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Mark R. Warner

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  1. Right119-sjres-184

    A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

    Predicted YES
    Actual YES
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  2. Pending vote119-sjres-123

    A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

    Predicted YES
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  3. Pending vote119-hr-5282

    Reauthorizing Support and Treatment for Officers in Crisis Act of 2025

    Predicted YES
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  4. Pending vote119-hr-7767

    Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act

    Predicted YES
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  5. Pending vote119-s-4413

    Protecting America’s Workers Act

    Predicted YES
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  6. Pending vote119-hr-2137

    Review Every Veterans Claim Act of 2025

    Predicted YES
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Campaign promises

Positions Mark R. Warner took during their campaign, scored against their subsequent record — public statements cross-checked with related votes. “Kept” means 80%+ of those statement-vs-vote pairs aligned; “Broken” means 30% or fewer.

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    Medicare should be allowed to negotiate lower prescription drug prices.

    “fought to lower health care costs”

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    “spearheaded the largest infrastructure investments in half a century”

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    “significantly expanded Virginia's domestic manufacturing”

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Crossing the aisle

Passage votes where Mark R. Warner broke ranks with ≥75% of Democrats. Threshold catches substantively partisan splits; unanimous-ish or close votes are excluded.

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  1. 118-hr-3935·May 2, 2024·91% of D voted YES

    FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024

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Recent votes

  • Nay
    Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
    119-s-1318··June 5, 2026
  • Yea
    Secure America Act
    119-s-2·2 votes·Jun 5, 2026
    • ·June 5, 2026
    • ·June 5, 2026
  • Nay
    Secure America Act
    119-s-2··June 5, 2026
  • Yea
    Secure America Act
    119-s-2·2 votes·Jun 4, 2026
    • ·June 4, 2026
    • ·June 4, 2026
  • Nay
    Secure America Act
    119-s-2··June 3, 2026
  • Yea
    A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units: Final Repeal".
    119-sjres-188··June 3, 2026
  • Nay
    An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
    119-sres-690··April 30, 2026
  • Yea
    A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
    119-sjres-184··April 30, 2026
  • Nay
    An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar.
    119-sres-690··April 28, 2026
  • Not voting
    A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
    119-sconres-33··April 23, 2026
  • Not voting
    A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
    119-sconres-33··April 21, 2026
  • Nay
    Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026.
    119-hr-7147·7 votes·Feb 12, 2026 – Mar 26, 2026
    • ·March 26, 2026
    • ·March 25, 2026
    • ·March 20, 2026
    • ·March 12, 2026
    • ·March 5, 2026
    • ·February 24, 2026
    • ·February 12, 2026
  • Nay
    Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
    119-s-3627··January 27, 2026
  • Nay
    Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
    119-s-6··January 22, 2025
  • Yea
    Social Security Fairness Act of 2023
    118-hr-82··December 21, 2024
  • Yea
    Social Security Fairness Act of 2023
    118-hr-82··December 21, 2024
  • Yea
    American Relief Act, 2025
    118-hr-10545··December 21, 2024

Recent statements

May 15, 2026press_release_senate

Warner, Kaine Press VA on Elimination of Over 1,700 Positions in Virginia, Tens of Thousands Nationwide

