for individuals who previously consolidated their student loan debt with a spouse. “In 2017, I introduced the Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Act to solve this problem and give borrowers a way out of these exploitative loans. It took seven years, but we got the bill through Congress with bipartisan support. This is a rare accomplishment. As a Congress, it’s not often that we pass standalone bills. Much less ones with unanimous Senate support or bipartisan House support. That’s a testament to what a critical and commonsense fix this is —one that will actually change the lives of thousands of folks almost overnight,” said Sen. Warner on the floor of the U.S. Senate. “I’d like to close in saying that this week, I called Sara back, the constituent who originally brought this to my attention,” he continued. “She told me that without this law, and even if she’d continued making all her monthly payments, it would be impossible to erase this debt in her lifetime. She would be tied to her ex-husband for the rest of her life. For Sara, and for all the thousands of borrowers impacted by this, it’s time for President Biden to sign this and finally free these borrowers. Sen. Warner’s remarks as prepared for delivery are available below: M. President, I rise today to celebrate a major accomplishment for thousands of Americans who have been trapped for decades in exploitative… joint student loans. This is an issue that is near and dear to me… because I’ve been working on it for seven years… since hearing from a constituent in 2015. Sara from Northern Virginia was part of a group of student loan borrowers who entered into something called a “joint consolidation loan,” which allowed married couples to combine their student loan debt into one loan. In 2006, Congre… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=19C6B96E-0586-4E82-908F-C0E9C0A7BFE3 | Statement of U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner on Vote to Keep Government Up and Running | 2022-09-27 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued the following statement after voting to move forward on debate on legislation that would keep the government funded through December 16: “Government shutdowns are pointless and painful and should be avoided whenever possible. I’m glad that the Senate was able to move forward tonight on legislation to keep the government up and running. My complaints have fallen on deaf ears over the years, but it’s still worth pointing out that the process by which Congress decides whether or not to keep the government functional is, in fact, pretty dysfunctional. We can and should do better than continuing resolution after continuing resolution. “While the permitting reform proposal from Senator Manchin was dropped from this bill, I agree that we still need to take sensible steps to reduce European dependence on Russian energy while maintaining an affordable and resilient supply here at home. I look forward to working with my colleagues to enact reforms to our existing permitting process that protect our national and economic security, but also respect concerns voiced by those communities most impacted by these projects.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=8938A3D0-3EC6-4386-9FDC-AE75317A01FF | Warner, Fischer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Americans Protect Their Savings from Inflation | 2022-09-27 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) today introduced the Savings Security Act. The legislation would help the American people protect their savings from changes in inflation by increasing the public’s ability to utilize I Bonds, a type of savings bond created by the U.S. Treasury Department. Series I Savings Bonds were created so consumers could invest their hard-earned savings in something that isn’t hurt by inflation, earns a reasonable rate of return, and is backed by the full faith and credit of the federal government. “We need to take an all-encompassing approach to help families facing high costs,” said Sen. Warner. “In tandem with our inflation-fighting efforts, and intervention from the Federal Reserve, this legislation would allow Americans to better shield their finances from the unpredictability of inflation and offer peace of mind during difficult economic times.” “The American people are scrambling for ways to protect their earnings from rampant inflation. I Bonds are one option consumers should be able to leverage. Arbitrary purchasing caps on I Bonds, however, are shortchanging the public from better utilizing the program. Our bill would raise the annual purchasing cap to ensure working families can insulate a greater portion of their savings from the pain of sky-high inflation,” said Senator Fischer. Currently, the Treasury Department caps annual purchases of I Bonds at $15,000 per person per year. The Savings Security Act would require the Treasury Secretary to raise the annual cap to $30,000 per person when the average six-month annual Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) is above 3.5%. The new purchase limit only applies to families and individuals. Businesses and trusts would not be eligible for the increased cap. Additional Background Series I Bonds are a type of savings bond created by the U.S. Treasury. I Bonds earn monthly interest for 30 years, or until the saver cashes out of the bond. I Bonds were created in 1998 during the Clinto… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=82EFB2A5-B785-42D1-AC56-163136441951 | U.S. Department of Energy Announces History $7 Billion Funding Opportunity to Jump-Start America’s Clean Hydrogen Economy | 2022-09-26 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today made $7 billion available to fund regional clean hydrogen hubs (H2Hubs) across the country, which will form a key power source in America's future clean energy economy. As part of the Department’s commitment to accelerating the national deployment of clean hydrogen fuel, DOE also released a draft of the National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap for public feedback. The H2Hubs will be a critical part of the Department’s efforts to helping communities across the country realize the benefits of clean hydrogen and reach President Biden’s goal of a net-zero carbon economy by 2050. “These H2Hubs are a once-in-a-generation opportunity to lay the foundation for the hydrogen economy of tomorrow—one that will lift our economy, protect the planet, and improve our health,” said U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm. “With input from America’s brightest scientists, engineers, community organizers, and entrepreneurs, this national hydrogen strategy will help us accelerate the development and deployment of technologies to realize the full potential of clean hydrogen energy for generations to come.” Hydrogen is a versatile fuel that can be produced from clean, diverse, and domestic energy resources, including wind, solar, and nuclear energy, or by using natural gas (while capturing resulting carbon to reduce emissions). Hydrogen’s flexibility makes it an important component of President Biden’s strategy to achieve a carbon-free grid by 2035 and net-zero emissions by 2050. The H2Hubs will be one of the largest investments in DOE history. Funded by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) through the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, they are a critical component of the Administration’s commitment to invest in America’s workforce and support good-paying jobs with the free and fair choice to join unions, an integral element of building a clean energy economy and curbing climate change. Addressing environmental justice and engaging local communities… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=9EDF40B8-CEEB-4B41-A8DF-6A686D3B6426 | Warner & Kaine Announce Over $4.2 Million in Federal Funding to Help Virginians Access Affordable Housing | 2022-09-23 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON— Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $4,275,080 in federal funding to help more Virginians access affordable housing. The funding will be awarded to Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) across the Commonwealth through the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Incremental Housing Choice Vouchers program. “Rising rents and home prices are making it harder and harder for Virginians to find affordable housing options,” the senators said. “We’re glad this funding will help more Virginians across the Commonwealth find safe, affordable housing.” The funding is distributed as follows: $827,363 to the Virginia Housing Development Authority $590,155 to the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority $307,394 to the Richmond Redevelopment & Housing Authority $246,989 to the Arlington County Department of Human Services $275,732 to the Prince William County Office of HCD $152,811 to the Newport News Redevelopment & Housing Authority $133,126 to the Roanoke Redevelopment & Housing Authority $168,800 to the Virginia Beach Department of Housing & Neighborhood Preservation $254,170 to the Alexandria Redevelopment & Housing Authority $133,190 to the Hampton Redevelopment & Housing Authority $61,800 to the Danville Redevelopment & Housing Authority $104,987 to the Chesapeake Redevelopment & Housing Authority $163,219 to the Loudoun County Department of Family Services $89,254 to the Portsmouth Redevelopment & Housing Authority $56,761 to the Lynchburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority $69,356 to the Harrisonburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority $61,615 to the Petersburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority $62,381 to the Charlottesville Redevelopment & Housing Authority $66,306 to the Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority $61,917 to the County of Albemarle Office of Housing $46,777 to the Hopewell Redevelopment & Housing Authority $37,367 to the Waynesboro Redevelopment & Housing Authority $49,789 to the James City County Office of Housing $34,459 to t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=7DF6DD65-F31E-4961-9876-503B782C41F2 | Statement of U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner on Energy Permitting Legislation | 2022-09-22 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued a statement regarding recently released legislative text for the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2022: “Russia’s ongoing illegal war in Ukraine has resulted in extreme shocks to the global energy market. We need increased pipeline capacity in order to reduce Europe’s dependence on Russian gas and maintain a strong and resilient domestic energy supply here at home. So protecting our national and economic security is going to require increased pipeline capacity and reforms to our existing permitting process, which is currently too slow and too expensive. That said, I think the process around the Mountain Valley Pipeline stinks. In the coming days, I’m going to work with my colleagues to see if we can’t make some reasonable fixes while we work to keep the government up and running.