Press Releases
Kaine Statement On President Trump's State Of The Union Address
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement after President Trump's State of the Union Address: "President Trump just led our country into the longest shutdown in our history, robbing hundreds of thousands of Americans of their paychecks and millions more of government services for over a month. I looked for evidence tonight of remorse over the immense pain he just caused, but instead we heard more fear mongering over immigration. If he were serious about … Continue Reading
February 05, 2019
Kaine Calls On Pharmaceutical Companies To Explain Skyrocketing Insulin Prices
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine joined Senator Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and their Democratic colleagues on the HELP Committee, to send letters to executives at Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and Sanofi- the three insulin manufacturers in the U.S.-demanding information about their rising insulin costs. "According to the World Health Organization, insulin is an essential medicine, meaning that access to this … Continue Reading
February 05, 2019
Warner & Kaine Announce More Than $1 Million In Medical Research Funding For The University Of Virginia
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced $1,262,495 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the University of Virginia. The funding will be used to conduct medical research regarding heart disease, neurological disorders, and identifying pathways for infections. "We're excited to announce funding to support medical research in these important fields," the Senators said. "The University of Virginia is a … Continue Reading
February 04, 2019
Kaine Invites Air Traffic Controllers Leader To State Of The Union
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine announced that his guest at Tuesday's State of the Union Address will be National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) President and air traffic controller Paul Rinaldi of Manassas, VA. NATCA represents thousands of air traffic controllers, many of whom were hurt by the recent government shutdown. "I'm thankful Paul Rinaldi will join me as my guest to the State of the Union on Tuesday," said Kaine. "As a leader of thousands of … Continue Reading
February 02, 2019
Statement Of Sen. Warner, Sen. Kaine & Rep. Scott On Governor Northam
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators and former Governors of Virginia Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine along with Congressman Bobby Scott released the following statement: "After we watched his press conference today, we called Governor Northam to tell him that we no longer believe he can effectively serve as Governor of Virginia and that he must resign. Governor Northam has served the people of the Commonwealth faithfully for many years, but the events of the past 24 hours have inflicted immense … Continue Reading
January 31, 2019
Warner & Kaine Celebrate Block Buy Announcement
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine released the following statement after the Navy and Huntington Ingalls Industries announced a final contract to block buy two Ford-class aircraft carriers: "A big congratulations is due to the Navy and Huntington Ingalls Industries for finalizing a deal that will save 4 billion in taxpayer dollars and help keep the country safe," Senators Warner and Kaine said. "Virginia's shipbuilders make the finest carriers in the world, and … Continue Reading
January 31, 2019
Warner, Kaine Announce $1 Million In Funding To Support Youth Organization In Petersburg
WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced today that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has approved $1,100,000 in federal funding for Pathways-VA, a program for at-risk young people in Petersburg, Virginia. "We are proud to announce that this funding will help Pathways-VA continue to serve low-income communities in Petersburg," said the Senators. "We look forward to seeing them utilize this funding to provide more job preparation and apprenticeship … Continue Reading
January 30, 2019
Kaine Introduces Bill To Prevent Future Shutdowns
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine introduced the End Shutdowns Act, a bill to end the threat of future government shutdowns and the senseless pain they inflict on federal employees, government contractors, and millions of Americans who rely on government services. Kaine has been outspoken against President Trump's use of a government shutdown as a negotiating tactic, and-in an effort to take away that option in the future -this bill would initiate an automatic continuing … Continue Reading
January 30, 2019
Warner & Kaine Reintroduce Paycheck Fairness Act To Close Gender Wage Gap
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, 10 years after the week President Obama signed the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine joined Senator Patty Murray to reintroduce the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation that would strengthen the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and guarantee that women can challenge pay discrimination and hold employers accountable. According to the National Women's Law Center, today's wage gap in Virginia would cost a woman on average $482,000 over a 40-year … Continue Reading
January 29, 2019
Warner & Kaine Join Van Hollen, Colleagues To Introduce Pay Raise Bill for Federal Employees
WASHINGTON- Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) introduced legislation to provide federal employees with a 2.6 percent cost of living increase. Last year, President Trump announced a pay freeze for civil servants for 2019, which he can do unilaterally unless Congress acts. The House of Representatives is expected to vote on their companion legislation to this measure on Wednesday. "Our federal … Continue Reading
January 29, 2019
Video: In Senate Hearing, Kaine Highlights Concerns With Trump Threats To Withdraw From NATO
