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Warner, Kaine Press VA for Answers on Staffing Shortages at Virginia Facilities
WASHINGTON— U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) are once again pressing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on staffing challenges at facilities across Virginia, reiterating concerns that the Trump administration’s policies are ultimately undermining the VA’s ability to provide timely, high-quality care to veterans.
Warner Urges Military Spouse Commission to Hear Directly From Virginia Military Families
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) urged the newly formed Department of Defense Military Spouse Commission to expand its outreach to military families across Virginia, particularly spouses who have recently navigated the challenges of extended deployments and spouses of junior enlisted servicemembers. In a letter to the Commission’s leadership, Sen.
Ahead of Midterm Elections, Warner, Padilla, Himes, and Morelle Urge Leading Tech Companies to Not Detract From Efforts to Ensure Elections are Free, Fair, and Secure
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R.
Warner, Kaine Announce $3.6 Million in Federal Funding for Shenandoah Valley Rail Improvements
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $3,600,000 in federal funding to modernize the Shenandoah Valley Railroad, improving the safety, reliability, and efficiency of freight rail service for businesses throughout the region.
New Data: Virginia Families Have Had to Spend $3,900+ More Under President Trump
WASHINGTON— U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) are highlighting a new congressional report finding that Virginia families have paid more than $3,900 extra for goods and services since President Trump took office last year. This new data underscores the growing financial strain on families across the Commonwealth as the president’s devastating economic policies drive up the cost of housing, groceries, gas, electricity, and health care.
Ahead of the Midterm Elections, Warner, Durbin, Padilla & Peters Request Information From DOJ & FBI Regarding the Trump Administration’s Attempted Attacks on Our Elections
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R.
Warner Statement on MWAA President and CEO Jack Potter Retiring
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement on the announcement that Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) President and CEO Jack Potter will be retiring: “For more than 15 years, Jack Potter has been a terrific partner and a dedicated advocate for Northern Virginia’s airports and the millions of travelers who rely on them.
Warner, Kaine Statement on the Army’s Report Into DCA Midair Collision
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R.
Warner Condemns Trump’s Push for Public Execution
WASHINGTON— U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s push to publicly execute the perpetrator of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting: “The Fort Hood shooting was a horrific act of violence that took 13 innocent lives and devastated military families. The perpetrator was convicted and sentenced to death, and nothing changes the gravity of his crimes.
Warner, Colleagues File Amicus Brief in Lawsuit Against Trump’s Department of Housing and Urban Development for Attacking Fair Housing Program
WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined Sens. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) led their colleagues in submitting an amicus brief supporting a federal judge’s ruling that the Trump Administration’s Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) unlawfully restricted funding to groups that investigate and enforce laws against housing discrimination.
Warner Statement on the Appointment of Jay Clayton to Coordinate Federal AI Policy
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R.
Warner, Himes Push for Transparency on Election Security
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and U.S. Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT), Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, wrote to Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton regarding the upcoming midterm election, urging transparency to Congress and the public around possible foreign threats to the midterms.
Senate Passes Warner Legislation to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Health Care
WASHINGTON –U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and John Cornyn (R-TX) celebrated the U.S. Senate’s passage by unanimous consent of their Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act, legislation to protect Americans’ health data by strengthening cybersecurity. “Cyberattacks on our health care systems can have life-or-death consequences for patients and put the sensitive information of millions of Americans at risk,” said Sen. Warner.
Warner, Colleagues Press Trump Administration to Withdraw Proposal that Would Gut Civil Rights Protections for Federal Employees
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Representatives Kweisi Mfume (D-MD), Greg Landsman (D-OH), and Don Beyer (D-VA), along with their colleagues, to call on Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Chair Andrea Lucas to rescind their proposed rule to eliminate protections and strip federal employees of critical civil rights in discrimination complaints.
