Press Releases 12/13/2017
Tillis Chairs Hearing on Traumatic Brain Injury/Concussions in Servicemembers
"...Congress must pursue multiple approaches to understand better the chronic effects of traumatic brain injury, including the long-term neurodegenerative problems associated with multiple concussive injuries.”
Press Releases 12/12/2017
NDAA Signed Into Law; Includes Upgrades to NC Military Installations and Quality of Life Improvements for Servicemembers and Military Families
NDAA Included Tillis’ Provision Helping Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits and $290 Million for NC Military Construction.
Press Releases 12/12/2017
Tillis Names New State Director, Deputy State Director
Kim Canady Barnes will serve as his next State Director and Luke Blanchat will serve as his Deputy State Director.
Press Releases 12/7/2017
Senators Tillis & Coons Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Human Rights Day
"...I will continue to work on behalf of those who advocate for basic human rights and ensure that the United States continues to set the standard for promoting freedom across the world.”
Press Releases 12/7/2017
Tillis Co-Sponsored Fix NICS Act Endorsed by Key Groups, Editorial Boards
“Sen. Thom Tillis has co-sponsored a bipartisan bill that introduces reasonable gun-control to address situations like November’s Texas church shooting."
Press Releases 12/6/2017
Tillis Supports Decision to Declare Jerusalem as the Capital of Israel
“I applaud President Trump for reaffirming our commitment to our greatest ally in the Middle East by recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel..."
Press Releases 12/4/2017
Tillis Statement on Senate Passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
"The Senate voted to take us one step closer to historic tax reform that will lead to bigger paychecks for hardworking Americans."
Press Releases 11/29/2017
Tillis Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Enhance Compliance, Ensure Accuracy of Existing Background Check System for Firearms Purchases
The Fix NICS Act is commonsense, bipartisan legislation that strikes the right balance between addressing legitimate public safety concerns and protecting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans.
Press Releases 11/20/2017
Tillis Calls on Commerce Secretary to Conduct Economic Analysis of NAFTA Changes to Ag Sector
As the world’s top exporter of food and agricultural products, U.S. agriculture depends on access to international markets in which to sell their products.
Press Releases 11/17/2017
Tillis Legislation to Increase Veteran’s Access to Apprenticeships Heads to President’s Desk
“I applaud Congress for passing the VALOR Act on a bipartisan basis to reduce burdensome requirements on businesses so apprenticeship programs will be more accessible to veterans,” said Senator Tillis.