Press Releases
Warner & Kaine Announce More Than $1.5 Million In Funding For UVA & VT To Support Agricultural Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $1,549,891 in federal funding for the University of Virginia (UVA) and Virginia Tech to improve resources for the U.S. agricultural industry and rural communities. This funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Food and Agriculture Cyberinformatics and Tools (FACT) Initiative, which focuses on data-driven solutions to address problems facing the agricultural industry. "We're pleased to … Continue Reading
January 16, 2020
Warner, Kaine Announce More Than $300,000 In Federal Funding For AmeriCorps Projects In Lynchburg And Southwest Virginia
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $306,492 in federal funding through the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to support two new AmeriCorps VISTA projects in Lynchburg and Abingdon. AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) is a national service program dedicated to reducing poverty in America. "We're pleased to announce these grants to strengthen valuable volunteer work in these regions," the Senators said. "This … Continue Reading
January 16, 2020
Warner & Kaine Praise Senate Passage Of USMCA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine released the following statement applauding Senate passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): "USMCA is an important, bipartisan win for Virginia. Expanding access to Canadian agricultural markets will open up new opportunities for Virginia farmers. Holding Mexican companies to higher labor and environmental standards will help level the playing field for American workers and companies. And efforts to streamline and … Continue Reading
January 15, 2020
Warner, Kaine Praise General Assembly Passage of Equal Rights Amendment
~ In a historic vote, Virginia steps forward as the final state needed to add amendment to the Constitution ~ WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) today released the following statement after the General Assembly passed a historic resolution to make Virginia the final state needed to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA): "It's about time for women's equal rights to be explicitly declared in our Constitution and we're thrilled that Virginia will be the last … Continue Reading
January 14, 2020
Warner, Kaine Announce More Than $286 million to Combat Flooding in Buchanan & Dickenson Counties
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $286.9 million in federal funds from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to complete long-standing projects in Buchanan and Dickenson counties. The funding is made available through the Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, a bipartisan bill supported by Sens. Warner and Kaine that was signed into law on June 6, 2019 to help communities construct flood and storm damage reduction … Continue Reading
January 13, 2020
Va. Congressional Delegation Requests OMB Support for Norfolk Harbor Project
~ Letter requests that Army Corps issue a New Start designation to ensure timely completion of the Norfolk Harbor widening and deepening project ~ WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) along with U.S. Reps. Bobby Scott (D-VA) and Rob Wittman (R-VA) led the entire Virginia congressional delegation in sending a letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) requesting a New Start designation for the Norfolk Harbor widening and deepening project in the Army … Continue Reading
January 13, 2020
Kaine Joins Murray, Democrats to Criticize FDA E-Cigarette Policy Riddled With Loopholes for Kid-Appealing Flavors
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, joined ranking member Patty Murray and 28 of their Democratic Senate colleagues to send a letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn criticizing the FDA's decision to break the Trump Administration's promise to clear all non-tobacco flavored e-cigarette products from the market by announcing a weak policy that includes huge exceptions … Continue Reading
January 10, 2020
Warner & Kaine Request Federal Funding for Amtrak in Virginia
~ Letter to U.S. Dept. of Transportation supports joint application by Virginia and Amtrak for matching federal funds to improve rail service ~ WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) in support of Virginia's joint application with Amtrak for matching … Continue Reading
January 09, 2020
Kaine Announces Support For USMCA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement announcing support for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ahead of votes in Senate committees on the deal next week: "Canada and Mexico are two of Virginia's largest trading partners, and maintaining a strong trade relationship with them is critical for businesses and farmers across the Commonwealth," said Kaine. "My test for whether I'd support USMCA has always been whether the deal includes strong protections … Continue Reading
January 07, 2020
Rubio Joins Risch, Cardin, Cruz, Kaine in Welcoming Swearing-In of Juan Guaidó as President of the National Assembly
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) joined Senators Jim Risch (R-ID), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Ben Cardin (D-MD), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Tim Kaine (D-VA) in issuing the following joint statement in support of Juan Guaidó's reelection as President of the Venezuelan National Assembly and as Interim President of Venezuela: "This week, the international community once again witnessed the criminality of dictator Nicolás Maduro's regime and … Continue Reading
January 07, 2020