Warner, Cassidy Bill to Improve IRS Customer Service Passes Senate
WASHINGTON— Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA) applauded Senate passage of the bipartisan Taxpayer Assistance and Service (TAS) Act, which includes several provisions from the senators’ Improving IRS Customer Service Act.
Warner Statement on Ratepayer Protection Act
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement after the Senate did not advance the Ratepayer Protection Act: “Across Virginia and across the country, communities near a data center are being saddled with high utility costs and serious concerns regarding the strain on local natural resources.
Warner, Kaine Announce $4 Million to Support Veteran Suicide Prevention Efforts Across Virginia
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $4,144,835 in federal funding to strengthen veteran suicide prevention efforts across Virginia. The funding will support eight community organizations that connect veterans and their families to mental health resources, outreach programs, suicide prevention services, and other critical support.
Warner Statement on Banning Members of Congress From Purchasing Individual Stocks
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement on the Stop Insider Trading Act: “I strongly support cracking down on stock trading by members of Congress and making sure no public official can use their position to enrich themselves. “Preventing members of Congress from profiting off their public service should be something both parties can agree on.
On Senate Floor, Warner Calls for Data Center Guardrails on Water, Energy, and Transparency
BROADCAST-QUALITY VIDEO IS AVAILABLE HERE WASHINGTON – On the floor of the United States Senate today, Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) called on Congress to enact meaningful protections for communities facing the rapid expansion of data centers, arguing that legislation must include enforceable requirements on energy costs, water usage, transparency, and community impacts.
Warner Statement on President Trump’s Executive Order to Rebrand ‘Artificial Intelligence’
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement: “The companies building the most powerful AI systems are warning us that the technology is advancing faster than our safeguards. The president’s response? To rename it and tell the companies developing it to regulate themselves.
Warner, Colleagues Sponsor Bipartisan Bill to Establish a Federal Film Tax Credit
WASHINGTON— U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and a coalition of bipartisan lawmakers sponsored the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act, legislation to create a federal film tax incentive. “Film and television production supports good-paying jobs and small businesses across Virginia and across the country.
On Senate Floor, Warner Discusses Urgent Need to Pass AI Security Legislation
BROADCAST-QUALITY VIDEO IS AVAILABLE HERE WASHINGTON – On the floor of the United States Senate today, Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), joined by Sens. Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Andy Kim (D-NJ), asked for unanimous consent to pass the Artificial Intelligence Risk Management and Security Act of 2026, legislation to establish enforceable safety and security standards for the most advanced artificial intelligence systems. In his speech today, Sen.
Warner, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve PBM Reimbursement Data, Protect Patients From Out-of-Pocket Costs
WASHINGTON –Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a member of the Finance Committee, and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chair of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, reintroduced the Ensuring Accurate Payments to Specialty Pharmacies Act, bipartisan legislation to include specialty and mail-order pharmacies in federal drug acquisition cost surveys, improving the accuracy of prescription drug reimbursement data and rates, and bringing down costs for patients.
CDFI Caucus Co-Chairs Warner and Crapo Applaud Release of Congressionally Appropriated FY25 CDFI Funds
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Mike Crapo (R-ID), co-chairs of the Senate Community Development Finance Caucus, issued the following statement: “We welcome Treasury taking another step to get these long-delayed FY25 CDFI Fund dollars out the door before they expire at the end of the month.
Warner, Kaine Announce More Than $500,000 in Federal Funding to Improve Water Infrastructure in Wise County
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $529,133 in federal funding to help replace and improve a waterline in Wise County, ensuring residents have reliable access to clean, safe drinking water. “Every Virginian deserves dependable access to clean, safe drinking water,” said the senators.
Richmond Times-Dispatch: Warner calls for low-cost public health coverage
Warner calls for low-cost public health coverage By Dave Ress In Richmond-Times Dispatch Sen. Mark Warner has filed a bill that does away with the healthcare cuts in President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” while creating a low-cost public health plan to start the nation on the path to universal healthcare. The 240-page bill would also reestablish and make permanent the enhanced federal credits that the One Big Bill allowed to lapse.
