Press Releases
Kaine Visits Jobs Center In Richmond
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine visited a Resource Workforce Center in Richmond this morning to speak with employees and unemployed workers searching for jobs. During his visit, Kaine discussed the importance of extending emergency unemployment benefits for up to 1.7 million Americans as they look for work. "Today I heard from folks in my hometown who have spent months searching for work as they struggle to support their families," said Kaine. "The gridlock in Congress over … Continue Reading
February 06, 2014
Kaine Statement On Failure To Restore Emergency Unemployment Insurance
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement after a minority of Senators blocked yet another vote on passage of emergency unemployment insurance legislation today: "I regret that a minority of Senators continue to block us from restoring emergency unemployment benefits for up to 1.7 million Americans, including more than 10,000 Virginians. In addition to hurting workers searching for jobs as they struggle to support their families, this also harms our economy. … Continue Reading
February 04, 2014
Sens. Warner & Kaine Successfully Maintain Virginia Priorities In Farm Bill
WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) voted today for Senate passage of the bipartisan Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2014, which now goes to the President for his signature. The legislation included many provisions championed by the Senators that will benefit Virginians, including strengthened crop insurance for farmers and conservation programs for the Chesapeake Bay. The 2014 farm bill, which saves taxpayers more than $23 billion over 10 years, … Continue Reading
February 04, 2014
Kaine Statement On Environmental Impact Statement For Keystone XL Project
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement on the State Department's final supplemental environmental impact statement for the Keystone XL Pipeline Project: "I believe the key environmental impact of this project is not the literal construction but rather the market signal that construction would send. We currently have the tools to build an energy strategy to get cleaner tomorrow than today. Building this pipeline would dramatically ramp up capacity for tar … Continue Reading
February 04, 2014
Kaine: Give Diplomacy A Chance To Prevent Iranian Nuclear Weapon
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing today on Iran, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Near Eastern, Southern and Central Asian Affairs, advocated strongly for exhausting all diplomatic options to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. He argued that despite "good faith differences" in tactics, both sides in the Iran sanctions debate actually have the same goal: a nuclear weapons-free Iran achieved through diplomacy, rather than … Continue Reading
January 31, 2014
Kaine Statement On Status Of Syrian Chemical Weapons Agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, Chairman of the Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near Eastern, Southern and Central Asian Affairs, released the following statement: "I am deeply troubled by the news that the Syrian regime is not meeting its international obligations to dismantle its chemical weapons program. Bashar al Assad should know that backsliding on his commitment to dismantle his entire illicit chemical weapons program is intolerable and will be met with consequences. The … Continue Reading
January 30, 2014
Kaine Hails Passage Of Flood Insurance Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement today after final passage of the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act: "Today the Senate voted to preempt rate increases in the National Flood Insurance Program that would have affected many people in Virginia and other states with low-lying coastal and flood-prone areas. Due to climate impacts like sea-level rise and more frequent storms, insurance rates must begin to reflect the fact that flood risk is higher … Continue Reading
January 30, 2014
Kaine, Portman Announce Career & Technical Education Caucus
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Rob Portman announced the formation of the Senate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Caucus. The bipartisan Caucus, co-chaired by Kaine and Portman, will focus on improving and strengthening access to career and technical education to ensure that students of all ages are prepared with the skills they need for the jobs of the 21st century. "From growing up working in my Dad's small ironworking shop to creating Governor's Career and … Continue Reading
January 29, 2014
Delegation Pressures Air Force to Stay in Virginia
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine joined Senator Mark R. Warner and Representative Jim Moran in a letter to the Air Force Materiel Commander, General Janet C. Wolfenbarger questioning the Air Force's plans to relocate the Office of Scientific Research from its current site in Arlington to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. A copy of the letter is available below. The Office of Scientific Research employs 170 in the heart of Northern Virginia's technology corridor in … Continue Reading
January 28, 2014
Kaine Statement On President Obama’s State Of The Union Address
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement on President Obama's State of the Union Address tonight: "Tonight the President laid out a practical agenda with specific ideas to continue moving our country forward by creating more opportunities for all Americans and rewarding hard work. I'm glad he was optimistic about where our nation's economy is headed, because I am too. And I agree raising the minimum wage to $10.10 is exactly the boost our country needs next, … Continue Reading
January 28, 2014
Senators Warner And Kaine Urge Secretary Hagel To Maintain Eleven Carrier Fleet
WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) sent the following letter to Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel today urging him to maintain the full eleven-aircraft carrier strike group as he crafts the FY15 defense budget. Sens. Warner and Kaine argue the flexibility of the aircraft carrier has proven to be the most important security asset for commanders-in-chief. Additionally, Warner and Kaine urge Secretary Hagel to consider the effect of reductions in the carrier fleet … Continue Reading
January 28, 2014
In Armed Services Hearing, Kaine Presses For Fix To Military Pension Reductions
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, participated in a hearing on the military pension cuts included in the Bipartisan Budget Act, a provision which Kaine does not support. Kaine applauded the stability afforded to the military because of the budget deal passed in December, but called for an immediate repeal of the provision that impacts military pensions. Kaine recently joined Senator Mark Warner to introduce a measure that would … Continue Reading
January 28, 2014
Kaine Invites Servicemember From Fort Lee, Virginia To State Of The Union
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine announced that his guest at tonight's Presidential State of the Union Address will be Army Staff Sergeant Tammy Brown. Staff Sgt. Brown, a machinist and welder with tactical knowledge and experience in metal fabrication who has served on active duty for more than 15 years, including tours in Kosovo and Iraq, is now stationed at Fort Lee, Virginia. Earlier this year, Kaine visited Fort Lee around the introduction of his first bill, the Troop Talent Act … Continue Reading
January 27, 2014
Kaine, Wolf To Sit Together During State Of The Union Address
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine and U.S. Congressman Frank Wolf announced today that they will cross the political aisle to sit together during the President's State of the Union Address tomorrow night. Fellow Virginians, Kaine and Wolf have worked closely together over the past year on issues of religious freedom around the world and look forward to the opportunity to carry on this bipartisan … Continue Reading
January 27, 2014
Senators Kaine, Warner & Hatch, Leader Cantor, Announce Bipartisan, Bicameral Support For Gabriella Miller #KidsFirst Research Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) joined House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-7th) and Senators Mark Warner (D-VA) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) to announce bipartisan, bicameral support for the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act. In December, H.R. 2019, sponsored by Congressmen Gregg Harper (R-MS), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Tom Cole (R-OK) overwhelmingly passed the House of Representatives with a bipartisan vote of 295-103. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Mark Warner (D-VA), and … Continue Reading
January 24, 2014
In Letter To Kerry, Kaine, Warner Urge Support For Free And Fair Elections In El Salvador
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a letter sent to Secretary of State John Kerry today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner urged the administration to help ensure that the February 2 presidential elections in El Salvador are free and fair. "We write to encourage the Department of State and U.S. Embassy in San Salvador to take all appropriate efforts to ensure a free, fair and transparent vote," the Senators said. "Most importantly, the Department and the Obama Administration can support such an … Continue Reading
January 24, 2014
Kaine Joins 32 U.S. Senators to Urge FHFA to Revisit Affordable Rental Housing
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In an effort to strengthen the economy and increase the supply of affordable rental housing across the country, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine joined a group of 32 U.S. Senators led by Jack Reed (D-RI), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Bernie Sanders (I-VT) today in a letter sent to Mel Watt, the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), urging him to end the suspension of contributions to the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) and the Capital Magnet … Continue Reading
January 24, 2014
Kaine Tours Poultry Plant, Hosts Industry Roundtable In Hinton
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine visited Hinton today to tour the Virginia Poultry Growers' Cooperative, Inc. (VPGC) plant and learn more about issues impacting the Virginia poultry industry. Following the tour, Kaine hosted a roundtable discussion with poultry growers to discuss agricultural policies that affect the Commonwealth. "It's great to hear from industry leaders and local farmers about different policy proposals that will help boost the agricultural and poultry industries, … Continue Reading
January 23, 2014
Kaine Statement On Challenge To Virginia’s Same-Sex Marriage Ban
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement on Attorney General Mark Herring's announcement earlier today: "I applaud Attorney General Herring for taking an important step to challenge Virginia's constitutional ban on same-sex marriage today. As Governor, I opposed this discriminatory amendment and agree it's time for Virginia to be on the right side of history with respect to marriage … Continue Reading
January 23, 2014
Kaine Makes Stops In Radford & Roanoke
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, toured the Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP) to learn more about the important manufacturing work done at the facility. Following the tour, Kaine praised the collaboration of the military, federal government and contractors that has contributed to the plant's high-quality manufacturing and production capacity. "As a member of the Armed Services Committee, I interact a lot with men and women … Continue Reading