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=AB885FE6-376D-46D8-B469-AF5B7C880B21 | Warner & Kaine Announce More than $2 Million in Federal Funding for Projects in Southwest Virginia | 2022-09-22 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $2,067,003 million in federal funding for three projects to improve water service in Southwest Virginia. “Reliable, up-to-date water infrastructure is critical for the health and safety of our communities,” said the Senators. “We are glad to see these federal funds go towards necessary improvements in underserved communities in order to ensure dependable service.” The funding is broken down as follows: $1,000,000 for the Project Jonah Water and Sewer Improvements to provide water and sewer service improvements in Tazewell, VA. $525,000 for the Upper Clip Mountain – Phase II Water Project to extend public water service in unserved areas in Scott County, VA. $542,003 for the Ocoonita – Miller Smyth Chapel Interconnect Project to connect two separate water supply systems in order to provide greater reliability of water supply in Lee County, VA. This funding was awarded through the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC). The ARC is an economic development agency of the federal government and 13 state governments focusing on 423 counties across the Appalachian region. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=AD40C265-3E03-4499-B488-37EE788AFF35 | Warner, Rubio Urge DNI to Review Risk Chinese Chipmaker YMTC Presents to National Security | 2022-09-22 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | Earlier this month, Apple publicly acknowledged that it is considering procuring NAND memory chips for future iPhones from Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. (YMTC), a state-owned company with extensive links to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its armed wing, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Marco Rubio (R-FL), Chairman and Vice Chairman of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, sent a letter to U.S. Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines calling for a public analysis and review of YMTC and the risks it presents to U.S. national security. “[W]e write to convey that any decision to partner with YMTC, no matter the intended market of the product offerings developed by such a partnership, would affirm and reward the PRC’s distortive and unfair trade practices, which undermine U.S. companies globally by creating significant advantages to Chinese firms at the expense of foreign competitors. Last year, the Biden Administration described YMTC as China’s ‘national champion memory chip producer,’ which supports the CCP’s efforts to counter U.S. innovation and leadership in this space.” “Policymakers have for several years now conveyed to the American public the importance of a competitive semiconductor industry to U.S. national and economic security. A partnership between Apple and YMTC would endanger this critical sector and risk nullifying efforts to support it, jeopardizing the health of chipmakers in the U.S. and allied countries and advancing Beijing’s goal of controlling the global semiconductor market. Buoyed by a major contract with a leading global equipment vendor such as Apple, YMTC’s success would threaten the 24,000 American jobs that support memory chip production. More broadly, such a partnership would also threaten the opportunities this market provides for research at U.S. universities and further development of memory chips for civilian and military uses.” Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) also signed the … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=2AB35B10-187A-4AD6-9022-698D967391B1 | Warner and Kaine Join Biden Administration and EPA Announce Delivery of History Water Infrastructure BIL Funding to Virginia | 2022-09-21 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) allocates more than $50 billion to EPA toward repairing the nation’s essential water infrastructure, which helps communities access clean, safe and reliable drinking water, increase resilience, collect and treat wastewater to protect public health, clean up pollution and safeguard vital waterways. These grants will supplement the $35 million in fiscal year (FY) 2022 funding that will be awarded for Virginia’s Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs) and mark the first significant distribution of water infrastructure funds thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. State allocations were previously announced. “All communities need access to clean, reliable, safe water,” said EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan. “Thanks to President Biden’s leadership and the resources from the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we are repairing aging water infrastructure, replacing lead service lines, cleaning up contaminants, and making our communities more resilient in the face of floods and climate impacts.” “Reliable water infrastructure is critical to safeguard public health,” said Sen. Tim Kaine “I was glad to vote to pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and I’m glad Virginia is receiving federal funding to repair our water systems thanks to this landmark legislation. This funding will help ensure Virginians have access to safe, clean, and reliable water for decades to come.” “Access to safe drinking water is critical for the health of all Virginians,” said Sen. Mark Warner. “I am thrilled to see the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which I was proud to help negotiate, deliver much-needed funds to update our water systems and ensure the wellbeing of our communities.” “President Biden has been clear—we cannot leave any community behind as we rebuild America’s infrastructure with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,” said White House Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu. “Because of his Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, nearly half of the addit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=CA751023-870E-40A3-AE06-6D4FAB5BBA8E | Sen. Warner and Rep. Price Applaud Passage of the Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Act | 2022-09-21 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON —Today, Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) and Congressman David Price (D-NC) commend the passage of their bipartisan, bicameral legislation, the Joint Consolidation Loan Separation Act, which will now head to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. “For too long, individuals have been tied to abusive or unresponsive ex-partners through joint student loans,” said Sen. Warner. “This legislation offers financial freedom to those who have spent decades unfairly held liable for their former partner’s debt. I am thrilled to see the House of Representatives pass this legislation and look forward to getting it in front of President Biden as quickly as possible to start offering relief to borrowers.” “I introduced this bill in direct response to a constituent's experience with a joint consolidation loan for which he remained wholly responsible for after a divorce. I am delighted by the passage of this common-sense bill that will bring immense relief to borrowers who are victims of abusive or uncommunicative spouses,” said Congressman David Price. “For decades, these borrowers have been trapped, with no legal options available, and this bill will give them the ability to regain their financial freedom. I look forward to this bill arriving on the President’s desk and delivering for America’s federal student debt borrowers.” From January 1, 1993 until June 30, 2006, married couples were able to combine their student loan debt into joint consolidation loans. Both borrowers agreed at the time to be jointly liable for repayment, which proved problematic if they wanted to separate the loans. Congress eliminated the joint consolidation program effective July 1, 2006, but did not provide a means of severing existing loans, even in the event of domestic violence, economic abuse, or an unresponsive partner. As a result, there are borrowers nationwide who remain liable for this consolidated debt without legal options for relief. The Joint Consolidation Loan Separation (JCLS) Act would allow both borrowers to submit a joint… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=CB9C98E6-0A21-43E3-9188-8890A27C65E9 | Following Devastating Flooding in Pakistan, Warner Joins Gillibrand in Calling on President Biden to Grant Temporary Protected Status to Pakistani Nationals | 2022-09-21 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Following unprecedented flooding that has left one-third of Pakistan underwater and affected