Press Releases 06/17/2020
Tillis Co-Sponsored Great American Outdoors Act Passes Senate
Generations before us took care of these cherished lands and we must do everything we can to preserve our parks so our kids and grandkids can enjoy them in their best form. Now more than ever North Carolinians recognize the importance of this monumental legislation as many seek an outdoor refuge in the age of coronavirus. I am proud to have supported this legislation.
Press Releases 06/17/2020
Tillis Co-Sponsors the JUSTICE Act
It is time for Congress to come together to address injustices in our criminal justice system and work together to improve the relationship between communities and law enforcement.
Press Releases 06/16/2020
Tillis and Coons Introduce Bipartisan FLIGHT Act to Expand Diversity in Military, Support HBCUs
The FLIGHT Act will provide resources for ROTC students at HBCUs and minority institutions, improve diversity in military leadership and in highly skilled sectors like aviation.
Press Releases 06/16/2020
Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Post Traumatic Stress Resolution
I will continue to work on bipartisan solutions to make sure that our veterans and servicemembers have access to the critical support and health care services they need and deserve.
Press Releases 06/16/2020
Tillis Discusses Bipartisan Efforts to Help Veterans Exposed to Toxic Chemicals and Burn Pits
Senator Thom Tillis participated in a Washington Post Live discussion on the health care challenges veterans face after their service. Senator Tillis spoke on his bipartisan legislative efforts to help veterans exposed to toxic chemicals and burn pits.
Press Releases 06/15/2020
Tillis Secures $214.1 Million for North Carolina Military Installations in Defense-Authorization Legislation
I am proud we have secured over $3 billion for North Carolina’s military installations, and I will continue to work to ensure our men and women in uniform and their families have the support they need.
Press Releases 06/15/2020
Following Tillis’ Support, DOT Awards $25 Million Grant to Make Improvement to US-74, Complete Bypass Around Shelby
This grant will improve safety, travel time and resiliency, and I want to thank Secretary Chao for her work to support North Carolina’s infrastructure.
Press Releases 06/15/2020
Tillis, Colleagues Demand Answers From Zoom After Company Deactivated Accounts of Pro-Democracy Chinese Activists
We write with deep concern regarding reports that Zoom, a U.S.-based company, deactivated the accounts of two U.S.-based, pro-democracy Chinese activists after they held a Zoom meeting on the June 4th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre.
Press Releases 06/12/2020
Tillis, Colleagues Send Letter Urging the Administration to Provide Paperwork Relief for Small Businesses who Utilized the COVID-19 Relief Program
Given the innumerable challenges that small business owners face, PPP loans were designed to be forgiven to prevent small business owners from incurring additional debt, provided employees were kept on payroll.
Press Releases 06/11/2020
Tillis Secures Second Consecutive Pay Raise Over 3 Percent for Servicemembers, Additional Measures to Improve Military Housing and Support COVID-19 Vaccine Research
I’m proud of the work we accomplished in the FY2021 NDAA on behalf of our servicemembers, including securing the second consecutive pay raise of over 3 percent, continuing improvements to military housing, and providing resources to support DoD research into a COVID-19 vaccine.