Press Releases 06/7/2016
Tillis Commemorates North Carolina’s Role In D-Day
NC remembers the soldiers of D-Day and their comrades from other battlefields of that war. On the Cape Fear River sits the USS North Carolina, the most decorated battleship of World War II.
Press Releases 06/7/2016
Tillis Co-Sponsors Amendment To Preserve Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program
The amendment would also require the DoD and the Department of State to prepare and provide to Congress a strategy for responsibly winding down the Afghan SIV program over the next several years.
Press Releases 05/27/2016
Tillis Statement In Honor Of Memorial Day
"We must honor our obligation to care for their loved ones who bear the personal burden of their sacrifice."
Press Releases 05/26/2016
Senator Tillis Co-Introduces Amendment Ensuring Fairness for Veterans Erroneously Discharged from Military
Tillis joins Senators Peters, Daines, and Gillibrand to give liberal consideration to petitions for changes in discharge status if the servicemember has PTSD, TBI or related conditions
Press Releases 05/25/2016
31 Senators Introduce NDAA Amendment To Block Commissary Privatization
“Military families across the country rely on commissaries to make ends meet,” Senator Tillis said. “We must ensure that any changes to these vital resources do not harm the very people who are already making tremendous sacrifices for our nation.”
Press Releases 05/25/2016
Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Holds Hearing On Five Tillis-Sponsored Bills
The Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs held a hearing on pending legislation to improve veterans’ health care and benefits, five of which were bills co-introduced by Senator Tillis.
Press Releases 05/24/2016
Jerry Ensminger Testifies In Support Of The Janey Ensminger Act of 2016
The Burr-Tillis-Nelson legislation requires the VA to provide medical care for all diseases that can be scientifically linked to exposure to toxic chemicals at Camp Lejeune.
Press Releases 05/24/2016
VA to Voluntarily Implement Bipartisan Provision to Enhance VA Medical Care
“I am pleased to see that the VA has taken a proactive step to address wait times and staffing issues by implementing our bipartisan proposal to allow highly-qualified Registered Nurses to play an expanded role in caring for our veterans.”
Press Releases 05/23/2016
Tillis Applauds Passage of Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act
“By increasing the amount of information shared between law enforcement agencies, we can prevent future crimes and help victims receive the justice they long deserve.”
Press Releases 05/20/2016
Senate Passes Amendment Ensuring Veterans Receive Care From Trusted Doctors
Bipartisan amendment authored by U.S. Senators Thom Tillis, Tammy Baldwin, and Jerry Moran closes loophole.