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| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-crack-down-on-pharmacy-benefit-managers-price-gouging | Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Crack Down on Pharmacy Benefit Managers’ Price Gouging | 2025-12-22 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and colleagues introduced the bipartisan, bicameral PBM Fiduciary Accountability, Integrity, and Reform (FAIR) Act, legislation that would establish fiduciary responsibilities for pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs)—the middlemen of drug pricing—and require PBMs to act in the best interests of employees relying on employer-sponsored health plans, while keeping plan costs low. “Pharmacy benefit managers should be held accountable for their role in raising costs of prescription drugs,” said Kaine. “This bipartisan legislation is critical to ensuring that PBMs are doing what’s best for Americans who rely on lifesaving medication.” Currently, PBMs that provide drug benefits for employer health plans often get away with price-gouging because they are not legally required to put employees’ interests first. The PBM Fair Act would ensure PBMs are classified as fiduciaries under law—thereby helping to curb hidden fees and end practices that drive up what employees pay for their medications. To ensure employer-sponsored health care plans are affordable and accessible to all families, this bill would specifically rein in bad PBM practices, such as: Marking up generic drugs at prices hundreds of times higher than actual cost; Limiting patient choice; and Denying claims with no or misleading explanations. In addition to Kaine, this bill is introduced by U.S. Senators Roger Marshall (R-KS), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Chuck Grassley (R-IA). Companion legislation is led in the House by U.S. Representatives Jake Auchincloss (D-MA-04) and Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA-07). Full text of the bill is available here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/warner-kaine-scott-slam-trump-administrations-sudden-halt-of-virginia-offshore-wind-project | Warner, Kaine, Scott Slam Trump Administration’s Sudden Halt of Virginia Offshore Wind Project | 2025-12-22 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine along with U.S. Representative Bobby Scott (all D-VA) issued the following statement: “Despite our senior roles on the Senate Intelligence and Armed Services Committees, the administration has failed to share any new information that supports this sudden and sweeping move to halt all offshore wind development, including a project off the coast of Virginia that is already almost complete and operational. That silence speaks volumes, especially given the president’s longstanding, well-documented opposition to offshore wind – and the promises he’s made to his donors to put his thumb on the scale against certain energy projects. This reckless, haphazard approach puts billions of dollars in private investment at risk, threatens thousands of good-paying American jobs coming to a veteran-heavy area, undermines energy security, and damages the credibility of the United States government. Virginia’s offshore wind project has undergone years of rigorous review and represents a critical step toward strengthening our energy independence, lowering energy costs for American families, growing our clean energy economy, and positioning the Commonwealth as a global leader in this industry. When a project that has met every requirement is suddenly stopped without explanation, it is fair to ask whether this decision is being driven by evidence, or by personal and political grievance.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=BFA83056-C5DC-4E10-8A48-96069B461ED1 | Warner, Kaine, Scott Slam Trump Administration's Sudden Halt of Virginia Offshore Wind Project | 2025-12-22 | 2025 | 2025-12 | 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 along with U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott (all D-VA) issued the following statement: “Despite our senior roles on the Senate Intelligence and Armed Services Committees, the administration has failed to share any new information that supports this sudden and sweeping move to halt all offshore wind development, including a project off the coast of Virginia that is already almost complete and operational. That silence speaks volumes, especially given the president’s longstanding, well-documented opposition to offshore wind – and the promises he’s made to his donors to put his thumb on the scale against certain energy projects. This reckless, haphazard approach puts billions of dollars in private investment at risk, threatens thousands of good-paying American jobs coming to a veteran-heavy area, undermines energy security, and damages the credibility of the United States government. Virginia’s offshore wind project has undergone years of rigorous review and represents a critical step toward strengthening our energy independence, lowering energy costs for American families, growing our clean energy economy, and positioning the Commonwealth as a global leader in this industry. When a project that has met every requirement is suddenly stopped without explanation, it is fair to ask whether this decision is being driven by evidence, or by personal and political grievance.” ### * High-quality photographs of Sen. Mark R. Warner are available for downloadhere* | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/warner-kaine-announce-lease-for-new-hampton-roads-va-facility | Warner, Kaine Announce Lease for New Hampton Roads VA Facility | 2025-12-19 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced that a lease has been awarded for a new Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facility in Hampton Roads. The awarding of this lease for a new, state-of-the-art outpatient clinic will improve veterans’ access to care in this region and follows years of congressional action and advocacy by the senators. “We are thrilled to announce the awarding of this new clinic lease in Hampton Roads,” said the senators. “The veteran population in the region continues to grow, and this facility will fill a critical gap by expanding access to high-quality, convenient care for the veterans who have served our country. Virginians need and deserve this facility, and we will do everything we can to ensure that it is properly staffed despite President Trump’s plans to eliminate 35,000 health care positions at VA facilities across America.” While this lease was originally authorized under the PACT Act, which both senators strongly supported, updated cost estimates and rent bids prompted the VA and the General Services Administration (GSA) to seek reauthorization from four congressional committees for this proposed facility and 17 others. In June, Warner and Kaine urged the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works to swiftly take up and reapprove all pending major VA medical facility leases. They subsequently pushed for the final committee, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, to put forward their approval. In late July, the senators announced that approval for the leases had cleared all committees. From there, the administration needed to award a contract for the lease. Warner and Kaine have long fought to expand health care access and benefits for Virginia’s nearly 700,000 veterans. The senators have fought to strengthen and expand mental health care and suicide prevention efforts for veterans. Warner has been outspoken on the need to reduce the disability claim backlog at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), ensure the VA is appr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=56F51368-CB85-4FEF-AA2F-375079895314 | Warner Statement on Trump Failure to Release Full Epstein Files | 2025-12-19 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement after the Trump administration released only part of the Epstein files: “Under the law, Donald Trump had 30 days to release all of the Epstein files. Today marks day 30. Where are the full Epstein files?” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=74B009EC-7AF0-4771-8F1C-CBA26210AADA | Warner, Kaine Announce Lease for New Hampton Roads VA Facility | 2025-12-19 | 2025 | 2025-12 | 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) announced that a lease has been awarded for a new Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical facility in Hampton Roads. The awarding of this lease for a new, state-of-the-art outpatient clinic will improve veterans’ access to care in this region and follows years of congressional action and advocacy by the senators. “We are thrilled to announce the awarding of this new clinic lease in Hampton Roads,” said the senators. “The veteran population in the region continues to grow, and this facility will fill a critical gap by expanding access to high-quality, convenient care for the veterans who have served our country. Virginians need and deserve this facility, and we will do everything we can to ensure that it is properly staffed despite President Trump’s plans to eliminate 35,000 health care positions at VA facilities across America.” While this lease was originally authorized under the PACT Act, which both senators strongly supported, updated cost estimates and rent bids prompted the VA and the General Services Administration (GSA) to seek reauthorization from four congressional committees for this proposed facility and 17 others. In June, Sens. Warner and Kaine urged the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works to swiftly take up and reapprove all pending major VA medical facility leases. They subsequently pushed for the final committee, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, to put forward their approval. In late July, the senators announced that approval for the leases had cleared all committees. From there, the administration needed to award a contract for the lease. Sens. Warner and Kaine have long fought to expand health care access and benefits for Virginia’s nearly 700,000 veterans. The senators have fought to strengthen and expand mental health care and suicide prevention efforts for veterans. Sen. Warner has been outspoken on the need to reduce the disability claim backlog at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), ensure the VA… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-and-young-applaud-bipartisan-bill-to-formally-end-iraq-wars-becoming-law | Kaine & Young Applaud Bipartisan Bill to Formally End Iraq Wars Becoming Law | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Todd Young (R-IN) applauded the repeal of the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) against Iraq. Kaine and Young’s bipartisan legislation to repeal these AUMFs was included in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which was signed by the President today. “The repeal of the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force against Iraq—the first repeal of an authorization in more than 50 years—is historic. It allows the American people, including the generations of servicemembers who served in Iraq, to finally close the book on this part of our nation’s history,” said Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees. “There have been too many instances of Congress abdicating its role in matters of war and peace, but the repeal of these AUMFs is a significant step forward in reclaiming our solemn constitutional responsibility and saying no to forever endless wars. I’m thankful to the cosponsors of this legislation and my colleagues for fulfilling our duty, to the President for signing the legislation into law, and to the many advocates, veterans, and military families who worked tirelessly alongside us to get this done.” “It’s time to close the book on these forever wars once and for all,” said Young, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. “This is an important step of what I like to call legislative hygiene, for Congress to formally end these two wars. The 1991 and 2002 AUMFs are no longer necessary and leaving them on the books carries risk of potential misuse. I want to thank my Congressional colleagues and President Trump for supporting this legislation and specifically thank Senator Kaine for his partnership on this effort for many years. Finally, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all of the men and women who served in these two conflicts. We honor your service and sacrifice.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-mccormick-introduce-legislation-to-preserve-and-protect-americas-historic-battlefields | Kaine, McCormick Introduce Legislation to Preserve and Protect America’s Historic Battlefields | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Dave McCormick introduced the American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation to strengthen the preservation of historic battlefields associated with wars fought on American soil. “From Yorktown to Appomattox to the Pentagon, the map of Virginia is a map of America’s military history,” said Kaine. “Especially as we come up on America’s 250th birthday, it’s critical that we ensure our country’s battlefields are preserved, so future generations can visit and learn about their importance. Last year, the President signed my bipartisan bill, the American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act, into law to help us do that. I’m glad to work alongside Senator McCormick to build on that progress by further supporting the program.” “From the Revolutionary War to the Civil War, Pennsylvania’s battlefields stand as powerful reminders of pivotal moments that shaped our nation’s history and our future,” said Dave McCormick. “By preserving and protecting these sacred battlefields, we honor the contributions of all Americans, educate future generations, and drive increased economic benefits for local communities by attracting visitors eager to learn and explore.” Specifically, the American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act will: Reauthorize the American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) through 2035, Increase federal support for nonprofit preservation efforts by increasing the cost-share from 50 percent to 75 percent, Direct the National Park Service and the Department of the Interior to prepare studies of sites connected to the French and Indian War and the Mexican-American War, and Authorize $20 million each fiscal year through 2035. As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary, the American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2025 plays a critical role in honoring America’s history, commemorating pivotal milestones, and ensuring these renowned sites are preserved for future generations. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-statement-on-fiscal-year-2026-national-defense-bill-becoming-law | Kaine Statement on Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Bill Becoming Law | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Ranking Member of the SASC Subcommittee on Seapower, released the following statement after the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes key provisions Kaine secured to advance U.S. national security, support servicemembers and their families, boost Virginia’s defense industry, and strengthen relations with allies and partners, was signed into law: “I’m glad that this year’s bipartisan defense bill was signed into law today. It includes key provisions I secured to improve quality of life for servicemembers, get our shipbuilding programs back on track, and strengthen our alliances around the world. It also repeals the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force—a historic victory for all Americans, especially the veterans of the Iraq wars. I will continue working with my colleagues on the Senate Armed Services Committee to support our military members and families and advance our national security.” During the SASC markup of the FY26 NDAA, an amendment to restore the names of three Virginia military bases to those chosen by a bipartisan commission was passed by voice vote. The House Armed Services Committee similarly passed an amendment to restore the names of all military bases on a bipartisan basis. However, the provisions were removed at the last minute because President Trump indicated that he would veto the entire defense bill over it like he did in 2020. Kaine successfully secured the following provisions: Pay Raises, Allowances, and Workforce Recruitment: Authorizes a 3.8 percent pay raise for military personnel. Directs the Secretary of Defense to ensure that pay statements for military servicemembers include clear descriptions for each type of pay, allowance, and deduction. Provides the Secretary of Defense with direct hiring authority for up to 60 graduates of the Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC) every calendar year and requires a re… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/video-kaine-slams-trumps-reckless-and-corrupt-decision-to-allow-nvidia-to-sell-advanced-chips-to-china | Video: Kaine Slams Trump’s Reckless & Corrupt Decision to Allow Nvidia to Sell Advanced Chips to China | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | FULL VIDEO OF KAINE’S SPEECH IS AVAILABLE HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, spoke on the Senate floor sounding the alarm about the Trump Administration’s dangerous decision to allow Nvidia to sell advanced H200 chips to Chinese commercial customers and the threat this poses to U.S. national security. Kaine has spoken out about how this sale would allow China to use H200 chips to erode America’s advantage in artificial intelligence (AI), expand Chinese military capabilities, and threaten the U.S. and our allies. “I rise today to express deep concern and frustration over President Trump’s decision to approve the sale of advanced Nvidia H200 AI chips to the People’s Republic of China,” said Kaine. “I am worried that the transfer of these chips will compromise U.S. security and enable the People’s Republic of China to catch up in one area where the U.S. has a significant and very qualitative advantage over the PRC.” “For decades, under administrations of both parties, the United States has adhered to a simple principle: we do not sell our most advanced security-critical technology to adversaries. That principle exists for a reason,” Kaine said. “Advanced semiconductors like Nvidia's H200 chip are not consumer gadgets. They're matters of national security. They're the foundation of the future of warfare. They are our edge—the United States’ edge in the development of the technologies of the future.” Kaine continued, “Right now, that future is up for grabs.” “We protect our chips because they preserve America's advantage in space, cyberspace and importantly, nuclear deterrence,” Kaine said. “The H200 is used to train and deploy frontier AI systems—systems that U.S. national security agencies have long warned have numerous military and intelligence applications.” “Even the CEO of China’s leading AI firm has admitted publicly that the access to advanced chips is their biggest bottleneck,” continued Kaine. “President… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/warner-kaine-mcgarvey-introduce-bill-to-support-families-of-mine-workers-who-died-of-black-lung-disease | Warner, Kaine, McGarvey Introduce Bill to Support Families of Mine Workers Who Died of Black Lung Disease | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) introduced the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act, legislation that would remove barriers to benefits and ensure that families of miners who have died from black lung are properly compensated. A companion bill was introduced by U.S. Representative Morgan McGarvey (D-KY-03) in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Grieving families in Virginia’s mining communities shouldn’t have to worry about fighting red tape or taking on hefty financial burdens,” said Warner. “I’m proud to stand alongside Rep. McGarvey and reintroduce the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act, which will ensure that families struggling with the loss of a loved one receive the benefits they deserve.” “Miners take on enormous burdens to power our communities, and it’s unacceptable that many families of deceased miners are struggling to access their benefits,” said Kaine. “These families deserve our care and support, which is why we’re introducing this bill to cut red tape and make it easier for them to secure critical resources they need.” “When families are navigating the grief of losing a loved one and the financial worries that come with it, they shouldn’t be subjected to a lengthy and expensive legal process just to prove what we already know: miners work in dangerous conditions to power this country and pay for it with their own health and lives,” said McGarvey. “The burden should be on the coal companies, not grieving widows, to either prove there’s no connection to black lung or pay these families what they’re owed as a small step towards addressing the irreparable harm miners endured on the job. I’m grateful to Senator Warner for staying in this fight and doing everything we can to make it easier for these families to get the benefits they’ve more than earned.” Specifically, the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act would: Re-establish a pre-1981 “rebuttable presumption” that a miner who died from respiratory-related conditions had died due to black lung if the miner w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=5998FBDD-C1D4-4E7D-9393-0EA1990B9D2E | Warner & Justice Introduce Legislation to Make Child Care More Affordable | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | 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 (D-VA) and Jim Justice (D-WV) introduced the Child Care Supply Tax Credit Act, bipartisan legislation to address the nationwide shortage of child care options. Through the creation of a new commonsense tax credit, this legislation would help providers attract and retain qualified staff, thereby tackling one of the key contributors to the child care affordability crisis: the industry’s workforce challenges. This legislation comes as child care costs continue to surge around the country, often outpacing the rate of overall inflation. In West Virginia, the cost of day care for one toddler and one infant has surpassed $20,000 per year. In Virginia, that cost has surpassed $30,700 per year. “From health care premiums to groceries to utility bills, life is only getting more and more expensive for American families, and for many, the math simply doesn’t work without affordable child care,” said Sen. Warner. “Child care is the foundation that allows parents to earn a living while providing kids with the head start they deserve. I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation to address the workforce challenges contributing to our nation’s child care crisis." “Childcare providers simply can’t afford to pay their workers enough without passing those high costs on to parents. Families in West Virginia and across the country are spending thousands of dollars just to secure reliable childcare - it must be addressed. By creating a targeted tax credit tied directly to caregiver wages, we can pay the people who take care of our kids what they deserve while giving our hard-working families some breathing room,” said Sen. Justice. In the U.S., child care workers earn less than the typical worker despite a high level of responsibility and demanding training requirements. These low wages lead to high turnover and difficulty in recruitment, ultimately resulting in fewer available classroom slots and higher costs for families. The bipartisan Child Care Supply Tax Credit Act creates … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=71B56CE2-8F76-498E-BD37-1B785DEFD367 | Warner, Kaine, McGarvey Introduce Bill to Support Families of Mine Workers who Died of Black Lung Disease | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | 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) introduced the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act, legislation that would remove barriers to benefits and ensure that families of miners who have died from black lung are properly compensated. A companion bill was introduced by Rep. Morgan McGarvey (D-KY-03) in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Grieving families in Virginia’s mining communities shouldn’t have to worry about fighting red tape or taking on hefty financial burdens,” said Sen. Warner. “I’m proud to stand alongside Rep. McGarvey and reintroduce the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act, which will ensure that families struggling with the loss of a loved one receive the benefits they deserve.” “Miners take on enormous burdens to power our communities, and it’s unacceptable that many families of deceased miners are struggling to access their benefits,” said Sen. Kaine. “These families deserve our care and support, which is why we’re introducing this bill to cut red tape and make it easier for them to secure critical resources they need.” “When families are navigating the grief of losing a loved one and the financial worries that come with it, they shouldn’t be subjected to a lengthy and expensive legal process just to prove what we already know: miners work in dangerous conditions to power this country and pay for it with their own health and lives,” said Rep. McGarvey. “The burden should be on the coal companies, not grieving widows, to either prove there’s no connection to black lung or pay these families what they’re owed as a small step towards addressing the irreparable harm miners endured on the job. I’m grateful to Senator Warner for staying in this fight and doing everything we can to make it easier for these families to get the benefits they’ve more than earned.” Specifically, the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act would: Re-establish a pre-1981 “rebuttable presumption” that a miner who died from respiratory-related conditions had died due to black lung if the miner was previo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=A7854C48-E60A-490D-B61B-5E60A53AC73E | Warner Leads Bipartisan Effort to Push FTC to Crack Down on Surveillance Pricing With Holiday Shopping Season Underway | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, in the thick of the holiday shopping season, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) led Sens. