Press Releases 09/19/2017
Tillis, Klobuchar Bipartisan Legislation to Help Veterans Exposed to Toxic Burn Pits Passes Senate
Many of our brave men and women in uniform were exposed to harmful substances from toxic burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan, and we have an obligation to care for them.
Press Releases 09/19/2017
Tillis Joins Bipartisan Effort to Extend Critical Funding for Community Health Centers
Without extension of the CHCF, community health centers will lose seventy percent of their funding.
Press Releases 09/18/2017
Tillis Secures Provisions in NDAA To Fund Upgrades To NC Military Installations And Improve Quality of Life For Servicemembers and Military Families
Includes Tillis’ Provision Helping Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits, $350 Million for NC Military Construction
Press Releases 09/15/2017
Tillis Co-Sponsored Bill to Ease Requirements on Military Members Seeking Commercial Driver’s Licenses Passes the Senate Unanimously
The bill streamlines and eases the burden on the process whereby active-duty military, reservists and veterans apply for their commercial driver’s license passed out of the Senate unanimously.
Press Releases 09/13/2017
Tillis Co-Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Expand Research Into Medical Value Of Marijuana
The MEDS Act is bipartisan legislation that would make it easier for researchers to study the medical effectiveness and safety of marijuana.
Press Releases 09/13/2017
Tillis & Warren Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Requiring DOD Report on Cyber Security Risks to National Electric Grid
"As the global threats evolve and our adversaries continue to develop new ways to attempt to disrupt our military operations, it is important to recognize our key vulnerabilities," said Senator Tillis.
Press Releases 09/13/2017
Tillis Applauds Final Decision To Base Air Force’s Newest Tanker Squadron in NC
“The addition of 12 KC-46A tanker aircraft at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base is a testament that North Carolina continues to be the tip of the spear for the U.S. military,” said Senator Tillis.
Press Releases 09/8/2017
Tillis & Burr Welcome Nomination Of Matthew Martin As U.S. Attorney
“Matthew Martin is a highly qualified nominee and I am confident he will make an effective U.S. Attorney,” said Senator Tillis.
Press Releases 09/8/2017
Tillis & Burr Welcome Nomination Of Andrew Murray As U.S. Attorney
“Andrew Murray has done an outstanding job as the District Attorney for Mecklenburg County and has been an effective leader in his community,” said Senator Thom Tillis.
Press Releases 09/7/2017
Tillis Helps Secure Partial Swain County Reimbursement From Department of the Interior
I want to thank Secretary Zinke and his team for their leadership to ensure Swain County receives their long-overdue payment that is owed to them by the federal government.