Press Releases
Kaine Statement On President Obama's Immigration Announcement
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, released the following statement on President Obama's immigration announcement tonight: "In June 2013, I was proud to cast my vote in support of bipartisan legislation that would take major steps to fix our broken immigration system. After nearly a year and a half of inaction from the House, I support President Obama's decision to take action within his executive authority to address some of the problems our bipartisan Senate bill set out to … Continue Reading
November 19, 2014
Warner And Kaine Applaud Selection Of Joint Base Langley-Eustis As A Finalist For New Air Force Support Center
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine praised today's news that the United States Air Force is considering Joint Base Langley-Eustis as one of four finalists for the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC). Warner and Kaine met with senior Air Force leadership in July to urge the selection of Joint Base Langley-Eustis as it considered sites across the country. In a time of sequestration and austerity for the military, this new headquarters could bring … Continue Reading
November 18, 2014
Kaine Statement On Keystone XL Pipeline Vote
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement on the Senate's vote on the Keystone XL Pipeline Project: "Tonight the Senate made the right decision to reject a proposal I believe would take our country's future in the wrong direction. We can't throw the brakes on the use of fossil fuels - that would be unrealistic and hurt our economy. But we have a responsibility to generate cleaner energy tomorrow than we do today. Based on the scientific consensus that carbon … Continue Reading
November 18, 2014
Warner, Kaine Statement On Forest Service Management Plan For George Washington National Forest
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine released the following joint statement on the U.S. Forest Service's announcement of a final management plan for the George Washington National Forest: "We're pleased that the Forest Service's final management plan announced today for the George Washington National Forest closes the overwhelming majority of lands in the Forest to horizontal drilling activities, with the remaining portion comprising acreage that has been leased in the … Continue Reading
November 17, 2014
Sens. Warner, Kaine Sign Onto Legislation To Create High-Skilled Korean Visas
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine signed onto bipartisan legislation to provide up to 15,000 visas annually for Koreans with specialized skills that are lacking in the U.S. labor market. "Smart reforms in the high-skill visa program will help Virginia businesses struggling to find qualified individuals to fill open positions. This bipartisan approach will help Virginia businesses fill this labor gap, and it also will strengthen existing strong, bilateral … Continue Reading
November 14, 2014
Kaine Meets With Honduran Jesuit Priest Father Melo Moreno To Discuss Important Role Of Civil Society And Non-Governmental Organizations In Honduras
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Senator Kaine, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, met with Father Ismael "Melo" Moreno, a Honduran Jesuit and well-known human rights activist. Kaine and Father Melo discussed the evolution of the Jesuit role in Honduras, where Kaine worked with Jesuit missionaries in 1980 - 1981. Father Melo, who directs two Jesuit ministries: Radio Progreso and E.R.I.C. (The Team for Reflection, Research and Communication), highlighted the important role of … Continue Reading
November 13, 2014
Kaine And Menendez Meet With Central American Leaders To Discuss Regional Efforts To Address Root Causes Of Migration
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Kaine, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Committee Chairman Senator Robert Menendez met with Guatemalan Foreign Minister Carlos Morales and Salvadoran Foreign Minister Hugo Martinez to discuss Central American efforts to address the factors driving migration and threatening the social fabric and long-term prosperity of the region. The Central American leaders highlighted short-term actions to curb the flow of undocumented migrants and … Continue Reading
November 13, 2014
Kaine Y Menendez Se Reunen Con Lideres Centroamericanos Para Hablar Sobre Las Causas De La Migracion
WASHINGTON, D.C. - El Senador Tim Kaine, miembro del Comité de Relaciones Exteriores, Y el presidente dicho comité, el Senador Robert Menéndez, se reunieron con el Ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de Guatemala Carlos Morales y el Ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de El Salvador Hugo Martínez para hablar sobre los esfuerzos centroamericanos para enfrentar las causas del flujo migratorio que también amenaza la prosperidad de la región. Los … Continue Reading
November 13, 2014
Warner, Kaine Express Support For Confirmation Of Elizabeth Dillon
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine expressed their support for Elizabeth K. Dillon, nominee to the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia, as the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to consider her nomination. "Elizabeth is exceptionally well qualified to carry out the duties and responsibilities of a judge for the Western District of Virginia. She possesses the experience, integrity, temperament and expertise that we expect of … Continue Reading
November 13, 2014
Kaine Statement of Support for Confirmation of Elizabeth Dillon
Madame Chair and Minority Leader Grassley, I support the nomination of Elizabeth K. Dillon to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia. I am happy the Judiciary Committee has taken the initial step toward confirming the first female judge for this court. Elizabeth Dillon's career reflects a dedication to the law that has focused on employment issues, civil rights, and local government that will serve her well as a federal district court judge. She boasts extremely … Continue Reading