Position: Senators Warner and Kaine oppose the VA's elimination of tens of thousands of vacant positions nationwide, arguing that the cuts—particularly the loss of over 1,700 positions in Virginia including clinical roles—will harm veteran care and workforce capacity.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) are pressing the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on their elimination of tens of thousands of positions nationwide, a decision that has hit the Commonwealth particularly hard. Virginia is home to more than 629,000 veterans, one of the largest veteran populations in the country, and the second-highest share of veterans as a percentage of population among all states. In just a matter of months from last fall through January of this year, more than 1,700 vacant positions have been taken off the books across Virginia, including the elimination of more than 700 vacancies at the Hampton VAMC, 300 at the Richmond VAMC, 200 at the Salem VAMC, and several hundred at community clinics and other facilities. In a letter to VA Secretary Doug Collins, the senators wrote, “These roles span the workforce – positions including social workers, technicians, chaplains, and security officers. Adding to the concern, is that based on a review of the data, more than half of the eliminated vacancies in Virginia appear to have been for roles with a direct clinical nexus to patients – physicians, nurses, specialists, therapists, pharmacists, among others. No matter the role – and as we have argued in response to your Department’s assertion that earlier hiring freezes were not impacting patient care – the workforce at VA facilities is meant to function as a team; dramatic cuts to any position therefore necessitates that the remaining personnel shoulder increasingly more responsibility.” The senators have long fought to address VA workforce challenges, helping pass the PACT Act, which provided VA with additional authorities and incentives to more aggressively recruit personnel. Instead of investing in VA’s workforce, the Trump administration has conducted hiring freezes, enacted staffing caps, trimmed tens of thousands from the workforce, and now has eliminated thousands of vacant roles thereby ending the recruitment process for these positions. The letter concluded with a list of questions regarding VA decision making, data collection, communications, and the criteria used to make determinations about personnel and vacancy reductions. This includes requesting the regional and facility staffing models that, by statute, VA is required to have created, but that have yet to be provided to Congress. The senators requested a response to their questions no later than June 1, 2026. Read the full letter here and below. We write with considerable concern over recent steps taken by your Department that further impact the Veterans Affairs (VA) workforce at health facilities across the country. Late last year you announced that the Department would eliminate tens of thousands of vacant positions nationwide, thereby ending the process of filling many of those roles that would have directly interfaced with and provided care to veterans. Virginia has been hit particularly hard by this decision. According to data that we have seen, through January of this year, more than 1,700 vacancies have been taken off the books across Virginia. This has meant more than 700 vacancies eliminated at the Hampton VAMC, more than 300 vacancies eliminated at the Richmond VAMC, more than 200 vacancies eliminated at the Salem VAMC, and several hundred more eliminated at community clinics and other facilities across the Commonwealth. These roles span the workforce – positions including social workers, technicians, chaplains, and security officers. Adding to the concern, is that based on a review of the data, more than half of the eliminated vacancies in Virginia appear to have been for roles with a direct clinical nexus to patients – physicians, nurses, specialists, therapists, pharmacists, among others. No matter the role – and as we have argued in response to your Department’s assertion that earlier hiring freezes were not impacting patient care – the workforce at VA facilities is meant to function as a team; dramatic cuts to any position therefore necessitates that the remaining personnel shoulder increasingly more responsibility. For many years, the VA has sought to address workforce challenges across the country, including challenges recruiting and retaining personnel, and challenges matching compensation to other employment alternatives for certain positions. This is why under the PACT Act, Congress provided VA with additional authorities and incentives to more aggressively recruit personnel. Under your leadership, the VA should be doing everything possible to build out and invest in the Department’s workforce. Instead, we’ve seen hiring freezes, staffing caps, the shedding of tens of thousands of personnel last year, rhetoric by administration officials demonizing federal employees, and now this process to eliminate vacant roles nationwide thereby ending the recruitment process for these positions. We have heard from VA personnel how all of these factors have made it increasingly hard for them to do their jobs – which is to provide the care and benefits that our nation’s veterans have earned through their service. We’re concerned by the appearance that these decisions are being made without due consideration to their clinical impact, and we have serious questions about the process by which these vacancy eliminations were decided. To that end, we request answers to the following questions no later than June 1. We note that the data and documentation below should all be information that your Department has readily available: We appreciate your attention to this matter, as well as to our continued engagement with the Department on this topic going forward. * High-quality photographs of Sen. Mark R. Warner are available for download here *Photos may be used online and in print, and can be attributed to ‘The Office of Sen. Mark R. Warner’

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May 15, 2026press_release_senate

Warner, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Integrity of Public Science

Position: Senators Warner and colleagues introduced legislation to establish safeguards protecting federal scientific agencies and research from political interference, citing concerns about the Trump administration's removal of inspector generals and restrictions on scientific communications.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined a group of 20 senators in introducing legislation to protect public scientific research and reports from the influence of political and special interests. “Nonpartisan science is critical to innovative R&D, medical research advancement, and our nation's competitive edge,” said Sen. Warner. “As we continue to see independent federal agencies be attacked by the Trump administration, I’m proud to sponsor this legislation that will strengthen safeguards to protect science agencies from political tampering.” The Scientific Integrity Act will: The Trump administration has repeatedly undermined scientific integrity, including by removing more than a dozen independent inspector generals, erasing and manipulating essential public health data, and restricting communications from the Department of Health and Human Services which stopped the publishing of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report for the first time in 60 years. In addition to Sen. Warner, the legislation was sponsored by Sens. Brian Schatz (D-HI), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Ed Markey (D-MA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Peter Welch (D-VT), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Ron Wyden (D-OR). Companion legislation was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY). The text of the bill is available here.

