Press Releases 04/23/2020
Tillis Holds 25th COVID-19 Telephone Town Hall With North Carolinians
Senator Thom Tillis hosted his 25th telephone town hall, events where he has talked to North Carolinians in all 100 counties and has answered 285 questions about protecting the physical and economic health of our state and nation.
Press Releases 04/23/2020
Senator Tillis Statement On Governor Cooper’s Proposal To Reopen N.C., Extend Stay At Home Order
I’ve long said that we all need to do our part on social distancing and put the peak of the curve in our rear-view mirror before we can begin to safely reopen our economy. Governor Cooper’s plan is in line with the White House Coronavirus Task Force’s recommended guidance for states to reopen.
Press Releases 04/23/2020
Tillis Announces $30 Million Grant for Winston-Salem and City Housing Authority
Senator Tillis sent a letter to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson advocating for the grant and worked with the city of Winston-Salem to support the application for the grant.
Press Releases 04/21/2020
Tillis Supports Bipartisan Agreement To Help More Small Businesses
I’m glad we were able to pass additional funding to help North Carolina’s small businesses through the Paycheck Protection Program. It should have never taken this long.
Press Releases 04/21/2020
Tillis, Colleagues Send Bipartisan Letter to HHS Secretary to Advocate for Relief for Senior Adult Communities and Health Care Workers
Sent a bipartisan letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar to ensure that as HHS sets guidelines for the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund (PHSSEF), they not overlook certain health care providers. Specifically, their letter calls for HHS to not overlook the providers within nursing homes, skilled nursing centers, senior living communities, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement communities who are devotedly caring for our nation’s seniors, as well as those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Press Releases 04/17/2020
Tillis, Colleagues Urge Chinese Officials to Adjust Export Restrictions Blocking Much-Needed COVID-19 Testing Kits, Medical Supplies from Reaching the U.S.
In new letter, Senators express deep concern about unintended consequences of recent trade restrictions imposed by China and urge the Chinese government to ensure life-saving equipment can quickly reach U.S. health care workers and patients.
Press Releases 04/17/2020
Tillis: 39,520 Low-Interest Loans Approved For North Carolina’s Small Businesses Before PPP Funding Lapse
It is clear that while the Paycheck Protection Program is far from perfect, it will make a difference by helping tens of thousands of small businesses in North Carolina get through this crisis and keep their employees on payroll.
Press Releases 04/17/2020
Tillis, Colleagues Send Letter to Secretary Perdue Urging USDA to provide Aid to Cotton Industry during Coronavirus
Senator Tillis and his colleagues sent a letter to Secretary Perdue requesting the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) send aid to the cotton industry in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Press Releases 04/17/2020
Tillis Urges President Trump to Work with Allies on COVID-19 Investigation
Sent a letter to President Trump urging him to work with our allies and partners to pursue an open and transparent investigation into the origins of COVID-19, as well as the WHO’s decision-making related to the crisis. As the international community combats the COVID-19 outbreak and confronts the increasing challenges presented by the Chinese Communist Party, the senators also urged the President to appoint a high-level envoy to lead international coordination efforts both for COVID-19 response and for related investigations.
Press Releases 04/16/2020
Tillis Urges Secretary Esper to Address Mental Health of Servicemembers During Social Distancing
We write today to encourage you to also reflect on the unintended consequences that social distancing measures of isolation and quarantine may have on our service members’ mental, spiritual, and emotional health.