Press Releases 05/26/2020
Tillis Calls for Support for Independent Music Venues During Pandemic
Live event venues were among the first to close as COVID-19 spread across the country, and they are likely to be among the last to reopen. Concerts and live events may not be possible until a vaccine is readily available to the public, which could be many months away, if not longer.
Press Releases 05/22/2020
Tillis, Murkowski, and Collins Urge Regulatory Relief for Renewable Energy Industry
At a time when the renewable energy industry is facing significant challenges, these steps will help protect American jobs and provide investor certainty as we work to rebuild our economy.
Press Releases 05/22/2020
Following Tillis’ Push, Department of Commerce Awards $80 Million Grant to North Carolina DOT
As the two biggest cities and economic hubs in North Carolina, improving transportation between Charlotte and Raleigh continues to be an important step to create jobs and attract businesses. I am proud to have advocated for this grant on behalf of North Carolina and will continue to make infrastructure improvement a priority.
Press Releases 05/22/2020
Tillis, Colleagues Request Full SBA Investigation Over Planned Parenthood Improperly Receiving PPP Loans
It has come to our attention that affiliates of Planned Parenthood improperly applied for, and received loans, through the program. While we appreciate the Small Business Administration’s efforts to promptly cancel those loans, the circumstances under which they were made merit further investigation of possible wrongdoing.
Press Releases 05/22/2020
Tillis, Bennet & Hyde-Smith Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Rebuild the Strategic National Stockpile and Strengthen Domestic PPE Manufacturing
When the COVID-19 outbreak began, the Chinese government’s effort to cover up the severity of COVID-19 while stockpiling critical medical supplies hindered the United States’ ability to respond to the pandemic and made clear that our country is far too reliant on foreign nations to deal with future pandemics./
Press Releases 05/21/2020
Tillis Co-Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Paycheck Protection Program
Legislation would extend length of time businesses could use funds, eliminate regulation that limits only 25% of funds to non-payroll expenses
Press Releases 05/21/2020
Tillis, Colleagues Urge Mnuchin To Counter China’s International Predatory Economic Behavior
We write to express our concerns related to the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) efforts to exploit the economic crisis wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic to gain control of distressed companies or shirking its international responsibilities amidst a worldwide crisis.
Press Releases 05/20/2020
Tillis, Blumenthal, Cornyn and Sasse: Chinese Government Attempts to Steal COVID-19 Vaccine and Treatment Data A Threat to National Security
Sent a bipartisan letter to FBI Director Wray and CISA Director Krebs regarding a recent joint notice issued by both agencies alerting American companies and research institutions about attempts by hackers affiliated with the Chinese government to target and steal intellectual property related to COVID-19.
Press Releases 05/15/2020
Tillis Honors Fallen Officers on National Peace Officers Memorial Day
My heart goes out to the families and colleagues of Officer Sheldon and Deputy Brooks as we honor them along with all the officers who were added to the National Peace Officers Memorial. We will never forget those who pay the ultimate sacrifice to protect others and keep our communities safe.
Press Releases 05/15/2020
Tillis Calls for Additional Measures to Ease Borrowing Costs for State and Local Governments Fighting COVID-19
Senator Tillis and a bipartisan group of senators urged Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Jerome Powell, to consider additional measures to ease the borrowing costs for state and local governments fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.