Press Releases 05/22/2018
Tillis Chairs Hearing on SASC Subcommittee on Personnel FY19 NDAA Markup
The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel is responsible for 50% of the defense budget and is responsible for personnel policies, military personnel compensation and benefits, and military health care.
Press Releases 05/21/2018
Tillis Applauds Certification of 252 Opportunity Zones in NC
“Opportunity Zones” provide a chance for U.S. investors to use a temporary capital gains referral in exchange for investing the capital in these communities.
Press Releases 05/18/2018
Former Tillis Senior Advisor Robert Wilkie Nominated to be VA Secretary
“Robert will be a great VA Secretary, and I look forward to getting him confirmed.”
Press Releases 05/17/2018
Tillis & King Bipartisan Legislation to Hold VA Executives Accountable Unanimously Passes Senate
Senior VA executives should not be using their positions for personal gain nor should the VA be using reassignments in place of disciplinary action or firing senior executives who have acted improperly.
Press Releases 05/17/2018
Tillis Continues Call For Pastor Brunson’s Release
Last month, Pastor Brunson was indicted on bogus charges related to terrorism and espionage, and faces up to 35 years in prison.
Press Releases 05/15/2018
Tillis Honors Fallen Officers on National Peace Officers Memorial Day
My deepest condolences go out to the families of the men and women who were added to the National Peace Officers Memorial.
Press Releases 05/11/2018
Tillis & Tester Honor America’s Military Spouses
Senators Introduce Resolution to Commemorate Military Spouse Appreciation Day
Press Releases 05/11/2018
Tillis & Burr Applaud Confirmation of Gregory Forest to be U.S. Marshal for North Carolina’s Western District
Mr. Forest has extensive law enforcement experience in Western North Carolina, including previously serving in the same role under President George W. Bush.
Press Releases 05/11/2018
Tillis Joins 15 Senators in Push to Avoid Last-Minute Funding Battles
We stand ready to break through the confirmation backlog and get the government funded before we break in August, well before the September 30 deadline.
Press Releases 05/10/2018
Tillis Urges Trump Administration to Preserve American Jobs in Solar Tariff Implementation
North Carolina has the second largest solar footprint of any state in the nation and has over 7,622 solar jobs in the state.