Press Releases 11/12/2015
Tillis Honors Dorothy “Dot” Helms
Earlier this week, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) spoke on the Senate floor to honor the memory of Dorothy Helms, the ever gracious wife of the late Senator Jesse Helms. Mrs. Helms passed away on November 6th, 2015, at the age of 96.
Press Releases 11/11/2015
Sen. Thom Tillis: Recommit to veterans' health care
Press Releases 11/11/2015
Tillis Honors Veterans, Praises Bipartisan Congressional Support
While we should thank and praise our veterans every day of the year, this special day we honor those who have served and continue to serve the United States to protect our freedom as Americans. In my short tenure as a United States Senator and member of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee, I have been humbled by the bipartisan efforts of my colleagues to support those who have carried the fight.
Press Releases 11/10/2015
Tillis Statement On The Passage Of The NDAA
“Once again, the Senate came together in a broad bipartisan fashion to pass the NDAA, which includes an amendment to help save the 440th Airlift Wing at Pope Airfield."
Press Releases 11/10/2015
MilCon/VA Bill Includes Tillis-Brown Proposal To Help Disabled Veterans Find Long-Term Employment
“I am incredibly happy that the Senate came together today, prioritizing those who are willing to sacrifice for our freedoms by unanimously passing legislation to provide the funding and resources necessary to support our military and veterans,” said Senator Tillis.
Press Releases 11/10/2015
Tillis Supports Bipartisan Effort To Address VA Staffing Issues
“This legislation is a textbook example of how members of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee are coming together to identify the challenges facing the VA, and then working together to come up with common-sense, bipartisan solutions,” said Senator Tillis.
Press Releases 11/5/2015
Sens. Tillis, Blumenthal, Reps. Takano, Gibson Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Reinstate Veterans Education Benefits In Event Of School Closure
Recent closures of education institutions have left attending veterans without degrees and wasted their post-9/11 GI Bill benefits. Legislation would allow eligible student veterans impacted by school closures to have GI Bill benefits reinstated and continue education elsewhere
Press Releases 11/4/2015
Tillis Opposes Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule
The Obama Administration’s WOTUS rule is the latest federal government land grab that will expand the scope of federal authority over land and water at the expense of farmers, ranchers, landowners and business owners across the country.
Press Releases 11/4/2015
Tillis Statement On The Passing Of Congressman Howard Coble
“Susan and I are heartbroken to hear of Howard Coble’s passing. He dedicated his life to improving the lives of others, first serving our nation as a Coast Guard captain during the Korean War, and then serving the people of North Carolina for 30 years in Congress."
Press Releases 11/3/2015
Tillis, Rouzer, Burr, Jones send letter to FEMA urging for disaster relief
“The devastating effects of Hurricane Joaquin on the North Carolina coast caused damages that will continue to plague our beaches and local economies in the region for some time to come,” said Senator Thom Tillis. “I urge FEMA Administrator Fugate to join our state in helping to rebuild our beach communities, ensuring a strong tourism industry that our local economies depend on.”