Press Releases
Warner, Kaine Announce More Than $1 Million For Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport
~ Runway expansion project will boost access to key business region and university ~ WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $1,021,000 in federal funding from the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to support a runway expansion project at Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport (VTMEA) in Blacksburg, Va. "We're excited to announce this funding to expand runway 12/30 so that the airport can better serve the needs of local … Continue Reading
May 31, 2019
Kaine Statement On Tragic Shooting In Virginia Beach
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement on the tragic shooting in Virginia Beach: "I am heartbroken by the horrific shooting today in Virginia Beach. My prayers are with all who have been affected, and I want Virginians to know I will keep pushing for Congress to take action to prevent the daily scourge of gun violence in America. "I was just in Virginia Beach this morning. It's such a strong and beautiful community, and the bravery of the first … Continue Reading
May 31, 2019
Warner & Kaine Slam Trump Administration Decision to Increase Tariffs on Mexican Imports
~ The increased tariffs would be paid by Virginia families and could result in retaliatory tariffs on Virginia products ~ WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement following President Trump's announcement that, beginning on June 10, the U.S. will impose a 5 percent tariff on Mexican imports. According to the Trump Administration, if Mexico does not stop immigrants from crossing the Southwest border, tariffs could … Continue Reading
May 23, 2019
Va. & Md. Senators Introduce New Legislation Reforming WMATA Safety & Renewing Federal Funding Commitment to Metro
~ Metro Safety, Accountability and Investment Act of 2019 also protects security of Metro system by prohibiting purchase of Chinese rail cars ~ WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Sens. Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (both D-MD) introduced new legislation to renew the federal funding commitment to Metro, provide critical safety reforms, and strengthen oversight of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). Recognizing … Continue Reading
May 23, 2019
Kaine Announces Virginia Wins In 2020 Defense Bill, Celebrates Military Family Housing Reforms
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on the Committee's Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes numerous provisions he championed to benefit Virginia's defense community, shipbuilding industry, and military families. The bill was reported out of committee on a bipartisan vote and will now advance to the full Senate for consideration. "Each year, the national defense bill … Continue Reading
May 23, 2019
Schatz, Kaine, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Invest In Telehealth, Expand Health Care To Rural Areas
Legislation Builds On Prior Schatz Law To Use Technology To Deliver High-Quality Health Care To Hard-To-Reach Regions WASHINGTON. D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), introduced the Expanding Capacity for Health Outcomes Act of 2019 (ECHO 2019 Act), legislation to increase access to health care services in rural areas by expanding the use of technology-based collaborative learning and capacity building models. These education models, … Continue Reading
May 22, 2019
Kaine, Jones Introduce Bill To Support Foster Children, Encourage Families To Open Their Homes
Bill Would Provide Tax Relief for Foster Families, Get Information Out About Existing Tax Benefits WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Doug Jones introduced legislation to support children in foster homes and the families that care for them by encouraging more Americans to offer safe, loving homes for foster children. The Foster Care Tax Credit Act would seek to help the many families who care for children for six months or less who, unlike longer term foster families, are … Continue Reading
May 21, 2019
Warner, Kaine Applaud More Than $116,000 In Federal Funding For Fire, Law Enforcement And Programs For Children, The Elderly
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) today applauded more than $116,000 in rural development assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help replace vital equipment at police and fire departments in Charlotte County, and the independent cities of Waynesboro and Franklin - and to support two nonprofit organizations for children and the elderly in the City of Franklin and Wise County, respectively. "Every day, brave men and women in fire and … Continue Reading
May 21, 2019
Durbin, Scott, Menendez, Young, Duckworth, Kaine, Portman, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Protect Children From Lead Poisoning
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Tim Scott (R-SC), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Todd Young (R-IN), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Rob Portman (R-OH), and Tina Smith (D-MN) today introduced the Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2019, which would require the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to update its lead poisoning prevention measures to reflect modern science and ensure that families and children living in federally-assisted … Continue Reading
May 21, 2019
Warner, Kaine Applaud Senate Passage Of Legislation To Lower Taxes On Gold Star Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Senate just unanimously passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) to provide tax relief to the children of military members killed in service to their country. This legislation corrects one of the many unintended consequences of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 - legislation forced through by the GOP that, among other things, treats military and VA survivor benefits as trusts or estates, subjecting the benefits of … Continue Reading
