Press Releases
Warner & Kaine Join Colleagues in Call for Reversal of Trump-Pence Administration’s Gag Rule That Will Undermine Health Care for Millions of Women
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine joined Senator Patty Murray and 39 of their fellow Democratic senators to send a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar slamming the Trump-Pence Administration's new gag rule that compromises the Title X family planning program and the health care of millions of people who rely on Title X-funded providers for cancer screenings, STI screenings, contraceptive care, family planning services, and … Continue Reading
July 25, 2019
Kaine Joins Colleagues To Introduce Bill To Protect Children When Parents Are Detained By Immigration Authorities
WASHINGTON, D.C. -This week, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine joined Senator Tina Smith and their colleagues to introduce legislation to protect the safety and well-being of children who might be left alone and vulnerable after their parents are arrested or detained by U.S. immigration authorities in communities across the country. "Raiding homes and leaving children without their parents is cruel and un-American. This bill requires that ICE consider children when decisions of detention, release, or … Continue Reading
July 24, 2019
Warner, Kaine Applaud Senate Colleagues For Advancing Bill To Rename Post Office After Ryan “Keith” Cox
~ Legislation to rename Virginia Beach post office now awaits full consideration in the Senate ~ WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following statement after the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs voted unanimously to advance bipartisan legislation to rename a Virginia Beach post office - located at 2509 George Mason Dr. in Virginia Beach, VA 23456 - after Ryan "Keith" Cox. The legislation, which was introduced in … Continue Reading
July 24, 2019
Kaine Joins Effort To Block Trump Administration From Gathering, Politicizing Citizenship Information
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine joined Senator Brian Schatz and their colleagues in pushing back against President Trump's executive action ordering federal agencies to turn over citizenship data from existing government records for political purposes. Kaine and Schatz introduced new legislation to overturn Trump's executive order. "After his misguided efforts to add a citizenship question to the census were blocked by the Supreme Court, President Trump is now attempting to … Continue Reading
July 23, 2019
Photos: Warner & Kaine Meet With Virginia Coal Miners, Introduce Bill To Support Those Affected By Black Lung
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following recent studies showing worsening prevalence and severity of black lung disease among coal miners and deteriorating financial viability of the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine met today with 25 coal miners and their families from Southwest Virginia. They discussed the need for fast action in funding the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund, which was established in 1978 to pay benefits to disabled miners suffering from black … Continue Reading
July 23, 2019
Warner, Kaine Praise Renewed Funding for 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
~ Legislation to support first responders will head to the President's desk for approval, following unanimous Senate passage ~ WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) today applauded the passage of a bill to continue providing financial support to those who suffered physical harm or families of those who were killed as a result of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks or ensuing debris removal efforts. With the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) set to … Continue Reading
July 18, 2019
On Senate Floor, Kaine Pushes For Passage Of Bill To Halt Cruel Treatment Of Children At The Border
Watch the full floor speech here. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine delivered a floor speech pushing for passage of legislation he cosponsored to help put an end to the Trump Administration's cruel treatment of children at the U.S.-Mexico border. The legislation, the Stop Cruelty to Migrant Children Act, would create clear, non-negotiable standards for the treatment of children in the United States' care. Kaine said: "The bill has a number of provisions that I think are … Continue Reading
July 18, 2019
Warner & Kaine Announce More Than $40 Million For Affordable Housing Across Virginia
Alexandria, Arlington, Bristol, & Petersburg to Receive Localized Grants WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $40,942,352 in federal funding to support affordable housing development across Virginia. The funding was awarded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Community Development Block, Emergency Solutions, HOME, HOPWA, and Housing Trust Fund grant programs. "Virginia families deserve access to safe and affordable … Continue Reading
July 17, 2019
Warner & Kaine Call For Congress To Prevent Loss Of Coal Miners’ Health Benefits By End Of Year
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine released the following statement on the announcement that without action, health care coverage for about 1,200 Westmoreland and Mission Coal retirees - including up to 800 Virginians - is at risk of running out by the end of the year: "Our nation's coal miners have earned their benefits after years of working in dangerous conditions to provide us with energy to help power the U.S. economy. Congress must pass our American … Continue Reading
July 17, 2019
Kaine Calls On FBI To Open Investigation Into Khashoggi Murder
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees, sent a letter calling on FBI Director Christopher Wray to open an investigation into Saudi Arabia's state sponsored execution of Virginia resident and journalist Jamal Khashoggi, following the recommendation made by the United Nations in a report released last month. In the letter, Kaine criticizes the Administration's inadequate response to Khashoggi's murder and notes … Continue Reading