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May 15, 2026press_release_senate

Warner Statement on the Announced Return of the USS Gerald R. Ford

Position: Senator Warner welcomes the USS Gerald R. Ford's return and praises the sailors' service, while criticizing the Trump administration's decision to repeatedly extend the carrier's deployment, arguing that extended deployments strain servicemembers, families, and naval readiness.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement: “After a record-breaking deployment, the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and its sailors will soon finally return home to their families. For more than 320 days at sea, they served with professionalism and resolve, even enduring a serious fire onboard while continuing to carry out their mission. Their resilience and dedication reflect the very best of our Navy. I thank every sailor aboard the Ford and the servicemembers deployed with Carrier Strike Group 12 for their extraordinary service, sacrifice, and steadfast commitment to our country. “While families across Hampton Roads and throughout Virginia will rightly be celebrating their safe return home, we must also recognize how we got here. President Trump sent the Ford around the world – repeatedly extending its deployment – from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean and the coast of Venezuela and then back to the Middle East in support of an open-ended conflict of his choosing. These decisions placed enormous strain on our servicemembers, their families, and the overall readiness of one of our most important naval assets. “In Virginia, we know these deployments are never borne by sailors alone. They are carried by spouses, children, parents, and entire communities waiting at home. These families serve too. They deserve stability, support, and leaders who understand that military strength starts with keeping faith with the people who wear the uniform and the families who stand behind them.”

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May 14, 2026press_release_senate

Warner Statement on Voting Against Market Structure Legislation in the Senate Banking Committee

Position: Senator Warner opposes advancing the current market structure legislation in the Banking Committee due to insufficient safeguards against illicit finance and weak ethics provisions, but supports the goal of comprehensive bipartisan cryptocurrency regulation that protects consumers and maintains U.S. competitiveness.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), a senior member of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, issued the following statement: “The rapid growth of digital assets demands clear, responsible rules of the road. I strongly believe Congress needs to act to provide regulatory certainty, protect consumers and investors, and keep America at the forefront of financial innovation instead of driving investment and talent overseas. We have made significant progress in the Banking Committee, and I appreciate the good-faith work from colleagues on both sides of the aisle to move us closer to a bipartisan agreement. However, I could not support advancing this legislation today because there are still issues that must be addressed – particularly around safeguards against illicit finance and stronger ethics provisions to ensure accountability and public trust. On matters this important, we should take the time necessary to get the details right. I remain committed to continuing these negotiations, working to reconcile the Banking and Agriculture Committee approaches, and moving comprehensive market structure legislation to the Senate floor as quickly as possible. There is a real opportunity here to deliver a durable bipartisan framework, and I look forward to helping get that done.”

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May 14, 2026press_release_senate

Ahead of SCOTUS Ruling, Warner Joins Entire Senate Democratic Caucus in Backing Resolution Affirming Abortion Pill as Safe, Effective

Position: Senator Warner and the entire Senate Democratic caucus affirm that mifepristone is safe and effective based on peer-reviewed evidence, and oppose restrictions on access to the medication even in states where abortion is legal.

