Press Releases

Press Releases 03/7/2016

Sens. Tillis, Burr, Ayotte, Daines, and Hoeven, Introduce Veterans Choice Improvement Act

“We cannot let the failure of the VA bureaucracy prevent our veterans from receiving the health care they need and deserve,” said Senator Tillis.

Press Releases 03/6/2016

Tillis Statement On The Passing Of Nancy Reagan

Susan and I are terribly saddened to learn of the passing of Nancy Reagan. On behalf of all North Carolinians, we send our prayers and condolences to the Reagan family.

Press Releases 03/3/2016

Tillis Calls Out Democratic Leaders For Stalling Opioid Addiction Bill

Democratic leaders are delaying the passage of the anti-opioid addiction legislation due to their objection of the majority exercising their constitutional right to withhold consent of a President’s Supreme Court nominee, despite the fact President Obama hasn’t even named a nominee yet.

Press Releases 03/2/2016

Tillis Co-Sponsors Bill to Assist in Locating Missing Persons with Alzheimer’s, Autism

The legislation will reauthorize the expired Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program, and includes new provisions to support people with autism.

Press Releases 03/1/2016

Tillis & Burr Co-sponsor Resolution Commemorating Black History Month

Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Richard Burr (R-NC) co-sponsored a Senate resolution that commemorates National Black History Month by recognizing the contributions of African Americans.

Press Releases 03/1/2016

Tillis: The Fight Against Drug Addiction Is One We Must Wage Together

I’m proud to be a co-sponsor of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA), which is bipartisan legislation that will provide a series of incentives and resources to help states and local communities combat the nation’s growing opioid epidemic.

Press Releases 02/26/2016

The Fight Continues

As we near the end of Black History Month, it calls for a moment of reflection. It is a time to recall what we have overcome as a nation, including dark periods in our long history.

Press Releases 02/26/2016

Tillis Agrees With Biden Rule: American People Should Decide Next SCOTUS Nominee

Vice President Biden was absolutely correct: there should be no hearings, there should be no confirmation. The most pragmatic conclusion to draw in 2016 is to hold the Supreme Court vacancy until the American people’s voices have been heard.

Press Releases 02/23/2016

Gitmo Closure Plan Would Put America’s National Security At Risk

So many brave men and women from North Carolina have risked their lives to capture Islamic terrorists and send them to Guantanamo Bay, where they no longer pose a threat to the world.

Press Releases 02/14/2016

Senators Introduce Bipartisan Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2016

U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced the Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2016. Co-sponsored by 13 other Senators, this bipartisan legislation ensures that the U.S. government works in a coordinated manner using its full range of tools, including diplomatic, political, financial, and intelligence capabilities, to provide early warnings about at-risk communities and states in order to help prevent mass atrocities against civilians.