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Richard Blumental (D-CT), and Josh Hawley (R-MO) in pushing the Trump administration to crack down on surveillance pricing, which eliminates a fixed or static price in favor of prices that are specially tailored to an individual consumer’s willingness to pay. As part of this letter, the senators highlight a 2024 Federal Trade Commission (FTC) study that found companies used “a wide range of personal data to set individualized consumer prices.” That study was shut down by FTC chair Andrew Ferguson, who cancelled the public comment period, effectively ending the study in January. “As the FTC has documented, businesses are increasingly using personal data, such as demographic information, precise location, or even web browsing history, to target individual consumers with different prices for the same goods and services. Surveillance pricing builds upon not only the data that a company holds on a prospective customer, but also data purchased from shady data brokers,” wrote the senators. “Recent concerns about surveillance pricing for airline tickets illustrate the dangers of this highly intrusive – and for consumers financially burdensome – practice. Fetcherr, an A.I. analytics company, suggested it was developing pricing algorithms for airlines that would target individuals with specific prices that consider “factors like customer lifetime value, past purchase behaviors, and the real-time context of each booking inquiry” to drive up revenue.” As part of this letter, the senators highlighted the Biden-era FTC study, which examined how companies tracked consumer behaviors – including a person’s precise location, browser history, and even mouse movements on a webpage – to inform their surveillance pricing tactics. “The Commission had already begun a comprehensive market investigation into surveillance pricing under its Section 6(b) authority and issued a preliminary staff report on its fin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/12/17/2025/kaine-applauds-senate-passage-of-fiscal-year-2026-national-defense-bill | Kaine Applauds Senate Passage of Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Bill | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Ranking Member of the SASC Subcommittee on Seapower, applauded Senate passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes key provisions Kaine secured to advance U.S. national security, support servicemembers and their families, boost Virginia’s defense industry, and strengthen relations with allies and partners: “As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, I’m always proud of our bipartisan work in the annual defense bill to advance our national security and support military personnel and families. I’m particularly excited that this year’s bill includes many provisions I secured, including investments in our nation’s shipbuilding programs, a pay raise for servicemembers, increased funding for military construction at installations across Virginia, and legislation to strengthen our alliances in Europe and the Indo-Pacific. I also secured the inclusion of my bipartisan bill to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force so we can formally end the Iraq wars. I urge President Trump to sign the bill as soon as possible.” During the SASC markup of the FY26 NDAA, an amendment to restore the names of three Virginia military bases to those chosen by a bipartisan commission was passed by voice vote. The House Armed Services Committee similarly passed an amendment to restore the names of all military bases on a bipartisan basis. However, the provisions were removed at the last minute because President Trump indicated that he would veto the entire defense bill over it like he did in 2020. Kaine successfully secured the following provisions: Pay Raises, Allowances, and Workforce Recruitment: Authorizes a 3.8 percent pay raise for military personnel. Directs the Secretary of Defense to ensure that pay statements for military servicemembers include clear descriptions for each type of pay, allowance, and deduction. Provides the Secretary of… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-and-banks-introduce-bill-to-eliminate-antiquated-tax-on-student-loans | Kaine & Banks Introduce Bill to Eliminate Antiquated Tax on Student Loans | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, (D-VA) and U.S. Senator Jim Banks (R-IN) introduced the Student Loan Tax Elimination Act, legislation to remove antiquated “origination fees” for federal student loans. “Student loan debt is holding Virginia families and the overall economy back,” said Kaine. “It should be easier, not harder, for American students to afford to go to college if that is the right path for them. That’s why I’m introducing this bipartisan, commonsense legislation to finally get rid of an antiquated tax on student loan borrowers.” “Students deserve a fair deal when paying for college,” said Banks. “My bill ends a hidden tax on student loans and ensures our next generation has a greater opportunity to receive a more affordable education.” Origination fees were historically intended to offset costs incurred by the private-sector partners that serviced federal student loans. Direct Subsidized and Direct Unsubsidized loans are charged a fee of 1.057 percent, with PLUS loans receiving a fee of 4 percent. In 2010, Congress shifted responsibility for all federal student loans from private-sector partners to the U.S. Department of Education – but these fees remained in place and have been burdening borrowers since. The Student Loan Tax Elimination Act would finally remove these fees, eliminating what has been tantamount to a needless tax on student loan borrowers. Kaine has vigorously advocated for policies to make a high-quality education more affordable for Virginians and for all Americans. In April 2025, Kaine and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced legislation to expand federal student loan repayment options. In February 2025, Kaine introduced the Jumpstarting Our Businesses by Supporting Students (JOBS) Act, legislation to allow students to use federal Pell Grants for shorter-term job training programs; parts of this legislation became law in July 2025. The legislation is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Co… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/warner-and-kaine-applaud-unanimous-senate-passage-of-aviation-safety-legislation-sending-it-to-the-house | Warner & Kaine Applaud Unanimous Senate Passage of Aviation Safety Legislation, Sending It to the House | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) today welcomed Senate approval of the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act, sending it to the House of Representatives for consideration. The bipartisan legislation, which passed unanimously out of the Senate Commerce Committee earlier this year, comes in response to the January 29, 2025 collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) that tragically claimed 67 lives. “Congress owes it to the traveling public, and to the families who lost loved ones in the January 29 crash over the Potomac River, to address the systemic flaws that contributed to this tragedy,” said Warner and Kaine. “This bipartisan legislation is a meaningful step forward to ensure the safety and security of air travel. It strengthens oversight, improves coordination between the FAA and the Department of Defense, and requires comprehensive safety reviews of DCA and other busy airports. We urge the House to act quickly so this legislation can become law and provide real protections for passengers, flight crews, first responders, and the families still grieving the loss of their loved ones. When the NTSB and Army release their comprehensive reports about the crash, we stand ready to determine the next best steps Congress can take to further improve aviation safety, including removing slots from DCA.” The January 29 crash over the Potomac River exposed multiple system failures, including the Army Black Hawk not transmitting safety-enhancing ADS-B technology (radio systems that aircraft use to share their positions with each other and with air traffic control), unsafe route design for mixed traffic near DCA, and lack of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Defense (DoD) coordination to prevent future incidents. The ROTOR Act addresses these specific failures, as well as broader long-standing FAA air traffic controller shortages, FAA interna… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=183F3505-251F-4FBE-ACE4-212D35B80E30 | Warner, Colleagues Blast FCC Efforts to Strip Broadband Price Transparency Labels for Consumers, Demand Reversal | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | 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) and seven of his colleagues urged Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr to reverse the agency’s decision to weaken broadband label rules that help consumers understand the type of broadband services they are buying before committing to a provider. In a letter to Chairman Carr, the senators expressed strong opposition to the FCC’s proposed rulemaking that would scale back key broadband consumer label requirements that the FCC adopted unanimously in 2022. Congress directed the FCC to create broadband labels in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in order to improve consumers’ ability to get a better understanding of the broadband services that they are paying for and receiving. “The broadband label framework was designed to work like nutrition labels, giving consumers a clear, consistent way to understand what services they are buying before they commit. After years of development and a bipartisan vote to implement these protections, we are now at the point where providers have integrated these labels into their systems and consumers are beginning to rely on them. This is not the moment to reverse course,” the senators wrote. “The entire purpose of the broadband label is to show consumers the real, total cost of service so that they can make informed choices. Allowing providers to bundle these fees into vague line items recreates exactly the kind of billing opaqueness that Congress sought to end. Families need to see what they are being charged and why,” the senators continued. Under the FCC’s proposal, internet service providers would be allowed to take actions such as bundling optional fees instead of listing them clearly and removing labels from customer account portals, which consumers often use to compare and review their service terms. The proposal could also allow providers to not display labels in the same languages used to advertise their plans. This letter is also signed by Sens. Adam Schiff (D-CA), Ben Ray Lujá… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=2A0A56AD-1936-4DB8-A744-38DF95E7FE1D | Warner Applauds Passage of Annual Defense Bill | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | 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 Senate passage of the final, compromise text of the nation’s annual defense bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This bill, which includes key Warner-led priorities, previously passed the House, and now awaits the President’s signature. “As the world becomes more dangerous and the technology available to our allies and adversaries alike becomes increasingly more complex, I’m pleased to see the Senate pass this bipartisan legislation,” said Sen. Warner. “This legislation will strengthen our military, provide greater support to servicemembers, bolster our technological capabilities, and address challenges across the globe.” For the Commonwealth, this bill: Authorizes more than $935 million for 14 military construction projects across the Commonwealth, which Senator Warner advocated for with the Armed Services Committee. This includes: $380 million for a Public-Private housing project at Naval Station Norfolk $188 million for dry dock modernization at Norfolk Naval Shipyard $24 million for the completion of two Child Development Centers (JEB Little Creek-Ft Story and NS Norfolk), and $15.5 million in funding for the VA National Guard to complete the next stage of their Aircraft Maintenance Hangar project. Provides more than $25 billion for Navy shipbuilding – more than $5 billion over the President’s budget request. Greenlights the procurement of a third Columbia-class submarine, as well as funding for the Virginia-class submarine and aircraft carrier programs. Prevents funding from being misused to reduce the workforce at any public shipyard, including Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Senator Warner had successfully pushed conferees for this provision in the final bill. Authorizes NASA to reimburse the Town of Chincoteague for expenses related to relocated PFAS contaminated water wells to a safe location. From the late 1970s to 1988, PFAS were used at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility. In 2017, NASA detected PFAS in wells used to provide… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=4F0B7DC4-7607-448E-950F-B47114F701A8 | Warner, Cotton Statements on Passage of Intelligence Authorization Act | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | 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) and Tom Cotton (R-AR), Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement after the Senate passed the annual Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (IAA) as a part of the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), following passage last week in the House of Representatives. The IAA represents a bipartisan effort by the Senate and House Intelligence Committees to authorize the funding, provide legal authorities, and ensure vigorous congressional oversight of national security threats and our United States Intelligence Community. “I thank my colleagues and am glad to see this bill pass once again on a strong bipartisan basis. It provides the Intelligence Community the resources it needs to do its mission while ensuring that we maintain rigorous oversight of the IC’s activities. This year’s IAA responds to important concerns, including by demanding continued support and transparency for AHI victims, ensuring IC facilities can be protected from the growing threat of commercial drones, and requiring cyber protections for our electoral systems. At the same time, it readies the IC for the future by promoting IC energy resiliency, enhancing the IC’s ability to detect and counter threats related to emerging biotechnology, and ensuring the IC adopts artificial intelligence in a secure and responsible manner. While I am disappointed that we were unable to reach agreement on a provision to secure our Nation’s telecom infrastructure, I look forward to continuing to work with my Senate colleagues to address the unprecedented Salt Typhoon breach that exposed the personal data and communications of millions of Americans,” said Sen. Warner. “I’d like to thank my colleagues for supporting this bill and the many members of both the House and Senate Intelligence Committees for building this bill and getting it across the finish line. Since becoming chairman, I have been clear about the need for real refo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=89F282F6-43C7-4BBE-AE46-7A2E572096A4 | CMS Heeds Warner and Wyden Call to Improve Medicare Advantage for Seniors | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued a statement after the Trump administration proposed new steps to make it easier for seniors to switch their Medicare Advantage plan or choose Traditional Medicare if a doctor or hospital they use leaves their insurance plan network. “Navigating the health care landscape is hard enough as is – we shouldn’t be forcing seniors to jump through hoops in order to continue seeing the doctors they know and trust,” said Sen. Warner. “I’m glad to see CMS heed our call by proposing new measures that would allow Medicare Advantage enrollees to change their coverage more easily when they experience mid-year provider network changes. I’ll keep working with CMS to get this proposed rule finalized and ensure that elderly Americans can count on the continuity of care they need.” “American seniors should not have the rug pulled out from under them when it comes to seeing the doctor of their choice,” said Sen. Wyden. “These proposed improvements will reduce confusion and make it easier for seniors to continue seeing their local health care providers. I urge CMS to finalize this proposal and bring more transparency and consumer protection to Medicare Advantage.” In October, Wyden and Warner called on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to address the rising number of incidents where doctors or health care facilities leave a Medicare Advantage plan network, which triggers a “special enrollment period” that allows seniors to change plans. Over the past year, more than a dozen states have had provider network changes deemed “significant” by CMS. Late last month, CMS proposed changes to streamline the process by allowing seniors to change plans if virtually any of the health care providers they see leaves their plan network. An enrollee who loses a provider within their plan network will be notified of the network change and their right to change plan or switch to Traditional Medicare with guaranteed… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=D18E5409-9021-4BE4-9795-48B4E5495939 | Warner & Kaine Applaud Unanimous Senate Passage of Aviation Safety Legislation, Sending it to the House | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | 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) today welcomed Senate approval of the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act, sending it to the House of Representatives for consideration. The bipartisan legislation, which passed unanimously out of the Senate Commerce Committee earlier this year, comes in response to the January 29, 2025 collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) that tragically claimed 67 lives. “Congress owes it to the traveling public, and to the families who lost loved ones in the January 29 crash over the Potomac River, to address the systemic flaws that contributed to this tragedy,” said Sens. Warner and Kaine. “This bipartisan legislation is a meaningful step forward to ensure the safety and security of air travel. It strengthens oversight, improves coordination between the FAA and the Department of Defense, and requires comprehensive safety reviews of DCA and other busy airports. We urge the House to act quickly so this legislation can become law and provide real protections for passengers, flight crews, first responders, and the families still grieving the loss of their loved ones. When the NTSB and Army release their comprehensive reports about the crash, we stand ready to determine the next best steps Congress can take to further improve aviation safety, including removing slots from DCA.” The January 29 crash over the Potomac River exposed multiple system failures, including the Army Black Hawk not transmitting safety-enhancing ADS-B technology (radio systems that aircraft use to share their positions with each other and with air traffic control), unsafe route design for mixed traffic near DCA, and lack of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Defense (DoD) coordination to prevent future incidents. The ROTOR Act addresses these specific failures, as well as broader long-standing FAA air traffic controller shortages, FAA internal s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-and-warnock-lead-colleagues-in-condemning-trump-administration-policy-change-that-harms-federal-workers-with-disabilities | Kaine & Warnock Lead Colleagues in Condemning Trump Administration Policy Change That Harms Federal Workers with Disabilities | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Reverand Raphael Warnock (D-GA) led a group of Democratic Senate colleagues in writing to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to push back on new HHS guidance that rescinds telework as a reasonable accommodation for qualified employees with disabilities. This policy change has already directly harmed HHS employees, including an employee with a high-risk pregnancy and a disabled veteran. “We write to express our concern regarding recent policy changes at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) affecting federal employees with disabilities…One in four Americans live with a disability, and they not only benefit from various federal programs and services but also meaningfully contribute to the functioning of the federal government,” the senators wrote. “Yet on August 13, 2025, the HHS Office of Human Resources (OHR) issued guidance that will inflict outsized harm on workers with disabilities, including people living with chronic disease or illness, people with compromised immune systems, and disabled veterans.” “The HHS guidance rescinds telework as a reasonable accommodation for qualified employees with disabilities, resulting in a pause on all new and renewing telework requests in at least one HHS operational division. This policy has already inflicted distress on employees whose approved telework accommodations or requests for telework accommodations were unexpectedly revoked,” they continued. “[The federal government] is bound by law not to discriminate against those workers and to take steps to increase employment of workers with disabilities…These are simple changes in the normal places and processes of work that allow employees with the requisite skills, knowledge, and aptitude to do the job.” “Research has shown again and again that reasonable accommodations for qualified employees increase satisfaction, retention, and, importan… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-slams-new-coast-guard-policy-downgrading-definition-of-swastikas-nooses | Kaine Slams New Coast Guard Policy Downgrading Definition of Swastikas, Nooses | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the Coast Guard enacted a new policy calling swastikas and nooses ‘potentially divisive’—a significant downgrade from their previous classification as hate symbols—in the Guard’s workplace harassment guidance: “This policy must be reversed immediately. Allowing racism and antisemitism to fester in our armed forces is wrong, harmful to our military readiness, and makes all of us less safe. Americans across the country were disgusted when news about this proposed change broke last month. I had hoped the Trump Administration was sufficiently shamed into backtracking when it called that reporting an ‘absolute ludicrous lie and unequivocally false.’ By moving forward with this absurdly dangerous policy, it’s clear this Administration will stop at nothing to reach a new low.