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) joined the entire Senate Democratic caucus in reintroducing a resolution affirming that the abortion medication mifepristone is safe and effective, and underscoring that law and policy related to the medication must be equitable, transparent, and based on the best available peer-reviewed evidence-based science. The resolution comes hours before the Supreme Court’s administrative stay in Louisiana v. FDA is set to expire — which, without action, would uphold the Fifth Circuit’s ruling threatening millions of women’s access to mifepristone, even in states where abortion is legal. The resolution was also sponsored by Sens. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Patty Murray (D-WA), and Tina Smith (D-MN), Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Chris Coons (D-DE), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Dick Durbin (D-IL), John Fetterman (D-PA), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Andy Kim (D-NJ), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Angus King (I-ME), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Ed Markey (D-MA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Jon Ossoff (D-GA), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Gary Peters (D-MI), Jack Reed (D-RI), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI). The resolution was endorsed by the following organizations: All* Above All, American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, American Civil Liberties Union, Center for Reproductive Rights, EMAA Project, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda, National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum, National Council of Jewish Women, National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice, National Network of Abortion Funds, National Partnership for Women and Families, National Women's Law Center Action Fund, Physicians for Reproductive Health, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Power to Decide, and Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America). “Abortion opponents nationwide continue to push their politically motivated attacks on mifepristone and medication abortion to make it harder for everyone, everywhere to get care. That’s despite decades of research and millions of people using mifepristone to safely and effectively end a pregnancy,” said Alexis McGill Johnson, president and CEO, Planned Parenthood Federation of America. “In the face of these attacks, we are grateful to Senator Warren, Sen. Baldwin, Senate Minority Leader Schumer, Sen. Wyden, Sen. Murray, and Sen. Smith for reaffirming that science-based policies must govern access to mifepristone.” “Mifepristone continues to be crucial to our ability to access abortion care— and that is precisely why abortion opponents have been relentless in their efforts to restrict it nationwide, including in states where abortion is legally protected,” said Jessica Arons, director of the Liberty Division for Policy and Government Affairs at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). “As this resolution affirms, millions of people have used mifepristone to safely end pregnancies and treat miscarriages for more than 25 years, including by telemedicine. We thank Senator Warren for introducing legislation to set the record straight and push back on anti-abortion propaganda, and we call on Congress to protect the right to abortion and end this political interference with our personal healthcare decisions once and for all.” ‘“For decades, the science has been overwhelmingly clear: mifepristone is safe and effective. Millions of Americans have relied on this critical medication, which revolutionized access to care. We’re grateful to Senator Warren, Sen. Baldwin, Senate Minority Leader Schumer, Sen. Wyden, Sen. Murray, and Sen. Smith for their ongoing efforts to ensure the critical decisions about necessary—and sometimes life-saving— healthcare are based in science, not ideology,” said Rachana Desai Martin, Chief U.S. Program Officer at the Center for Reproductive Rights. The lawmakers first introduced this resolution in 2023, following the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade, which sparked attacks on reproductive rights across the country. Since then, 20 states have banned or restricted access to abortion care. Read the full resolution here.

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May 13, 2026press_release_senate

Warner Statement on Trump's Visit to Beijing

Position: Senator Warner expresses concern that President Trump's Beijing visit should prioritize concrete American strategic interests—including worker protection, technological competitiveness, and Taiwan Strait stability—rather than personal diplomacy or short-term political gains. He emphasizes the need for disciplined negotiation with China's authoritarian government.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement: “Any meeting between the President of the United States and President Xi Jinping carries enormous consequences for our economy, our national security, and the world. As President Trump arrives in Beijing, he must be clear-eyed about who and what he is dealing with. President Xi heads the Chinese Communist Party, an authoritarian regime that leverages every instrument of state power – including economic coercion, intellectual property theft, military expansion, censorship, and political and humanitarian repression – to undermine American workers, challenge U.S. leadership, and erode the rules-based international order in service of the CCP’s ambitions. “The U.S.-China relationship is too important to be driven by improvisation, personal flattery, or the illusion that tough rhetoric alone represents strategy. This is not a relationship that responds to optics or personal rapport; it demands discipline, resolve, and a clear understanding and defense of American interests. “We cannot afford to trade lasting American strength for a short-term political win or to mistake a photo op for real strategic progress. Any agreement reached with Beijing during this summit must deliver tangible results for American workers, our security, and our long-term competitiveness. That means protecting American workers and growers, defending our technological edge, standing firmly with our allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific, and making clear that the United States will not waver in defending peace and stability, including across the Taiwan Strait. “My hope is that the president arrives in Beijing fully prepared to advance American interests and not simply to claim a headline.”