WATCH HERE: https://timkaine.app.box.com/s/fd29r837y1iz75mzdulj8m6hu98c4qq9 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today in a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine raised concerns with President Trump's repeated threats to withdraw from NATO. In the hearing, Kaine pressed witnesses on the importance of NATO as a strategic alliance to advance American security and highlighted a bipartisan bill that he has introduced to prevent any President of the United States from withdrawing … Continue Reading
January 28, 2019
Warner & Kaine Urge Administration To Pay Federal Workers Affected By The Shutdown Immediately
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine joined 27 colleagues, led by Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), in writing to Margaret M. Weichert, Acting Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), urging the Administration to provide back pay for federal workers as soon as possible. The Senators write, "More than 800,000 federal workers have gone without pay because the government shutdown locked them out of their jobs or required them to work without pay. These … Continue Reading
January 25, 2019
Kaine Statement On Senate Passage Of Bill To Reopen Government
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement today after the Senate passed legislation to reopen the government for three weeks: "For more than a month, President Trump tyrannized hardworking public servants in an attempt to force Congress to do what he wants. I'm relieved we passed a bill to end this shutdown so millions of Americans can receive the government services they've been forced to go without and - because of our back pay bill - federal employees will … Continue Reading
January 25, 2019
Kaine & Warner Lead Letter Calling On Devos To Improve Shutdown Guidance For Student Loan Borrowers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner led a letter with 26 colleagues calling on Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos to improve guidance the Department of Education is giving to student loan borrowers impacted by the shutdown. In the letter, the Senators cited concerns that guidance the Department is currently giving borrowers does not help them navigate repayment options effectively and may cause borrowers to experience further difficulties navigating student loan … Continue Reading
January 25, 2019
Warner & Kaine Announce More Than $5 Million In Funding To Support HIV Treatment In Norfolk
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced $5,788,425 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to support HIV relief efforts in Norfolk. The goal of the project is to enhance access to effective, cost efficient, community-based care for low-income individuals and families with HIV. "We are pleased to announce federal funding to help those with HIV in Norfolk get the care they deserve," the Senators said. The funding … Continue Reading
January 25, 2019
Warner & Kaine Announce More Than $2 Million For Loudoun Community Health Center
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced $2,238,496 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for the Loudoun Community Health Center. This funding will enable Loudoun County to provide accessible, quality health care to patients regardless of their ability to pay. "We're pleased to announce federal funding to ensure the Loudoun Community Health Center can continue to offer valuable care to those in need of support," … Continue Reading
January 25, 2019
Kaine Cosponsors Legislation To Extend Unemployment Compensation To Unpaid Federal Workers During Shutdown
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine cosponsored legislation to extend unemployment compensation to federal employees who are working without pay during the government shutdown. Currently, furloughed federal employees are able to seek unemployment compensation, but the Department of Labor has not determined whether the same benefit is available to employees who are working without pay. "This shutdown is hurting millions of Americans and it must end now. I've heard from many unpaid … Continue Reading
January 24, 2019
Kaine, Wyden, Murray, Collins Introduce Bill To Eliminate Penalties For Federal Workers When Accessing Money From Retirement Savings During Shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Patty Murray (D-WA), Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced the Emergency Relief for Federal Workers Act of 2019 to ensure that federal employees can access money from their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) without penalty. The bill would waive penalties and contribution prohibitions as a result of financial hardship during the government shutdown. "This painful shutdown is affecting the ability of federal workers to put food … Continue Reading
January 24, 2019
Kaine Statement On Failed Vote to Reopen Government
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement after the Senate's vote on a clean bill to reopen government, which failed 52-44: "Today, I voted to end President Trump's shutdown and provide much-needed relief to the millions of Americans who have been hurt, including the Virginians who will be missing their second paycheck tomorrow. I'm deeply disappointed that the vast majority of our Republican colleagues didn't support reopening government as we negotiate a … Continue Reading
January 24, 2019
Va. & Md. Sens. Ask Childcare Providers for Flexibility During Govt Shutdown
~ Letters highlight arrangements reportedly made by some organizations and request details on any accommodations being made for families ~ WASHINGTON - U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) was joined by Sens. Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) in requesting financial flexibility from childcare organizations for parents and guardians affected by the partial government shutdown. Among the expenses piling up for these families, who do not know when their next paycheck … Continue Reading
