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Tim Kaine

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Tim Kaine is a United States Senator from Virginia, serving since January 3, 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously held the position of Governor of Virginia from January 14, 2006, to January 16, 2010. Kaine has been an advocate for various issues including education, healthcare, and military engagement, emphasizing the importance of Congress's role in declaring war and authorizing military force. He also served as the Chair of the Democratic National Committee, contributing to the party's strategy and outreach efforts during his tenure.

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Aug 6, 2026

Unfortunately, there’s still far too much work to be done to combat sexual assault and domestic violence against women. As lawmakers, we have a responsibility to stand with survivors, ensure they have access to the support and resources…

warner.senate.gov
Aug 5, 2026

If you require them to pay fully up front and then get a rebate sometime down the road, you really jeopardize their operations.

arkansasadvocate.com
Aug 4, 2026

To halt this illegal, costly and ineffective operation.

foxnews.com
Aug 4, 2026

In other words, a careful review of the available evidence suggests that the United States has killed individuals who are not involved in narcotrafficking.

foxnews.com
Jul 31, 2026

The Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District is one of Virginia’s great historical treasures, preserving the Valley’s Civil War battlefields so that Americans from across the country can visit them and reflect on our…

capito.senate.gov
Jul 31, 2026

We’re glad that the Senate advanced our bipartisan, bicameral legislation to help pave the way for a new road in and out of Wintergreen and improve safety.

warner.senate.gov
Jul 31, 2026

I’m thrilled that United Airlines is making a significant investment to accelerate improvements at Dulles Airport.

warner.senate.gov
Jul 31, 2026

I’m proud to support this bipartisan legislation to expand the district into Rockbridge County and strengthen the partnerships that protect these valued sites for years to come.

capito.senate.gov
Jul 30, 2026

The entire committee believes she’s very well-qualified, and so the question was, ‘Will she have the backbone to stand up against any anti-science if she’s pushed?’

rollcall.com
Jul 28, 2026

Virginia farmers depend on diesel fuel to plant, harvest, and transport the crops that feed their families and communities and sustain their livelihoods. Our Commonwealth’s farmers are being squeezed from every direction as Trump’s war of…

warner.senate.gov
Jul 27, 2026

This is a pivotal moment in the Ukrainian people’s fight to protect their freedom.

ernst.senate.gov
Jul 26, 2026

My Virginians are not telling me we need to have a one-size-fits-all voter ID requirement for the entire nation.

dailycaller.com
Jul 26, 2026

I think the right answer here is voter ID laws passed at the state level.

dailycaller.com
Jul 26, 2026

We’ll keep fighting to reverse these harmful policies, end this unnecessary war, and put more money back in Virginians’ pockets.

warner.senate.gov
Jul 25, 2026

We do have an ID requirement in Virginia. We also have audits of elections, and we've never found there to be a noncitizen voting problem.

foxnews.com
Jul 24, 2026

Everyone deserves the same opportunity to pursue higher education if they choose.

young.senate.gov
Jul 23, 2026

The president clearly thought this war would last about as long as his attention span, and in that he was sadly deluded.

rollcall.com
Jul 23, 2026

I mean, what kind of a bizarre, addled, brain-mush statement is that?

rollcall.com
Jul 22, 2026

Instead of ending this war and finally easing the burden that he has placed on American families, Trump is calling off the ceasefire, trading airstrikes with Iran, and blockading the Strait of Hormuz.

warner.senate.gov
Jul 22, 2026

Because of the president’s war of choice, Virginians are facing higher gas, utility, and grocery costs.

warner.senate.gov
Jul 22, 2026

Over 60 million Americans live with debilitating and often life-altering chronic pain conditions. We must provide researchers with the tools and resources they need to understand pain, enhance treatment, and improve the lives of all those…

cramer.senate.gov
Jul 21, 2026

I’m thrilled that $16 million is headed to the Virginia Advanced Pharma Manufacturing Cluster to support the domestic manufacturing of critical medicines, boost our supply chains, and grow our regional economy.

warner.senate.gov
Jul 17, 2026

As former governors, we know firsthand that state and local law enforcement agencies are often asked to do more with fewer resources.

warner.senate.gov

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