CyberScoop: Bipartisan Senate leaders introduce bill to bolster telecom cybersecurity in response to Salt Typhoon hacks
Bipartisan Senate leaders introduce bill to bolster telecom cybersecurity in response to Salt Typhoon hacks By Tim Starks In CyberScoop Two Senate committee leaders are introducing legislation to foster cybersecurity standards for the telecommunications sector nearly two years after the landmark Salt Typhoon campaign was made public. First reported by CyberScoop, Virginia Sen. Mark Warner, the top Democrat on the Intelligence Committee, and Texas Sen.
Warner, Schatz, Kim to Take to Senate Floor to Demand Passage of New AI Security Legislation
WASHINGTON –Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, Brian Schatz (D-HI), and Andy Kim (D-NJ) introduced sweeping legislation to establish enforceable safety and security standards for the most advanced artificial intelligence systems. Later today, Warner, Schatz, and Kim will speak about the legislation on the Senate floor.
Warner Introduces New Sweeping Health Care Bill to Lower Costs, Expand Coverage, and Improve Access to Care
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today introduced the Health for the Commonwealth through Affordability, Reform, and Expansion Act of 2026, or the Health CARE Act, sweeping legislation to lower costs, expand coverage, and make it easier to access the care they need. The legislation would make significant reforms across the health care system while advancing Warner’s broader goal of ensuring every American, regardless of age or employment status, can access affordable health coverage.
In Response to Extensive Salt Typhoon Hacks, Warner, Cruz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Telecommunications Cybersecurity
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R.
Warner Introduces Bills to Fight Against Tick-Borne Diseases, Protect Americans With Alpha-Gal Syndrome
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today introduced two bills to strengthen the federal response to tick-borne diseases and better protect Americans living with alpha-gal syndrome (AGS). “Cases of alpha-gal syndrome are rapidly increasing in Virginia and across the country, and nearly everyone I meet has or knows someone whose life has been affected by this disease. We must do more to understand, prevent, and treat AGS and other tick-borne diseases,” said Sen. Warner.
On Senate Floor, Warner Asks for Unanimous Consent to Pass the Protect America’s Workforce Act
BROADCAST-QUALITY VIDEO IS AVAILABLE HERE WASHINGTON – On the floor of the United States Senate today, Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) asked for unanimous consent to pass his Protect America’s Workforce Act (PAWA), legislation that would repeal two union-busting executive orders and restore collective bargaining rights and workplace protections for federal workers. In his remarks, Sen.
Warner, Blackburn Urge Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Reconsider Proposed Restrictions on Remote Patient Monitoring
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to reconsider sweeping proposed changes to remote patient monitoring (RPM) that could limit access to care for Medicare beneficiaries, particularly those in rural communities and those served by hospitals and small and independent practices, as well as undermine bipartisan efforts to expand technology-enabled health care.
Warner, Kaine Introduce Legislation to Modernize Aging Schools in Virginia and Across the Country
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) reintroduced the School Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2026, legislation to help modernize aging school buildings in Virginia and across the nation by expanding access to the federal historic rehabilitation tax credit (HTC).
Warner, Reed, Coons Press Pentagon, DNI for Answers on Reported AI Failures in Military Operations
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R.
Warner, Schatz, Murray, Shaheen, Reed, Coons Statement on Deadly Iranian Wedding Strike
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens.
Following Whistleblower Disclosure, Warner, Kaine Demand Investigation Into DHS Data Misconduct in Virginia, Nationwide
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), joined by 16 other Senate Democrats, today demanded the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) immediately open an independent investigation into the wrongdoings detailed in a recent whistleblower’s disclosure.
