Press Releases 06/17/2021
Tillis Co-Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Cybercrime
This bipartisan legislation will give our law enforcement the tools needed to strengthen our cybersecurity defenses and protect critical infrastructure across the nation.
Press Releases 06/16/2021
Tillis Leads Letter Demanding DHS Release the Biden Administration’s Immigration Policy Blueprint
This week, I led a group of 11 Senators demanding Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas immediately release the DHS blueprint for the Biden Administration’s immigration policies.
Press Releases 06/14/2021
Tillis Co-sponsors Bill to Defund 1619 Project Curriculum
I do not support diverting taxpayer resources towards promoting ideological and misleading depictions of our nation’s history, and I am proud to work on this important legislation with my colleagues to address this issue.
Press Releases 06/14/2021
Tillis, Grassley, Cotton, and Lee Urge HUD Secretary to Reconsider Decision to Waive Housing Voucher Requirements
The Senators sent a letter to the Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge, concerning the recent decision to waive housing voucher requirements, which could improperly divert taxpayer dollars from the American Rescue Plan to illegal immigrants. The Senators urged Secretary Fudge to reconsider this policy, and instead focus her efforts on housing for more Americans in need during the ongoing pandemic.
Press Releases 06/13/2021
Tillis and Shaheen Issue Joint Statement Ahead of NATO Summit
When we work in unison to respond to shared global threats, the message is unambiguous and the impact is longstanding. As co-chairs of the NATO Observer Group, we are committed to maintaining strong bipartisan support to the alliance.
Press Releases 06/10/2021
Tillis Co-sponsors Legislation to Sanction Foreign Officials Who Suppress Information About International Health Crises
Dr. Li Wenliang heroically tried to warn Chinese citizens about COVID-19, only to be silenced by the authoritarian Chinese Communist Party until his tragic death. The Chinese government must be held accountable so no other nation feels emboldened to cover-up a public health crisis that can turn into a global pandemic. I am proud to work with my colleagues on this commonsense legislation.
Press Releases 06/8/2021
Tillis, Grassley, and Cornyn Urge Judicial Conference to Protect Small Businesses by Improving Standards in Americans with Disabilities Act Litigation
Senators Thom Tillis, Chuck Grassley, and John Cornyn sent a letter to Chief Justice John Roberts requesting that he direct the Judicial Conference of the United States to amend Rule 9 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to bring reason and fairness to the ballooning litigation under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Press Releases 06/8/2021
Senate Passes Tillis-Supported Legislation That Will Hold China Accountable, Strengthen U.S. R&D and Technological Innovations
We must do everything in our power to counter the Chinese Communist Party’s ultimate goal of overtaking the United States as the world’s top superpower and realigning the international system to serve China’s nefarious interests.
Press Releases 06/2/2021
Tillis Introduces Disaster Relief Legislation to Mark the Start of the 2021 Hurricane Season
They also unfortunately know how slow federal relief programs can take to provide assistance. That is why I am proud to introduce these pieces of legislation to speed up the disaster recovery process and ensure our communities have the resources they need to recover in a timely fashion.
Press Releases 06/1/2021
Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Address Gaps in Veteran Health Care
This legislation will help fill in the gaps and ensure that all veterans have access to timely and quality care, regardless of where they live. I am proud to work on this legislation with my colleagues and will always work hard for our servicemembers and veterans.