Press Releases 03/3/2020
Tillis Statement on the First Reported Coronavirus Case in North Carolina
The health and well-being of North Carolinians is my top priority, and I’m working to make sure Congress comes together on a bipartisan basis to provide billions of dollars in federal assistance to combat the coronavirus and protect North Carolinians.
Press Releases 03/3/2020
Tillis Advocates for Air Force ROTC Program at Elizabeth City State University During Armed Services Committee
They are doing a good job there, they’ve got a great collaboration with the Coast Guard and we are working right now to help out maybe with some runway upgrades.
Press Releases 03/2/2020
In Letter to VP Pence, Tillis Calls on Congress to Keep Politics Out of Funding to Combat Coronavirus, Urges Consideration of Additional Travel Restrictions if Necessary
Under President Trump’s leadership, the United States has taken critical steps aimed at mitigating a spread of greater magnitude within our borders.
Press Releases 02/28/2020
Tillis Sends Letter to Secretary Esper on the Threat of Coronavirus to Servicemembers and Military Families
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper regarding the threat of coronavirus (COVID-19) to our servicemembers and military families worldwide.
Press Releases 02/27/2020
Tillis, Budd Announce $4.4 Million Grant for the Mooresville Mazeppa Road Flyover Rail Crossing
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Representative Ted Budd (R-NC-13) announced a $4.4 million U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements Grant for the Mooresville Mazeppa Road Flyover Rail Crossing.
Press Releases 02/27/2020
Tillis Speaks at 2020 HBCU Fly-In, Continues to Advocate for NC HBCUs
North Carolina is the home of the most HBCUs in the nation and I have made it a priority to advocate on behalf of HBCUs to ensure they have the support they need to continue their standard of excellence
Press Releases 02/26/2020
Tillis Statement on Court Ruling on Sanctuary Jurisdictions
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) issued the following statement after a federal appeals court in New York ruled that the Trump administration can withhold federal grants from sanctuary jurisdictions who refuse to cooperate with U.S. immigration enforcement.
Press Releases 02/25/2020
Tillis Supports Legislation To Protect Life Before and After Birth
It is truly heartbreaking that there are politicians in the United States who believe that babies who survive failed abortions should not receive the proper medical attention necessary to keep them alive.
Press Releases 02/19/2020
Tillis, Murphy Help Secure $750,000 Grant for the Pitt-Greenville Airport
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Representative Greg Murphy (R-NC3) announced a $750,000 U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) Grant for the Pitt-Greenville Airport Authority.
Press Releases 02/12/2020
Tillis, Burr, Jones, Cornyn, Cruz, Lankford and Rounds Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expedite Disaster Recovery Projects
Legislation would allow certain eligible disaster mitigation projects to begin without the risk of losing potential federal funds