Press Releases 03/29/2017
Tillis Joins Bipartisan Group To Address Marine Debris
“North Carolina is a state blessed with hundreds of miles of coastline along the Atlantic Ocean and marine debris threatens our coastal communities and small businesses,” said Senator Tillis.
Press Releases 03/22/2017
Tillis, Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Cut Out-of-Pocket Costs for National Guard Members and Reservists Traveling to Training and Drills
"This legislation helps level the playing field and removes a fundamental unfairness from the system.”
Press Releases 03/20/2017
Tillis’ Opening Statement At Gorsuch Nomination Hearing
Senator Tillis spoke in favor of Judge Gorsuch’s impressive qualifications and track record of being a mainstream and independent-minded jurist.
Press Releases 03/17/2017
Tillis, Cassidy, Kennedy Introduce Unleashing American Energy Act of 2017
After 8 years of significant restrictions on energy exploration and development, American workers and industry are eager to pursue American energy independence.
Press Releases 03/15/2017
Tillis, Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Legislation Authorizing Additional Visas for Afghan Interpreters, Support Staff
Introduction follows news that the U.S. Embassy in Kabul has officially stopped scheduling interviews for applicants due to a lack of remaining Afghan Special Immigrant Visas
Press Releases 03/14/2017
Dept. Of Veterans Affairs Begins Providing Compensation to Lejeune Veterans Affected by Tainted Water
“I am thankful the day has finally come that veterans affected by contaminated water at Camp Lejeune begin receiving compensation,” said Senator Tillis (R-NC).
Press Releases 03/14/2017
Tillis: Perpetrators Of “Marines United” Scandal Must Be Punished
Senator Tillis also advocated for punishing the perpetrators to the fullest extent of the law to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
Press Releases 03/13/2017
Tillis & Burr Call On VA Secretary to Act Following Troubling Report on Wait Times at NC Medical Centers
Tillis and Burr joined a bipartisan group of Senators to send a letter to Sec. of Veterans' Affairs David Shulkin in response to a troubling IG report earlier this month on veteran wait times.
Press Releases 03/9/2017
Bipartisan Group of Senators Calls on Agencies to Support Employees who Shine Light on Fraud, Waste & Abuse
A bipartisan group of Senators, including Senator Tillis, is expressing the need to protect and encourage whistleblowers who shine light on fraud, waste and mismanagement in government.
Press Releases 03/8/2017
Sens. Burr, Cantwell & Tillis Reintroduce Bill to Identify Solutions for Inadequate Weather Radar, Rep. Pittenger Introduces House Companion