approximately 33 million people, today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner joined Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and 10 Senate colleagues in writing a letter calling on President Biden to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Pakistani nationals currently residing in the United States. Implementing TPS would allow Pakistani nationals to remain in the U.S. until Pakistan recovers from this environmental disaster. The ongoing crisis has left many regions of the country uninhabitable and unsafe, caused at least an estimated $10 billion in damage, and contaminated the water supply, spreading an array of waterborne illnesses, including diarrhea, malaria, acute respiratory infections, skin and eye infections, and typhoid. In addition to Sens. Warner and Gillibrand, the letter to President Biden was also signed by Sens. Patty Murray (D-WA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Bob Casey (D-PA), and Tina Smith (D-MN). “Granting TPS to Pakistani nationals in need is a small but consequential step that the United States can take to immediately reduce the human suffering caused by this natural disaster and would reaffirm our stance as a global leader committed to humanitarian relief efforts and protections,” wrote the senators. “Should Pakistan officially request TPS designation given the current conditions the country is facing, we urge the Biden administration to prioritize such a request while continuing to monitor ongoing developments and deliberate on the best way to aid the Pakistani community.” This action is supported by the National Immigration Forum, Asian American Federation (AAF), the Climate Justice Collaborative at the National Partnership for New Americans, Communities United for Status and Protection (CUSP), and South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT). The full text of the letter is av… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=13C30E4E-5F39-4139-8B8D-92259BF9EC58 | Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Strengthen Privacy for Women Seeking Reproductive Health Care | 2022-09-19 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON— Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine—who serves on the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee—teamed up with 28 of their colleagues to call on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take immediate action to safeguard women’s privacy and their ability to safely and confidentially get the health care they need. Specifically, the Senators urged the Biden Administration to strengthen federal privacy protections under the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to broadly restrict providers from sharing patients’ reproductive health information without their explicit consent—particularly with law enforcement or in legal proceedings over accessing abortion care. Since the Dobbs decision, the new patchwork of state abortion bans has caused widespread confusion among health care providers over whether they are required to turn over patients’ health information to state and local law enforcement. As a result, patients may delay or avoid seeking the care they need out of fear their sensitive health information could be weaponized against them. In recent weeks, states have investigated and sought to punish patients and providers for seeking and providing abortion care. While abortion is not currently criminalized in Virginia, Governor Youngkin has said he would “happily and gleefully” sign “any bill” limiting reproductive freedom, and has tapped Virginia state legislators to introduce legislation to that effect in 2023. Should that legislation be signed into law, the Senators’ push could help prevent personal health data from being used against Virginia women in legal proceedings. This letter makes clear that additional privacy protections are needed to protect this data so it cannot be used by prosecutors or law enforcement seeking to enforce an abortion ban. “Our nation faces a crisis in access to reproductive health services, and some states have already begun to investigate and punish women seeking abortion care. It is critical that HHS take all … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=FE6ED3A2-22D7-4B47-BFEB-75617EFB2189 | Warner, Collins & Blumenauer Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Expand Access to Advance Care Planning | 2022-09-16 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced bipartisan and bicameral legislation to expand access to critical advance care planning (ACP) services in Medicare that allow people, especially those with serious illness, to plan for their care and have their choices honored when it matters most. TheImproving Access to Advance Care Planning Act would help more Americans access critical ACP services by allowing social workers to provide ACP services, removing beneficiary cost-sharing, and promoting increased education for providers on current ACP codes, and improved reporting on barriers to providing ACP services and billing the corresponding codes. This legislation was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR). “Decisions about care planning are some of the hardest for a family to make, but they’re also some of the most important. One of my biggest regrets was not having early conversations about care planning with my own mom, who suffered from Alzheimer’s for 11 years and was unable to speak for nine of those years,”said Sen. Warner. “I’m proud to introduce this bill because folks with a serious illness deserve to have a say over what their care should look like, and families deserve the certainty of knowing they are honoring their loved ones’ wishes.” “Unfortunately, most patients do not routinely make advance plans for their care in the event that they are diagnosed with a serious or life-threatening illness. This can be a difficult topic for many families to address, but advance care planning has been shown to increase satisfaction and improve health outcomes because people with advance directives are more likely to get the care that they want, in the setting they prefer, and avoid the care that they don’t want,”said Sen. Collins. “The bipartisan bill we are introducing today would help provide an opportunity for patients to have a structured discussion with their health care providers about their goals and treatment options so tha… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=C85BF87A-7F59-40E1-80FA-BB998600212C | Warner & Kaine Reintroduce Bill to Make FERC Pipeline Permitting Process more Transparent and Fair | 2022-09-15 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine reintroduced the Pipeline Fairness, Transparency, and Responsible Development Act, legislation to strengthen the public’s ability to evaluate the impacts of and provide input on natural gas pipelines being considered by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). “Communities and landowners who would be impacted by an energy project deserve to have their concerns heard—especially if a green light from FERC means their land would be taken away,” said the Senators. “Our bill would improve the way FERC gathers public input to make sure the public can weigh in on decisions that would literally run through their backyards.” Congress has given FERC the authority to evaluate the benefits and drawbacks to energy infrastructure proposals. The senators’ legislation would make it easier for the public to offer FERC input and would clarify the circumstances under which eminent domain may be used. The bill would also require public comment meetings to be held in every locality through which a pipeline would pass at every stage of the review process, in order to minimize situations where individuals are forced to commute long distances with very little time to comment. Additionally, the legislation would strengthen local landowners’ rights by improving the process by which landowners are notified of a pipeline application and bolstering their ability to ensure any concerns about their property are given fair consideration. Specifically, the legislation would: Improve the process by which landowners are notified of a potential pipeline project affecting their property; Require that FERC review companies’ notices to landowners to ensure these notices meet FERC criteria; Require that FERC or applicants for a FERC Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (e.g., companies with pipeline proposals) provide clear and complete instructions to all affected landowners on how to request an appeal or “rehearing” through FERC. The notice must make it clear to lan… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=21237EE4-0706-4CEC-A670-82A281C4E202 | Warner & Kaine Secure Nearly $135 Million for Virginia in Senate FY2023 Budget Bills | 2022-09-13 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON —Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced that they successfully secured nearly $135 million in federal funding for Virginia in pending government funding bills for Fiscal Year 2023, as the latest text of the bills was recently unveiled by the Senate Appropriations Committee. The next step for the legislation is a markup and advancement by the Senate Appropriations Committee, which is expected later this year, followed by Senate floor consideration. “I’m proud to have worked to secure these investments for communities all throughout Virginia,” said Sen. Warner. “By propelling impactful local projects, these dedicated federal dollars will further build on the progress we’ve made through the bipartisan infrastructure law and the many rounds of COVID-19 relief funding authorized by Congress. I look forward to seeing these diverse projects generate jobs, support Virginia’s tourism economy, make neighborhoods safer, and bring communities together.” “The annual budget is always an important opportunity to fight for Virginia priorities and America’s leadership around