Press Releases 03/16/2020
Sen. Tillis, Rep. Johnson Urge USDA to Protect Nation’s Food Supply During Coronavirus Outbreak
We encourage you to use all of your available authorities to maximize flexibility to guarantee USDA inspectors are available for on-site inspections and ensure that our processing facilities maintain current productivity levels.
Press Releases 03/16/2020
Tillis Works To Expedite Approval For UNC Health To Begin Coronavirus Testing For North Carolinians
SEN. TILLIS: “This is a major accomplishment for UNC, Dr. Miller, and the team, and a breakthrough that will help address the testing capability shortage in North Carolina. I applaud the FDA for considering our requests to expedite allowance to make innovative diagnostics available to the public without further delay.”
Press Releases 03/14/2020
Tillis Statement On Governor’s Executive Order On Social Distancing, Temporary School Closures
We are all in this together and although these measures will undoubtedly present some serious challenges to our faith communities and working parents, it’s vital that we protect the health and well-being of North Carolinians.
Press Releases 03/13/2020
Sens. Tillis and Coons, Reps. Johnson, Collins, Nadler and Roby Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Modernizing U.S. Trademark System
The Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 addresses the false-use-claim problem by creating new procedures to improve examination effectiveness and efficiency, and to allow third parties to request ex parte cancellation of trademark registrations for marks that have not been used.
Press Releases 03/13/2020
Tillis, Burr Announce NC Student Leaders Selected for 58th Annual Senate Youth Program
William and Rebecca are impressive students and wonderful ambassadors representing the great state of North Carolina.
Press Releases 03/13/2020
Tillis Statement on the President’s National Emergency Declaration to Combat Coronavirus
The health and well-being of the American people must be our top priority, and I applaud President Trump for declaring a national emergency to combat the coronavirus.
Press Releases 03/12/2020
Tillis Introduces the No Cash for Crooks Act
Legislation would invalidate Congressional retirement benefits and pensions for any member of Congress who has committed a felony
Press Releases 03/12/2020
Tillis Co-Sponsors Bill To Increase Access to Respirators For Medical Professionals Treating Coronavirus Patients
With the rising number of coronavirus cases in the United States, we have to look at every area of our emergency protection plan, including access to protective equipment.
Press Releases 03/12/2020
Tillis Statement on the President’s Address on Coronavirus
I will continue to do my part to make sure we put the health and safety of North Carolinians first and make sure our state is prepared and ready to respond.
Press Releases 03/11/2020
As UNC, Duke Move to Online Classes in Response to Coronavirus, Tillis Takes Action to Protect GI Bill Benefits for Student Veterans
With the UNC system, Duke, and other North Carolina schools moving to online classes in response to coronavirus, I’m taking action to protect the GI Bill benefits for students who bravely served our nation.