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-warner-fetterman-mcgarvey-and-scott-introduce-legislation-to-strengthen-and-increase-accessibility-of-black-lung-benefits-program-for-miners | Kaine, Warner, Fetterman, McGarvey, & Scott Introduce Legislation to Strengthen and Increase Accessibility of Black Lung Benefits Program for Miners | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine, Mark R. Warner (both D-VA), and John Fetterman (D-PA) and U.S. Representatives Morgan McGarvey (D-KY-03) and Bobby Scott (D-VA-03), Ranking Member of the Committee on Education and Labor, reintroduced the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act, legislation that would help miners who have suffered from black lung disease access the workers’ compensation and benefits they are entitled to receive under the federal Black Lung Benefits Program. This legislation significantly reduces barriers, such as rising inflation and costs-of-living, complex claims processes, and lack of legal representation, that prevent miners and their survivors from accessing benefits. “Our miners make tremendous sacrifices to keep our lights on, communities powered, and nation running,” said Kaine. “The Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act will help the brave miners and retirees impacted by black lung disease finally get the medical coverage and compensation they've earned.” “For generations, Virginia’s coal miners have made tremendous sacrifices to power America, literally risking their lives to fuel our nation,” said Warner. “The Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act will eliminate red tape and help miners and their families get easy access to the benefits, compensation, and legal representation they deserve.” “The job of a coal miner is often a dangerous and thankless one. Pennsylvania’s coal miners know the risk all too well,” said Fetterman. “It’s absolutely wrong when we have workers not receiving the benefits they were promised—zero exceptions. I’m proud to join my colleagues on the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act so we do right by our coal miners and their families. They risk their lives every day for our great country and we should have their backs when they need us, not leave them behind.” “After paying for this country’s last energy revolution with their own health and safety, miners shouldn’t have to endure a costly, drawn-out legal process to prove they’ve earned their benefits… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=7D740A02-4CDD-46E4-AAFB-510065DD8C42 | Warner, Kaine, Fetterman, McGarvey & Scott Introduce Legislation to Strengthen and Increase Accessibility of Black Lung Benefits for Miners | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | 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, Tim Kaine (both D-VA), and John Fetterman (D-PA) and U.S. Reps. Morgan McGarvey (D-KY-03) and Bobby Scott (D-VA-03), Ranking Member of the Committee on Education and Labor, reintroduced the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act, legislation that would help miners who have suffered from black lung disease access the workers’ compensation and benefits they are entitled to receive under the federal Black Lung Benefits Program. This legislation significantly reduces barriers, such as rising inflation and costs-of-living, complex claims processes, and lack of legal representation, that prevent miners and their survivors from accessing benefits. “For generations, Virginia’s coal miners have made tremendous sacrifices to power America, literally risking their lives to fuel our nation,” said Sen. Warner. “The Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act will eliminate red tape and help miners and their families get easy access to the benefits, compensation, and legal representation they deserve.” “Our miners make tremendous sacrifices to keep our lights on, communities powered, and nation running,” said Sen. Kaine. “The Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act will help the brave miners and retirees impacted by black lung disease finally get the medical coverage and compensation they've earned.” “The job of a coal miner is often a dangerous and thankless one. Pennsylvania’s coal miners know the risk all too well,” said Sen. Fetterman. “It’s absolutely wrong when we have workers not receiving the benefits they were promised—zero exceptions. I’m proud to join my colleagues on the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act so we do right by our coal miners and their families. They risk their lives every day for our great country and we should have their backs when they need us, not leave them behind.” “After paying for this country’s last energy revolution with their own health and safety, miners shouldn’t have to endure a costly, drawn-out legal process to prove they’ve earned their benefits,” s… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=87B58ADF-E43E-489C-9146-E0DD13FEA7DB | Warner, Scott Honor Civil Rights Leader Barbara Johns at U.S. Capitol Statue Dedication | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | 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) and Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA-03) delivered remarks at the Congressional Statue Dedication Ceremony honoring Barbara Rose Johns, a Prince Edward County civil rights leader whose student-led strike and its subsequent lawsuit became one of five cases combined into Brown v. Board of Education, one of the most consequential Supreme Court decisions in our nation’s history. Her statue will represent Virginia in National Statuary Hall. “On April 23, 1951, a 16-year-old Barbara Johns led a walkout of students at the Robert Russa Moton High School in Farmville, Virginia, to protest school segregation and the discriminatory education conditions of Black students. Her courage forced this country to reckon with its conscience on a scale much larger than she ever could have imagined,” said Sen. Warner. “I’m proud to unveil Barbara Johns’ statue in the U.S. Capitol where she will represent the Commonwealth of Virginia and be recognized for the vital role she played in ending school segregation.” "At the age of 16, Barbara Johns’ refused to accept inequality in our public schools. Her determination led to the lawsuit Davis v. County School Board of Prince Edward County, which ultimately became part of the landmark case of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka. Her strength and unwavering belief in equality and justice helped change the entire nation for the better. It is hard to think of a better example of a Virginian to represent the Commonwealth in the United States Capitol,” said Rep. Scott. Under federal law, each state is represented by two statues in National Statuary Hall, selected by the state to honor notable individuals from its history. The Johns statue was recommended by Virginia’s Commission for Historical Statues to replace Virginia’s statue of Robert E. Lee in the U.S. Capitol. Sen. Warner and Rep. Scott are both cosponsors of the Confederate Monument Removal Act, legislation to remove statues of individuals who voluntarily served the Confederate States of Ame… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=B47AC547-DC15-49E8-8024-5FF1F776F2EE | Warner, Krishnamoorthi Introduce Legislation to Help Workers Adapt to AI-Driven Economy | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | 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) and U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today introduced legislation to help American workers gain the skills they need to succeed as artificial intelligence, automation, and rapid technological change reshape the economy. The Investing in American Workers Act would modernize the tax code to encourage employers to invest in workforce training tied to recognized postsecondary credentials – particularly for lower- and moderate-income workers – so employees can adapt to new technologies, transition into emerging roles, and share in the gains of a rapidly evolving economy. “As artificial intelligence and automation transform nearly every sector of our economy, the question isn’t whether jobs will change – it’s whether workers will be given a fair shot to keep up. If we want the United States to lead in innovation, we must also lead in preparing workers for the jobs of the future,” said Sen. Warner. “Right now, our tax code rewards companies for investing in machines and software, but not nearly enough for investing in people. This bill applies a proven model, the R&D tax credit, to incentivize employers to offer workforce training, so workers can build new skills, businesses can stay competitive, and the benefits of technological change are more widely shared.” “Businesses across the country are still struggling to find workers with the training needed for today’s jobs, and workers need better access to affordable, employer-supported opportunities to build new skills,” said Rep. Krishnamoorthi. “This legislation expands access to high-quality training programs that help workers move into good, stable careers while strengthening the competitiveness of our businesses and growing the middle class. If we want the United States to remain the world’s economic leader, we must invest in the workers who drive our economy. When people have the skills they need to get ahead, our communities grow stronger and the entire country benefits.” As AI tools increasingly alter job requir… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-slams-trump-administrations-scheme-to-eliminate-35000-health-care-positions-at-veterans-affairs-clinics | Kaine Slams Trump Administration’s Scheme to Eliminate 35,000 Health Care Positions at Veterans Affairs Clinics | 2025-12-15 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) released the following statement regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs’ plans to abruptly eliminate as many as 35,000 health care positions this month: “Back in March, when I sounded the alarm about staffing levels at the new Veterans Affairs (VA) facility in Chesapeake, VA Secretary Doug Collins called me a liar. While I don’t expect an apology, America’s veterans—who will be forced to wait longer to see fewer doctors because of Collins’ plans to axe 35,000 VA health care workers—deserve one. This news is dangerous and reckless—but not surprising. President Trump fired more veterans in his first few weeks in office alone than any other U.S. President. Congress must provide critical oversight and do everything possible to protect our veterans from this shameless Administration.” Senate Democrats proposed legislation in July to prevent the Trump Administration from baselessly firing veterans from the federal workforce. Senate Republicans blocked it. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-warner-and-mcguire-applaud-committee-passage-of-wintergreen-emergency-egress-act | Kaine, Warner, & McGuire Applaud Committee Passage of Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act | 2025-12-15 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark R. Warner (both D-VA) and U.S. Representative John McGuire (R-VA-05) applaud the advancing of the Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act, bipartisan legislation to issue a right-of-way to add an additional emergency route and road to enhance public safety in Wintergreen, Virginia—a popular tourist destination off the Blue Ridge Parkway in Nelson County. The Wintergreen community currently has only one entrance and exit route, presenting a significant safety concern if there were to be an evacuation due to a natural disaster. This legislation would direct the Secretary of the Interior to finish a new emergency route—ensuring residents and visitors have an alternative evacuation route—while minimizing disturbance to federal land. “There is currently only one road for entry to and exit out of Wintergreen, and residents have shared their concerns with me about the risks that poses if there is an emergency,” said Kaine. “I’m proud to be introducing this bipartisan legislation to support the construction of a new road and enhance public safety.” “Currently, there is only one road in and out of Wintergreen, posing a great risk to residents and first responders in the event of an emergency,” said Warner. “This legislation takes the first step towards fixing this potentially life-threatening problem and prioritizing public safety during a natural disaster or emergency situation.” “I am proud to introduce this legislation which will help solve an over 25-year problem for the town of Wintergreen and puts public safety first,” said McGuire. “The danger posed by limited evacuation routes is well documented. The difference between survival and catastrophe comes down to whether there is more than one way out during times of emergency. I’m proud to have the support of seven of my House colleagues in the Virginia Delegation and both of Virginia’s Senators on this straightforward bill that prioritizes public safety." Wintergreen is home to the very popular Wintergreen Resort, but i… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/video-kaine-statement-ahead-of-unveiling-of-barbara-rose-johns-statue-in-us-capitol | Video: Kaine Statement Ahead of Unveiling of Barbara Rose Johns Statue in U.S. Capitol | 2025-12-15 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) released the following statement ahead of tomorrow’s unveiling ceremony of the Barbara Rose Johns statue at the U.S. Capitol: “There is a line in the Book of Isaiah, ‘And a little child shall lead them,’ that reminds me of Barbara Rose Johns and the incredible bravery and leadership she displayed when she walked out of Moton High School in Farmville. I’m thrilled that millions of visitors to the U.S. Capitol, including many young people, will now walk by her statue and learn about her story. May she continue to inspire generations to stand up for equality and justice.” In 1951, Barbara Rose Johns led her classmates in a strike to protest substandard conditions at Robert Russa Moton High School that led to legal action against Prince Edward County. That case became one of five that the U.S. Supreme Court reviewed in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka when it declared segregation unconstitutional. Barbara Rose Johns was selected by the Commission on Historical Statues to replace the Robert E. Lee statue that was one of Virginia’s two statues in the U.S. Capitol. In 2020, Kaine watched the Robert E. Lee statue being removed from the Capitol. Video Kaine recorded of the Robert E. Lee statue’s removal from the Capitol is available here. As Lieutenant Governor, Kaine served on the commission that created the Virginia Civil Rights Memorial. When Kaine was Governor, he unveiled the Civil Rights Memorial featuring Barbara Rose Johns and others on Virginia Capitol Square in Richmond. Now, as Senator, Kaine looks forward to attending the unveiling of the new statue tomorrow. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/warner-and-kaine-statement-on-support-for-proposal-to-strengthen-virginias-child-welfare-system | Warner & Kaine Statement on Support for Proposal to Strengthen Virginia’s Child Welfare System | 2025-12-15 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following joint statement in support of a new proposal unveiled this afternoon to reform and strengthen Virginia’s child welfare system: “As former Governors, we know that Virginia’s economy and future depend on investments in the well-being of our youngest generations. That’s why we are pleased to see this new proposal to meaningfully reform Virginia’s child welfare system and better support children and families. Turning this vision into reality is going to take determination and a strong commitment to bipartisanship, and we urge leaders on both sides of the aisle in Richmond to come together, embrace this proposal, and get it done.” According to Virginia Children’s Partnership, Virginia ranks last nationwide in terms of the number of children ‘aging out’ of foster care—meaning becoming adults with no permanent home. Last year, 500 Virginians, or 20 percent of those in foster care, experienced this. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=C9987C0E-F551-4A14-BED7-32B642646E38 | Warner & Kaine Statement on Support for Proposal to Strengthen Virginia's Child Welfare System | 2025-12-15 | 2025 | 2025-12 | 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 joint statement in support of a new proposal unveiled this afternoon to reform and strengthen Virginia’s child welfare system: “As former Governors, we know that Virginia’s economy and future depend on investments in the well-being of our youngest generations. That’s why we are pleased to see this new proposal to meaningfully reform Virginia’s child welfare system and better support children and families. Turning this vision into reality is going to take determination and a strong commitment to bipartisanship, and we urge leaders on both sides of the aisle in Richmond to come together, embrace this proposal, and get it done.” According to Virginia Children’s Partnership, Virginia ranks last nationwide in terms of the number of children ‘aging out’ of foster care—meaning becoming adults with no permanent home. Last year, 500 Virginians, or 20 percent of those in foster care, experienced this. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/warner-kaine-announce-federal-funding-for-virginia-airports | Warner, Kaine Announce Federal Funding for Virginia Airports | 2025-12-12 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $620,060 in federal grant funding for infrastructure upgrades to three Virginia airports. This funding is awarded through the Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program for FY26, which is made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that the senators helped negotiate and pass. “This investment in Virginia airports will help open doors for travelers and businesses across the Commonwealth,” said the senators. “We’re proud to announce funding that improves our infrastructure and passenger experience, and helps train Virginia’s next generation of pilots.” The program grants will be distributed as follows: The Emporia-Greensville Airport Commission will receive $109,000 to assist in the construction of a T-hangar for aircraft storage at the Emporia-Greensville Regional Airport (EMV). Virginia Aviation Associates, L.L.C. will receive $226,050 to expand an existing fuel farm at Hampton Roads Executive Airport (KPVG) by adding two fuel tanks with two self-service pumps. The City of Suffolk will receive $285,000 to assist in the construction of a hangar for aircraft at the Suffolk Executive Airport. Warner and Kaine have been fierce supporters of efforts to modernize Virginia’s airports. Earlier this year, the senators announced over $2 million in federal funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to modernize infrastructure for three of Virginia’s regional and international travel hubs. Last year, the senators announced over $46 million in federal funding from the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) to improve airports across the Commonwealth. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has brought billions of dollars in investments to Virginia, including resources to repair roads and bridges, expand broadband access, improve airports, ports and waterways, and modernize public transportation. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=18802E9F-766F-4856-B68A-57C2274153F6 | Warner Sponsors Bipartisan Amendment to NDAA to Improve Aviation Safety | 2025-12-12 | 2025 | 2025-12 | 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) sponsored an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to strike Section 373, a reckless provision that could undo key safety measures implemented over the Capital region airspace following the January 29, 2025, collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), and replace it with the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act. The bipartisan ROTOR Act was unanimously passed by the Commerce Committee earlier this year and includes critical air safety measures championed by Sen. Warner. “The current version of the NDAA would make flying into the Capital region significantly less safe,” said Sen. Warner. “Following the January 29 tragedy, I fought to implement safety measures and oversight practices to prevent a collision like this from ever happening again. The ROTOR Act preserves those safety measures and requires military aircraft to be equipped with advanced technology so they can better communicate their precise locations with control towers and other aircraft.” The bipartisan amendment to the NDAA: Protects key safety measures implemented over D.C. airspace: Eliminates Section 373 of the NDAA which would clear the way for military aircraft to switch from the safer ADS-B Out system that the military switched to for operations in the National Capital Region after the January 29 crash back to less precise systems like TCAS, which the Army helicopter was using on January 29. Section 373 also allows military commanders to waive military aircrafts’ location broadcasting system requirement entirely when flying in the region, creating a loophole that would increases the risk to the flying public. The Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform (ROTOR) Act: Expands ADS-B In and Out Implementation for Commercial and Military Aircraft: Includes a provision mandating a clear 2031 deadline for aircraft operators to equip with ADS-B In technology … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=9F89B97F-7B55-46EA-9157-53F8C3280600 | Warner Applauds Senate Passage of Legislation to Strengthen VA Acquisitions & Accountability for Veterans | 2025-12-12 | 2025 | 2025-12 | 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. Senate unanimously passed legislation advanced by U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) that would enact major reforms to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA’s) acquisition processes to achieve improved outcomes for veterans. Through creating a centralized Office of Acquisition at the VA, the Acquisition Reform and Cost Assessment (ARCA) Act will allow the VA to define major acquisition programs, streamline oversight and contracting processes, enhance accountability through independent evaluations and reporting, and implement improved training for VA personnel. This will address known deficiencies in the VA’s current acquisition processes, all with the aim of strengthening the VA’s ability to achieve timely and cost-effective results for veterans across the country. “Our veterans, who have served and sacrificed for our country, deserve quick access to high-quality care, and a VA that works for them,” said Sen. Warner. “I’m proud to have worked with Chairman Moran and bipartisan colleagues to pass this legislation that reforms and modernizes the way the VA manages acquisitions and its contracting processes, strengthens accountability, and improves the experience of veterans and their clinicians.” In addition to Sen. Warner, this legislation was led by Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS), with bipartisan cosponsors Sens. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Jim Banks (R-IN), Angus King (I-ME), and Mike Rounds (R-SD). The full text of the legislation can be found here. This legislation will now be considered by the U.S. House of Representatives. Since 2018, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has had the VA acquisition process on its “high risk list” and the VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released multiple reports stating a need for acquisition reform. “Vietnam Veterans of America supports the Acquisition Reform Cost Assessment Act. Veterans need systems and facilities delivered on time and on budget,” said James McCormick, Executive Director of Government Affairs, Vietnam Veterans of America. “… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=E646B595-1649-4A84-B5E5-0A91E36BB79F | Warner, Kaine Announce Federal Funding for Virginia Airports | 2025-12-12 | 2025 | 2025-12 | 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 $620,060 in federal grant funding for infrastructure upgrades to three Virginia airports. This funding is awarded through the Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program for FY26, which is made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that the senators helped negotiate and pass. “This investment in Virginia airports will help open doors for travelers and businesses across the Commonwealth,” said the senators. “We’re proud to announce funding that improves our infrastructure and passenger experience, and helps train Virginia’s next generation of pilots.” The program grants will be distributed as follows: The Emporia-Greensville Airport Commission will receive $109,000 to assist in the construction of a T-hangar for aircraft storage at the Emporia-Greensville Regional Airport (EMV). Virginia Aviation Associates, L.L.C. will receive $226,050 to expand an existing fuel farm at Hampton Roads Executive Airport (KPVG) by adding two fuel tanks with two self-service pumps. The City of Suffolk will receive $285,000 to assist in the construction of a hangar for aircraft at the Suffolk Executive Airport. Sens. Warner and Kaine have been fierce supporters of efforts to modernize Virginia’s airports. Earlier this year, the senators announced over $2 million in federal funding from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to modernize infrastructure for three of Virginia’s regional and international travel hubs. Last year, the senators announced over $46 million in federal funding from the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) to improve airports across the Commonwealth. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has brought billions of dollars in investments to Virginia, including resources to repair roads and bridges, expand broadband access, improve airports, ports and waterways, and modernize public transportation. ### ‘* High-quality photographs of Sen. Mark R. Warner are availab… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-statement-ahead-of-critical-health-care-vote | Kaine Statement Ahead of Critical Health Care Vote | 2025-12-11 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, released the following statement ahead of a vote on a three-year extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits proposed by Senate Democrats. The credits are set to expire at the end of the year after Republicans failed to extend them as part of the budget bill they passed this summer to cut taxes for billionaires. “Later today, the Senate will vote on simple legislation to extend Affordable Care Act premium tax credits and prevent health care costs from sky-rocketing for millions of Americans and nearly four hundred thousand Virginians. I have heard from countless constituents about the difference this extension would make for their families, who are already struggling with high prices on everything else, from food to housing and energy. The floodlights will be on my Republican colleagues, who know that the American people—78 percent of whom support extending these tax credits—expect them to vote for this legislation. If they don’t, they could very well be replaced at the ballot box by someone who will.” A Kaiser Family Foundation survey found that 78 percent of the public say they want Congress to extend the enhanced tax credits. As a member of HELP, Kaine has long advocated for their extension. Thus far, Republicans have refused to cross the aisle to extend them. Nearly 400,000 Virginians are enrolled in marketplace coverage. Expiration of these credits is predicted to cause 94,000 Virginians to be unenrolled in health insurance through the marketplace, 50,000 Virginians to be uninsured, and hundreds of millions of dollars to be lost in federal funding and state gross domestic product. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=0E20C227-39B1-4A7B-8AEE-CC4C2451AAD7 | Warner Applauds House Passage of His Bipartisan Bill to Repeal Union-Busting Executive Orders | 2025-12-11 | 2025 | 2025-12 | 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 House of Representatives voted to pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act, bipartisan legislation to repeal two union-busting executive orders signed by President Trump and restore collective bargaining rights and workplace protections for federal workers: “Federal workers are the backbone of agencies that keep Americans safe, healthy, and informed. They inspect our food, support our troops, respond to natural disasters, and protect our safety. They deserve basic workplace protections that prevent retaliation, discrimination, and wrongful terminations. “Today’s bipartisan vote in the House is an important step toward undoing one of the most sweeping attacks on federal workers in our nation’s history. President Trump’s executive orders ripped away collective bargaining rights from more than a million public servants under a false national security pretext in order to make it easier to fire experienced, nonpartisan civil servants and replace them with political loyalists. “I’m grateful to my colleagues in the House, Democrats and Republicans alike, who stood up for these workers and rejected this administration’s union-busting campaign. Now it’s the Senate’s turn. I urge my colleagues to move quickly to pass this bipartisan bill so we can restore long-standing labor protections, safeguard the integrity of the civil service, and ensure the federal workforce can continue serving the American people.” The Protect America’s Workforce Act would repeal two executive orders issued earlier this year that revoked collective bargaining rights from the majority of federal employees and unilaterally canceled hundreds of thousands of existing union contracts. The legislation has earned broad support from labor unions representing federal workers across the country. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=F983B3E2-C240-4616-B1FC-6FBEF08C33AA | Warner Statement on Failed Vote to Preserve Health Care for Millions of Americans | 2025-12-11 | 2025 | 2025-12 | 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) released the statement below after voting to preserve the health care tax credits that are set to expire at the end of this year. The legislation, which would have extended these tax credits for three years, failed to advance in the Republican-led Senate by a vote of 51-48. “Enhanced Premium Tax Credits have put health insurance within reach for millions of Americans, including small business owners and employees, gig workers, and many other people who cannot count on employer-provided health care. The legislation put forth by Democrats today would have extended these tax credits for three years, providing Americans with certainty while allowing Congress to focus on improving our health care system and fixing its flaws. Today is a sad day for middle-class families, for parents with vulnerable children, and for people whose lives are better because they can buy their medications every month and see a doctor when they need to. “As my Republican colleagues prepare to leave town and spend the holidays with their loved ones, I’m thinking of the millions of American families who will be counting down the New Year knowing they’ll have to pay more, settle for less, or perhaps forgo health insurance altogether when the clock strikes midnight.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-statement-on-house-passage-of-fiscal-year-2026-national-defense-authorization-act | Kaine Statement on House Passage of Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act | 2025-12-10 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and Ranking Member of the SASC Subcommittee on Seapower, released the following statement after the House passed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “I’m glad that the House voted to pass this year’s defense bill, which includes important provisions that will support servicemembers, military families, Virginia’s defense community, and our allies. However, I’m extremely disappointed that a provision I fought for to restore a bipartisan commission’s names of our military bases was taken out at the last minute because President Trump threatened to veto the entire defense bill—just like he did in 2020, even though it included a pay raise for servicemembers—to prevent changes to bases named for Confederates. Virginians were proud to honor Tech. Sgt. Van T. Barfoot, Lt. Gen. Arthur J. Gregg, Lt. Col. Charity Adams, and Dr. Mary Walker. It’s shameful that the Virginia bases won’t continue to be named after these four amazing individuals.” During the SASC markup of the FY26 NDAA, an amendment to restore the names of three Virginia military bases to those chosen by the bipartisan commission was passed by voice vote. The House Armed Services Committee similarly passed an amendment to restore the names of all military bases on a bipartisan basis. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-statement-regarding-aviation-safety-provision-in-defense-bill | Kaine Statement Regarding Aviation Safety Provision in Defense Bill | 2025-12-10 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement regarding the aviation safety provision in the final, conferenced Fiscal Year 2026 defense bill: “I was proud to work alongside the families of those who lost loved ones in the January 29 crash near DCA to secure a provision in the Senate-passed annual defense bill to require all DOD aircraft that operate near commercial airports to be equipped with broadcast positioning technology. Congressional leaders watered my provision down to accommodate DOD concerns. While this final provision is a smaller step forward than I wanted, I will work to ensure that it won’t be the last. In the coming weeks, the NTSB and Army are releasing their reports regarding the crash, which will provide guidance as Congress considers additional steps the DOD and the FAA can take to avoid catastrophe in the future, including reducing commercial air traffic to and from DCA.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=17AAC418-25CD-49BE-B3C4-FFC5D767C583 | Ahead of Senate Vote, Warner, Shaheen Hold Spotlight Forum on the Disastrous Impacts of ACA Tax Credit Expiration | 2025-12-10 | 2025 | 2025-12 | 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 Warner (D-VA) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) hosted a spotlight forum underscoring the urgent need for Congress to extend the soon-expiring tax credits that have made health care more affordable for tens of millions of Americans. The spotlight forum, entitled “The Cost of Inaction: Why Congress Must Extend the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits”, featured several Democratic Senators and five witnesses and came ahead of a Senate vote Thursday on a Democratic proposal to extend the tax credits. Click HERE to watch the full forum and click HERE for media files. “Today we heard from Americans and their message was clear: health care tax credits save lives. These tax credits make it possible for Americans to navigate life with the certainty that they’ll be able to see a doctor, afford medication, and receive critical care when they need it,” said Sen. Warner. “In three short weeks, these and many more Americans will have to begin shouldering the financial burden of Republican inaction to the tune of hundreds of dollars per month. We cannot leave Americans in the lurch. We must extend ACA tax credits.” “The cost of inaction is too high for my Republican colleagues to ignore: It is past time for Congress to come together and pass an extension of the enhanced premium tax credits that ensure working families can afford health care. I was glad to host this forum with my colleague Senator Warner to emphasize how important these tax credits are and to hear directly from those who are going to be affected if they expire,” said Sen. Shaheen. “Here in Congress, we have the opportunity to address the concerns of millions of Americans who worry about the rising cost of health care. I’m calling on my colleagues across the aisle to join us to prevent millions of Americans from losing their health insurance.” In addition to Sens. Warner and Shaheen, Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Peter Welch (D-VT), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Chris Coons (D-DE) spoke at the forum. Wi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=DBB3DB58-F5E7-46E0-A126-092BCE55190F | Warner Statement on Alarming NDAA Provision that Undermines Air Safety Over DCA | 2025-12-10 | 2025 | 2025-12 | 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 today on language in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that could undo key safety measures implemented over the D.C. airspace in the wake of the January 29, 2025 collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): “Buried in the NDAA, there is a provision that could make flying into the Capital region significantly less safe. The language in this provision could allow rolling back crucial new safety practices I fought to implement after the January 29 tragedy, and give the Department of Defense more discretion over safety procedures in the region. After what happened in January, it’s clear that we cannot rely on the DoD alone to be the safety authority over its flights in this area and that we need more, not less, oversight to prevent another tragedy from ever occurring again. I will be speaking to the DoD and my colleagues in Congress to highlight the significant safety risk presented by this provision.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-colleagues-applaud-senate-passage-of-bipartisan-bill-to-counter-foreign-cyber-scams | Kaine, Colleagues Applaud Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Counter Foreign Cyber Scams | 2025-12-09 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) applauds the Senate passage of the Scam Compound Accountability and Mobilization (SCAM) Act, bipartisan legislation he cosponsored to counter foreign cyber scams and hold transnational criminal organizations accountable for human trafficking, forced criminality, and cyber-enabled fraud schemes targeting Americans. “Transnational criminal organizations across the world are stealing billions from Americans by forcing human trafficking victims to commit cybercrimes,” said Kaine. “I’m proud the Senate passed a bipartisan bill I cosponsored to help ensure criminal organizations are held accountable and prevent scammers from preying on innocent Americans.” Transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) across the globe—many of which are based in Southeast Asia and affiliated with the People’s Republic of China (PRC)—are increasingly conducting large-scale cyber scam operations against Americans. By deceptively luring victims under false pretenses to a secure facility, also known as a scam compound, TCOs are then forcing these trafficked captives to commit cybercrimes under duress and defrauding Americans out of billions of dollars annually. In 2024, the FBI reported nearly $14 billion in losses in the United States due to cyber-enabled fraud. While the PRC has cracked down on scam compounds that target Chinese citizens, it is turning a blind eye to those that defraud Americans. The SCAM Act would address this issue by: Requiring the U.S. Secretary of State, in consultation with the U.S. Attorney General, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, and other relevant departments and agencies, to submit to Congress a comprehensive strategy to counter scam compounds by preventing recruitment fraud, enhancing the capabilities of partner governments and law enforcement agencies to stop scam compounds and associated money laundering, supporting survivors of human trafficking, and holding accountable countries that enable or permit scam compound operations; Establishing a task force to … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=E186C8A5-E7DA-4064-9470-1CC9ED703EF4 | Warner's Statement on Trump's Greenlighting of Nvidia H200 Chips to China | 2025-12-09 | 2025 | 2025-12 | 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), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and author of the bipartisan law to invest in domestic semiconductor manufacturing, released the following statement on the Trump administration’s announcement that it would allow American chipmaker Nvidia to send H200 chips to China: “American companies must remain the undisputed leader in AI hardware because our strategic competition with China on AI will boil down to whose ecosystem drives adoption and innovation globally, as NVIDIA has acknowledged. Unfortunately, the Trump administration’s haphazard and transactional approach to export policy demonstrates that it does not have any sort of coherent strategy for how we will compete with China, specifically as it relates to whose chips, tools, cloud infrastructure, and ecosystem will influence the most AI developers worldwide. I fear that with no strategic vision for that broader competition across multiple key dimensions of AI innovation, this administration risks squandering U.S. AI leadership and deferring to the People’s Republic of China up and down the AI stack.” ### * High-quality photographs of Sen. Mark R. Warner are available for downloadhere* | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-and-young-applaud-inclusion-of-bipartisan-legislation-to-formally-end-iraq-wars-in-fy26-ndaa | Kaine & Young Applaud Inclusion of Bipartisan Legislation to Formally End Iraq Wars in FY26 NDAA | 2025-12-08 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Todd Young (R-IN) applauded the inclusion of their bipartisan bill to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) against Iraq in the final conferenced version of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The Senate and House voted to include Kaine and Young’s legislation as amendments to the FY26 NDAA. “It has been more than half a century since the United States repealed a war authorization and formally ended an armed conflict. After years of hard work alongside colleagues on both sides of the aisle, advocates, veterans, and military families, I’m glad that we are one step closer to finally repealing the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force against Iraq,” said Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees. “When President Trump signs this legislation into law, it will be a historic victory for our country and for the American people who want to finally close the book on this endless war.” “I’ve been pushing for years to repeal these outdated AUMFs, and I am pleased that they are included in the final NDAA,” said Young, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. “It’s time to close the book on these forever wars once and for all. Thank you to my colleagues and President Trump for ensuring this important provision remained in the final bill.” Kaine and Young’s bill has garnered strong bipartisan support since they first introduced it in 2019. The House voted to repeal the 1991 and 2002 AUMFs in June 2021. The Senate did so in March 2023, but because the votes did not occur during the same congressional session, the legislation did not become law. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-colleagues-condemn-trumps-pardon-of-ex-honduran-president-and-drug-kingpin-juan-orlando-hernandez | Kaine, Colleagues Condemn Trump’s Pardon of Ex-Honduran President and Drug Kingpin Juan Orlando Hernández | 2025-12-05 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), who lived in Honduras in 1980 and 1981 and serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, and eleven Democratic Senators introduced a resolution condemning President Donald Trump’s pardon of Juan Orlando Hernández, the former two-term President of Honduras who was sentenced to 45 years in prison and fined $8 million for drug trafficking and weapons conspiracy charges. The resolution emphasizes how President Trump’s pardon of Hernández’s vast crimes weakens the rule of law and severely harms the United States’ credibility in combating global drug trafficking. The resolution also outlines how President Trump’s pardon is an affront to the extraordinary efforts of federal law enforcement and judicial officials who investigated and prosecuted Hernández, as well as to the jurors who performed their civic duty in convicting him. “Trump’s pardon of Juan Orlando Hernández – a narcotrafficking kingpin who bragged about ‘shoving the drugs up the noses of the gringos’ as he flooded U.S. communities with more than 400 tons of cocaine – is disgusting,” said Kaine. “This pardon is so bizarre that it’s difficult to fathom any reason why this would happen other than that someone in Trump’s circle is personally benefitting from it. Convicted drug kingpins should be in prison, end of story.” Hernández was at the center of one of the largest and most violent drug-trafficking conspiracies in the world for nearly two decades. During his tenure as President of Honduras and in the Honduran National Congress, Hernández abused his positions and authority to facilitate the importation of over 400 tons of cocaine into the United States—enough for approximately 4.5 billion individual doses. As President, Hernández also selectively supported and took credit for extraditions to the United States of certain drug traffickers who threatened his grip on power, including directing the Honduran National Police and military to protect smugglers who… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/video-kaine-bennet-colleagues-reintroduce-medicare-x-choice-act-to-make-health-care-more-affordable-and-accessible | Video: Kaine, Bennet, Colleagues Reintroduce Medicare-X Choice Act to Make Health Care More Affordable and Accessible | 2025-12-05 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | VIDEO AVAILABLE HERE WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Michael Bennet (D-CO) reintroduced the Medicare-X Choice Act, legislation that would create a public option by building on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Medicare frameworks. The Medicare Exchange (Medicare-X) plan would offer families, individuals, and small businesses affordable health insurance, decrease the number of uninsured Americans, control the cost of health care, and increase competition in the health insurance market. This bill comes as more than 14 million Americans are set to lose their health care coverage as a result of Republicans’ $1 trillion cut to Medicaid and the expiration of critical premium tax credits. “Access to high-quality and affordable health care is essential to the health and well-being of our communities. This year, Republicans have decimated health care and have yet to come to the table to extend critical enhanced premium tax credits to prevent health care costs from skyrocketing. My hope is that in the coming days, my Republican colleagues will join us in voting for legislation to extend critical enhanced premium tax credits while we work together on long-term solutions to expand care,” said Kaine. “One of those solutions is passing my Medicare-X Choice Act to provide Americans with another option to get affordable health insurance.” “Our health care system repeatedly fails to give working Americans the care they need,” said Bennet. “Now, millions face even greater barriers to accessing affordable health care due to the largest cuts to Medicaid in history. Countless families are also grappling with the possibility of losing their coverage due to skyrocketing premiums as time runs out to extend critical ACA tax credits. In the wake of a looming health care crisis, Medicare-X will give everyone an affordable option regardless of where they live, reduce health care costs, and improve the quality of available insurance. We h… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-merkley-introduce-bill-to-prohibit-federal-funds-to-pay-for-war-against-venezuela | Kaine, Merkley Introduce Bill to Prohibit Federal Funds to Pay for War Against Venezuela | 2025-12-04 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced the Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act of 2025 to prohibit the use of federal funds for any use of military force in or against Venezuela without explicit Congressional authorization. “We shouldn’t stumble into an unnecessary war with Venezuela—risking U.S. servicemembers’ lives—with no congressional authorization and incomplete information about the Administration’s objectives, its legal rationale, and the potential consequences of a long-term conflict that could drive migration and irreparably fracture Venezuela,” said Kaine. “This legislation would prevent us from doing that, and I urge my colleagues to support it and reclaim the solemn responsibilities on matters of war and peace assigned to Congress by the Constitution.” “Congress cannot stand by while Donald Trump wages war without authorization,” said Merkley. “Nicolás Maduro is a brutal dictator, but that does not provide justification for the Trump Administration to ignore U.S. law to carry out these unconstitutional military strikes. Donald Trump cannot be trusted, and we must say no to another endless war, reckless regime change, and lethal operations—which are essentially extrajudicial killings—and do nothing to make the American people safer.” Kaine and Merkley’s bill does not prevent the United States from acting to defend itself or its citizens from an armed attack or threat of an imminent armed attack, pursue lawful counternarcotics operations, or provide humanitarian assistance to the Venezuelan people. The Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act of 2025 is also co-sponsored by Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD). “The Trump Administration has amassed the largest naval buildup in the Caribbean in decades and committed extrajudicial killings in international waters amounting either to murder or war crimes. Congress has not authorized this Administration to take the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/warner-and-kaine-announce-over-20-million-in-federal-grants-for-virginia-firefighters | Warner & Kaine Announce Over $20 Million in Federal Grants for Virginia Firefighters | 2025-12-04 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced over $20 million in federal funding for Virginia fire departments, localities, and organizations. This funding is awarded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and made possible by the Fire Grants and Safety Act, legislation supported by Sens. Warner and Kaine that reauthorized the Assistance for Firefighters (AFG) and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Resources (SAFER) grant programs. The AFG and SAFER grant programs are used by fire departments and localities to address staffing needs, purchase equipment, develop fire training and education programs, and improve emergency medical services. “Every day, Virginia’s firefighters risk their lives to help and protect our communities,” said the senators. “We are pleased to announce more than $20 million in federal funding that will go towards ensuring our fire departments have the support, training, and resources they need.” The Assistance for Firefighters (AFG) grant program helps firefighters and other first responders obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training, and other resources necessary for protecting the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards. A total of $3,832,551 was awarded to 17 Virginia localities and fire departments for the 2024 Fiscal Year. The grants are awarded as follows: Prince Edward District Court: $135,069 City of Chesapeake: $93,947 The Bloxom Volunteer Fire Department: $107,333 Bassett Volunteer Fire Company, Incorporated: $58,083 Simmonsville Volunteer Fire Department: $34,149 City of Petersburg: $74,890 Appalachia Volunteer Fire Department: $108,095 County of Shenandoah: $996,363 Town of Wytheville Town Hall: $114,285 Woolwine Volunteer Fire Department Inc: $408,000 County of Chesterfield: $400,000 City of Virginia Beach: $110,000 Bachelors Hall Vol Fire Dept Inc: $237,482 Town of Pembroke Volunteer Fire Department: $225,047 County of Lousia: $409,298 Fork M… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=044BB8E9-B0C0-43A0-AF3E-B3CA5E7F7555 | Warner and Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Health Care | 2025-12-04 | 2025 | 2025-12 | 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 (D-VA), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and John Cornyn (R-TX) reintroduced the Health Care Cybersecurity and Resilience Act to protect Americans’ health data by