November 12, 2014
Kaine Statement On US-China Agreement To Control Carbon Pollution
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement on the agreement announced by the United States and China today to control carbon pollution through clean energy cooperation: "The United States has taken bold steps to reduce carbon pollution through technology innovation and smart incentives to get cleaner and more efficient with energy, yet we know other countries must follow suit. Today we heard that China - the world's most populous country and most heavy carbon … Continue Reading
November 12, 2014
Kaine Discusses Urgent Need for a Debate and Vote on an Authorization for use of Military Force Against ISIL at Woodrow Wilson Center Event
Full Transcript: Thank you and good morning! If past history is any guide, I'm hoping that a lame session will be followed by a virile duck, so that is my hope for the next two months. I want to thank Jane for the introduction and the opportunity to be here with Jim and Jack to talk about an issue that I'm very passionate about. Hard to say everything I want to say in ten minutes, but let me try to just say three things. First, and I never do this, I'm going to talk a little bit about why … Continue Reading
November 12, 2014
Kaine Statement On Roanoke Amtrak Announcement
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement on Governor Terry McAuliffe's announcement that construction on Amtrak service to Roanoke will begin immediately: "I'm pleased to see we are another step closer to passenger rail service in Roanoke. As Governor, I was proud of our work to extend Amtrak service to Lynchburg, and I can't wait to ride it to Roanoke in just over two years. I'm grateful for the efforts of Governor McAuliffe, Senator John Edwards, former … Continue Reading
November 11, 2014
Kaine Statement On Veterans Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement in commemoration of Veterans Day 2014: "As I march in the Tidewater Veterans Day Parade, I'll be thinking about the service of every generation of American veterans - the brave men and women who have sacrificed so much to protect our nation and promote the values we hold dear. We also pay tribute, after 13 years of war, to all those who have served in the military since September 11, 2001. During this time, … Continue Reading
November 07, 2014
Kaine Statement Urging Congressional Leaders To Commit To Debate And Vote On AUMF In Lame Duck Session
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs and a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement today: "The President's decision to authorize 1,500 more U.S. troops to deploy to Iraq in non-combat roles is another reminder why we need to debate and vote on a new Authorization for Use of Military Force to combat ISIL as soon as possible in the lame duck … Continue Reading
November 06, 2014
Kaine Urges Federal Officials To Support Hampton Roads Sea Level Rise Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last week, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine wrote to the heads of eleven federal agencies and departments, including the Departments of Defense, Energy and Transportation, asking them to support a pilot program aimed at coordinating the response to the challenges that sea level rise and recurrent flooding pose to the Hampton Roads region. The two-year pilot program, which was unveiled by Old Dominion University (ODU) this summer, would involve collaboration by a team of federal, … Continue Reading
November 05, 2014
Kaine Statement On President Obama’s Support For New AUMF To Combat ISIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs, released the following statement on the President's comments in a news conference earlier today: "I welcome President Obama's remarks today about the importance of working in a bipartisan manner with Congress on a positive agenda for the American people. While there are many important issues to tackle in 2015 under new Senate leadership, we … Continue Reading
October 28, 2014
Kaine Congratulates Tunisians On Successful Elections
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs, released the following statement on Tunisia's parliamentary elections: "On October 26th, Tunisian voters went to the ballot box to elect a new parliament, embracing democracy and setting an example for the region. The elections marked a milestone in Tunisia's political transition and a victory for national unity. I want to especially … Continue Reading
October 22, 2014
Kaine Applauds $3 Million Grant For Scott County Telephone Cooperative
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement applauding today's announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that Scott County Telephone Cooperative (SCTC) will receive a $3,000,000 Community Connect Grant to establish a broadband network in Caney Ridge and the surrounding area in Dickenson County. Kaine wrote to the Rural Utilities Service in August urging USDA to award SCTC the grant. "This major investment in broadband development will improve … Continue Reading
October 17, 2014
Warner, Kaine Request Update On Virginia Hospitals’ Ebola Response Preparedness & Needs From Federal Agencies
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine sent letters to Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Services William Hazel and President and CEO of the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA) Sean Connaughton requesting information on what is being done to ensure Virginia hospitals and health professionals have the supplies, training and information they need to effectively identify and treat any patients who present symptoms of Ebola. The Senators asked … Continue Reading