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May 13, 2026press_release_senate

Warner Statement on Voting Against Warsh’s Confirmation as Fed Chair

Position: Senator Warner opposed Kevin Warsh's confirmation as Federal Reserve chair, citing concerns that Warsh may not maintain the Fed's independence from presidential political pressure, particularly regarding interest-rate decisions.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) issued the following statement after voting against Kevin Warsh’s confirmation as chair of the Federal Reserve: “The Federal Reserve’s independence is one of the cornerstones of our economic strength. The Fed exists in order to make hard decisions based on economic data and in the interests of long-term financial stability, not the political demands of any individual president. President Trump’s repeated attacks on Chairman Jerome Powell and his efforts to pressure the Fed into serving his short-term political agenda are deeply dangerous. Were President Trump to succeed in bullying the Federal Reserve into cutting rates for his political gain, it would only deepen the economic damage families are already feeling from his policies – from reckless tariffs that have increased costs for consumers and businesses alike, to his war of choice in Iran, which is jacking up prices at the gas pump and across the supply chain. “For those reasons, I opposed Kevin Warsh’s nomination to the Federal Reserve. I did so not as a judgment of his experience, but because I have serious concerns about whether he will be able to remain fully independent in the face of political pressure from the White House. I hope that as chairman, he proves those concerns unfounded and demonstrates clearly that he will defend the Fed’s independence, follow the data, and put the long-term stability of the American economy above the whims of this president or any other.”

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May 12, 2026press_release_senate

How $1 Billion Could Fund Law Enforcement Instead of Trump's Ballroom

Position: The senators argue that $1 billion in federal funding should be directed toward law enforcement hiring, training, and officer benefits programs rather than toward a Trump ballroom project.

WASHINGTON – During National Police Week, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following report outlining how the $1 billion in taxpayer dollars to pay for Donald Trump’s ballroom project could instead be used to fund several federal programs that would support hiring and training for law enforcement agencies across the country, and benefits programs for officers and their families. “Taxpayer dollars should be directed toward the priorities that matter most to Americans – not Donald Trump’s extravagant vanity projects,” said the senators. “One billion dollars could be spent helping local governments hire and train law enforcement officers, supporting first responders, and strengthening public safety. Instead, Republicans in Congress are preparing to put it towards a ballroom.” Last week, Warner and Kaine released data on the many ways $1 billion could help Virginians instead of funding Trump’s ballroom – including a year’s worth of groceries for nearly 120,000 Virginia families, rent for more than 46,000 Virginia households, or child care for nearly 60,000 Virginia infants. Below are estimates of what $1 billion in funding for Trump’s ballroom could do for crucial law enforcement programs instead: Public Safety Officer Benefits Program: Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program:

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May 12, 2026press_release_senate

Warner, Hickenlooper, Kaine, Fetterman Release GAO Report Highlighting Gaps in Black Lung Benefits for Miners and Families

Position: The senators advocate for legislation to improve black lung benefits for disabled miners and their families, citing inadequate benefit amounts, lengthy application processes, and barriers to survivor benefits.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and John Fetterman (D-PA) announced the release of a study conducted by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to evaluate the adequacy of black lung benefits to meet the income and health care needs of disabled miners and their families. The senators requested the report from the GAO in March 2023 in order to inform policy aimed at helping coal miners and their families in the Appalachian region. “For years we have heard from coal miners and their families about how hard it is to secure federal black lung benefits and how it’s often not enough to support their families. As miners in central Appalachia get sicker and at younger ages, we are grateful GAO accepted our request to examine the benefits they receive once they do get sick,” the senators said. “GAO also confirmed what we have heard for years: miners face drawn-out, years-long fights to secure black lung benefits, the spouses and families left behind often struggle to access the survivor benefits they’re owed, and benefit amounts are too low for many families to make ends meet. Although we’re glad the Department of Labor agreed to provide more oversight of the medical benefits that mine operators provide, Congress must still enact legislation to ensure miners receive the benefits they need to support themselves and their families once they’re too sick to continue working in the mines.” Sens. Warner, Kaine, and Fetterman have introduced the Relief for Survivors of Miners Act and the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act, bills that would remove barriers to benefits and ensure that miners and their families are properly compensated. The senators previously issued a statement on the Trump administration’s decision to pause enforcement of a Department of Labor rule to protect miners from silica dust, which is contributing to a significant uptick in severe black lung disease, particularly among younger miners in their thirties and forties. The report included feedback from focus groups with 64 miners to gather their opinions on the application process and benefits received due to black lung disease. There was a total of six focus groups with miners in the four states with the largest numbers of Black Lung Benefits Program beneficiaries: Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. The one key recommendation focused on miners’ difficulty accessing medical benefits – particularly when those benefits were the responsibility of mine operators rather than the Department of Labor (DOL). After hearing repeated concerns in focus groups, the GAO recommended that DOL collect information on and monitor the extent to which responsible mine operators are providing required medical benefits. The DOL agreed with the recommendation and said it will add questions about medical benefits to its survey of miners. Other takeaways from the report include:

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May 7, 2026press_release_senate

How $1 Billion Could Help Virginians Instead of Funding Trump's Ballroom

Position: The senators oppose using $1 billion in federal funds for Trump's ballroom project, arguing the money should instead be directed toward programs benefiting Virginians, including healthcare and food assistance.