May 20, 2019
Video: Kaine, Mcconnell Unveil Bipartisan Bill To Raise Minimum Age To Purchase Tobacco To 21
Tobacco state senators join together and lead effort to provide long-term health benefits throughout the country by helping protect young people from starting tobacco use at an early age. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) introduced the bipartisan Tobacco-Free Youth Act, which would raise the nationwide minimum age to buy all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and vaping devices, from 18 to 21. Kaine delivered a … Continue Reading
May 17, 2019
Warner, Kaine Reintroduce Legislation to Tackle Root Causes of Central American Migrant Crisis
Legislation would provide a coordinated regional response to manage humanitarian crises in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) recently joined 32 other Senators in reintroducing legislation to tackle the root causes of the Central American migrant crisis. The Central American Reform and Enforcement Act will provide a coordinated regional response to effectively manage the humanitarian crises in El Salvador, Guatemala, and … Continue Reading
May 16, 2019
Warner And Kaine Urge Senate To Pass Bipartisan Legislation Protecting Vietnam Veterans Exposed To Agent Orange
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Steve Daines (R-MT) to call on their Senate colleagues to pass the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, a bipartisan bill to ensure that the tens of thousands of veterans who were stationed off the coast of Vietnam - known as Blue Water Navy veterans - can receive the disability and health care benefits they earned after their exposure to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War. … Continue Reading
May 16, 2019
Kaine, Portman Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Support Training For Skilled Infrastructure Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Rob Portman (R-OH), both co-chairs of the Senate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Caucus, reintroduced the Building U.S. Infrastructure by Leveraging Demands for Skills (BUILDS) Act to ensure that workers are prepared with the skills needed for infrastructure jobs in fields like construction, transportation, and energy. "It's critical that we … Continue Reading
May 15, 2019
On Senate Floor, Kaine Reads Stories From Virginians Hurt By High Drug Prices, Calls For Legislative Solutions
Video: https://timkaine.box.com/s/fv1d90alou11kvdwixgyija88jphw7l2 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered a speech on the Senate floor sharing stories he's received from constituents throughout Virginia who have been hurt by the high cost of prescription drugs. On the Senate floor, he called for commonsense reforms to bring drug prices down, including his legislation to allow Medicare to … Continue Reading
May 15, 2019
Kaine, Shaheen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation That Provides Additional Visas For Afghan Interpreters and Support Staff
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) joined Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) , Thom Tillis (R-NC), Jack Reed (D-RI), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Cory Gardner (R-CO) to introduce legislation that would provide additional visas for Afghans who have assisted the U.S. mission in Afghanistan and whose lives are in jeopardy because of their service. The Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2019 would provide 4,000 Afghan Special Immigrant Visas (SIV) for the … Continue Reading
May 15, 2019
Kaine Introduces Legislation To Support Survivors Of Sexual Assault On College Campuses
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced legislation to help provide support for survivors of sexual assault on college campuses. The Survivor Outreach and Support on Campus Act (S.O.S. Campus Act) would require colleges and universities to have an independent advocate available to support survivors of sexual assault on every campus. The S.O.S. Campus Act is cosponsored by Senators Dianne … Continue Reading
May 14, 2019
Kaine Warns Trump Against War With Iran: “Our Troops Are Not Your Pawns"
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, on MSNBC's All In with Chris Hayes, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees, warned President Trump against starting a war with Iran. In the interview, Kaine criticized Trump for pulling out of the nuclear deal that was effectively restricting Iran's nuclear capabilities and slammed the Trump Administration for inflammatory actions that could lead to an unnecessary war. "Our troops are not your pawns. This … Continue Reading
May 14, 2019
Bipartisan Foreign Relations Committee Senators’ statement on election results in South Africa
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators and Foreign Relations Committee members Chris Coons (D-DE), James Risch (R-ID), Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, Cory Booker (D-NJ), Todd Young (R-IN), and Tim Kaine (D-VA) released the following statement after this week's elections in South Africa. "As members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, we commend South Africa's citizens, political parties, and Electoral Commission for together ensuring a successful national election," the … Continue Reading
May 14, 2019
Warner & Kaine Announce $5 Million For Farmville And Middle Peninsula Airports
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $5,000,000 in federal funding from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to support improvements at Farmville Regional Airport and Middle Peninsula Regional Airport. "We're pleased to announce this funding that will revitalize our airports with the necessary developments to ensure safer travel for Virginians," the Senators said. Farmville Regional Airport will receive $3,500,000 Middle Peninsula Regional … Continue Reading
