Press Releases 07/13/2017
Tillis & Kaine Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Veterans’ Education Experience and Outcomes
The Veterans Education Experience Improvement Act of 2017 would provide resources and training for the officials at educational institutions who serve student veterans.
Press Releases 07/13/2017
Tillis & Burr Welcome Nomination Of Thomas Farr As District Judge For Eastern District Of North Carolina
In 2006, Mr. Farr was nominated by President George W. Bush to fill the very same vacancy on the U.S. District Court, and the American Bar Association rated him as unanimously well-qualified.
Press Releases 07/12/2017
Tillis Questions FBI Nominee Wray On Russian Meddling, Equitable Sharing
During the hearing, Senator Tillis stated his intention to support Wray’s confirmation.
Press Releases 07/11/2017
Tillis Statement On The KC-130 Crash In Mississippi
"Susan and I send our deepest condolences to the families of the Marines who lost their lives in service to our nation..."
Press Releases 06/30/2017
Tillis Joins Group Of Senators Calling For Senate To Cancel August Recess To Make Progress On Major Issues
“Delivering meaningful results was never assumed to be easy, but the millions of Americans who placed their confidence in our leadership expect our full and best effort,” concluded the senators.
Press Releases 06/30/2017
Tillis & Blumenthal Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Protect Veterans’ Education Benefits
“I am pleased to re-introduce the Veterans Education Relief and Reinstatement Act, which ensures veterans will not lose their hard-earned educational benefits when they are threatened by factors outside of their control,” said Senator Tillis.
Press Releases 06/29/2017
Tillis Co-Sponsored Bill to Ease Requirements on Military Members Seeking Commercial Driver’s Licenses Passes Committee
Press Releases 06/28/2017
Tillis Secures NDAA Provisions To Fund Upgrades To NC Military Installations And Improve Quality of Life For Servicemembers and Military Families
“The NDAA reaffirms our nation’s commitment to supporting the brave men and women in uniform and reestablishes America’s commitment to a strong national defense and protecting its interest abroad,” said Senator Tillis.
Press Releases 06/23/2017
Tillis, McCain, Moran & Heller Demand Answers For Veterans Choice Program Funding Shortfall
Sent a letter to VA Secretary David Shulkin regarding reports that the VA will not have enough funds to operate the Veterans Choice Program through the current fiscal year.
Press Releases 06/23/2017
Tillis Co-Sponsored Legislation Strengthening VA Accountability Signed Into Law
“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.”