Warner, Kaine Statement on the Trump Administration’s Repeal of an Executive Order to Clean Up the Chesapeake Bay
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement on the Trump administration’s repeal of an executive order to clean up the Chesapeake Bay: “For more than a decade-and-a-half, the federal government has worked alongside states and local communities to restore the Chesapeake Bay and protect one of Virginia’s greatest natural and economic resources.
Warner, Senate Democrats Demand Answers From Hegseth on Cost of Iran War
WASHINGTON —U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined 45 of his Senate colleagues in demanding a full accounting of the costs of the ongoing war with Iran. The letter also criticized the Department of Defense for withholding basic budget information from Congress and the American public even as U.S. casualties and taxpayer costs continue to increase. The United States is now more than six months into a conflict President Trump initially said would last six weeks.
Warner, Wyden Introduce Bill to Strengthen Cybersecurity Standards for American Health Care System
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) today reintroduced the Health Infrastructure Security and Accountability Act, legislation to improve cybersecurity in our health care system amid a growing wave of cyberattacks that are compromising Americans’ sensitive information and disrupting access to critical care across the country.
Senator Warner Pushes Fast Action on AI Guardrails
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Warner Statement on the Protect College Sports Act
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement after voting for the Protect College Sports Act: “College athletics provide incredible opportunities for student-athletes, serve as a critical pipeline for Team USA, and bring beloved traditions to communities across Virginia. I’ve long understood their importance – as governor, I worked to make sure Virginia Tech had a place in the newly expanded ACC.
Warner Statement on Kennedy Center Closure
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), ex officio member of the Board of Trustees of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, released the following statement on today’s board meeting: “The John F. Kennedy Center has an important relationship with Congress; it was established by and receives vital funding to maintain the building from Congress.
Warner Statement on CLARITY Act
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement after voting against cloture on the CLARITY Act: “I have long believed Congress needs to establish clear rules of the road for digital assets that protect consumers, safeguard our national security, and give responsible companies the certainty they need to operate in the United States.
Warner & Kaine Statement on Report That DHS Personnel Were Told to Lie to Illegally Access Virginians’ Personal Information
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement regarding a report that Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees were instructed to lie in order to unlawfully obtain Virginians’ personal information, by falsely attesting that they were specific Virginians verifying their voter registration records: “As much as President Trump and his cronies insist otherwise, working for the federal government doesn’t mean you can break the law.
Warner, Colleagues Press RFK Jr. on Diversion of Taxpayer Public Health Funding to Promote His Personal Brand
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) pressed Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for answers regarding his use of time and resources for vanity projects as he fails to address the public health challenges facing Americans.
Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Urge Supreme Court to Block Postal Service Rule Limiting Mail-In Voting
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers and former lawmakers in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of State of California, et al. v. United States Postal Service, et al.
Warner, Kaine Unveil Legislation to Reduce Traffic, Improve Safety at DCA
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced the DCA Air Safety Act, legislation that would improve safety in the constrained and complex airspace around Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) after last year’s deadly midair collision that claimed 67 lives. The bill would cap hourly arrivals, reduce the clustering of flights, and remove 30 slots—thereby addressing issues that contributed to the January 2025 disaster.
Warner Attends Chesapeake Veterans Affairs Facility Ribbon Cutting, Reaffirms Support for Veterans’ Access to High-Quality Health Care
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) attended the ribbon cutting for the new Western Branch outpatient clinic in Chesapeake, a state-of-the-art Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). The facility spans 27,000 square feet and will have a drive-through pharmacy, primary care, mental health care, and radiology. The clinic will serve more than 10,000 veterans who reside in South Hampton Roads.
Warner, Kaine Commend Designation of 9/11 Pentagon Memorial as National Park Service Affiliated Area
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA), following reports today, commended the official designation of the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial as an affiliated area of the National Park System, a recognition that will help preserve the memory of the 184 people killed at the Pentagon and aboard American Airlines Flight 77 on September 11, 2001, and ensure their stories are passed down to future generations.
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