Press Releases 07/15/2016
Tillis & Burr Praise Passage of Kevin And Avonte’s Law
“I’m pleased to see the Senate unanimously pass Kevin and Avonte’s Law, which will help save lives and give families across America a greater piece of mind,” said Senator Tillis.
Press Releases 07/14/2016
Tillis: Senate Democrats Choose Political Games Over Defense Funding
“The Minority Leader needs to stop playing games and let Senate Democrats vote on this bill and do their job.”
Press Releases 07/13/2016
Tillis Applauds Passage of Legislation to Combat Opioid Addiction
I’m proud to join my colleagues in this bipartisan effort to address painkiller and heroin addiction head-on by providing resources to assist substance abuse agencies, local governments, first responders and non-profit organizations in areas that are being hit the hardest by this epidemic,”
Press Releases 07/13/2016
Tillis, Cornyn, Cruz Introduce Back the Blue Act
The Back the Blue Act takes a critically important step toward building and strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the communities in which they serve.
Press Releases 07/13/2016
Tillis Applauds Passage of FAA Reauthorization
“I am pleased the Senate could come together and pass bipartisan legislation that takes needed steps to strengthen security at American airports..."
Press Releases 07/13/2016
Senators Decry Democratic Filibuster Of Critical Troop Funding
"This is politics at its worst. We need to send this bill to the President’s desk and show respect to the men and women who have sworn an oath to lay down their life for the cost of freedom.”
Press Releases 07/12/2016
Senators Tillis and Baldwin Introduce BRAVE Act To Support Job Creation For Veterans
Veterans bring tremendous leadership capabilities and work ethic to the private sector, and the BRAVE Act is a major win for both veterans and employers who hire them.
Press Releases 07/12/2016
Tillis: Pentagon’s Cuts To Fort Bragg Are Compromising Army Training And Readiness
In May 2016, the Air Force conducted only 4,821 jumps, or 48 percent of the Army’s paratrooper jump requirement.
Press Releases 07/8/2016
Tillis Helps Secure Census Change To Count North Carolina Servicemembers
“So many of our brave servicemembers live here in North Carolina, vote here, pay taxes here, and send their children to school here. They deserve to be counted as residents of our state,” said Tillis.
Press Releases 07/8/2016
Tillis Statement On The Tragedy In Dallas
What happened in Dallas, Texas, was a horrific, targeted attack against the city’s law enforcement community.