Press Releases 05/13/2016
Tillis Amendment To Support Military Spouses Included In NDAA
Tillis’ NDAA amendment would eliminate the two-year time limit for military spouses who move from base to base to seek federal employment on that base.
Press Releases 05/13/2016
Tillis Secures NDAA Provision To Protect Fort Bragg’s Rapid Deployment Capabilities
Tillis amendment requires Army leadership to report to the Senate with an outline to extend the runway at Fort Bragg’s Pope Airfield and to indicate whether such a project is a priority.
Press Releases 05/12/2016
Tillis, Burr Guest Delivers Senate Opening Prayer
Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Richard Burr (R-NC) welcomed Pastor Chris Justice of Lee Park Church in Monroe, North Carolina to the Senate
Press Releases 05/3/2016
Tillis, Burr Support National Charter Schools Week
"Children in North Carolina and across the United States deserve access to high quality education so they can realize their full potential and achieve their American Dream." -Senator Tillis
Press Releases 04/29/2016
Veterans First Act Includes Bipartisan Tillis Provisions
The Veterans First Act will give the VA the tools to fire bad actors, prohibit bonuses for employees accused of wrongdoing, and will institute protections for whistleblowers.
Press Releases 04/29/2016
Sens Burr, Nelson, and Tillis Fight for Health Care for Camp Lejeune Toxic Exposure Victims
This legislation prioritizes science over politics and trusts the federal government’s scientific experts outside of the VA with decisions about medical coverage, rather than VA and OMB bureaucrats.
Press Releases 04/28/2016
Tillis Introduces Bill Prioritizing Fort Bragg’s Rapid Deployment Capabilities
C-17 and C-5 aircraft cannot depart fully fueled with a full load of paratroopers due to the current 8,500 foot takeoff length of the Pope Airfield runway.
Press Releases 04/28/2016
Tillis: Congress Must Come Together To Support Bipartisan Genocide Prevention Act
TILLIS: “Congress has an important leadership role. We can help ensure that America has the tools to combat genocide and atrocities, and combat violent conflict. This is why I joined Senator Cardin in introducing the Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act.”
Press Releases 04/27/2016
Tillis Co-Sponsors The Care Veterans Deserve Act
The Care Veterans Deserve Act will make it easier for the brave men and women who have served our nation to have access to timely and reliable health care services, regardless of where they live.
Press Releases 04/21/2016
Tillis Hosts Senate Luncheon Featuring North Carolina Foods and Products
It was an honor to treat my colleagues to a fantastic North Carolina meal and show them what real barbecue tastes like.