July 15, 2019
Kaine Joins Bipartisan Letter to Pompeo To Push for Release of Saudi Women’s Rights Activists
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) joined Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) and U.S. Representatives Lois Frankel (D-FL) and Ann Wagner (R-MO) in urging Secretary of State Mike Pompeo through a bipartisan letter to press the Saudi government, both publicly and privately, to respect the fundamental human rights and freedoms of all Saudi citizens, and to immediately release the women's rights activists. Saudi Arabia's ongoing human rights abuses, particularly … Continue Reading
July 13, 2019
Kaine Shares Immigrant Rights Resources
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine's office shared the following resources in light of the Trump Administration's announcement of mass immigration raids: Know Your Rights/Conozca sus derechos Immigrant Legal Resource Center Red Cards Legal Services/Ayuda Legal Informed Immigrant Legal Service Locator Association of Immigration Lawyers UnidosUS's ImmLocal tool United We Dream MigraWatch Hotline 1-844-363-1423 and Notifica App ICE Detainee Locator Information for … Continue Reading
July 12, 2019
Kaine Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Make The VA Smoke-Free
WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee joined Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Susan Collins (R-ME) to introduce bipartisan legislation to prohibit smoking at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The legislation would repeal an antiquated 1992 law that requires the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to furnish and maintain designated indoor or outdoor smoking areas. Supported by the VA, the bill … Continue Reading
July 11, 2019
Warner, Kaine Introduce Bill to Halt Cruel Treatment of Children at the Border
~ Legislation follows reports of widespread mistreatment, including sexual abuse, of children at the border ~ WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) today joined Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) in introducing legislation to put an end to the Trump Administration's cruel and neglectful treatment of children at the U.S.-Mexico border. The Stop Cruelty to Migrant Children Act would reform the treatment of children fleeing persecution, starting … Continue Reading
July 11, 2019
Kaine Joins Duckworth, Senate Democrats in letter to Trump Administration: Don’t Deport Military Families
Trump Administration's proposed policy change would end protections against deportation of military spouses & families, threatening military readiness [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Following reports that the Trump Administration is ending protections against the deportation of military families whose loved ones are deployed, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) led 21 Senate Democrats in demanding the Trump Administration reverse course immediately. The Trump Administration is reportedly planning … Continue Reading
July 11, 2019
Warner, Kaine Back Legislation to Protect Census
~ Bill would help ensure accuracy of census data ~ WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) have joined Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) in cosponsoring legislation to protect the decennial census from partisan whims aimed at intimidating respondents and curbing participation. The Census Improving Data and Enhanced Accuracy (Census IDEA) Act will help safeguard the integrity of the 2020 census by ensuring that any proposed changes to the count are adequately studied and … Continue Reading
July 10, 2019
Warner And Kaine Join Resolution Congratulating U.S. Women’s National Team On Historic Victory, Urging Equal Pay
USWNT players include Virginian Ali Krieger; UVA alumni Emily Sonnett, Morgan Brian, Becky Sauerbrunn; and Washington Spirit players Rose Lavelle and Mallory Pugh WASHINGTON, D.C. - As the United States Women's National Team (USWNT) was being cheered by thousands of fans at the ticker tape parade in New York City today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine joined Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) in introducing a bipartisan Senate … Continue Reading
July 10, 2019
Kaine’s Post-Press Conference Questions For Acosta About Jeffrey Epstein
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta's press conference this afternoon, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following questions about the former U.S. Attorney's mishandling of serial sexual abuser Jeffrey Epstein's case in 2008: "Secretary Acosta's attempt to justify his secret sweetheart deal with Jeffrey Epstein was laughable. Here are some of the questions he needs to answer: 1) You blame state prosecutors for the light sentence. So why didn't you have your … Continue Reading
July 10, 2019
VIDEO: Kaine raises concerns over Trump family ties to Saudi Arabia
In a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing this morning, Senator Kaine raised concerns with the Trump family's ties with Saudi Arabia and the questions they raise about the Administration's dubious decisions on national security issues. Kaine laid out a timeline showing how the Trump and Kushner families have benefited from business deals with Saudi Arabia as the Administration has continued arms sales despite bipartisan opposition in Congress, approved secret transfers of nuclear … Continue Reading
July 09, 2019
Murray, Kaine Press Department of Justice to Publicize Findings of Investigation into Acosta’s Sweetheart Deal for Jeffrey Epstein
In letter to Department of Justice OPR, Murray and Kaine requested an update into investigation of then-U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta's sweetheart deal with serial sex abuser Jeffrey Epstein In 2007, Acosta's office approved Epstein to avoid federal prosecution for sex trafficking involving dozens of underage victims In February, a federal judge ruled that prosecutors in Acosta's office violated the law by failing to notify Epstein's victims of a non-prosecution agreement Murray and Kaine … Continue Reading