the world—and I’m pleased with how that effort is shaping up for the upcoming Fiscal Year,” said Sen. Kaine. “I will keep fighting to keep the many critical components of these bills intact as we get this budget across the finish line—from keeping Virginia communities safe from gun violence, COVID, and future health crises; to addressing food insecurity and the root causes of migration.” As part of last year’s budget process, the Senate revived a process that allows members of Congress to make Congressionally Directed Spending requests, otherwise known as earmarks, in a manner that promotes transparency and accountability. This process allows Congress to dedicate federal funding for specific projects. Through strong advocacy, the senators secured—and will fight to keep—Congressionally Directed Spending dollars in the funding bills for the following projects in Virginia: For projects in Northern Virginia, click here. For proj… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=F4A2EDBA-A772-42C0-8457-1DAC0B203069 | Warner joins Murray and 28 Colleagues in Urging Biden Admin to Strengthen Privacy Protections for Women Seeking Reproductive Health Care | 2022-09-13 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) joined Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), and 28 colleagues in calling on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take immediate action to safeguard women’s privacy and their ability to safely and confidentially get the health care they need. Specifically, the Senators urged the Biden Administration to strengthen federal privacy protections under the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to broadly restrict providers from sharing patients’ reproductive health information without their explicit consent—particularly with law enforcement or in legal proceedings over accessing abortion care. The push from the Senators comes as legislators and prosecutors across the country have sought to enforce Republicans’ abortion bans by investigating women and doctors for seeking and providing abortion care. “Our nation faces a crisis in access to reproductive health services, and some states have already begun to investigate and punish women seeking abortion care. It is critical that HHS take all available action to fully protect women’s privacy and their ability to safely and confidentially seek medical care,” wrote the Senators. In their letter to Secretary Xavier Becerra, the Senators urge HHS to take immediate action to strengthen federal privacy protections under HIPAA, bolster enforcement of the protections, educate providers about their obligations, and ensure patients understand their rights. In June, in the wake of the Dobbs decision, Becerra pledged to work to protect patient and provider privacy. “To safeguard the privacy of women’s personal health care decisions and ensure patients feel safe seeking medical care, including reproductive health care, we urge you to quickly initiate the rulemaking process to strengthen privacy protections for reproductive health information,” urged the Senators. “In particular, HHS should update the HIPAA Privacy Rule to broadly… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=36DB12EB-2BD9-4B5F-B60C-67C7B39D3411 | Warner, Kaine & Griffith Push Federal Government for Assistance With Flooding Disaster in Southwest Virginia | 2022-09-12 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (D-VA) along with Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA-09) wrote a letter to President Biden, formally requesting the approval of the Commonwealth of Virginia’s request for a Major Disaster Declaration and federal assistance for individuals affected by the extreme and devastating rainfall event that occurred on July 13, 2022. This request includes Individual and Public Assistance for Buchanan County, Public Assistance for Tazewell County, and Hazard Mitigation for the Commonwealth of Virginia. “This extreme storm event dropped seven inches of rain on eastern Buchanan County and northwestern Tazewell County within several hours, which resulted in flash flooding that damaged waterlines, transmission lines, roads, bridges, homes, and businesses. The joint preliminary damage assessment found that this severe storm event destroyed 37 homes and caused significant damage to 54 other properties in Buchanan County,” wrote the lawmakers. “This major storm event comes less than a year after the community of Hurley, Virginia – located in Buchanan County – experienced a devastating rainfall event that resulted in heavy flooding, landslides, and mudslides that destroyed 31 homes and resulted in major damage to 27 other properties, along with extensive damage to other public and private infrastructure.” “Our constituents in Buchanan County are still grappling with the aftermath of this devastating storm event, which resulted in a Major Disaster Declaration, and are now forced to respond to this debilitating storm event. Many residents in Buchanan County remain displaced from last year’s extreme rainfall event and are already facing another uprooting of their lives,” they continued. “The impact of these two natural disasters within a calendar year has severely stressed the resources and capabilities of the Commonwealth of Virginia and Buchanan County. We hope you consider this cumulative impact on this community as you review the Commonwealth’s request for a Major Disaster Decl… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=F734CD0E-D5AD-4D85-AE61-15F3875467FE | ICYMI: Sen. Warner on CBS's Face the Nation: "It's our Congressional Duty" to Assess | 2022-09-11 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, on the 21st anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), appeared on CBS’s Face the Nation to discuss evolving threats facing our country as well the recent request by the Intelligence Committee to assess the damage of the classified documents potentially mishandled by former President Trump. On the national security threats facing our country: “The stunning thing to me is, here we are 20 years later and the attack on the symbol of our democracy is not coming from terrorists but it came from literally insurgents attacking the Capitol on January 6th. So, I believe we are stronger. I believe our Intelligence Community has performed remarkably. I think the threat of terror has diminished, but I still think we have new challenges in terms of nation and state challenges, Russia and longer term a technology competition with China. But I do worry about some of the activity in this country, the election deniers, the insurgency that took place on January 6th. That is something I hope we can see that same kind of unity of spirit.” On the Intelligence Committee request for a damage assessment of the classified documents potentially mishandled by former President Trump: “The vice chairman and I have asked for a briefing of the damages that could have arisen from mishandling of this information. And I believe it's our congressional duty to have that oversight. Remember, what's at stake here is the fact that if some of these documents involved human intelligence, and that information got out, people will die. If there were penetration of our signals intelligence, literally years of work could be destroyed. We talk about the enormous advances our Intelligence Community has made helping our Ukrainian friends. That comes about because we share intelligence. If there's intelligence that has been shared with us by allies and that is mishandled, all of that could be in jeopardy.” Video of Sen. Warner’s interview on Face the Nation can be found here. A transcript follo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=1BB39A8B-DC6C-4902-9122-62464D747706 | Warner & Kaine Announce Over $46 Million in Funding for the Replacement of Lead Water Lines | 2022-09-09 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) announced $46.256 million in federal funding for the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water. The funding will go towards the replacement of lead service lines throughout Virginia in order to protect public health by reducing the amount of lead in Virginia’s drinking water. “As we have seen with the situation in Jackson, Mississippi, maintaining our water infrastructure is critical for the health and safety of our communities. We are glad to see these federal funds go towards necessary infrastructure improvements that will replace lead water systems in the Commonwealth,” said the Senators. This funding was awarded through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which was negotiated by Sen. Warner and supported by Sen. Kaine. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=8174F68B-2D82-4796-86B7-467342D376FD | Warner & Kaine Announce Nearly $2 Million to Improve Safety on Virginia Roadways | 2022-09-09 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $1,941,340 in federal funding to promote increased safety for Virginia drivers and motorists. “Last year, we saw nearly 5,000 crashes and 100 fatalities involving commercial motor vehicles on Virginia’s roads. We are pleased to know that these federal dollars will go towards promoting greater safety on roadways and helping prevent future tragedies,” said the Senators. The funding will be distributed as follows: $105,807 for Chesterfield County to help reduce the number of overall commercial motor vehicle (CMV)-related crashes by funding overtime enforcement in high-crash corridors throughout the county. $614,871 for Virginia Tech to increase knowledge of safe driving practices among drivers, including newly licensed teens and older adults. This funding will allow Virginia Tech to conduct in-class demonstrations in 80 high school driver education programs between the fall of 2022 and the spring of 2024. It will also enable Virginia Tech to conduct monthly outreach for the Tips for Sharing the Road with Commercial Motor Vehicles website and conduct two seminars for American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) volunteer driver education instructors. Additionally, it will allow Virginia Tech to work with AARP communications and roadway safety teams to develop a series of articles covering the key strategies for sharing the road with trucks. $180,328 for Chesterfield County to increase the understanding of the factors that contribute to CMV crashes in Virginia and support traffic enforcement decisions to reduce CMV crashes. As part of this project, Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) will conduct a CMV crash corridor and crash causation analysis. Following this analysis, VTTI will conduct a pilot test of traffic enforcement to try to reduce the contributing factors in one of the identified CMV crash corridors. $1,040,334 for the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles to enhance crash data analysis by improving and increa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=915CCA1F-7332-4C9F-A75B-E3A5C0260C44 | Warner Welcomes Progress Towards Enacting Cyber Reporting Law | 2022-09-09 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, released the statement below after the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced a critical step in enactinga Warner-authored law that would require companies who are responsible for U.S. critical infrastructure to report cybersecurity incidents to the government. “I’m excited to see CISA move forward with implementing this cybersecurity law, which will help us counter the growing threat of cyberattacks against our institutions and allies. This is an important effort to shore up our nation’s information security and I’m glad to see CISA act with the urgency it merits. I encourage stakeholders to participate in this process and look forward to seeing CISA continue to move expeditiously to adopt these vital safeguards.” Specifically, CISA announced aseries of public listening sessions as well as aRequest for Information (RFI) – both of which seek to collect input from the public in order to help develop proposed regulations required by theCyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=422DD73E-BD4F-4D04-AAA5-B2D4C1061D07 | Warner, Kaine & McEachin Celebrate New Funding for Petersburg/Richmond Made Possible By the American Rescue Plan | 2022-09-08 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Rep. A. Donald McEachin (D-VA) celebrated $52.9 million in funding from the federal government for the Petersburg/Richmond region to support job creation and increase American independence from foreign drug manufacturers. This funding was recently awarded through the Economic Development Administration and funded by the American Rescue Plan, which was supported by the three lawmakers and passed through the Senate by a vote of 50 – 49 and the House by a vote of 220 – 211. “The American Rescue Plan is the gift that keeps on giving – this time with $52.9 million that will go towards establishing Central Virginia as a hub for pharmaceutical manufacturing. This unparalleled federal investment will help boost American production of essential drugs and active pharmaceutical ingredients while creating 21st century jobs for Virginians and tackling our nation’s dangerous overreliance on foreign supply chains for medicines,” said the lawmakers. The Virginia Advanced Pharma Manufacturing (APM) and R&D Cluster – led by the Virginia Biotechnology Research Partnership Authority– is one of 21 winners of the $1 billion Build Back Better Regional Challenge – the most impactful regional economic development competition in decades. The projects funded as part of this award include expanding a nascent pharmaceutical manufacturing corridor in Central Virginia through investment in new wet lab space, development of critical infrastructure to sustain industrial capacity in Petersburg, and engagement with local business to enhance the regional pharmaceutical supply chain. The project will also catalyze a new partnership between Virginia Commonwealth University and Virginia State University to create new pathways for underserved residents to high-quality training and jobs in the pharmaceutical industry. The Build Back Better Regional Challenge (BBBRC) is an unprecedented competitive federal grant program that provides each regional coalition with significant in… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=8CEDE077-7466-4A4F-BEDE-C4A6894B0A5F | Warner Joins Hickenlooper, Fischer, Peters, Lummis in Urging Senate to Shore Up ‘Rip & Replace’ Program, Protect Rural Networks from Chinese Threats | 2022-09-08 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined Sens. John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Gary Peters (D-MI), and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and more than 30 of their colleagues in a bipartisan letter to Senate leadership in support of closing the $3 billion funding shortfall impacting the Secure & Trusted Communications Networks Act’s Reimbursement Program. The shortfall leaves wireless networks—often in rural areas—vulnerable to espionage or disruption. Due to security concerns, in 2020 the FCC prohibited the purchase of equipment manufactured by Chinese telecom companies Huawei and ZTE and also prohibited the use of FCC-administered funds to expand or maintain networks with Huawei or ZTE equipment already present. The reimbursement program helps small telecommunications providers remove and replace suspect Chinese network equipment manufactured by Huawei and ZTE. If the funding shortfall for the program is not closed, the FCC will not be able to fully cover the costs of removing, disposing, and replacing suspect network equipment which will leave U.S. wireless networks vulnerable to espionage and disruption. “The highest priority class of telecommunications providers in the Reimbursement Program serve the most rural areas of the United States where wireless connectivity is a vital lifeline to accessing telehealth services, receiving emergency notifications, and participating in the 21st century economy,” wrote the Senators. The Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act was enacted in 2020 and given a $1.9 billion appropriation for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to help small network providers remove and replace high-risk network equipment. While the initial $1.9 billion was based on a voluntary survey of possible costs small network providers would incur, supply chain disruptions and additional program requirements (such as proper disposal of suspect equipment) added to the overall costs within the Reimbursement Program. “The bipartisan Senate support – thirty-four Senators! – i… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=CF834B06-D299-4BBF-B928-FD9650E21E1E | ICYMI: What They're Reading - Warner in Southwest and Southside Virginia | 2022-09-02 | 2022 | 2022-09 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Last week, Sen. Warner hit the road, making 14 stops across Southwest and Southside Virginia to highlight a wealth of accomplishments from a session of Congress that he believes “will be looked back upon as one of the most productive years – literally – since the 1960s.” From Wise to Washington to Wythe, and everywhere in between, Sen. Warner met Virginians, talking to kids about biscuits and civic engagement… to education leaders about access to high-speed internet… and to residents and volunteers about the devastation caused by flooding in Buchanan County. He also toured revitalization efforts in downtown Danville… sat down with community leaders to discuss manufacturing expansion opportunities in New River Valley… and even exchanged famous recipes with Russell County’s very own Linda Skeens, who won an astounding number of ribbons at the Virginia-Kentucky State Fair earlier this year. Rumor has it that Ms. Skeens has even agreed to include Sen. Warner’s tuna melt recipe in her upcoming cookbook. Sen. Warner also proudly delivered millions in federal funding for very worthy projects that seek to improve access to rural health and dental care, as well as tackle food insecurity and substance use disorder. He also discussed and answered questions pertaining to some major accomplishments out of Washington, including his landmark infrastructure law, his law to restore American technological leadership and manufacturing of semiconductors, and President Biden’s recent signing of the Inflation Reduction Act, which lowers prescription drug costs, closes tax loopholes for billionaire corporations, and provides financial security for miners by extending the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund excise tax at a higher rate. Bristol Herald Courier: Senator Warner's visit to Wise County Health Wagon is worth $1.25 million WISE, Va. – U.S. Sen. Mark Warner looked around the most quiet Wise County Fairgrounds Monday and remembered more hectic times. Warner, D-Va., returned to the fairgrounds – longtime host site o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:29:59Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=2EE3103F-35A6-4FFB-91BA-3A4716A9EE5C | Warner and Kaine Announce Nearly $30,000 for Underserved Virginia Credit Unions | 2022-08-31 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced that $29,856 in federal funding will be awarded to three credit unions in Virginia. The funding, classified as Digital Service and Cybersecurity grants, will go towards strengthening the credit unions’ cybersecurity systems, acquiring technology that allows employees to work remotely, or implementing digital services for members like mobile or online banking. The grants, awarded through the National Credit Union Administration’s 2022 Community Development Revolving Loan Fund, are specifically designed to support low-income credit unions and underserved consumers. “Credit unions help ensure all Virginians have access to the financial resources they need to save for their families, buy a home, or start a business,” the senators said. “This funding will directly support these organizations’ operations so that they can continue to reach out to underserved communities in the Commonwealth.” The funding is distributed as follows: $10,000 for the Virginia Educators Credit Union in Newport News, VA. $10,000 for RVA Financial in Richmond, VA. $9,856 for the Richmond Heritage Federal Credit Union in Richmond, VA. Sens. Warner and Kaine have long worked to ensure that underserved communities have better access to financial services. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sens. Warner and Kaine secured funding for Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs) in pandemic relief packages modeled after Sen. Warner’s Jobs and Neighborhood Investment Act. Most recently, Sen. Warner launched the bipartisan Senate Community Development Finance Caucus to serve as a platform where policymakers can coordinate and expand on public and private-sector efforts in support of the missions of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs). ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:26:22Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=47E86AF5-8214-4226-99D5-138439736A65 | Senate Intel Chair Warner on Unsealed Mar-a-Lago Affidavit | 2022-08-26 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON –U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued a statement after a court released a redacted version of the affidavit that prompted federal law enforcement to search Mar-a-Lago. “It appears, based on the affidavit unsealed this morning, that among the classified documents at Mar-a-Lago were some of our most sensitive intelligence – which is one reason the Senate Intelligence Committee has requested, on a bipartisan basis, a damage assessment of any national security threat posed by the mishandling of this information. “The Department of Justice investigation must be allowed to proceed without interference.” According to the affidavit, the Federal Bureau of Investigation found 184 unique documents bearing classification markings, including 25 documents marked as TOP SECRET, and documents bearing labels that indicated they contained information on clandestine human sources. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:26:22Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=56093204-813B-48DE-89B2-8678E2D38551 | Warner Welcomes Google Action on Misleading Search Results for Abortion Clinics | 2022-08-25 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today welcomed an announcement from Google that it will make changes to its search results to clearly label facilities that provide abortions so that users seeking abortions are not misled by anti-abortion fake clinics or crisis pregnancy centers. Today’s action follows a bicameral June 17 letter led by Warner and Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) to the CEO of Alphabet Inc. and its subsidiary Google, Sundar Pichai, urging him to take action to prevent misleading Google search results and ads that lead to anti-abortion clinics. In response to Warner and Slotkin’s letter, today Google announced that those who search for “abortion clinics near me” will only see facilities that have been verified to provide abortions in the Local Search results box on Google, unless they affirmatively choose to see additional, potentially less relevant results. Additionally, Google will clearly label results for searches such as “abortion clinics” to indicate whether the facility provides abortions. “I welcome the changes that Google has announced today so that women seeking abortion services aren’t directed towards fake clinics that traffic in misinformation and don’t provide comprehensive health services. Importantly, this isn’t about silencing voices or restricting speech – it’s about returning search results that accurately address a user’s query and giving users information that is relevant to their searches,” said Sen. Warner today. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:26:22Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=50A6C692-8DFF-48B4-983B-ABFDADFB22AB | Warner & Kaine Applaud Nearly $2 Million in Federal Funding for Farmville Innovation Hub | 2022-08-17 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded $1,943,222 in federal funding for the construction of an innovation hub in Farmville, Virginia. The funding will support the Longwood University Real Estate Foundation’s efforts to construct a facility that will serve as a business development and community training center with coworking spaces, business consulting, and educational training rooms. “This innovation hub will be a game-changer for businesses still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic,” the senators said. “This funding will help the Farmville area build a community space that will allow local businesses to work and expand while promoting economic development throughout the region.” “On behalf of the Commonwealth Regional Council, I am excited that the Longwood SEED Innovation Hub has received the last piece in the puzzle for needed funding to bring this project to life,” Melody Foster, Executive Director of the Commonwealth Regional Council, said. “I am thrilled we were able to assist Longwood in obtaining this funding for a facility that will be a great asset for the greater Farmville community.” “SEED Innovation Hub is the culmination of months of collaboration and regional strategy development between Longwood University’s Office of Community and Economic Development, Longwood Small Business Development Center and our partners at GO Virginia Region 3, SOVA Innovation Hub and Hampden-Sydney College,” Sheri McGuire, Longwood University Associate VP for Community and Economic Development, said. “SEED will be a creative intersection of partners, entrepreneurs, ideas, and supportive programming for all ages, cultivating regional innovation and entrepreneurial opportunities for years to come. We are excited and appreciate the investment US EDA, alongside VA TRRC and Go Virginia, are making to bring this vision to life.” The funding was awarded through the Economic Development Administration as part of the American Rescue Plan designed to aid economic development effor… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:26:22Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=C0613997-38AE-44E6-A380-15A3B229A1D0 | Warner Pushes for Plan to Ensure Patient Access to Care Pending Expiration of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency | 2022-08-17 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) asking the agencies to explain their plan to ensure continuity of care for patients being prescribed controlled substances via COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) telemedicine flexibilities. The current PHE declaration is set to expire on October 13, 2022 without intervention from the Biden Administration. Upon expiration current access to certain prescribed medications via telemedicine appointments will be stopped in order to remain in accordance with the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008. During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, DEA has waived certain requirements of the Haight Act, including in-person or Special Registration requirements in order to prescribe controlled substances via telehealth. “At the onset of the COVID-19 PHE, I was pleased to see the DEA act swiftly to ensure that patients could continue to access medically necessary controlled substances, including treatment for opioid use disorder, via telehealth by waiving the requirement that the patient have a prior in-person visit, regardless of their location, for the duration of the PHE,” wrote Sen. Warner. He continued, “In the more than two years since that flexibility was put into place, patients have successfully continued and established treatment virtually, without reports of widespread harm. The pandemic has shown that telehealth is an appropriate modality for a great deal of health care services, and that health care providers and their patients should be at the center of modality decision-making.” Sen. Warner posed a series of questions to ensure that there is a plan to continue to provide uninterrupted service: Does DEA plan to extend any current waivers or flexibilities regarding prescribing controlled substances over telehealth beyond the expiration of the PHE? If so, in what way(s)? If not, why not? Would additional authorities from Congress be … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:26:22Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=064F65B1-2E5C-4FEE-9A3E-6C97B277DCAB | Warner & Kaine Push to Clear IRS Backlogs and Resolve Customer Service Issues | 2022-08-16 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined a bipartisan group of House and Senate members in a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Charles Rettig reiterating concerns regarding persistent customer services issues within the agency, and urging the IRS to eliminate the ongoing processing delays, improve customer service, extend the suspension of automated notices and collections, and continue making maximum use of overtime and surge teams. “Since last year, numerous Members of Congress in the House and Senate have sent several letters regarding customer service issues, processing delays, and the outstanding backlog of returns,” wrote the bicameral group of lawmakers to IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig. “Yet, we are writing again to urge the IRS to extend the suspension of automated collections, continue the pause on automated notices, keep its surge teams in place until hiring challenges and processing backlogs are adequately addressed.” The lawmakers continued, “[W]e believe that the IRS must take additional steps to improve customer service issues, decrease processing delays, and work-down the backlog of paper returns and correspondence