Press Releases 09/11/2020
Tillis Leads Bipartisan Effort to Continue Fighting the Opioid Epidemic During COVID-19
U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Joe Manchin (D-WV) sent a bipartisan letter to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Acting Director Timothy Shea urging the DEA to keep the opioid epidemic a priority in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Specifically, the Senators requested information about how the DEA’s work to combat the opioid epidemic has been impacted by COVID and how the agency has adjusted operations to address this challenge.
Press Releases 09/10/2020
Tillis, Colleagues Urge State Department to Consider Recommendations on International Religious Freedom
Both the State Department and USCIRF play important roles in sustaining the United States’ leadership in religious freedom across the globe, including through their annual reports. These reports are invaluable for Members of Congress, other governments, and civil society groups, and help hold bad actors accountable.
Press Releases 09/10/2020
Tillis Announces $119 Million Grant to Provide Out of Work North Carolinians Additional $300 Per Week
Out of work North Carolinians are struggling to get by while Democratic leaders in Washington continue to put partisan politics ahead of the American people and are demanding a take it or leave it approach on their left-wing proposal.
Press Releases 09/10/2020
Sens. Tillis and Burr, Rep. Budd Secure $25 Million For Lexington Train Station
This morning, I spoke with DOT Secretary Elaine Chao who she informed me that Lexington is being awarded a nearly $25 million grant that will transform rail and bus travel in the barbeque capital of the world. After advocating on behalf of Lexington, I am proud we could secure these funds to construct a rail and bus station in Lexington's Depot District and make much-needed improvements downtown.
Press Releases 09/10/2020
Tillis Leads Push to Ensure Law Enforcement Officials Are Protected
All of us agree that this is a crucial debate, which is why each of us supported Senator Tim Scott’s JUSTICE Act to provide for more accountability and transparency in law enforcement. But while we seek to support law enforcement, this debate has also exposed the radical voices of those who would “defund” our police departments.
Press Releases 09/9/2020
Tillis Introduces the America First Vaccine Act
Once the COVID vaccine is developed, Americans should get the vaccine first before it goes to other countries. The America First Vaccine Act is about protecting the health of North Carolinians and ensuring that they receive a return on their investment when we develop a safe vaccine.
Press Releases 09/9/2020
Tillis, Colleagues Call on CDC, HHS to Improve and Modernize COVID-19 Data Collection and Management
To better protect communities, lawmakers urge health agencies to utilize more technologically advanced systems to increase accuracy and efficiency in tracking coronavirus infections and potential infectious disease outbreaks
Press Releases 09/9/2020
Tillis Announces $46.9 Million Grant for North Carolina Public Housing Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
North Carolina’s housing authorities have been severely affected by the coronavirus pandemic and continue to be in dire need of assistance. This grant provides crucial relief so these housing authorities can maintain services and support North Carolinians in need.
Press Releases 09/3/2020
Tillis, Colleagues Probe Extensive Criminal History of Illegal Immigrant Charged with Deaths of Four Police Motorcycle Club Members
Senator Tillis and his colleagues sent a letter to Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services requesting answers after a Mexican national illegally in the country were never removed despite having a history of violent and illegal behavior that culminated in the deaths of four law enforcement motorcycle club members.
Press Releases 09/2/2020
Following Advocacy by Tillis and Rouzer, Wilmington, NC Designated as the First American World War II Heritage City
In January 2019, Senator Tillis and Congressman Rouzer introduced legislation to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to annually bestow this honorary designation on one city or local jurisdiction in each state and territory, in order to recognize and ensure the continued preservation and importance of the history of the United States involvement in World War II.
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