Statements and posts
64 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Virginia Members Of Congress Welcome Investigation Of ICE Encounter With Jose Mejia Hernandez
Supported Arlington County Police investigation into ICE agent encounter causing brain injury.
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Warner, Kaine Move to End Trump’s Trade War and Free Virginians From Trump’s Tariff Tax
Introduced bill to revoke Trump's tariffs and rein in presidential tariff authority.
“From escalating trade wars to costly conflicts abroad, the president’s reckless policies are driving up costs and making it harder for Virginians to make ends meet.”
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Warner, Colleagues Oppose Israeli Government’s E1 Settlement Tenders
Opposed Israeli government's decision to issue tenders for E1 settlement construction.
“The United States must remain committed to a two-state solution that delivers lasting peace and security for both the Jewish, democratic State of Israel and for a future Palestinian state. Construction in E1 would take us further away from that goal.”
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New Data: Trump-Vance Affordability Crisis Has Cost Virginia Families $3,200+ for Goods and Services
Criticized Trump-Vance administration for tariffs and policies costing Virginia families $3,200.
“As if it weren’t bad enough that President Trump broke every promise he made to the American people to lower costs, the Trump-Vance Administration has actively made the affordability crisis worse by starting illegal wars and imposing chaotic tariffs on allies. This latest data is damning – paying $3,200 extra for goods…”
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Demanded prediction market platforms stop paying influencers spreading election disinformation.
“As your platforms work to respond to these questions, we urge you to act now to reevaluate all paid influencer relationships regarding elections, thoroughly vet all existing and future paid influencer arrangements, and immediately terminate any existing relationships with those who spread election misinformation,…”
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Urged Netanyahu to crack down on settler violence in West Bank and investigate American deaths.
“We urge you to take measures to prevent and intercede in this violence, establish a credible mechanism to investigate violations of law, and to make clear that the Government of Israel will not tolerate violence by its people, just as it does not tolerate violence against its people.”
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Pressed Meta CEO on ads featuring child sexual abuse material.
“imagery depicting nudity, sexual activity, depictions of people in explicit or sexually suggestive positions, or activities that are sexually suggestive.”
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Pressed Trump administration on effects of extended military deployments on families.
“We write in response to growing public alarm related to the conditions of recent and ongoing military deployments. Combat deployments are always challenging in any number of ways – and extended deployments that keep servicemembers separated from loved ones and raise long term readiness concerns, compound these…”
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Warner, Kaine Announce $68 million in Federal Funding to Modernize Jamestown-Scotland Ferry
Announced $68 million in federal funding to modernize Jamestown-Scotland Ferry.
“We’re proud to announce that this funding will help modernize the Jamestown-Scotland Ferry fleet and help make Virginia’s transit system better for our environment.”
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Urged Trump administration to extend Temporary Protected Status for Sudanese nationals.
“After war erupted in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), DHS extended and redesignated Sudan for TPS, citing ongoing armed conflict, widespread violence, severe humanitarian conditions, mass displacement, and serious human rights abuses. DHS again extended Sudan’s TPS…”
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Warner, Kaine Announce Robust Federal Funding for Virginia’s Passenger Rail
Announced over $17 million in federal funding for Virginia passenger rail improvements.
“Reliable passenger rail plays a critical role in connecting Virginians to their jobs, families, and communities, while also giving travelers more options to get where they need to go.”
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Warner, Kaine Announce Nearly $19 Million in Federal Funding to Improve 8 Virginia Airports
Announced $18.8 million in federal airport infrastructure grants for eight Virginia airports.
“Virginia’s airports play a critical role in connecting communities and supporting local economies.”
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Urged Trump Administration to secure release of five U.S. nationals detained in Russia.
“We are united in the belief that the safe return of U.S. nationals detained abroad must remain a priority of the United States government.”
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Introduced bipartisan package of four bills to strengthen national security and counter China.
“The U.S. must continue to lead in the technologies that will define the future, and we cannot allow China or other foreign adversaries to exploit American innovation and turn our own technologies against us. These bipartisan bills make commonsense improvements that will strengthen America’s national security, protect…”
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Warner, Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Support Construction Worker Mental Health
Introduced legislation authorizing CDC study on construction worker suicide prevention.
“There is an unacceptably high rate of suicide among construction workers.”
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Today, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee approved legislation to establish a unique ZIP code for Fairlawn, Va., as well as three bills introduced by U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) to rename…
“Giving Fairlawn its own ZIP code will ensure the town and Pulaski County do not unfairly lose out on tax revenue to fund public services, as well as alleviate confusion and stress for its residents. Gerry Connolly, Trevor Brown, and Patricia Paige were three exceptional Virginians who devoted their lives to serving the…”
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U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $5,285,635 in federal grant funding for the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) to help law enforcement, court personnel, and victim services organizations…
“Unfortunately, there’s still far too much work to be done to combat sexual assault and domestic violence against women. As lawmakers, we have a responsibility to stand with survivors, ensure they have access to the support and resources they need, and hold perpetrators accountable.”
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Warner, Banks Introduce Bill to Better Match a Patient to their Health Records
Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Jim Banks (R-IN) introduced the Patient Matching and Transparency in Certified Health IT (MATCH IT) Act, bipartisan legislation that would improve standardization of patients’ demographic data…
“Patient misidentification is a serious problem that has led to medical mistakes and even patient death.”
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New Data: Black Lung Rate in Appalachia Highest in Nearly 50 Years
Following a new report that found that coal miners in central Appalachia are suffering from black lung at the highest rates in nearly 50 years, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) highlighted the urgent need to strengthen protections for miners…
“Coal miners in Appalachia are getting sicker and at younger ages, and this new data that black lung rates are at their highest in nearly 50 years is devastating. The administration’s decision to cut funding for programs that protect miners’ health and pause enforcement of the silica dust rule is leaving miners at…”
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U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $1,716,459 in federal funding to help local law enforcement agencies across Virginia strengthen public safety through upgraded equipment, specialized training, and enhanced…
“Keeping Virginians safe means ensuring the officers, investigators, first responders, and court personnel who serve our communities day in and day out have the training, technology, and equipment they need to do their jobs safely and effectively.”
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U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, joined four Senate Democratic colleagues in pressing the Trump administration for answers about its unpredictable oversight of frontier artificial…
“While the Administration may have been responding to real security concerns to protect the United States, even justifiable interventions can create broader harm if the standards and decision-making processes are opaque, ad hoc, or unpredictable. Moreover, when the Executive Branch exercises authority delegated from…”
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U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced the Reducing the Effects of the Cyberattack on OPM Victims Enduring Response and…
“More than ten years after the OPM data breach exposed the personal information of millions of federal employees, the threat remains. The data stolen included workers’ most sensitive and personal information – from Social Security numbers to security clearance records – and once that information is in the hands of a bad…”
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Warner, Colleagues Press DOJ on Fair and Legal Deployment of Election Monitors During Midterms
With less than 100 days until the midterms and amid ongoing threats from President Trump to nationalize, militarize, and otherwise interfere with the administration of elections, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chair of the Senate…
“As demonstrated under both Democratic and Republican administrations, U.S. elections are safe, secure, and fair. The Department’s election monitors program must not be used to undermine that fact. Election monitors must carry out their responsibilities in a manner that respects and upholds voters’ rights, complies with…”
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Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a senior member of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, introduced the No Preferential Release of Federal Information for Transactions (NO PROFIT) Act, legislation that would make it…
“The president’s company selling prioritized access to the president’s market-moving posts is corrupt and erodes public confidence.”