by continuing the maximum use of overtime and surge teams, as well as the continued suspension of automated notices and collections—which have been critical in reducing pandemic-related tax return and correspondence backlogs.” The letter came just before the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act — legislation Sens. Warner and Kaine helped pass in the Senate—which provides funding to modernize IRS systems and improve customer service when paying taxes. This will help ensure the IRS has the resources it needs to process tax returns quickly, get rebates to taxpayers faster, and address challenges Americans have when filing taxes. Sen. Warner has been pressing the IRS to address pandemic-related processing delays for the last two years. Sen. Warner first raised concerns over backlogs at the IRS in February 2021, as millions of America… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:26:22Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=8C3890DF-C316-46B4-B616-3966D089F6B6 | U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine on Inflation Reduction Act Becoming Law | 2022-08-16 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement after President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law: “We’re proud that this law will lower the price of prescription drugs, reduce the deficit, bring down energy bills and fight climate change. We’re also glad that it will help ensure that miners suffering from black lung and their families get the care and benefits they deserve. We will continue to look for ways to support the health and well-being of our communities, decrease inflation, and lower costs for Virginians.” Below are some of the ways the Inflation Reduction Act will benefit Virginians: Lower Prescription Drug Costs The law allows Medicare to negotiate drug prices for seniors and people with disabilities—a provision Warner and Kaine have long fought to pass to lower prescription drug costs. The law establishes a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs for seniors covered under Medicare Part D. In 2020, more than 36,000 Virginians with Medicare Part D spent more than $2,000 out-of-pocket on their prescription drugs. The law expands the Low-Income Subsidy program, a program that currently helps cover prescription drug costs for over 11,000 low-income Virginians with Medicare. The law provides free coverage for vaccines under Medicare Part D and improves access to vaccines under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). In 2020, nearly 85,000 Virginians received a vaccine covered under Medicare Part D. Affordable Health Care During the pandemic, Congress enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to help lower health care premiums for millions of Americans. The Inflation Reduction Act will extend these enhanced subsidies for three years through 2025 to help make Virginians’ health insurance more affordable. Over 300,000 Virginians have ACA coverage in 2022. The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) estimated that Virginians with ACA insurance would have seen a $71 increase in th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:26:22Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=8A835A4F-D187-4832-B412-4118300445A5 | Appalachian Senators Press ONDCP on Drug Trafficking Assistance | 2022-08-15 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, the bipartisan senators from Virginia, West Virginia and Tennessee sent a letter to Dr. Rahul Gupta, Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), pressing for additional assistance to combat drug-trafficking in the Appalachian region. “In Appalachia, law enforcement struggles to stem the tide of substance abuse,” wrote U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), Sens. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Sens. Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty (both R-TN). “In the words of then-Attorney General, William Barr, Appalachia has suffered the consequences of the opioid epidemic ‘more, perhaps, than any other region.’ In 2018, the overdose mortality rate for individuals ages 25-43 was 43 percent higher in Appalachia than the rest of the country. It is a region that needs the assistance that the HIDTA program was designed to provide.” Since its creation in 1988, the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) grant assistance program has provided for greater coordination and information sharing among federal, state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies. These additional federal resources, allocated to areas deemed as critical drug trafficking regions, are essential in eliminating drug trafficking and its harmful consequences. ONDCP has the statutory authority to create new HIDTAs and add new counties to existing HIDTAs once it has received a formal petition from a coalition of law enforcement agencies. Despite the enormous need, historically the Appalachian HIDTA has only gained approval for approximately 30 percent of petitions submitted. In the most recent round of designations, no counties within the Appalachian HIDTA – which encompasses Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia and Southwest Virginia – received the sought-after designation. “This fact, juxtaposed with the region’s manifest need, suggests strongly that the process of awarding needs to be revisited,” the senators wrote in their letter to ONDCP. “Counties in the Appalachian HIDTA wo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:26:22Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=65933121-3391-4508-A971-B42FE4DE5554 | Northern Virginia Delegation Welcomes Home Asim Ghafoor | 2022-08-13 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner (all D-VA) and Reps. Jennifer Wexton, Don Beyer and Gerry Connolly issued the following statement on the release of U.S. citizen and Virginia resident Asim Ghafoor from detention in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where he had been since July 14, 2022. “Thanks to the courageous work of many, Asim Ghafoor is now home with his family. Since he was arrested on July 14, we have been outspoken advocates for Asim’s fair treatment and due process during his imprisonment and worked closely with his loved ones to raise awareness of his ordeal. Asim has clearly touched the lives of many, and we are relieved that he is free and back in Northern Virginia with his family.” Asim Ghafoor is a board member for the nonprofit organization Democracy in the Arab World Now (DAWN) which advocates for democratic reforms in the Middle East and a beloved and active member of the local Muslim community in the Northern Virginia region. He also represented Jamal Khashoggi, who was brutally murdered by Saudi officials in 2018. Asim Ghafoor was detained by UAE authorities on July 14 while transiting Dubai International Airport. He was convicted in absentia and sentenced to three years in prison without being provided any notification regarding his charges. His prison sentence was overturned by an Emirati court earlier this week, permitting him to return home to his family. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:26:22Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=1E52F68F-427E-45A1-804F-F0427DBD7127 | Warner & Kaine Announce More Than $2.1 Million in Funding to Address COVID-19 in Rural Virginia Communities | 2022-08-12 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $2,124,300 in emergency rural health care funding to bolster federal support in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding will be provided to the Ledwith-Lewis Free Clinic in Tappahannock, Page Memorial Hospital in Luray, Tazewell Community Hospital in Tazewell, and Wellmont Health System in Big Stone Gap. This funding was awarded through the Community Facilities Emergency Rural Health Care program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). “As Virginia communities continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s critical that we provide resources to help protect Virginians,” said the senators. “That’s why we are pleased to see these grants go towards COVID vaccination and testing, telehealth and food assistance services, ventilation systems, and financial aid.” The funding will be awarded as below: • $36,800 for Ledwith-Lewis Free Clinic in Tappahannock, VA to provide COVID-19 testing kits, rapid testing supplies, and vaccinations, as well as additional staffing to meet the needs of the rural counties served. This investment will benefit approximately 27,350 residents. • $1,000,000 for Page Memorial Hospital in Luray, VA to purchase telehealth, remote monitoring systems, COVID testing, mobile clinic and food assistance. In addition, the funds will be used to train current nursing staff. This project aims to connect rural patients to Valley Health telehealth services and Page County internet infrastructure. This project will benefit approximately 24,042 residents. • $335,000 for Carilion Clinic (Tazewell Community Hospital) in Tazewell, VA to upgrade the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The HVAC system will follow the Center for Disease Control’s COVID-19 operational protocols for health care and will service the lab and patient care areas, as the current HVAC system is old and unreliable. This investment will benefit approximately 45,078 residents. • $752,500 for Wellmont Health System in Big Stone Ga… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:26:22Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=66C3BAB5-7CD6-47D5-8745-FA70051CF266 | ICYMI: How Virginia Benefits from the Inflation Reduction Act | 2022-08-11 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine highlighted some of the ways in which the Inflation Reduction Act will benefit Virginians. “Virginians have a lot to benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act. This historic legislation will help lower Virginians’ prescription drug and energy costs, help