Press Releases 09/23/2020
Senate VA Committee Unanimously Passes Tillis’ Landmark Toxic Exposure Bill
After working alongside veterans who were stationed at Camp Lejeune and fighting for servicemembers exposed to toxicants from burn pits in Afghanistan and Iraq, it was clear that the men and women who served our country deserve better. I’m proud we could build bipartisan support for this landmark legislation, and I will continue to work to build support so we can pass it out of Congress and get it signed into law.
Press Releases 09/22/2020
Tillis Co-Sponsors Annual VA Cost of Living Adjustment
As a member of the Veterans Affairs Committee, it is my top priority to ensure the brave men and women who put their lives on the line receive the benefits they deserve. We have made great progress under President Trump and Secretary Wilkie and this bipartisan legislation to ensure veterans’ disability benefits keeps up with the cost of living is another step in the right direction.
Press Releases 09/21/2020
Following Request by Tillis, North Carolina To Be Included in Offshore Drilling Moratorium
Over the last several years, I have listened to mayors and elected officials from Brunswick to Currituck County and have been adamant that any decision on new energy production off North Carolina's coast should be made with the input of our local communities. Following the announcement of an offshore drilling moratorium, I urged President Trump to include North Carolina. I want to thank President Trump for including North Carolina in the moratorium and listening to the concerns of North Carolinians on the coast.
Press Releases 09/18/2020
Sens. Tillis and Burr, Reps. Price and Butterfield Announce $47 Million Grant to Preserve Rail Corridor for Future Passenger Service in North Carolina
U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Richard Burr (R-NC) and Representatives David Price (D-NC) and G. K. Butterfield (D-NC) announced that they secured a $47 million Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to purchase the S-Line rail corridor from Raleigh, North Carolina to Ridgeway, North Carolina to preserve the corridor for future passenger service.
Press Releases 09/18/2020
Tillis Co-Sponsors The Stop Blocking Hospitals Act
I never would have imagined we would have to introduce legislation making it a federal penalty to block access to emergency rooms, but it must be made clear that actions like these will be punished. The Senate should quickly take up this commonsense legislation and send it to President Trump to be signed into law.
Press Releases 09/18/2020
Tillis Applauds Second Round of Relief for Ag Producers, Includes Assistance for NC Tobacco Farmers
Our nation’s agriculture producers have been severely affected by this unprecedented crisis, and I have been committed to providing them the assistance they need to continue feeding the nation.
Press Releases 09/18/2020
Sens. Tillis and Burr, Reps. Hudson and Bishop Announce $13 Million Grant to Improve Railway for Economic Development in Southcentral North Carolina
I am proud to join Senator Burr and Reps. Hudson and Bishop to announce this grant on behalf of the people of central North Carolina, and I want to thank Secretary Chao and President Trump for continuing to prioritize improving infrastructure across North Carolina and the country.
Press Releases 09/17/2020
Tillis Calls for Action Against Pharmaceutical Companies That Limit Access to Discount Drugs for Vulnerable Communities
“I am proud to stand up for North Carolinians and put patients first, and I will continue to work with my colleagues to ensure all patients have access to affordable prescription drugs.
Press Releases 09/17/2020
Tillis Leads Legislation to Punish Criminals for Targeting Law Enforcement Officers
I am committed to supporting the men and women who swear an oath to protect us, and that is why I am proud to introduce this legislation that would create federal penalties for criminals who target law enforcement officers. Particularly after the recent attacks on North Carolina Sheriff Deputy Ryan Hendrix and officers in Los Angeles, it is time to pass this legislation and send a clear message that acts of violence like this are unacceptable and that there will be no escape from justice for these criminals.
Press Releases 09/16/2020
Tillis, Colleagues Raise Significant Concerns To President Trump Regarding Oracle’s TikTok Deal
As reported, the proposed partnership agreement between Oracle and TikTok leaves significant unresolved national security issues, and we expect the Administration to keep Congress fully informed as you evaluate this potential agreement.