Press Releases 06/21/2017
Tillis Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Bill to Ease Requirements on Military Members Seeking Commercial Driver’s Licenses
“The brave men and women that serve in the U.S. military learn a wide-range of skills applicable to jobs once they enter the civilian workforce..."
Press Releases 06/21/2017
Tillis Statement On DHS Commitment To Expand H-2B Visas For FY2017
Senator Tillis has led bipartisan efforts to ensure American small businesses have access to temporary, seasonal workers they need to sustain their businesses and support American jobs.
Press Releases 06/15/2017
Tillis & Burr Emphasize Importance of Military Caregivers
Senator Tillis urged any veterans having issues with the VA to contact the offices of their representatives, noting the need to ensure military caregivers have the support and resources they need.
Press Releases 06/15/2017
Tillis: New Sanctions Will Hold Russian and Iranian Regimes Accountable
“These sanctions send a clear and unified message to the Russian and Iranian regimes that America will hold them accountable for their transgressions.”
Press Releases 06/6/2017
Tillis Names Ted Lehman His New Chief of Staff
Ted’s experience and expertise, particularly as a chief counsel and senior advisor on the Judiciary Committee, will be vital to assisting my efforts to work with my colleagues in both parties.
Press Releases 06/6/2017
Tillis Co-Sponsored Legislation Strengthening VA Accountability Passes Senate Unanimously
“This bipartisan legislation will give the VA the long-overdue authority to remove bad actors and put the people in place we need to give veterans the care they need and deserve,” said Senator Tillis.
Press Releases 06/5/2017
Tillis Statement on Integration of VA, DoD Electronic Health Record Systems
“I applaud the VA for taking action to directly address the longstanding electronic records issue that has plagued the VA to the detriment of our veterans..."
Press Releases 06/2/2017
Tillis Co-Sponsors Legislation to Expand Research into Medical Benefits of Cannabidiol
“When it comes to our nation’s efforts to cure diseases, we shouldn’t let regulations be a roadblock to legitimate and responsible medical research,” said Senator Tillis.
Press Releases 05/31/2017
Tillis & Klobuchar Lead Bipartisan Letter Calling for Pentagon Funding and Research of Burn Pit Exposure
More than 100,000 military personnel who served in Iraq and Afghanistan have signed up for the Department of Veterans Affairs burn pit exposure registry.
Press Releases 05/31/2017
Tillis Hosts Military Roundtable; Announces Integrated Military–Civilian Trauma System At Camp Lejeune
Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune will become the Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, upgrading the trauma system designation which will pave the way for the establishment of a joint military-civilian trauma system