strengthening cybersecurity. This legislation is a product of the senators’ bipartisan health care cybersecurity working group launched in 2023. “Cyberattacks on our health care organizations threaten the sensitive information of millions of Americans and can have life-or-death consequences on the care patients receive,” said Sen. Warner. “I’m glad to join my colleagues in introducing this bill to strengthen our cybersecurity, protect patients, and provide additional tools for rural health care providers in Virginia.” “Cyberattacks on our health care sector not only put patients’ sensitive health data at risk but can delay life-saving care,” said Dr. Cassidy. “This bipartisan legislation ensures health institutions can safeguard Americans’ health data against increasing cyber threats.” “Cyberattacks in the health care sector can have a wide range of devastating consequences, from exposing private medical information to disrupting care in ERs – and it can be particularly difficult for medical providers in rural communities with fewer resources to prevent and respond to these attacks,” said Sen. Hassan. “Our bipartisan working group came together to develop this legislation based on the most pressing needs for medical providers and patients, and I urge my colleagues to support it.” “Patients deserve absolute confidence that their sensitive medical data stored online is protected and shielded from cybersecurity breaches or ransomware attacks,” said Sen. Cornyn. “This legislation would strengthen interagency coordination and improve security practices for rural providers, ensuring Texans’ health care is not delayed or compromised by cyberattacks.” The Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act of 2025: Strengthens cybersecurity in the health care sector by providing grants to health entities… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=895452A7-9FD7-49F9-89AD-4F185C38AE99 | Warner Kicks Off the Holiday Season with Tree Trimming Party | 2025-12-04 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | Facebook Twitter Email Print Warner Kicks Off the Holiday Season with Tree Trimming Party Dec 04 2025 CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD BROADCAST-QUALITY B-ROLL AND PHOTOGRAPHY FROM SEN. WARNER’S TREE DECORATION THE NORTH POLE – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) is ready for Christmas! Today, Sen. Warner welcomed 3 rd and 4 th grade students from Woodburn Elementary School in Fairfax County, VA to his Capitol Hill office to kick off the holiday season with tunes, milk and cookies, and Christmas tree decorating. This year, Sen. Warner’s office has two trees, a 12-foot and a 7-foot Fraser fir from Mt. Rogers Tree Farm in Grayson County, VA. Students helped Sen. Warner decorate his tree with handmade ornaments and then had fun coloring and playing games! Sen. Warner has hosted students from across the Commonwealth to help him get in the holiday spirit nearly every year since taking office in 2009. ### * High-quality photographs of Sen. Mark R. Warner are available for download here * Photos may be used online and in print, and can be attributed to ‘The Office of Sen. Mark R. Warner’ Permalink: https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2025/12/warner-kicks-off-the-holiday-season-with-tree-trimming-party | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T15:11:15Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-paul-schumer-and-schiff-file-war-powers-resolution-on-venezuela | Kaine, Paul, Schumer, & Schiff File War Powers Resolution on Venezuela | 2025-12-03 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Rand Paul (R-KY), Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), and U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) filed a War Powers Resolution to block the use of the U.S. Armed Forces to engage in hostilities within or against Venezuela unless authorized by Congress. President Donald Trump said yesterday that there would be strikes on land “very soon.” The War Powers Resolution is privileged, and may be called up for a vote on the Senate floor in 10 days. “Although President Trump campaigned on no more wars, he and his Administration are unilaterally moving us closer to one with Venezuela—and they are doing so without providing critical information to the American people about the campaign’s overall strategy, its legal rationale, and the potential fallout from a prolonged conflict, which includes increased migration to our border. The Administration claims that military action is needed to address the real scourge of drugs in our communities, but at the same time, pardons convicted narcotraffickers, slashes funding for substance use and drug court programs, and chooses against interdicting these alleged drug boats that would allow us to find and prosecute the kingpins responsible for trafficking drugs,” said Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. “We should not be risking the lives of our nation’s servicemembers to engage in military action within Venezuela without a robust debate in Congress. This is why the Framers gave the power to declare war to Congress, not the President.” “The American people do not want to be dragged into endless war with Venezuela without public debate or a vote,” said Paul. “We ought to defend what the Constitution demands: deliberation before war.” “Since the founding of our Republic, the Constitution has vested one power clearly and exclusively in Congress: the power to declare war. Let’s be clear: Congress has not declared … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-vindman-and-valadao-lead-bipartisan-bicameral-effort-to-expand-digital-skills-in-workforce-training | Kaine, Vindman & Valadao Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Expand Digital Skills in Workforce Training | 2025-12-03 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) and U.S. Representatives Eugene Vindman (D-VA-07) and David Valadao (R-CA-22) introduced the Digital Skills for Today’s Workforce Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to expand access to digital skills training for American job seekers. “As Americans face a rapidly-changing job market, it’s crucial they be empowered with the digital skills they need to succeed in the contemporary workforce,” said Senator Kaine. “I’m proud to introduce this legislation to expand access to high-quality digital training programs to help people develop in-demand digital skills—benefiting our workers, employers, and economic growth. I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to join us in supporting this bill.” “Virginia is a place where anyone willing to work hard should be able to land their first job, keep a job they love, or build their first company. The jobs of today require new skills that can be mastered with the right training, helping employers retain seasoned workers and attract top talent,” said Representative Vindman. “I’m proud to introduce bipartisan, bicameral legislation that helps Virginians and people across the country build digital skills that are essential in today’s economy.” “Our job market is changing rapidly, and workers need strong digital skills to keep up,” said Representative Valadao. “The Digital Skills for Today’s Workforce Act will help people enter the workforce with the foundation they need while easing burdens on employers. I’m proud to join Senator Kaine and Congressman Vindman in reintroducing this bipartisan, bicameral bill that will set American workers on a path to success and strengthen our economy.” More than 90 percent of today’s jobs require digital skills like email, spreadsheets, or data entry – but more than one-third of workers lack foundational digital skills, posing a huge obstacle to entering and succeeding in today’s workforce. Existing programs to help job-seekers access employment and support services under the Wor… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/walkinshaw-kaine-warner-introduce-bill-to-rename-fairfax-post-office-in-honor-of-the-late-gerry-connolly | Walkinshaw, Kaine, Warner Introduce Bill to Rename Fairfax Post Office in Honor of the late Gerry Connolly | 2025-12-03 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA-11) and U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark R. Warner (both D-VA) introduced bicameral legislation to rename a United States Postal Service facility in Fairfax, Virginia in honor of the late Congressman Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly, whose decades of service and leadership transformed Northern Virginia and inspired a generation of public servants. The bill designates the USPS facility located at 10660 Page Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22030 as the “Congressman Gerald E. ‘Gerry’ Connolly Post Office Building.” “Gerry Connolly was a singular force for good in Fairfax, and for 11 years I had the privilege of working beside him as his Chief of Staff. I watched him pour his intellect, integrity, and energy into serving this community every single day. He devoted his life to lifting up disadvantaged community members and giving voice to those too often unheard. He was widely respected as one of Congress’s most effective lawmakers, a champion for federal workers and the postal service, and a principled statesman who defended democracy with courage and clarity on the international stage,” said Walkinshaw. “But Gerry was more than a Member of Congress. He was my mentor, my best friend, and one of the most formative figures in my life. His love for Fairfax continues to guide me in every decision I make. Introducing this bill with Senators Kaine and Warner is deeply meaningful because it honors a giant whose legacy is etched into every corner of our community. The best way to honor Gerry is to continue the work he loved and serve Fairfax with the same devotion he brought to it.” “From protecting federal workers and advocating for foreign aid to securing transformative transportation investments, Gerry Connolly was a one-of-a-kind public servant and fighter for Virginia’s 11th Congressional District,” said Kaine. “I’m proud to join my Virginia delegation colleagues to introduce this bipartisan legislation to honor my friend Gerry’s legacy.” “Whether he was fighting for fed… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=8A41728B-0A01-42B6-A539-61366B317B0C | Following IG Report, Warner Renews Call for Hegseth to Resign or be Fired | 2025-12-03 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chairman Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued a statement after an investigation by the Department of Defense’s (DoD) independent watchdog found that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth violated DoD policy and endangered the lives of Virginia-based pilots by sharing classified information over an unsecure personal group chat: “An objective, evidence-based investigation by the Pentagon’s internal watchdog leaves no doubt: Secretary Hegseth endangered the lives of American pilots based aboard the USS Harry S. Truman as they prepared to launch a mission against terrorist targets. By sharing classified operational details on an unsecure group chat on his personal phone, he created unacceptable risks to their safety and to our operational security. “The report also notes that the IG is aware of several other Signal chats Hegseth used for official business, underscoring that this was not an isolated lapse. It reflects a broader pattern of recklessness and poor judgment from a secretary who has repeatedly shown he is in over his head. “Our servicemembers, including those stationed in Virginia and around the world, expect and deserve leaders who honor the sacrifices they make every day to protect our nation and never put them at unnecessary risk. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Pete Hegseth should resign, or the president must remove him at once.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=AAB0EFC1-AF6D-40CF-9EC1-A91727EC67AE | Warner, Kaine, Walkinshaw Introduce Bill to Rename Fairfax Post Office in Honor of the late Gerry Connolly | 2025-12-03 | 2025 | 2025-12 | 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) and U.S. Rep. James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA-11) introduced bicameral legislation to rename a United States Postal Service facility in Fairfax, Virginia in honor of the late Congressman Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly, whose decades of service and leadership transformed Northern Virginia and inspired a generation of public servants. The bill designates the USPS facility located at 10660 Page Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22030 as the “Congressman Gerald E. ‘Gerry’ Connolly Post Office Building." “Whether he was fighting for federal employees, strengthening our transportation network, or standing up for democratic values at home and abroad, Gerry Connolly always led with integrity and purpose. Renaming this facility in his honor is a fitting tribute to a colleague and friend whose impact will be felt in Fairfax and across the Commonwealth for generations to come,” said Sen. Warner. “From protecting federal workers and advocating for foreign aid to securing transformative transportation investments, Gerry Connolly was a one-of-a-kind public servant and fighter for Virginia’s 11th Congressional District,” said Sen. Kaine. “I’m proud to join my Virginia delegation colleagues to introduce this bipartisan legislation to honor my friend Gerry’s legacy.” “Gerry Connolly was a singular force for good in Fairfax, and for 11 years I had the privilege of working beside him as his Chief of Staff. I watched him pour his intellect, integrity, and energy into serving this community every single day. He devoted his life to lifting up disadvantaged community members and giving voice to those too often unheard. He was widely respected as one of Congress’s most effective lawmakers, a champion for federal workers and the postal service, and a principled statesman who defended democracy with courage and clarity on the international stage,” said Rep. Walkinshaw. “But Gerry was more than a Member of Congress. He was my mentor, my best friend, and one of the most formative figures in my l… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-paul-schumer-and-schiff-announce-intent-to-file-war-powers-resolution-in-event-of-venezuela-strike | Kaine, Paul, Schumer & Schiff Announce Intent to File War Powers Resolution in Event of Venezuela Strike | 2025-12-02 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Rand Paul (R-KY), Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), and U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) released the following joint statement regarding the Trump Administration’s interest in striking Venezuela: “The Trump Administration seems increasingly intent on launching strikes within Venezuela without the congressional authorization the Constitution requires. Unauthorized military action against Venezuela would be a colossal and costly mistake that needlessly risks the lives of our servicemembers. We share the concerns of the American people who have made it abundantly clear that they don’t want more forever wars—especially ones decided in secret that will drive displacement and migration in our hemisphere. Should a strike occur, we will call up a War Powers Resolution to force a debate and vote in Congress that would block the use of U.S. forces in hostilities against or within Venezuela.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/video-kaine-speaks-on-senate-floor-denouncing-trumps-bizarre-pardon-of-drug-kingpin-juan-orlando-hernandez-and-illegal-strikes-in-caribbean | Video: Kaine Speaks on Senate Floor Denouncing Trump’s Bizarre Pardon of Drug Kingpin Juan Orlando Hernández and Illegal Strikes in Caribbean | 2025-12-02 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | FULL VIDEO IS AVAILABLE HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, spoke on the Senate floor to denounce President Donald Trump’s pardon of drug kingpin and former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández. Hernández was tried and convicted by a jury in a U.S. court in 2024 for conspiring to traffic more than 400 tons of cocaine into the U.S. and weapons charges and sentenced to 45 years in prison. According to the evidence presented during his trial, from approximately 2004 to 2022, Hernández was at the center of one of the largest and most violent drug-trafficking conspiracies in the world and said he wanted to “shove the drugs right up the noses of the gringos” by flooding the U.S. with cocaine. “Juan Orlando Hernández is a former President of Honduras, a country I lived in when I worked with Jesuit missionaries in 1980 and ‘81,” said Kaine. “In a landmark criminal prosecution, he was convicted by a jury in an American federal court of a massive conspiracy to traffic more than 400 tons of cocaine into the United States while he was president of this very poor country.” Kaine continued, “Trial testimony included a witness who quoted Hernández saying he wanted to ‘shove drugs right up the noses of the gringos, and they’re never even going to know it.’” “Last Friday—the day after Thanksgiving—President Trump announced that he would pardon this notorious narco-trafficking kingpin after one year of serving his 45-year sentence in a federal penitentiary,” said Kaine. “The unconscionable Hernández pardon followed another Trump pardon of another notorious narco-trafficker. On January 21, 2025—the day after President Trump’s inauguration—he pardoned Ross Ulbricht.” “President Trump is claiming to be taking action to stop the flow of narcotics into the United States. Yet these two outrageous pardons show that he is willing to excuse and free the most notorious narco-traffic… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=9CF02C8C-45E6-467B-8014-450D4D3E9BE9 | Sens. Warner & Whitehouse Urge DEA to Extend Current Flexibilities for Telehealth Prescriptions | 2025-12-02 | 2025 | 2025-12 | 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 (D-VA) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), both members of the Senate Finance Committee, sent a letter to Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Administrator Terry Cole urging the DEA to extend telemedicine flexibilities for prescribing controlled substances. The current flexibilities, which have been critical in connecting individuals in rural and underserved communities with access to essential medications, are set to expire December 31, 2025. “We write to urge the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to act quickly and extend critical flexibilities for telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances that were first put in place during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency,” wrote the senators. “These policies ensure individuals can successfully access medical treatment via telehealth, and for many—including those with substance use disorder—these flexibilities have been life-saving.” The senators continued, “Telemedicine has been instrumental in expanding access to health care, supporting those with the greatest need and bridging the divide between patients and providers, especially for individuals in rural and under-resourced areas. The flexibility afforded by telemedicine has been particularly important in providing access to essential medications, including those for mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and chronic illnesses.” The senators highlighted that without continued telemedicine flexibilities, millions of Americans could lose access to essential health services, including mental and behavioral health care. “Americans face barriers to accessing mental health and substance use disorder treatment services, particularly in rural and under-resourced communities. As of August 2024, more than one third of the U.S. population, or 122 million individuals, live in a Mental Health Professional Shortage Area, as determined by an insufficient psychiatrist-to-population ratio. Rural areas face additional provider shortages, with many lacking access to psycholo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=C36817D4-EF9D-4DF2-BEB0-51C073DE0683 | Warner, Risch Celebrate World Nuclear Energy Day | 2025-12-02 | 2025 | 2025-12 | 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 Warner (D-VA) and Jim Risch (R-ID), co-chairs of the Senate Advanced Nuclear Caucus, today introduced a resolution to designate December 2, 2025, as World Nuclear Energy Day. The resolution celebrates the development of nuclear energy technologies and underscores the vital role of nuclear power in strengthening the U.S. economy and supporting a reliable energy grid worldwide. “The U.S. is a long-time leader in the nuclear energy sector, and it’s vital that we continue driving progress and innovation in order to meet our energy demands at home and abroad,” said Sen. Warner. “I’m thrilled to be celebrating World Nuclear Energy Day and all the folks who play a role in the U.S.’s nuclear energy advancements with my co-chair Senator Risch.” “Nuclear energy is America’s creation and will be essential to powering our nation’s future,” said Sen. Risch. “I’m proud to celebrate World Nuclear Energy Day with Senator Warner and recognize the incredible advancements the United States, and particularly the Idaho National Lab, have made to maintain our global leadership in nuclear energy.” Sens. Warner and Risch are joined by U.S. Sens. Mike Crapo (R-ID), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Chris Coons (D-DE), John Curtis (R-UT), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), John Husted (R-OH), Jim Justice (R-WV), Angus King (I-ME), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Todd Young (R-IN). December 2nd marks two significant milestones in the advancement of nuclear energy: December 2, 1942 – the world’s first self-sustaining, controlled nuclear chain reaction was demonstrated. December 2, 1957 – the world’s first commercial nuclear power plant began operations in the United States. The Senate Advanced Nuclear Caucus amplifies the critical role nuclear energy plays in the United States, explores emerging nuclear technologies, and promotes the goals and priorities o… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=1E40CA35-C0C9-44D5-B7FC-608E6A5D6E1B | Statement of U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner on Successful Efforts to Ensure Greater Continuity of Care for Seniors on Medicare Advantage | 2025-12-01 | 2025 | 2025-12 | 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), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, today issued the following statement after successfully pushing the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide more options to Medicare Advantage seniors who lose network access to their doctors in the middle of the year: “Navigating the health care landscape is hard enough as is – we shouldn’t be forcing seniors to jump through hoops in order to continue seeing the doctors they know and trust. I’m glad to see CMS heed our call by proposing new measures that would allow Medicare Advantage enrollees to change their coverage more easily when they experience mid-year provider network changes. I’ll keep working with CMS to get this proposed rule finalized and ensure that elderly Americans can count on the continuity of care they need.” CMS currently has the ability to allow affected Medicare Advantage enrollees to switch plans as part of a “special enrollment period” when a significant number of doctors or hospitals no longer accept their insurance in the middle of the year. However, the circumstances for how these special enrollment periods are determined are currently opaque, and there is minimal notice to the public, states, and enrollees. In November, Sen. Warner joined Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) in calling on CMS to clarify how these special enrollment periods are determined and provide seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage with more information about plan changes. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-statement-on-trumps-pardoning-of-former-honduran-president-who-brought-over-400-tons-of-cocaine-into-the-united-states | Kaine Statement on Trump's Pardoning of Former Honduran President who Brought Over 400 Tons of Cocaine into the United States | 2025-11-29 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), who lived in Honduras in 1980 and 1981 and serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, released the following statement regarding President Donald Trump’s decision to pardon drug kingpin and former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, who was convicted in the U.S. in 2024 for conspiring to traffic more than 400 tons of cocaine and weapons charges and sentenced to 45 years in prison: “Since September, President Trump has struck over 20 boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific Ocean in a supposed effort to crack down on drug trafficking—ordering the illegal execution of unknown people without evidence or trials and forfeiting the ability to gather valuable intelligence. But he finds it perfectly acceptable to excuse rich guys like Russ Ulbricht, who was sentenced to life in prison after founding the world’s largest online drug marketplace, and now Juan Orlando Hernández, who allegedly said he wanted to ‘shove the drugs right up the noses of the gringos by flooding the United States with cocaine’ and was sentenced to 45 years after bringing 400 tons of it into America. It’s the same old story from this Administration: no plans to actually make our communities safer or more prosperous, only ridiculous—and likely corrupt—schemes to reward wealthy criminals. This is a disgusting and incomprehensible decision by Trump, and Americans whose lives have been destroyed by narcotraffickers like Ulbricht and Hernández deserve better.” According to the U.S. Department of Justice, court documents illustrated that from at least in or about 2004, up to and including in or about 2022, Hernández was at the center of one of the largest and most violent drug-trafficking conspiracies in the world. During his political career, Hernández abused his powerful positions and authority in Honduras to facilitate the importation of over 400 tons of cocaine into the U.S. Hernández’s co-conspirators were armed with machine guns … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-colleagues-urge-trump-administration-to-help-address-humanitarian-crisis-and-rebuild-medical-infrastructure-in-gaza | Kaine, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Help Address Humanitarian Crisis and Rebuild Medical Infrastructure in Gaza | 2025-11-25 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined a bicameral group of Democratic lawmakers in writing to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, urging that the United States work with both Israeli authorities and international partners to push toward rebuilding accessible hospitals and medical infrastructure in Gaza. After two years of brutal conflict, Gaza’s medical infrastructure lies in ruins, leaving millions unable to seek even basic care and thousands suffering from life-threatening injuries. “Gaza’s health system is in dire straits, leaving civilians without access to the most basic medical care. It is crucial that accessible hospitals and medical infrastructure be rebuilt, and that medical aid and healthcare professionals be allowed to enter Gaza without delay,” the lawmakers wrote. “According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 94 percent of Gaza’s hospitals have been damaged or destroyed, and those that remain are overwhelmed. With more than half of all essential drugs and two-thirds of medical disposables completely depleted, Gaza’s few functioning hospitals are unable to perform basic surgeries, treat chronic diseases, or care for malnourished children. The WHO estimates that more than 15,600 patients, including 3,800 children, require urgent medical evacuation to receive life-saving care; and at least 700 people have already died while awaiting transfer.” “Ensuring that children and families devastated by this war have access to medical treatment is indispensable to rebuilding trust and hope. The next generation cannot build peace without healing from the physical and emotional scars of this conflict,” the lawmakers continued. “By pressing for the release of Gaza’s detained medical workers, rebuilding accessible hospitals and medical infrastructure, and reopening pathways to the East Jerusalem Hospital Network, the United States can help alleviate immense suffering, advance regional stability, and reaffirm our nation’s role as a credible… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/warner-kaine-announce-45-million-to-expand-mental-health-resources-for-virginia-veterans | Warner, Kaine Announce $4.5 Million to Expand Mental Health Resources for Virginia Veterans | 2025-11-25 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $4.5 million in federal grants to support suicide prevention efforts for veterans. This funding is made possible by the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, which was created via bipartisan legislation that Warner wrote and Kaine helped pass into law to support community-based initiatives that connect veterans and their families to outreach programs, prevention services, and resources through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and local communities. “Too many veterans silently suffer with their mental health when their tours of duty conclude. It is our responsibility as lawmakers to make sure that those who have served and sacrificed for our country have the support and resources they deserve,” said Warner. “I’m proud to have helped advance the legislation that makes this funding possible, and I’m glad that Virginia’s veterans will receive more support as we continue to tackle the alarming rate of veteran suicide.” “Our nation makes a sacred promise to the men and women who serve: that when they come home, they’ll have the support and opportunities they need and deserve,” said Kaine. “I’m proud to have helped pass this legislation to fund crucial community-based veteran suicide prevention efforts across the Commonwealth.” The Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program was created through the IMPROVE Wellbeing for Veterans Act, legislation led by Warner in 2019 to improve the coordination of veteran mental health and suicide prevention services and to better measure the effectiveness of these programs. The legislation was signed into law as part of the broader Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act, which was passed unanimously in the Senate in August 2020. In February 2025, Warner introduced bipartisan legislation to renew and expand the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program. In June 2025, Warner testified… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=81B59B28-264E-4196-A0CE-D7473F5BE6F5 | Ranking Members Warner, Coons, Murray, Reed, Schatz, Warren Statement on President Trump’s Ultimatum to Ukraine | 2025-11-25 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | U.S. Sens. Mark Warner (D-VA), Senate Intelligence Committee Vice Chairman, Chris Coons (D-DE), Ranking Member on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, Patty Murray (D-WA), Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chair, Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member on the Senate Armed Services Committee, Brian Schatz (D-HI), Ranking Member on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations (SFOPS), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Committee, issued the following statement in response to a reported deal the Trump administration proposed to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine that would require heavy Ukrainian concessions: “The United States is safer and stronger when democracies like Ukraine are free, stable, and strong enough to deter our adversaries. The deal President Trump is forcing on Ukraine calls on Ukraine and NATO allies to make major concessions or risk losing American support. It goes so far as to hand Russia substantial territory it has not been able to take on the battlefield thanks to the bravery of the Ukrainian forces. This deal will not create a just and lasting peace. It will leave Ukraine vulnerable, Europe unstable, and America weaker. It will not end the war in Eastern Europe. It will only give Russia time to rebuild and rearm before coming back for the rest of Ukraine and then setting its sights on NATO allies. “President Trump needs to work with Republicans and Democrats in Congress alongside our partners in Ukraine and NATO allies to find a lasting solution that will make Americans and the world safer. “We support the cause of peace in Ukraine. Ukraine must emerge as a free, sovereign state with the ability to defend itself and deter Russia, and President Putin must learn that aggression does not pay. Ukraine should not be forced into accepting this dangerous proposal, and Congress must make unmistakably clear that we stand firmly against it. “Let us be clear: this is a war of Russian aggression, led by a dictator who has commanded his … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=C4053340-CDEE-4A7C-894E-7794245A307D | Warner, Kaine Announce $4.5 Million to Expand Mental Health Resources for Virginia Veterans | 2025-11-25 | 2025 | 2025-11 | 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 (both D-VA) announced $4.5 million in federal grants to support suicide prevention efforts for veterans. This funding is made possible by the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program, which was created via bipartisan legislation that Sen. Warner wrote and Sen. Kaine helped pass into law to support community-based initiatives that connect veterans and their families to outreach programs, prevention services, and resources through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and local communities. “Too many veterans silently suffer with their mental health when their tours of duty conclude. It is our responsibility as lawmakers to make sure that those who have served and sacrificed for our country have the support and resources they deserve,” said Sen. Warner. “I’m proud to have helped advance the legislation that makes this funding possible, and I’m glad that Virginia’s veterans will receive more support as we continue to tackle the alarming rate of veteran suicide.” “Our nation makes a sacred promise to the men and women who serve: that when they come home, they’ll have the support and opportunities they need and deserve,” said Sen. Kaine. “I’m proud to have helped pass this legislation to fund crucial community-based veteran suicide prevention efforts across the Commonwealth.” The Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program was created through the IMPROVE Wellbeing for Veterans Act, legislation led by Sen. Warner in 2019 to improve the coordination of veteran mental health and suicide prevention services and to better measure the effectiveness of these programs. The legislation was signed into law as part of the broader Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act, which was passed unanimously in the Senate in August 2020. In February 2025, Sen. Warner introduced bipartisan legislation to renew and expand the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program. In June 2… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-colleagues-demand-trump-administration-declassify-and-release-doj-legal-memo-on-lethal-caribbean_pacific-strikes | Kaine, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Declassify & Release DOJ Legal Memo on Lethal Caribbean & Pacific Strikes | 2025-11-24 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, joined 12 Democratic colleagues in writing to Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth requesting the declassification and public release of the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) written opinion on the Trump Administration’s strikes in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean, which have killed at least 83 unknown individuals across 21 known strikes. The Trump Administration has refused to release legal justification for the strikes, even following bipartisan requests from members of the Senate Armed Services Committee. “Few decisions are more consequential for a democracy than the use of lethal force. We therefore believe that the declassification and public release of this important document would enhance transparency in the use of deadly force by our nation’s military and is necessary to ensure Congress and the American people are fully informed of the legal justification supporting these strikes,” the senators wrote. The letter is led by U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Jack Reed (D-RI). In addition to Kaine, the letter is signed by U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Angus King (I-ME), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Gary Peters (D-MI), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI). Kaine has been a leading voice in Congress calling out the Trump Administration’s failure to provide thorough answers regarding the justification for and legality of the strikes. In September, shortly after the first strike, Kaine led 24 of his Senate colleagues in pressing the Trump Administration for answers to a series of questions, including the legal justification for the strikes, who was targeted, why the targets were destroyed rather than interdicted as a means of gathering additional intelligence to assist counternarcotics efforts, whether asses… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-statement-on-judges-order-disqualifying-trumps-unlawfully-appointed-interim-us-attorney-for-the-eastern-district-of-virginia | Kaine Statement on Judge’s Order Disqualifying Trump’s Unlawfully Appointed Interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia | 2025-11-24 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) released the following statement after a federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump unlawfully appointed Lindsey Halligan as the interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia (EDVA) since the position can only be carried out in an interim capacity without Senate or District Judges’ confirmation for 120 days. The 120-day clock began in January when Trump appointed Erik Siebert, who was forced out and replaced by Halligan after he refused to bring baseless criminal charges against Trump’s perceived enemies. As a result of the ruling, the cases brought by Halligan against New York Attorney General Letitia James and former FBI Director James Comey were dismissed. “President Trump forced a qualified U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia to resign so he could appoint an unqualified replacement with no prosecutorial experience who isn’t even licensed to practice law in Virginia. Why? In order to compel the initiation of criminal cases against his perceived political enemies. Today his blatant persecution effort blew up in his face,” Kaine said. On January 21, 2025, the Trump Administration appointed Erik Siebert as the interim U.S. Attorney for the EDVA. In April, after an extensive interview process that included the input of a bipartisan panel of former Virginia U.S. Attorneys and other well-respected members of the Virginia legal community, Kaine and Senator Mark R. Warner sent a letter to the White House recommending Siebert for the U.S. Attorney position. In May, the White House announced that Siebert was formally nominated for the role. Siebert was serving in an interim capacity because he had not yet been confirmed by the U.S. Senate. On May 9, 2025, the District Judges of the Eastern District of Virginia unanimously voted for Seibert to continue as the interim U.S. Attorney. On September 22, 2025, Kaine slammed the Trump Administration’s politically motivated forcing out of Siebert. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/warner-kaine-and-democratic-colleagues-introduce-legislation-to-reverse-republican-snap-cuts-and-restore-food-security-for-millions-of-americans | Warner, Kaine & Democratic Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Reverse Republican Snap Cuts and Restore Food Security for Millions of Americans | 2025-11-21 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined every Senate Democrat in introducing the Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025. The legislation would repeal the devastating Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cuts Republicans in Congress approved in July in order to fund tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans. Congress has long maintained a bipartisan commitment to ensure Americans have access to food, but the partisan tax and budget megabill Republicans wrote and approved over the summer included the largest SNAP cuts in history. To fund tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans, congressional Republicans approved cuts that the Congressional Budget Office estimates will reduce food assistance by $187 billion over the next ten years, even as grocery prices rise and tariffs increase costs for families. These Republican cuts will take meals from millions of Americans, including children, seniors, veterans, workers, and people with disabilities, while harming farmers, ranchers, small businesses, and grocers who rely on SNAP dollars. In addition, the Republican bill creates a massive unfunded mandate on state governments that could force deep cuts or even eliminate SNAP entirely. “It is unconscionable that congressional Republicans voted in July to fund tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans by cutting SNAP, taking assistance away from millions of seniors, veterans, and working families even as it gets harder and harder for them to afford groceries,” said the senators. “Our legislation will reverse these harmful cuts so that families aren’t forced to go hungry while food costs continue to climb because of President Trump’s reckless policies.” Earlier this week, nearly 1,500 national, state, and community-based organizations joined a letter voicing support for this effort. SNAP is a lifeline for over 42 million Americans, including 16 million children, 8 million seniors, 4 million people with disabilities, 1.2 million veterans, and 850,0… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=E371F1AB-508E-4CED-9BB2-FF36DF043A32 | Warner, Kaine & Democratic Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Reverse Republican SNAP Cuts and Restore Food Security for Millions of Americans | 2025-11-21 | 2025 | 2025-11 | 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 (both D-VA) joined every Senate Democrat in introducing the Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025. The legislation would repeal the devastating Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cuts Republicans in Congress approved in July in order to fund tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans. Congress has long maintained a bipartisan commitment to ensure Americans have access to food, but the partisan tax and budget megabill Republicans wrote and approved over the summer included the largest SNAP cuts in history. To fund tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans, congressional Republicans approved cuts that the Congressional Budget Office estimates will reduce food assistance by $187 billion over the next ten years, even as grocery prices rise and tariffs increase costs for families. These Republican cuts will take meals from millions of Americans, including children, seniors, veterans, workers, and people with disabilities, while harming farmers, ranchers, small businesses, and grocers who rely on SNAP dollars. In addition, the Republican bill creates a massive unfunded mandate on state governments that could force deep cuts or even eliminate SNAP entirely. “It is unconscionable that congressional Republicans voted in July to fund tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans by cutting SNAP, taking assistance away from millions of seniors, veterans, and working families even as it gets harder and harder for them to afford groceries,” said the senators. “Our legislation will reverse these harmful cuts so that families aren’t forced to go hungry while food costs continue to climb because of President Trump’s reckless policies.” Earlier this week, nearly 1,500 national, state, and community-based organizations joined a letter voicing support for this effort. SNAP is a lifeline for over 42 million Americans, including 16 million children, 8 million seniors, 4 million people with disabilities, 1.2 million veterans, and 850,000 Virgin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=E38AD9A2-5DB8-4BF3-861C-2AAE97EBF5E5 | Sens. Warner, Collins, Cortez Masto, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to Alzheimer’s Screening | 2025-11-21 | 2025 | 2025-11 | 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 (D-VA), Susan Collins (R-ME), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) introduced the bipartisan Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act, a bill that would require the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to create a pathway to cover blood biomarker tests approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease. The FDA approved the first blood-based biomarker test for use by primary care physicians earlier this year, but physicians could be hesitant to use the tests if they are not reimbursed by CMS. U.S. Representative Vern Buchanan (R-FL-16) has introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. “My mother battled Alzheimer’s for a decade before her passing, and I saw firsthand just how devastating this disease is,” said Sen. Warner, co-chair of the Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease. “By expanding access to early detection testing, this legislation would help thousands of patients and families in Virginia be pro-active with their care and treatment of Alzheimer’s.” “Alzheimer’s is one of the greatest public health challenges of our time, affecting more than seven million Americans, including nearly 29,000 people in Maine. Early diagnosis is essential, yet too many patients continue to go undiagnosed until their symptoms become severe,” said Sen. Collins, co-chair of the Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease. “Our bipartisan ASAP Act would require Medicare to cover FDA-approved blood tests for Alzheimer’s, expanding access to earlier testing, and giving patients and their families more time to plan, seek support, and pursue the best options for care for their loved ones.” “My grandmother lived with Alzheimer’s disease for many years, so I know the pain and distress this illness can cause to patients and loved ones alike,” said Sen. Cortez Masto. “The sooner this disease is detected, the sooner patients and their families can seek treatment and make pla… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-and-booker-lead-call-for-stronger-us-diplomacy-to-address-drc-rwanda-crisis | Kaine & Booker Lead Call for Stronger U.S. Diplomacy to Address DRC-Rwanda Crisis | 2025-11-20 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations (SFRC) Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, & Global Women’s Issues, and U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the SFRC Subcommittee on Africa & Global Health Policy, led their colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling for stronger U.S. diplomacy to address the conflict between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. While President Donald Trump has touted the peace agreement between the DRC and Rwanda, which was signed on June 27, 2025 in the Oval Office, violence between the M23 rebel group and Congolese Army has continued, and humanitarian conditions have deteriorated. “On June 27, 2025, you participated in the signing of the ‘Washington Accord’ by senior officials from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda at the State Department, followed by a meeting with President Trump in which he called the moment ‘a glorious triumph for the cause of peace’ in the Oval Office,” wrote the senators. “Although the Trump Administration deserves credit for attempting to engage constructively on this crisis, we are concerned by severe flaws in the structure of the peace process.” “Following the June ceremony at the White House, fighting in eastern DRC resumed almost immediately. Although the lines of the conflict have remained more stable since June, the M23 has continued to seize territory, displacing civilians and entrenching control over swathes of North and South Kivu, while the Congolese army has backed abusive ‘Wazalendo’ proxy militias. As of mid-2025, M23 has reportedly recruited over 7,000 fighters and claim to have recruited many more since,” the senators continued. “These assessments highlight the continued challenge of implementing the Accord, the need for renewed and focused diplomatic attention, and the dissonance between the Administration’s declarations of triumph a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-and-wicker-introduce-bipartisan-resolution-to-recognize-anniversary-of-holodomor-famine-reaffirm-support-for-ukraine | Kaine & Wicker Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize Anniversary of Holodomor Famine, Reaffirm Support for Ukraine | 2025-11-20 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC), and Roger Wicker (R-MS), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, introduced a resolution recognizing the 93rd anniversary of the Ukrainian famine of 1932–1933, known as the Holodomor, and emphasizing the threat of Russia’s current war in Ukraine to the existence of the Ukrainian people and global food security. “Ninety-three years ago, millions of innocent Ukrainian men, women, and children starved to death when Stalin inflicted a premeditated famine in Ukraine in an effort to break the nation’s resistance to Soviet occupation,” said Kaine. “Today, Vladimir Putin’s brutal and unprovoked war against Ukraine, including his intentional and concerted attacks on the Ukrainian agricultural sector, once again threatens the survival of the Ukrainian people. We must honor the victims and survivors of the Holodomor by condemning Putin’s war on Ukraine and his cruel weaponization of hunger. I will continue to do all that I can to support Ukraine’s right to defend itself against Russian attacks.” “Stalin murdered millions of Ukrainians with his man-made famine. As we commemorate those horrors, we must recognize Vladimir Putin’s current assault. When Ukrainians see Putin, they see the latest Russian dictator eager to wipe their country off the face of the earth. Is it any wonder they are fighting so hard against this war criminal? The United States must continue supporting these patriots as they defend their homes from the latest Russian assault,” said Wicker. Russia’s unilateral withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative in 2023, a deal that allowed international shipments of corn, wheat, barley, and other food products from three ports in Ukraine, caused prices for grains to skyrocket around the world. This has raised the risk of hunger for millions of people in countries dependent on Ukrainian food exports, predominantly people in low- and middle-income countries in the Middle East, North Afr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-renews-call-for-answers-from-trump-administration-over-military-buildup-near-venezuela-and-illegal-lethal-boat-strikes | Kaine Renews Call for Answers from Trump Administration Over Military Buildup Near Venezuela & Illegal Lethal Boat Strikes | 2025-11-20 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, released the following statement regarding the Trump Administration’s military buildup off the coast of Venezuela and ongoing unlawful strikes in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean. The strikes began on September 2, 2025 and have killed at least 82 unknown people across 21 acknowledged attacks: “Earlier this month, it was publicly reported that the United Kingdom’s attorney general was urging ministers to cut off intelligence sharing with the United States over serious concerns about the legality of the Trump Administration’s unauthorized and lethal strikes on boats in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific Ocean. Today, it was publicly reported that the senior lawyer at SOUTHCOM, the combatant command overseeing those strikes, disagreed with the Administration’s assertion that these strikes are legal, and was overruled. Given those realities, and the fact that the Administration is weighing land strikes in Venezuela and amassing an enormous number of military assets in the region, it’s long past time for Congress to finally get substantive and complete answers to the questions Democratic and Republican lawmakers have been asking for months, and for the Administration to be transparent about its strategic intentions in the region. The American people have no interest in stumbling into an illegal new war that would place the lives of our servicemembers at risk. ” On November 11, 2025, it was reported that the U.K. spy agencies and military stopped sharing intelligence with the U.S. about suspected drug trafficking vessels following an order by the country’s attorney general. On November 15, 2025, additional reporting shed light on the strain the Administration’s strikes were putting on the United States’ relationships with other allies, including those critical to joint counternarcotics efforts. On November 20, 2025, it was reported that SOUTHCOM’s senior military lawyer raised ser… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=0E9AD76F-91B6-4322-A14D-610496D535E4 | On Senate Floor, Warner Sounds Alarm on Political Purge of FBI, Collapse of U.S. Cyber Defenses Under Trump | 2025-11-20 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Mark R. Warner | W000805 | www.warner.senate.gov | warner | https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases | scraper | BROADCAST-QUALITY VIDEO IS AVAILABLE HERE WASHINGTON – Today, Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate warning that the United States faces a deepening threat to our security as the Trump administration continues a sweeping political purge of the FBI, dismantles America’s cyber defenses, and hollow outs the institutions responsible for protecting the homeland. Today’s remarks follow a September address in which Warner outlined concerns with the growing politicization of intelligence under the Trump administration. In his speech today – “A Deepening Threat: How Politicizing Intelligence Endangers Our National Security” – Warner detailed how thousands of FBI agents and senior leaders have been forced out for political reasons, including the heads of the Bureau’s counterterrorism, intelligence, cyber, and critical incident response units. He warned that these purges, combined with the unprecedented reassignment of 25 to 45 percent of FBI agents working counterterrorism, cyber, espionage, and child exploitation cases to President Trump’s immigration roundups, have sharply reduced the Bureau’s ability to prevent attacks, disrupt foreign plots, and respond to cyber intrusions. “Firing agents who investigate terrorists, foreign spies, cyber hackers, and child predators does not make America safer, especially when the president’s own intelligence officials warn, publicly and repeatedly, of the many threats facing our nation,” said Warner today. Warner also highlighted the administration’s dismantling of core cyber infrastructure beyond the FBI. More than one-third of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has been fired and pushed out, even as ransomware and destructive cyberattacks hit state and local governments in at least 44 states. The administration has removed the leadership of the National Security Agency and Defense Intelligence Agency, left U.S. Cyber Command without a permanent commander… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=7C50C853-A391-4A47-9ABD-C7132654BF09 | Warner Responds to FCC Rollback of Salt Typhoon Cybersecurity Rules | 2025-11-20 | 2025 | 2025-11 | 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), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and co-founder of the Senate Cybersecurity Caucus, released the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to roll back cybersecurity regulations put in place following Salt Typhoon, the worst telecommunications cyberattack in our nation’s history: “In the aftermath of the worst telecommunications compromise in our nation’s history, today’s vote by the FCC walks back yet another effort to set meaningful, enforceable cybersecurity standards for America’s communications backbone, after congressional Republicans overturned cybersecurity rules set by the FCC in 2017. “The Salt Typhoon intrusion made clear that existing voluntary measures alone have not been sufficient to prevent sophisticated, state-sponsored actors from gaining long-term, covert access to critical networks. While collaboration with industry is essential, it must be paired with clear, enforceable expectations that reflect the scale of the threat. “I am concerned that abandoning an enforceable, standards-based approach in favor of undefined ‘flexible’ solutions leaves us without a credible plan to address the gaps exposed by Salt Typhoon, including basic failures like credential reuse and the absence of multi-factor authentication for highly privileged accounts. “Congress, the administration, and the FCC should be moving toward greater transparency and stronger protections, not less. I will continue pressing for a comprehensive national strategy to ensure that our telecommunications infrastructure is resilient against the kinds of intrusions we know are not hypothetical, but ongoing.” ### * High-quality photographs of Sen. Mark R. Warner are available for downloadhere* | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=E503898E-3FED-4500-831B-6996AADE4DF4 | Warner, Wyden Call on Trump to Help Seniors When Insurance Companies Drop Doctors from Their Plans | 2025-11-20 | 2025 | 2025-11 | 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 (D-VA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, called on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage with more information when a significant number of doctors or hospitals no longer accept their insurance in the middle of the year. “We write to you today to express our concerns about increasing turmoil and uncertainty for seniors and people with disabilities enrolled in the Medicare Advantage program,” wrote the senators. “As of April 2025, there have been at least 13 states with ‘significant network changes,’ triggering a special enrollment period for MA enrollees in these states. These types of interruptions to the network cannot only affect enrollees' access to care that may already be planned or scheduled, leaving them without an in-network provider, but also leave MA enrollees confused about their coverage options.” When a senior enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan loses a significant number of health providers from their plan in the middle of the year, CMS may allow them to switch plans in a “special enrollment period.” However, the circumstances for how these special enrollment periods are determined are opaque, and there is minimal notice to the public, states, and enrollees. The letter calls on CMS to clarify how these special enrollment periods are determined, describe how seniors in Medicare are notified about plan changes, and additional information to improve transparency around these challenging circumstances. The full letter can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-van-hollen-meeks-and-castro-lead-colleagues-in-raising-alarm-about-use-of-us-taxpayer-funding-to-hold-people-in-el-salvadoran-torture-center | Kaine, Van Hollen, Meeks, & Castro Lead Colleagues in Raising Alarm About Use of U.S. Taxpayer Funding to Hold People In El Salvadoran Torture Center | 2025-11-19 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International Development, along with U.S. Representatives Gregory Meeks (D-NY-05), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Joaquin Castro (D-TX-20), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, led 38 lawmakers in sending a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem raising alarm about the horrific conditions at Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo (CECOT), El Salvador’s notorious megaprison and torture center, and pressing the Trump Administration on its use of U.S. taxpayer funding to send and hold people there. This follows a Human Rights Watch and Cristosal report published on November 12 that found a systemic pattern of abuse and torture at CECOT. “We write to you expressing profound concern over the findings of the recently published report titled ‘You Have Arrived in Hell: Torture and Other Abuses Against Venezuelans in El Salvador’s Mega Prison,’” wrote the members. “This meticulously researched report, published on November 12 by Human Rights Watch and the El Salvador-based Cristosal exposes the systematic pattern of abuse and torture experienced by the 252 Venezuelan nationals the Trump Administration sent to El Salvador’s notorious Centro de Confinamiento del Terrorismo (CECOT) between March and April of 2025. It also finds that the Administration failed to respect the principle of non-refoulment and questions the Administration’s reliance on El Salvador’s assurances that it would abide by the UN Convention Against Torture.” The members continued, “We urge you to investigate these findings and provide an immediate explanation to Congress and to the American people for the Trump Administ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/senate-blocks-passage-of-kaines-legislation-to-demand-accountability-for-saudi-sponsored-murder-of-virginia-resident-jamal-khashoggi | Senate Blocks Passage of Kaine’s Legislation to Demand Accountability for Saudi-Sponsored Murder of Virginia Resident Jamal Khashoggi | 2025-11-19 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, spoke on the Senate floor to ask unanimous consent for passage of his resolution to commemorate the seventh anniversary of journalist and Northern Virginia resident Jamal Khashoggi’s murder, which was directed by Saudi government officials. The legislation’s passage was blocked by an objecting senator. Kaine’s push came the day after President Donald Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) in the White House and defended the Crown Prince when asked about Khashoggi’s murder. “Jamal Khashoggi was brutally murdered by the Saudi government because he dedicated his life to uncovering the truth and shed light on the repressive nature of the Saudi regime,” said Kaine. “The passage of my resolution honoring Mr. Khashoggi and calling for accountability for his murder should be a no-brainer. It is particularly outrageous that any senator would object to this simple resolution while saying nothing about President Trump rolling out the red carpet for MBS and leveraging the presidency for private business deals that benefit his family.” Full video of Kaine asking the Senate to unanimously pass his legislation honoring Khashoggi is available here. Kaine has been repeatedly outspoken against the Saudi-sponsored murder of Khashoggi and has demanded accountability since 2018. In 2019, following a recommendation made by the United Nations, Kaine called on the FBI to open an investigation into the murder of Khashoggi after months of continued inaction by President Trump in his first term. In 2022, Kaine criticized the U.S. State Department’s decision to support MBS’ claim of sovereign immunity in a lawsuit brought by Khashoggi’s friends and family following the murder. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/warner-and-kaine-announce-70-million-to-modernize-virginias-buses | Warner & Kaine Announce $70 Million to Modernize Virginia’s Buses | 2025-11-19 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced almost $70 million in federal grant funding to improve Virginia’s bus systems and reduce their emissions. This funding is awarded through the Department of Transportation’s FY25-26 Low- or No-Emission Program and FY25 Buses & Bus Facilities Program, which is made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that the senators helped negotiate and pass. “Reliable access to public transportation is vital to Virginians, and we’re thrilled to announce this funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that will modernize and electrify buses across the Commonwealth’s cities and rural communities, increasing their efficiency, boosting accessibility, and reducing operating costs and environmental risk,” said the senators. The program grants will be distributed as follows: The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) will receive $8,621,909 for Phase III of the VA Rural Transit Asset Management and Modernization Program, which purchases or improves current buses to increase performance, update technology, and reduce risk to the environment in rural Virginia. The City of Alexandria (VA-08) will receive $10,939,552 for its DASH Bus Fleet Replacement & Facility Rehabilitation project, which aims to transition the city to 100% zero-emission buses as well as purchase and build necessary transit facilities to support its growing fleet. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) will receive $50,322,380 for the procurement of low-emission transit buses, which will serve communities throughout the DMV and reduce the harm from toxic emissions in the region. Warner and Kaine have long supported efforts to fund lower emission vehicles. Last year, the senators announced over $50 million in federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Low- or No-Emission Program for Fairfax County to purchase new low-emission hybrid buses under the county’s fleet replacement plan. In 2023, they secured more… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/warner-and-kaine-announce-federal-funding-for-community-projects-throughout-virginia | Warner & Kaine Announce Federal Funding for Community Projects Throughout Virginia | 2025-11-19 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $48,650,000 in federal funding coming to Virginia for community-specific projects. Funding for the projects below was secured by Warner and Kaine and signed by the president earlier this month. “These projects will address important needs across many Virginia communities, from bridging gaps in emergency services, to improving public gathering places to supporting health care access for underserved families,” said Warner. “I was proud to fight to include funding for these projects as part of the appropriations process earlier this summer, and I look forward to seeing it make a difference across the Commonwealth.” “Every year, I’m proud of the work that we do with communities to fund important local projects. I’m thrilled that over $48 million in federal funding we secured is headed to Virginia to support health care and child care, enhance public safety, and make improvements at military installations. I'm also glad that the legislation I helped pass includes dramatic increases in funding to feed hungry families and ensure our veterans have access to high-quality services,” said Kaine. “I will keep working to get the remaining funding bills, which include more money for Virginia community projects, across the finish line.” As part of the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations process, members of Congress were able 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 in Virginia. As part of this process, Warner and Kaine were able to secure more than $48.6 million for community projects across the Commonwealth. Through strong advocacy, the senators secured funding in the budget bills for the following projects in Virginia: $15,000,000 for Naval Station Norfolk to support construction of substations, associated power stations… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=28A42E0C-08A2-4D32-AF92-2F1B16D188C1 | Warner & Kaine Announce $70 Million to Modernize Virginia's Buses | 2025-11-19 | 2025 | 2025-11 | 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 almost $70 million in federal grant funding to improve Virginia’s bus systems and reduce their emissions. This funding is awarded through the Department of Transportation’s FY25-26 Low- or No-Emission Program and FY25 Buses & Bus Facilities Program, which is made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that the senators helped negotiate and pass. “Reliable access to public transportation is vital to Virginians, and we’re thrilled to announce this funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that will modernize and electrify buses across the Commonwealth’s cities and rural communities, increasing their efficiency, boosting accessibility, and reducing operating costs and environmental risk,” said the senators. The program grants will be distributed as follows: The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) will receive $8,621,909 for Phase III of the VA Rural Transit Asset Management and Modernization Program, which purchases or improves current buses to increase performance, update technology, and reduce risk to the environment in rural Virginia. The City of Alexandria (VA-08) will receive $10,939,552 for its DASH Bus Fleet Replacement & Facility Rehabilitation project, which aims to transition the city to 100% zero-emission buses as well as purchase and build necessary transit facilities to support its growing fleet. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) will receive $50,322,380 for the procurement of low-emission transit buses, which will serve communities throughout the DMV and reduce the harm from toxic emissions in the region. Sens. Warner and Kaine have long supported efforts to fund lower emission vehicles. Last year, the senators announced over $50 million in federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Low- or No-Emission Program for Fairfax County to purchase new low-emission hybrid buses under the county’s fleet replacement plan. In 2023, they secured more th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=343EF8B6-1063-479C-842F-75D4F34CFE47 | Sen. Warner Applauds Virginia Broadband Approval | 2025-11-19 | 2025 | 2025-11 | 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) released the following statement today after the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced approval of Virginia’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Final Proposal, clearing the way for more than $545 million in federal funding to connect the remaining 133,000 unserved locations across the Commonwealth to high-speed internet: “Expanding broadband access has been a top priority of mine since my time as governor, and I’m proud that Virginia continues to remain a national leader in this effort. When I wrote the broadband sections of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the goal was simple: give states the resources to finally finish the job. Today’s approval shows that work paying off, and now Virginia is poised to become one of the first states in the country with high-speed internet for every home and business.” As a result of today’s announcement, Virginia is set to receive more than $545 million in additional BEAD funding, leveraging nearly $430 million in additional private investment. Awarded projects will extend broadband infrastructure to more than 133,000 unserved homes, businesses, and community anchor institutions across the Commonwealth. Sen. Warner has long fought to expand access to broadband in Virginia. During negotiations for the bipartisan infrastructure law, Sen. Warner secured $65 billion in nationwide 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 provided $42.45 billion in federal funding to expand high-speed internet access by funding planning, infrastructure deployment and adoption programs in all states and territories. ### * High-quality photographs of Sen. Mark R. Warner are available for downloadhere* | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-colleagues-introduce-legislation-to-block-senators-from-accessing-500000-personal-windfalls-of-taxpayer-money | Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Block Senators from Accessing $500,000 Personal Windfalls of Taxpayer Money | 2025-11-18 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) joined U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and 25 additional Democratic senators in introducing the Anti-Cash Grab Act, legislation to repeal a provision from the Senate government funding bill that would allow senators to collect $500,000 for each instance when their phone records were obtained in accordance with the law by law enforcement. The provision was quietly added into the funding bill by U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) at the last minute, following reporting that eight Senate Republicans’ phone records were reviewed as part of a Justice Department criminal investigation into President Donald Trump’s involvement in the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. “I’m relieved that last week’s deal has reinstated federal workers who were baselessly fired, ended the pain and chaos caused by President Trump and congressional Republicans’ government shutdown, and secured an upcoming vote to strengthen Americans’ health care,” said Kaine. “But I’m furious that Senate Republicans tucked a ridiculous provision into the legislation to give Republican senators personal windfalls of hundreds of thousands of dollars of taxpayer money. That’s unacceptable, and I’m going to work alongside my Democratic colleagues to do everything we can to block that from happening.” A one-page summary of the bill is here. The full text of the bill is here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-paul-and-wyden-push-speaker-johnson-to-follow-intent-of-law-schedule-votes-on-senate-passed-legislation-to-undo-trumps-cost-raising-tariffs | Kaine, Paul & Wyden Push Speaker Johnson to Follow Intent of Law, Schedule Votes on Senate-Passed Legislation to Undo Trump’s Cost-Raising Tariffs | 2025-11-18 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Rand Paul (R-KY) and Ron Wyden (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, joined together in pushing House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA-04) to bring up for a vote three pieces of bipartisan legislation that the Senate passed last month to undo President Trump’s cost-raising International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs on goods from Canada, Brazil, and countries around the world. The senators’ letter rails against procedural stalling tactics Johnson has used—despite the fact that roughly 65 percent of Americans disapprove of Trump’s tariffs—to flout provisions in the National Emergencies Act that require the House to vote on the legislation. “The Senate recently voted on a bipartisan basis to end three emergencies declared by the President this year – emergencies related to Canada (S.J. Res. 77), the global goods trade deficit (S. J. Res. 88), and Brazil (S.J. Res. 81) – and thus repeal the sweeping tariffs imposed pursuant to each emergency,” the senators wrote. “…Together, the tariffs imposed pursuant to these three so-called emergencies raise America’s effective tariff rate to Great Depression-era levels, undermining decades of congressionally passed trade laws. These tariffs are affecting all Americans. Consumers are paying higher prices on affected goods. Small businesses are struggling to adapt and survive. Workers are losing their jobs, with October data showing U.S. manufacturing has contracted for an eighth straight month.” “The law sets out a clear process for expedited consideration. Under the NEA, when one chamber passes such a resolution, the other chamber shall refer that resolution to committee, that committee shall report it out within 15 calendar days, the resolution shall become the pending business, and the chamber shall vote on it within three calendar days,” the senators continued. “…Four times now, the House has voted on party lines for a rule that claims, for the purposes of reading the NEA, one calendar da… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-statement-on-senate-passage-of-bill-to-release-epstein-files | Kaine Statement on Senate Passage of Bill to Release Epstein Files | 2025-11-18 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a former civil rights attorney, released the following statement after the Senate unanimously passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, legislation requiring the U.S. Department of Justice to release case files related to the late convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein: “I am glad that my Senate colleagues unanimously supported this legislation to compel the DOJ to release the Epstein files. Once this becomes law, Congress and the American people will be watching closely to make sure the Justice Department complies with the letter and spirit of this legislation in good faith and without attempting to protect powerful people – including President Trump – whose names may appear in the case files. By bringing the truth to light about Epstein’s associates, this legislation will bring some small measure of justice for this monster’s many victims – who have been remarkably courageous in speaking out and demanding action from their elected leaders.