them access health care, and tackle climate change, which has had a devastating toll on communities all across the Commonwealth,” said the senators. “We were proud to vote for this bill and urge the House of Representatives to pass it and get it to President Biden’s desk ASAP.” Lower Prescription Drug Costs: The bill allows Medicare to negotiate drug prices for seniors and people with disabilities—a provision Warner and Kaine have long fought to pass to lower prescription drug costs. The bill establishes a $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs for seniors covered under Medicare Part D. In 2020, more than 36,000 Virginians with Medicare Part D spent more than $2,000 out-of-pocket on their prescription drugs. The bill expands the Low-Income Subsidy program, a program that currently helps cover prescription drug costs for over 11,000 low-income Virginians with Medicare. The bill provides free coverage for vaccines under Medicare Part D and improves access to vaccines under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). In 2020, nearly 85,000 Virginians received a vaccine covered under Medicare Part D. Affordable Health Care: During the pandemic, Congress enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to help lower health care premiums for millions of Americans. The Inflation Reduction Act would extend these enhanced subsidies for three years through 2025 to help make Virginians’ health insurance more affordable. Over 300,000 Virginians have ACA coverage in 2022. The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) estimated that Virginians with ACA insurance would have seen a $71 increase in their premiums for the next coverage year if these subsidies weren’t ex… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:26:22Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=A447D298-8C66-46F6-9BA7-3BE401A90CBD | Warner and Kaine Announce Over $11.5 Million in Federal Funding for Virginia Transit Systems | 2022-08-11 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $11,549,192 in federal funding for two Virginia transit systems. The funding was awarded through the Department of Transportation’s Fiscal Year 2022 Low or Now Emission Vehicle Program that helps state and local governments purchase or lease zero-emission and low-emission transit buses as well as acquire and construct support facilities, and was made possible by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act negotiated by Sen. Warner and supported by Sen. Kaine. “Electric and natural gas vehicles offer a clean and affordable alternative to traditional fuel vehicles,” the senators said. “We are glad to see Virginia receive this funding to support the adoption of more energy efficient vehicles and the needed infrastructure to continue our transition to a transportation system with a significantly lower impact on the environment.” The funding is distributed as follows: $10,032,000 for the GRTC Transit System to replace natural gas buses that have reached the end of their useful life. $952,192 for the GRTC Transit System to construct a vehicle storage facility. $565,000 for the City of Suffolk to purchase new electric buses and charging stations. Sens. Warner and Kaine have consistently supported policies designed to bring down energy costs and support the transition to cleaner fuels with less environmental impact. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) negotiated by Sen. Warner and supported by Sen. Kaine included billions of dollars to support the transition to electric and zero-emission cars and buses. The Inflation Reduction Act, which was passed by the Senate last week, also included significant provisions to support the adoption of a clean energy future, and is expected to reduce carbon emissions 40 percent by 2030. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:26:22Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=2C6F9DE4-40CB-4272-B1DA-89A125710E0F | Warner & Kaine Statement on Bipartisan Bill to Expand Benefits for Toxic-Exposed Veterans Becoming Law | 2022-08-10 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine released the following statement after President Biden signed the bipartisan Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022 into law. This legislation will expand health care and benefits for toxic-exposed veterans under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and authorize a new community-based outpatient clinic in Hampton Roads: “Our nation’s veterans have made immense sacrifices in defense of our freedom, and Congress has a responsibility to ensure we’re providing them with the benefits they deserve. This bipartisan legislation signed by President Biden today will ensure millions of veterans, who were exposed to toxins and burn pits during their service, have access to the health care and resources they need. We’re also glad the bill will provide funding for a new outpatient clinic in Hampton Roads, helping to reduce wait times and improve care for Virginia’s veterans.” Warner and Kaine voted to pass the Honoring Our PACT Act on June 16 and again on July 27. The bill is named in honor of Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson, who died in 2020 from toxic exposure as a result of his military service in Kosovo and Iraq with the Ohio National Guard. Specifically, the Honoring Our PACT Act will: Expand VA health care to more than 3.5 million toxic-exposed post-9/11 combat veterans; Authorize 31 major medical facility leases and allocate $5.5 billion to fund those facilities—including a new outpatient clinic in Hampton Roads; Improve VA’s resources and training for toxic-exposed veterans; Create a framework for the establishment of future presumptions of service connection related to toxic exposure; Add 23 burn pit and toxic exposure-related conditions to VA’s list of service presumptions, including hypertension; Expand presumptions related to Agent Orange exposure and include Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Guam, American Samoa, and Johnston Atoll as locations for Agent Orange exposure; Streng… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:26:22Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=999A5012-AF2E-456B-B976-593204702A8D | President Biden Signs Warner Legislation to Increase Production of Semiconductor Chips into Law | 2022-08-09 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON –U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued a statement after President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law: “The Chips and Science Act will lower costs for families, strengthen our national security, and create good-paying manufacturing jobs here in the United States, and I’m proud to have shepherded it into law.” Nearly everything that has an “on” switch – from cars to phones to washing machines to ATMs to electric toothbrushes – contains a semiconductor, but just 12 percent of these ‘chips’ are currently made in America. The CHIPS and Science Act includes $52 billion in funding championed by Sen. Warner to manufacture chips here on American soil – a move that will increase economic and national security and help America compete against countries like China for the technology of the future. Sen. Warner, co-chair of the Senate Cybersecurity Caucus and former technology entrepreneur, has long sounded the alarm about the importance of investing in domestic semiconductor manufacturing. Sen. Warner first introduced the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act in June 2020 along with Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX). ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:26:22Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=A36B4247-5D99-41C1-89F8-09789540F57E | Warner & Kaine Announce Over $64 Million in Federal Funding for Virginia Infrastructure Projects | 2022-08-09 | 2022 | 2022-08 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $64,207,045 in federal funding for Virginia infrastructure projects courtesy of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law negotiated by Sen. Warner and supported by Sen. Kaine. The funding was awarded through the Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program that helps communities plan and carry out projects with local or regional impact. “Virginia continues to benefit from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,” the senators said. “We are thrilled to see this funding head to Virginia for improvements throughout the Commonwealth that will have a direct impact on Virginians’ daily lives.” The funding is distributed as follows: $20,000,000 for the Long Bridge Bicycle and Pedestrian Crossing Project in Arlington County, Virginia, and the District of Columbia for the creation of a new bicycle-pedestrian bridge that crosses the Potomac River between Long Bridge Park in Arlington, VA and East and West Potomac Parks in Washington, DC. $19,300,000 for High Street Innovation in the City of Portsmouth for converting the existing four-lane undivided arterial to a two-lane divided road section allowing for road integration of vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. $18,400,000 for Arthur Ashe Boulevard Bridge in the City of Richmond for the replacement of the existing bridge structure over the CSX Railroad at the City's crossroads with the eastern seaboard interstate highway corridor. $3,000,000 for the I-95/Route 1 Revitalizations Planning Project in Spotsylvania County for the planning of a project that will provide multimodal improvements along the US Route 1 corridor from I-95/Exit 126 to Route 208/Lafayette Boulevard. $2,007,045 for the Three Notched Trail Shared Use Path Plan in Albemarle County for the planning of a project that will develop a shared use path between the City of Charlottesville, the community of Crozet, and Western Albemarle and Nels… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:26:22Z |
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