WASHINGTON – Following the news that Senate Republicans will try to use $1 billion in taxpayer dollars to pay for Donald Trump’s ballroom project, the offices of Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) released the following report outlining how that funding could be used to help Virginians instead. “It’s absurd that Senate Republicans are asking for $1 billion dollars to fund Trump’s ballroom after making historic cuts to SNAP and Medicaid, and refusing to extend healthcare tax credits,” said the senators. “To make matters worse, Trump’s war of choice is causing costs on groceries, gas, and consumer goods to soar. While Americans are struggling to make ends meet, Trump and Senate Republicans are focused on using tax dollars to build a ballroom.” Below are estimates of what $1 billion could fund in Virginia instead of Trump’s ballroom:

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Recent news mentions

Articles from a curated list of national outlets that mention Mark R. Warner.

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    Reporter's Notebook: How Trump's surprise move on DNI confirmation upended key Senate deal on FISA
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  • The Virginian-Pilot·June 18, 2026
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  • The Boston Globe·June 17, 2026
    Trump delays his own national intelligence nominee, fueling tension with fellow Republicans - The Boston Globe
  • Anchorage Daily News·June 17, 2026
    Trump delays his own national intelligence nominee, fueling tension with fellow Republicans
  • The Virginian-Pilot·June 16, 2026
    Trump’s Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill
  • Hartford Courant·June 16, 2026
    Trump’s Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill
  • Orlando Sentinel·June 16, 2026
    Trump’s Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill
  • The Seattle Times·June 16, 2026
    Trump’s Iran deal greeted with skepticism and scrutiny on Capitol Hill
  • New York Daily News·June 15, 2026
    Trump arrives at G7 summit looking for momentum after announcing a deal to end the Iran war
  • The Virginian-Pilot·June 15, 2026
    Trump heads to G7 summit with wind at his back after announcing agreement aimed at ending Iran war
  • CBS News·June 14, 2026
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Source: GDELT 2.0 GKG, filtered to a curated list of national outlets. Inclusion is not endorsement; opinion pieces and reported news are mixed.

Recent stock activity

Periodic transaction reports filed under the STOCK Act — disclosed by the rep, sourced from public filings.

No disclosed trades on record.

Source: open-data mirrors of the Senate eFD and House Clerk financial-disclosure systems. Disclosure within 30 days of trade is required by law (45 for spouse/dependent trades).

Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle

Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.

  1. 1.ONE VIRGINIA FUNDLeadership6 contributionsMember-of-Congress leadership PAC — supports Democratic candidates and causes aligned with Virginia political leadership.AI$50,350
  2. 2.VIRGINIA TOGETHER2 contributions$16,100
  3. 3.I GOT YOUR BACK PAC2 contributions$10,000
  4. 4.A NEW DIRECTION PAC2 contributions$10,000
  5. 5.JUSTICE 2026 - UNITEMIZED1 contribution$6,818
  6. 6.AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE PACIdeological1 contributionFederal PAC arm of AIPAC, established 2021. Backs candidates from both parties who support U.S.-Israel security and economic ties.AI$6,200
  7. 7.WARNER ACTION FUND1 contribution$5,200
  8. 8.CISCO SYSTEMS INC. FEDERAL PAC1 contribution$5,000
  9. 9.AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION PAC1 contribution$5,000
  10. 10.NOVO NORDISK INC. PAC (NOVO NORDISK PAC)1 contribution$5,000

Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.

Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle

Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.

  1. 1.CORNING, INC.$69,000
  2. 2.AT&T$68,450
  3. 3.APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT$52,000
  4. 4.GOLDMAN SACHS$46,600
  5. 5.HAVELI INVESTMENTS$40,000
  6. 6.BLACKSTONE, INC.$38,300
  7. 7.VISA, INC.$37,500
  8. 8.IEX GROUP, INC.$36,500
  9. 9.STRATEGY, INC.$35,250
  10. 10.MASTERCARD, INC.$35,000

Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.