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-statement-on-trumps-meeting-with-saudi-crown-prince-and-refusal-to-condemn-murder-of-jamal-khashoggi | Kaine Statement on Trump’s Meeting with Saudi Crown Prince and Refusal to Condemn Murder of Jamal Khashoggi | 2025-11-18 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement regarding President Donald Trump’s defense of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman after he was asked about the murder of journalist and Northern Virginia resident Jamal Khashoggi. President Trump said that “things happen” and MBS “knew nothing about it.” U.S. intelligence assessments found that the Crown Prince approved the operation to kill Khashoggi. “President Trump’s refusal today to condemn the Saudi Crown Prince’s role in Jamal Khashoggi’s murder is disgusting, and his comment that MBS ‘knew nothing about it’ goes against what our own intelligence agencies have found. Those involved in the killing of Khashoggi, who was a Virginia resident and journalist, should be held responsible,” said Kaine. “Instead of rolling out the red carpet for MBS and leveraging the presidency for private hotel deals, Trump should be demanding accountability on behalf of Khashoggi’s Virginia-based family and pressing Saudi Arabia to advance U.S. security interests. Unfortunately, this is just the most recent example of Trump placing his personal financial interests above the interest of the American people.” In October, Kaine introduced a resolution to commemorate the seventh anniversary of Khashoggi’s murder, which was directed by Saudi government officials. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/video-kaine-speaks-on-senate-floor-regarding-trumps-dismantling-of-department-of-education-and-impact-on-students-with-disabilities | Video: Kaine Speaks on Senate Floor Regarding Trump’s Dismantling of Department of Education and Impact on Students with Disabilities | 2025-11-18 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | FULL VIDEO OF KAINE’S REMARKS IS AVAILABLE HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, spoke on the Senate floor regarding President Donald Trump’s attempts to gut the Department of Education and illegally shutter or move vital programming to other federal departments. During the speech, Kaine discussed the threats this would pose to students’ education, educators, and the economy, as well as the negative impacts for students with disabilities. Today marks 50 years since the Senate overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)—known then as the Education for All Handicapped Children Act—landmark legislation that has guaranteed equal opportunities and protections for students with disabilities in education. Trump has threatened to shut down the Department’s administration and enforcement of IDEA as part of his efforts to gut the Department. “I want to spend my time more focused on the celebration of what this 50 years of the IDEA has done,” said Kaine. “Guess what the vote was in Congress around the passage of this law? In the Senate, the vote to pass this landmark civil rights and education law was 87 to seven, and in the House, the vote was 404 to seven. For a big landmark civil rights and education law to pass with that kind of a margin is really near miraculous. But the reason it passed so overwhelmingly is because society realized that we had been treating kids with disabilities in a very, very tragic and unforgivable way.” “In 1975, more than a million school-aged children in this country were essentially locked out of public education because of the fact that they had a disability,” Kaine said. “Think about that million, who has grown to seven million – nearly one in seven students in our public school system receive special education services – what the trajectory of their lives was like before the IDEA passed and after the IDEA passed.” Kaine continued, “Students … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/warner-kaine-call-on-leader-thune-to-quickly-bring-the-epstein-files-transparency-act-to-floor-for-vote | Warner, Kaine Call on Leader Thune to Quickly Bring the Epstein Files Transparency Act to Floor for Vote | 2025-11-18 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined their Senate Democratic colleagues in calling on Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to immediately bring the Epstein Files Transparency Act to the Senate floor for a vote, without delay or unnecessary process distractions. Their letter follows the U.S. House of Representatives’ overwhelming bipartisan approval of the measure by a vote of 427-1. For more than two decades, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein have sought justice and accountability for his alleged sex trafficking crimes involving underage girls. The bipartisan legislation would require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release all documents and records related to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, ensuring transparency and providing the American people with access to critical information. “The victims of Jeffrey Epstein – and the American people – deserve answers, accountability and the truth,” wrote the senators. “So far, they have only seen empty promises from President Trump and his Administration. Now that a majority of the U.S. House of Representatives has acted to provide transparency on this matter – we call on you to quickly hold a vote in the U.S. Senate to help deliver the accountability that was promised and that so many Americans are demanding.” “Despite multiple Senate oversight requests and House subpoenas for release of the full and complete Epstein files, the DOJ and FBI have refused to produce any information to the Senate and have failed to provide the complete set of files to the House,” wrote the senators. In a social media post over the weekend, President Donald J. Trump abruptly changed course and encouraged House Republicans to vote for the bill, despite having tried for months to prevent the complete release of the files. Given longstanding efforts by President Trump and his Administration to slow walk or discourage the release of these files, the Senate must take action to provide transparency and help restore the public’s trust. “The U.S. Senate has th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=4CBA4ADB-2E7A-4BE8-A650-0E48A73FF418 | Sen. Warner Statement on the Epstein Files | 2025-11-18 | 2025 | 2025-11 | 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) released the following statement on the Senate’s unanimous vote to compel the Trump administration to release the Epstein files: “For years, Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, abetted by a powerful circle of accomplices, committed heinous crimes against hundreds of girls and young women. Today, Congress has moved to end the months of obstruction by President Trump and shed more light on these horrific crimes and Epstein’s accomplices. “Make no mistake: Trump can and should have released these files months ago. Now that new details have emerged – including Epstein’s statement that Trump ‘knew about the girls’ – it’s easier to see why he decided to break his promise to release them. Instead, he’s rolled out stunt after stunt to try to change the subject. “No matter what obstruction Trump tries next, I will keep pressing for justice and accountability for Epstein’s victims and for full transparency with the American people.” ### * High-quality photographs of Sen. Mark R. Warner are available for downloadhere* | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=CD66849D-3410-42EF-8ACC-87526E4E665A | Warner, Kaine Call on Leader Thune to Quickly Bring the Epstein Files Transparency Act to Floor for Vote | 2025-11-18 | 2025 | 2025-11 | 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 (both D-VA) joined their Senate Democratic colleagues in calling on Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) to immediately bring the Epstein Files Transparency Act to the Senate floor for a vote, without delay or unnecessary process distractions. Their letter follows the U.S. House of Representatives’ overwhelming bipartisan approval of the measure by a vote of 427-1. For more than two decades, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein have sought justice and accountability for his alleged sex trafficking crimes involving underage girls. The bipartisan legislation would require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to release all documents and records related to Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, ensuring transparency and providing the American people with access to critical information. “The victims of Jeffrey Epstein – and the American people – deserve answers, accountability and the truth,” wrote the senators. “So far, they have only seen empty promises from President Trump and his Administration. Now that a majority of the U.S. House of Representatives has acted to provide transparency on this matter – we call on you to quickly hold a vote in the U.S. Senate to help deliver the accountability that was promised and that so many Americans are demanding.” “Despite multiple Senate oversight requests and House subpoenas for release of the full and complete Epstein files, the DOJ and FBI have refused to produce any information to the Senate and have failed to provide the complete set of files to the House,” wrote the senators. In a social media post over the weekend, President Donald J. Trump abruptly changed course and encouraged House Republicans to vote for the bill, despite having tried for months to prevent the complete release of the files. Given longstanding efforts by President Trump and his Administration to slow walk or discourage the release of these files, the Senate must take action to provide transparency and help restore the public’s trust. “The U.S. Senate has the chance t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/warner-kaine-and-colleagues-raise-alarm-over-trump-administration-efforts-to-restrict-mifepristone | Warner, Kaine & Colleagues Raise Alarm Over Trump Administration Efforts to Restrict Mifepristone | 2025-11-14 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, (both D-VA) joined Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and all of their Democratic Senate colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary expressing alarm over the Trump Administration's plans to reexamine the safety and effectiveness of mifepristone. Since 2000, mifepristone has been approved by the FDA as a safe and effective medication for abortion care and miscarriage management. The Administration’s basis for this review comes from a non-peer-reviewed and unsubstantiated “report” published by the Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC), a think tank known for its anti-abortion views. “Decades of evidence and hundreds of studies prove the safety and efficacy of mifepristone, which is not only the most common method of abortion in the U.S., but is also frequently prescribed to women to help manage early pregnancy loss or miscarriage. We are alarmed by the Department’s obvious attempts to politicize the review, regulation, and approval of mifepristone at the FDA, and we write to request more information,” the senators wrote. “By elevating the sham EPPC report as rationale for restricting access to mifepristone, HHS is blatantly undermining well-established science and weaponizing disinformation to fit the Trump administration’s clear agenda to cut off abortion access in any way possible,” the senators continued. “The bottom line is that access to mifepristone allows patients to receive time-sensitive, essential health care, including abortion care and miscarriage management,” the senators noted. “If HHS insists on rejecting the science that clearly proves mifepristone is safe and effective, and instead decides to impose additional restrictions on its use, this will force countless women to carry pregnancies to term against their will—regardless of the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-joins-bicameral-effort-urging-court-to-uphold-temporary-protected-status-for-venezuela | Kaine Joins Bicameral Effort Urging Court to Uphold Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela | 2025-11-13 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined a bicameral group of lawmakers in submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in the case of National TPS Alliance et al. v. Noem, urging the reversal of the Trump Administration’s baseless decision to vacate and terminate the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela. First granted for Venezuela in 2021, TPS has provided approximately 600,000 Venezuelans in the U.S. with refuge from economic turmoil and humanitarian crisis in their home country and authorized Venezuelans to live and work legally in America. A District Court ruled in September that the Trump Administration’s decision to vacate and terminate Venezuela’s TPS designation was unlawful. After the Trump Administration appealed the decision to the Supreme Court to request a stay of that ruling, the Supreme Court later sided with the Administration–allowing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to continue stripping Venezuelans of their protections to remain lawfully in the U.S. while the case is fully considered in the Ninth Circuit. As they argued in their amicus brief submitted to the Supreme Court, the lawmakers stressed to the Ninth Circuit that the District Court correctly ruled in alignment with the intent of Congress – that the Executive Branch is to determine humanitarian protections such as TPS according to set criteria as opposed to political preferences. “The Northern District of California properly determined that the plain text of the TPS statute does not support the Secretary’s argument that her actions are unreviewable. Nor does it support the Secretary’s actions with respect to Venezuelan TPS. Instead, the Executive Branch’s interpretation of the TPS statute essentially rewrites the statute to claim a power that Congress did not delegate to the Executive Branch,” the lawmakers wrote. They also pointed to Congress’ tradition of bipartisan support for TPS and for protecting … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/warner-and-kaine-new-report-shows-energy-prices-skyrocketing-under-trump | Warner and Kaine: New Report Shows Energy Prices Skyrocketing Under Trump | 2025-11-13 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) slammed the Trump Administration after a new report showed that energy prices are increasing under the Trump Administration. In Virginia, households are paying on average $130 more– a 7.3 percent increase – in annual energy costs compared to last year. This comes after President Donald Trump declared an “energy emergency” to cancel clean energy projects across the country. “President Trump promised Americans lower costs, energy independence, and more good paying jobs, yet he is canceling energy projects across Virginia and the country, triggering higher utility bills, weakening the American power grid, growing our reliance on foreign energy, and cutting jobs,” said Warner. “In the Senate, my Democratic colleagues and I are focused on diversifying America’s energy sources, and we’re going to continue doing everything we can to lower utility costs for families.” “The U.S. was producing more energy than any country in the world, but on President Trump’s first day in office, he declared an ‘energy emergency’ to cancel clean energy projects across the country, including in Virginia. I’ve forced votes in the Senate to overturn this sham emergency, but my Republican colleagues have refused to do so,” said Kaine. “Now, Americans are paying the price. This new report underscores what I’ve been saying all along: we must stop President Trump’s war on American-made energy that is killing jobs and raising energy costs for Virginians.” Democrats have made significant investments in clean energy, spurring the highest levels of factory construction in U.S. history with more than 400,000 new jobs announced across the country. However, Trump’s “energy emergency” and Republicans’ rollback of provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act are killing these new jobs, weakening the power grid, increasing our reliance on foreign energy, and raising energy costs. In February and September 2025, Kaine introduced and Warner supported legislation that would have… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=6CC47BAD-7D7B-4542-ADA9-5E0D5DF39FC2 | Warner and Kaine: New Report Shows Energy Prices Skyrocketing Under Trump | 2025-11-13 | 2025 | 2025-11 | 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) slammed the Trump Administration after a new report showed that energy prices are increasing under the Trump Administration. In Virginia, households are paying on average $130 more– a 7.3 percent increase – in annual energy costs compared to last year. This comes after President Donald Trump declared an “energy emergency” to cancel clean energy projects across the country. “President Trump promised Americans lower costs, energy independence, and more good paying jobs, yet he is canceling energy projects across Virginia and the country, triggering higher utility bills, weakening the American power grid, growing our reliance on foreign energy, and cutting jobs,” said Sen. Warner. “In the Senate, my Democratic colleagues and I are focused on diversifying America’s energy sources, and we’re going to continue doing everything we can to lower utility costs for families.” “The U.S. was producing more energy than any country in the world, but on President Trump’s first day in office, he declared an ‘energy emergency’ to cancel clean energy projects across the country, including in Virginia. I’ve forced votes in the Senate to overturn this sham emergency, but my Republican colleagues have refused to do so,” said Sen. Kaine. “Now, Americans are paying the price. This new report underscores what I’ve been saying all along: we must stop President Trump’s war on American-made energy that is killing jobs and raising energy costs for Virginians.” Democrats have made significant investments in clean energy, spurring the highest levels of factory construction in U.S. history with more than 400,000 new jobs announced across the country. However, Trump’s “energy emergency” and Republicans’ rollback of provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act are killing these new jobs, weakening the power grid, increasing our reliance on foreign energy, and raising energy costs. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-statement-on-funding-deal-to-reopen-government-protect-federal-employees-and-vote-to-protect-health-care | Kaine Statement on Funding Deal to Reopen Government, Protect Federal Employees, and Vote to Protect Health Care | 2025-11-09 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) released the following statement announcing he will vote to advance legislation to reopen the government and protect federal employees and vote to protect Americans’ health care: “I have long said that to earn my vote, we need to be on a path toward fixing Republicans’ health care mess and to protect the federal workforce. “This deal guarantees a vote to extend Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, which Republicans weren’t willing to do. Lawmakers know their constituents expect them to vote for it, and if they don’t, they could very well be replaced at the ballot box by someone who will. “This legislation will protect federal workers from baseless firings, reinstate those who have been wrongfully terminated during the shutdown, and ensure federal workers receive back pay, as required by a law I got passed in 2019. That’s a critical step that will help federal employees and all Americans who rely on government services. I’ll keep working towards a long-term government spending plan that includes critical priorities to support Virginians and funding for Virginia community projects.” The legislation includes provisions Kaine fought for to protect the federal workforce, including rehiring federal employees who were terminated during the shutdown, providing back pay for all federal employees regardless of their status, and preventing future Reductions in Force (RIFs). ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/pressreleases?ID=1B09CF87-616E-422F-B188-1596C68D5379 | Sen. Warner to Oppose Republican CR | 2025-11-09 | 2025 | 2025-11 | 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) released the following statement: “Every day this shutdown drags on, Virginians feel it, from federal workers struggling to pay their bills to families unsure how they will put food on the table because this administration is cruelly and deliberately withholding the assistance they need. I want nothing more than to reopen the government, get folks back to work, and end the needless hardship this Republican shutdown is causing. “I appreciate that this proposal includes important language preventing further mass layoffs of federal employees. That’s a critical step in protecting our public servants from this administration’s campaign of retribution, and something I’ve long pushed for. “But I cannot support a deal that still leaves millions of Americans wondering how they are going to pay for their health care or whether they will be able to afford to get sick. We owe the American people more than a short-term fix that leaves working families staring down a health care crisis, and simply kicking the can down the road is not good enough. Families are already struggling with rising prices on everything from groceries to housing. I will keep working in the Senate to bring costs down and relieve the pressure on working families who are already paying more because of President Trump’s policies that are driving prices up instead of lowering them.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/senators-act-to-bar-mass-layoffs-during-government-shutdown | Senators Act to Bar Mass Layoffs During Government Shutdown | 2025-11-06 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | Senate | VA | Tim Kaine | K000384 | www.kaine.senate.gov | kaine | https://www.kaine.senate.gov/news | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) introduced the Securing Assurance for Federal Employees (SAFE) Act, legislation to explicitly prohibit the federal government from carrying out reductions in force (RIFs) during a lapse in appropriations. The bill would also reverse RIF actions taken during the current government shutdown. The SAFE Act comes in response to recent efforts by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to initiate thousands of RIFs during the ongoing shutdown – an unprecedented step that a federal judge has already said appears “politically motivated,” illegal, and “arbitrary and capricious.” More than 4,000 federal employees have received RIF notices since early October. While the court has temporarily blocked these actions, the threat remains for many other federal employees serving the American public without pay during this shutdown. Current law does not permit agencies to conduct RIFs during a lapse in appropriations. This bill reaffirms and makes explicit Congress’s intent that no administration may use a shutdown as a pretext to initiate layoffs. The SAFE Act makes clear that such actions have no legal force and ensures federal workers cannot be targeted for job cuts during a funding lapse. “Our civil servants take an oath to serve the American people, not a political party or a president. Weaponizing a shutdown to push out career professionals is not only wrong, it’s unlawful and dangerous for our democracy,” said Warner. “This bill makes clear that no administration can use manufactured chaos as a backdoor way to purge the federal workforce.” “Donald Trump and Russ Vought have been deliberately inflicting trauma on our patriotic civil servants since day one, jeopardizing the important work they do on behalf of the American people. This legislation will stop this Administration from weaponizing their shameful shutdown to further their lawl… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
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CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_bioguide_id]
ON [releases] ([bioguide_id]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_has_text]
ON [releases] ([has_text]);