Press Releases
Kaine: With Passage Of Budget, Achieved Two Of My Highest Priorities For First Year
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the bipartisan Budget Conference Committee, released the following statement after the Senate voted to pass the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013, 64-36. "With Senate passage of a two-year budget agreement tonight, I'm proud to say that we've achieved two of my highest priorities for my first year in office - getting a budget agreement through the House and Senate and offsetting the worst effects of sequestration that have disproportionately … Continue Reading
December 18, 2013
Senators Warner & Kaine Introduce Military Retirement Restoration Act
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) introduced legislation to repeal and replace the proposed $6 billion cut to military pensions included in the Bipartisan Budget Act. The compromise budget agreement, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives last week and is scheduled for a Senate vote today, would cut $6 billion over 10 years by reducing cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for working-age military retirees by 1 percent beginning in January 2015. The … Continue Reading
December 17, 2013
On Senate Floor, Kaine Calls For Passage Of Bipartisan Budget Act Of 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Speaking on the Senate floor today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Budget Conference Committee, called for Senate passage of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 that reverses many of the across-the-board sequester cuts that have disproportionately impacted Virginia and restores certainty to the U.S. economy, as well as families and businesses across the Commonwealth. Since taking office last January, Kaine has consistently called for a return to normal budget order … Continue Reading
December 17, 2013
Kaine Statement On Retirement Of Congressman Frank Wolf
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement on Congressman Frank Wolf's announcement that he will retire after 17 terms in Congress: "For more than 30 years, Frank Wolf has exemplified the best in public service through his dedication to the people of Virginia's 10th District. Frank's passion has also extended to the global stage through his leadership on the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission and longtime support for religious freedom around the world - an … Continue Reading
December 12, 2013
Kaine Highlights Story Of ODU Student From Staunton At Press Conference On ACA Benefits For Children With Pre-Existing Conditions
WASHINGTON, D.C. - At a press conference on Capitol Hill today to highlight how the Affordable Care Act ensures up to 17 million children across the country, including 438,000 in Virginia, with pre-existing conditions are guaranteed health insurance, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine highlighted the story of Ashleigh Campbell, an 18-year-old Old Dominion University student from Staunton who was born with congenital heart disease and other serious medical conditions. "Ashleigh was born with a number of … Continue Reading
December 10, 2013
Kaine Statement On Budget Deal
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the bipartisan Budget Conference Committee, released the following statement on the budget deal reached today: "Ever since I took office last January, I made it a mission to do everything I could to replace the across-the-board sequester cuts that have so severely hurt Virginia and return to normal budgetary order. I even delivered my maiden floor speech last February on the urgent need to find compromise and avert sequestration. Tonight, … Continue Reading
December 10, 2013
Grassley, Kaine Introduce Bill to Improve Sibling Connections in Child Welfare System
WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia today introduced legislation to improve sibling connections in the child welfare system. "Child welfare experts tell you and common sense tells you children benefit when they're kept together and have strong relationships," Grassley said. "Our bill removes barriers to federal law that prevent families of siblings from knowing when a child is placed in foster care or siblings from losing ties when parental rights are … Continue Reading
December 10, 2013
Kaine Statement On Confirmation Of Patricia Millett To D.C. Circuit
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm the nomination of Patricia Millett, of Alexandria, Virginia, to serve on the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit: "With Pattie Millett's confirmation to the D.C. Circuit, the court gains a supremely qualified jurist with a strong record of bipartisan public service under both Democratic and Republican administrations. Pattie's career has prepared her well for this post … Continue Reading
December 06, 2013
Kaine Joins 31 U.S. Senators to Urge Reauthorization of Key Unemployment Insurance Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In an effort to prevent more than 1.3 million long-term unemployed workers from losing their unemployment insurance at the end of December -- and millions more from having no benefits after their initial 26 weeks of unemployment insurance (UI) are exhausted during the course of 2014 - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine joined 31 U.S. Senators to send a letter urging Congress to preserve federal unemployment insurance for another year. With just 23 days before federal UI benefits are … Continue Reading
December 06, 2013
Photos: Kaine Meets With Virginians Serving With Fifth Fleet, Tours Norfolk-Based USS San Jacinto In Bahrain
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, during a visit to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. Fifth Fleet (NAVCENT) in Bahrain, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine toured the Norfolk-based USS San Jacinto and met with Virginians serving with the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces. "I had the chance to board and visit the crew of the USS San Jacinto which deployed out of Norfolk a few months back when the Harry S. Truman deployed. They're in dock here in Bahrain and I had a chance to visit with them … Continue Reading
