Press Releases 02/14/2016
Tillis Statement On Supreme Court Vacancy
“We are in midst of a great debate about the future of our country, including the future make-up of the highest court in the land, which makes decisions that affect the lives of all Americans."
Press Releases 02/14/2016
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2016
U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced the Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2016. Co-sponsored by 13 other Senators, this bipartisan legislation ensures that the U.S. government works in a coordinated manner using its full range of tools, including diplomatic, political, financial, and intelligence capabilities, to provide early warnings about at-risk communities and states in order to help prevent mass atrocities against civilians.
Press Releases 02/14/2016
Tillis Statement On The Passing Of Justice Antonin Scalia
“Today, our nation lost Antonin Scalia, a great American and devoted public servant who fiercely defended the Constitution during his three decades on the Supreme Court."
Press Releases 02/10/2016
Tillis & NC Commissioner of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice Discuss Success Of NC Justice Reinvestment Act
During today’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on “Breaking the Cycle: Mental Health and the Justice System,” committee members heard testimony from criminal justice experts, including David Guice, the Commissioner of North Carolina Department of Public Safety’s Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice.
Press Releases 02/10/2016
Tillis Welcomes Vice President Biden To North Carolina
“It doesn’t matter who you are, what you do, or where you come from. Every single American has been affected by cancer and the heartbreak and adversity that comes with it."
Press Releases 02/9/2016
Tillis Supports Harsher Sanctions On North Korean Regime
“North Korea is out of control, completing a ballistic missile launch and several successful nuclear tests, firing a rocket over Japan, and sentencing numerous Americans to prison in hard labor camps,” said Senator Tillis.
Press Releases 02/5/2016
Tillis & Burr: Air Force Will Be Held Accountable Following Decision To Deactivate The 440th
“I am surprised and deeply disappointed with the Army's decision to acquiesce to the Air Force's strategy for how they will complete training at Fort Bragg,” said Senator Thom Tillis.
Press Releases 02/4/2016
Tillis Joins Call for Syrian Refugee Program Pause Until Authorities Can Detect Fake ISIS Passports
U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) joined seven senators today calling for a pause in the Syrian and Iraqi refugee programs until authorities are able to detect the use of fake passports following reports ISIS has a “fake document industry” with passport machines and blank passports.
Press Releases 02/4/2016
NC & CO Senators Put Their Pride On The Line With Super Bowl 50 Wager
The wager requires the freshman Senator representing the losing team to deliver a speech on the Senate floor congratulating the Super Bowl champion that meets the following conditions...
Press Releases 02/4/2016
Burr and Tillis Introduce Resolution Recognizing the Bravery of the Montagnard People During the Vietnam War
“Today and every day, it is important to honor the Montagnards, who bravely fought alongside American forces in Vietnam,” said Senator Tillis.