Press Releases 11/2/2017
Tillis & Heinrich Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Help American Consumers By Simplifying Product Regulations
“Our legislation represents a commonsense and bipartisan approach to addressing regulations, and recognizes that implementation can sometimes have an unintentionally negative impact on hardworking American families,” said Senator Tillis.
Press Releases 11/2/2017
Tillis, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge FCC to Ensure Access to Affordable Broadband in Rural Communities
“A lack of resources to meet our [shared national broadband] goals is undermining investment and consumer access to affordable broadband across much of rural America."
Press Releases 11/2/2017
Tillis Statement on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
The House proposal released today is an excellent step toward delivering on the tax reform the American people have been waiting for.
Press Releases 10/27/2017
Tillis Urges DOJ to Reverse Cuts To Halfway Houses And Other Programs That Reduce Recidivism
We believe that these changes in programming and personnel will compromise public safety, decrease inmate accountability, and lead to increased recidivism rates.
Press Releases 10/27/2017
Tillis & Burr Applaud Senate Advancement of Andrew Murray Nomination
“Andrew Murray has a decorated career in public service between his 35-year career in the United States Coast Guard and most recently as the District Attorney for the largest prosecutorial district in North Carolina,” said Senator Thom Tillis.
Press Releases 10/26/2017
Tillis Co-Sponsored Legislation Providing Farmers with Bankruptcy Relief Sent to President for Signature
The Family Farmer Bankruptcy Clarification Act of 2017 was included as part of the supplemental appropriations package approved in the Senate by a vote of 82-17.
Press Releases 10/26/2017
Tillis and Warren Urge IRS to Stop Lower-Income Military Retirees from Losing Benefits
"Surely our military retirees - most of whom have spent more than 20 years serving their country - should receive the same level of protection for their hard-earned retirement benefits that others receive for their Social Security benefits."
Press Releases 10/26/2017
Tillis Secures Reprieve from European Financial Directive
“I applaud the SEC for protecting U.S. financial institutions from European rules that would cause chaos and harm to American business,” said Senator Tillis.
Press Releases 10/26/2017
Tillis Responds To President’s Opioid Epidemic Declaration; Announces Support For Bipartisan Legislation To Assist In The Fight Against Addiction
President Trump has taken a strong stand by declaring the epidemic a medical emergency that requires an all-hands-on-deck approach.
Press Releases 10/26/2017
Tillis Co-Sponsored Legislation to Fight National Rape Kit Backlog Passes Senate
“The SAFER Act takes an important step towards reducing the national rape-kit backlog, which in turn will help bring justice to victims and strengthen public safety,” said Senator Tillis.