December 05, 2013
Warner, Kaine Announce $1 Million Grant To Improve Water Quality In Wise County
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced today that Virginia has received a $1 million grant from the Department of Agriculture to improve water quality in Wise County. The $1 million grant, combined with a $276,000 loan, will help fund a public sewer system in the communities of Osaka and Roda, which have faced public health issues and environmental concerns due to direct sewage discharge into streams. The project will serve 73 households in Wise County. "Expanding … Continue Reading
December 05, 2013
Kaine Statement On Passing Of Nelson Mandela
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement on the passing of former South African President Nelson Mandela: "The world has lost a great leader and advocate for equality with the loss of President Mandela but his legacy lives on in a democratic and free South Africa. I join millions across the globe in mourning his passing and hope his life will continue to inspire new generations of leaders to fight for more inclusive and just … Continue Reading
December 03, 2013
Kaine Discusses High-Tech Manufacturing And Workforce Development In Roanoke
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine visited high-tech manufacturing facility PlasticsOne Inc. to learn about the growth of manufacturing in the Roanoke Valley and discuss the importance of developing a talented workforce to meet the needs of a 21st century global economy. While at the facility, Kaine tested the ORIGOSafeTM product, a cell phone dock that aims to reduce distracted driving collisions and enhance road safety by limiting drivers to hands-free functions and disabling … Continue Reading
December 02, 2013
Kaine Discusses Efforts To End Sequester At BAE In Norfolk
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Armed Services Committee and the Budget Conference Committee, visited BAE Systems Ship Repair in Norfolk today to meet with shipyard workers and tour the facility. During the tour, Kaine learned more about the toll sequestration has taken on the ship repair industry, putting both the nation's security and the regional economy at risk. Throughout the tour, Kaine spoke with BAE employees and shared the latest on his efforts to replace … Continue Reading
November 26, 2013
Warner, Kaine Call on Administration for Sustained CEO Leadership to Fix Healthcare.Gov
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As Americans continue to experience technical difficulties with federal and state health insurance enrollment, U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine joined a coalition of Senators in calling on President Obama to quickly appoint a long-term replacement for Jeffrey Zients, who is departing to become director of the National Economic Council on January 2, to oversee the technical repair of healthcare.gov. In a letter delivered to the Administration today, the Senators … Continue Reading
November 24, 2013
Kaine Statement on Nuclear Deal with Iran
HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs, released the following statement from the 2013 Halifax International Security Forum on the first step agreement reached on Iran's nuclear program. Kaine is leading a U.S. Congressional delegation to the forum with Senator John McCain: "As we commemorate the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's death, I recall his wise commencement … Continue Reading
November 22, 2013
Advisory: Senators John McCain And Tim Kaine To Lead U.S. Delegation To The Halifax International Security Forum
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) will lead the U.S. Congressional delegation to the 2013 Halifax International Security Forum and hold a press conference at 4:00 p.m. AST tomorrow, Saturday, November 23, 2013. Other members of the delegation include Senator John Barrasso (R-WY), Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) and Congressman Adam Kinzinger (IL-16). Delegation members will also participate in Halifax Forum panel discussions. PRESS CONFERENCE - SATURDAY, … Continue Reading
November 21, 2013
State Department: Diplomatic Security Training Needs Are Best Met Using Fort Pickett Facility
Washington, D.C. - Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) released a letter today from the U.S. Department of State detailing how Fort Pickett, Virginia remains the most suitable location for a Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC), which provides critical training for U.S. diplomatic personnel serving in high-risk environments abroad. In response to a November 5 letter from Senator Kaine and Congressman Forbes to Secretary of State John Kerry … Continue Reading
November 21, 2013
Sens. Warner, Collins, Kaine & Grassley Introduce Legislation To Protect Military Whistleblowers
WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Susan Collins (R-ME), Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced proposals today to strengthen military whistleblower protection laws to ensure those who are courageous enough to report sexual assault and other misconduct are not further victimized by retaliation. The Military Whistleblower Protection Act is supported by over 50 good government, public health and veterans organizations, including the Service Women's Action Network, the … Continue Reading
November 21, 2013
Kaine Joins 19 Senators In Bipartisan Effort To Grant Temporary Protected Status To Filipinos In Wake Of Typhoon Haiyan
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine joined 19 of his Senate colleagues in calling on President Obama's administration to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Filipino nationals currently residing in the United States and to consider additional avenues of relief for certain Filipinos with U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family members in the U.S. TPS is granted to foreign nationals who cannot safely return to their native country. "Typhoon Haiyan has wrought … Continue Reading