Warner & Kaine Bill To Protect Wilderness In Bath County Passes Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark R. Warner applauded Senate passage of the Virginia Wilderness Additions Act, a bill they introduced to add a total of 5,600 acres to two existing wilderness areas within the George Washington National Forest in Bath County: the Rough Mountain Wilderness area and the Rich Hole Wilderness area. A wilderness designation is the highest level of protection for public land under federal law. These additions were recommended by the U.S. … Continue Reading
January 07, 2020
Warner and Kaine Applaud more than $96,000 in Funding to Support Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded $96,425 in federal funding from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to support the loading and unloading of barges and research vessels at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport (MARS) in Wallops Island. The grant was awarded through the Maritime Administration's Marine Highway grant program. "We are glad to see these federal dollars go towards helping equip MARS with the resources it needs to continue to carry … Continue Reading
January 06, 2020
Kaine On Iran War Powers Resolution: “Congress Must Act To Shoulder Its Responsibility”
Watch the floor speech here. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine delivered a floor speech calling for passage of his war powers resolution that would force a debate and vote in Congress to prevent further escalation of hostilities with Iran. In the speech, Kaine outlined a series of activities that have raised the risk of war with Iran and discussed the serious consequences for our nation and the world. "Every member of Congress should vote, and then be accountable for, the … Continue Reading
January 03, 2020
Kaine Files War Powers Resolution To Prevent War With Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees, introduced a war powers resolution to force a debate and vote in Congress to prevent further escalation of hostilities with Iran. Senator Dick Durbin is an original cosponsor of the legislation. "For years, I've been deeply concerned about President Trump stumbling into a war with Iran. We're now at a boiling point, and Congress must step in before Trump puts even more of … Continue Reading
January 03, 2020
Kaine Statement On U.S. Airstrike That Killed Qassim Suleimani
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees, released the following statement after President Trump directed the Pentagon to launch an airstrike that killed Iranian Quds Force commander General Qassim Suleimani: "As I have warned for years, Trump's decision to tear up a diplomatic deal that was working and resume escalating aggressions with Iran has brought us to the brink of another war in the Middle East. Qassim … Continue Reading
December 22, 2019
Warner & Kaine Praise Signing of Virginia Beach Strong Act into Law
~ Legislation will make donations to the Virginia Beach Tragedy Fund tax deductible ~ WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement after their legislation to treat Virginia Beach Tragedy Fund donations as tax-deductible contributions was signed into law: "Following the horrific shooting in Virginia Beach, we were heartened to see the community come together to support victims and their families by helping alleviate some of the financial … Continue Reading
December 19, 2019
Warner & Kaine Praise Passage of Government Funding Bills
~ Bills to avert a government shutdown head to the President's desk ~ WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) praised Senate passage of two bipartisan, bicameral spending bills to fund federal programs that are critical to Virginia and keep the federal government open through 2020. Following today's Senate passage, the bills now head to the President's desk for signature. "Today I voted to avert another painful government shutdown like the one that hurt … Continue Reading
December 19, 2019
McConnell/Kaine Bill to Raise Tobacco Purchase Age to 21 Now Goes to President for Signature
Senate approves bipartisan bill introduced by Senators McConnell and Kaine to raise the tobacco purchase age to 21. Utilizing his role as Senate Majority Leader, McConnell successfully secured their provision in the end of the year funding bills. WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States Senate approved today the Tobacco-Free Youth Act, introduced by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), to raise the nationwide minimum age to buy all tobacco products, … Continue Reading
December 19, 2019
Warner & Kaine Announce Over $1.2 Million in Funding for Conservation and Sustainable Agriculture
~ Federal funding creates opportunities for innovative environmental solutions at Virginia Tech and Appalachian Sustainable Development ~ WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced $1,269,461 in federal funding from the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to support innovation in resource conservation and agricultural practices at Virginia Tech and in the Appalachian-Blue Ridge Forests ecoregion of Virginia. "When we talk about forest … Continue Reading
December 19, 2019
Kaine Statement On Appeals Court’s Affordable Care Act Decision
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement today following the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals' decision declaring the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate unconstitutional and directing a district court to determine whether the rest of the law can stand without the individual mandate: "The Fifth Circuit ruling is the result of the latest effort by Republicans - in this case Republican State Attorneys General acting in concert with the Trump Administration - … Continue Reading
