Warner Weekly Wrap-Up: Capitol to Carrier

Hey folks. Here’s a message from my team on my work this week. Enjoy the weekend. – MRW

Happy Friday from the Warner press office! Sen. Warner was working hard all week speaking out against Trump’s war of choice, fighting for justice and tax fairness in the Finance Committee, and more. Today, he’s meeting with constituents across Hampton Roads and visiting the USS Ford to offer a message of support for our servicemembers and hear more from the ship’s leadership.

There’s a lot to get into, so without further ado…

UPDATING YOU ON IRAN

Well, the war in Iran passed its 150^th day – a harrowing milestone for a conflict that’s taken a devastating toll on our servicemembers and our economy. Sen. Warner spent all week advocating to bring this conflict to an end, and reminding Virginians of the horrible costs of this war of choice. He shared an update as we passed this somber milestone:

On Monday, he announced that farmers in Virginia and across the country spent over $1,500 more to fill up their farm’s onsite fuel tank – the common way farmers buy and store diesel fuel – during this year’s spring planting season than they did last year.

In addition to the enormous toll that expense takes on farmers, many of whom are already struggling because of Trump’s chaotic tariffs, those costs often get passed along to consumers in the form of higher grocery prices.

After making this announcement, Sen. Warner said,

“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 choice drives up the cost of diesel at the same time they’re struggle with the strain of the president’s senseless tariffs. Virginia’s farmers work tirelessly to keep our families fed, and they deserve leaders who will fight for commonsense policies to lower their expenses.”

Sen. Warner also spoke out clearly this week against reports that the Pentagon had been obscuring the numbers of casualties and injuries in the Iran War. You can watch his video on that here:

Beyond just clearly laying out the stakes, however, Sen. Warner is actively fighting and voting to bring this war to an end. After voting once again to end this war of choice, he said:

While the costs continue to mount, Sen. Warner will keep fighting to end this illegal and unpopular war.

FIGHTING FOR FAIR FINANCE

Beyond concerns abroad, Sen. Warner is also fighting for fairer policy at home. In case you missed it, Trump’s Department of Justice reached a controversial settlement earlier this year stating that President Trump, his family, and many of their businesses would be forever exempt from investigations into their prior taxes… and reserving a $1.8 billion fund for victims of “government weaponization.”

It’s a total scam… essentially a get-out-of-jail-free card for Trump and his family. It’s totally contrary to the way our system is supposed to work. For months, Sen. Warner has been pushing to make sure these damaging policies cannot go into place.

This week, Sen. Warner continued that fight when the Finance Committee took up a measure to try and block this blanket immunity. Sen. Warner filmed an update here explaining exactly how this makes our system less fair for everyone:

But that’s not all Sen. Warner was working on… he also spent this week fighting to make IRS customer service work better. After all, who among us doesn’t absolutely hate the headaches and confusion that come with Tax Day every year?!?!

Well, have no fear, because Sen. Warner is springing into action, continuing his work to address persistent backlogs at the IRS, expand digital and callback capabilities, and much more.

This week, the Finance Committee passed bipartisan legislation that includes provisions from Sen. Warner’s Improving IRS Customer Service Act. The Taxpayer Assistance and Service (TAS) Act would take important steps to improve communication between the IRS and taxpayers, streamline tax compliance processes, and ensure taxpayers have timely access to expert assistance, among other much-needed tax administration reforms.

After advancing this critical legislation, Sen. Warner said,

“Taxpayers shouldn’t have to jump through hoops to get answers to basic questions about their taxes. I’m thrilled that several of my proposals have passed out of the Finance Committee and can now be considered by the whole Senate. I urge my colleagues to join me in getting this bill across the finish line and bring clarity and relief to taxpayers in Virginia and across the country.”

So whether it’s combatting unfair practices around Trump’s taxes…. Or getting you your refund faster… Sen. Warner is grinding to make the system work better for everyone.

GRAB BAG

FACE-TO-FACE WITH AI LEADERS: Sen. Warner met with AI CEOs – including Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and OpenAI’s Sam Altman – to talk about his new comprehensive AI legislative agenda.

DOLLING UP DULLES: Sen. Warner applauded an announcement from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) and United Airlines to invest at least $20 billion to upgrade Washington Dulles International Airport.

WINTERGREEN: Sen. Warner applauded the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s passage of the bipartisan, bicameral Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act, which would issue a right-of-way to add an emergency route and road to enhance public safety in Wintergreen, Virginia.

SUPERSIZING SHENANDOAH: Sen. Warner introduced the Shenandoah Valley Battlefields National Historic District Boundary Expansion and Partnership Act of 2026, landmark bipartisan legislation that would add Rockbridge County, Virginia, and three counties in West Virginia to the district.

COMMENTING ON CLAYTON: Sen. Warner released a statement on Jay Clayton’s confirmation as Director of National Intelligence.

THE WEEK AHEAD

Sen. Warner will be in Hampton Roads and across the Northern Neck through this weekend.

The Senate will be in session next week, and Sen. Warner will vote on legislation and nominations.

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