Press Releases 04/1/2021
Tillis Co-sponsors Bipartisan Bill to Extend VA Health Benefits to WWII Veterans
"The brave American soldiers who served in World War II are the ultimate defenders of freedom," said Senator Tillis. "We owe them our sincerest gratitude, and that includes providing them with the best care possible. By cutting bureaucratic red tape, this legislation gives World War II veterans the respect and benefits they deserve."
Press Releases 03/31/2021
Tillis Co-sponsored Legislation to Extend the PPP Deadline to May 31st Signed Into Law
I was proud to support the inclusion of the Paycheck Protection Program in the CARES Act last spring, and the program saved millions of jobs so Americans could still receive a paycheck during the pandemic.
Press Releases 03/31/2021
Tillis and Hassan Lead Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Veterans Service Organizations for Their Support to Veterans Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), both members of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, led 10 of their colleagues on the Committee in introducing a bipartisan resolution honoring Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) for their work supporting veterans amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Press Releases 03/30/2021
Tillis Co-sponsors Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Increase Access to Child Care for Working Families
This legislation ensures children have better access to a safe learning environment by permanently increasing the DCAP cap so that parents can set aside a larger amount of their pretax income to pay for child care.
Press Releases 03/29/2021
Statement from Senator Thom Tillis
Press Releases 03/28/2021
Tillis Visits U.S. – Mexico Border, Meets With Local Officials and Authorities to Address Border Crisis
Instead of denying reality and blocking media access so the American people can’t see the full extent of what is happening, the Biden Administration needs to start showing some leadership and accountability. I stand ready to work with the administration to secure our border and end this humanitarian and security crisis.
Press Releases 03/25/2021
Tillis Co-sponsors Legislation to Stop Asylum Abuse and Reclaim Control of Our Southern Border
We must address this problem head-on and this legislation does so by requiring unaccompanied minors to file their asylum claim in their home countries and also provides more rigorous standards for processing asylum claims.
Press Releases 03/24/2021
Tillis’ Bipartisan TEAM Act Endorsed by National and North Carolina Veterans Organizations
“After nearly two years of tireless work by our Coalition, we are pleased to see The TEAM Act re-introduced in the 117th Congress. We would like to thank Senator Tillis and Senator Hassan for their leadership on this critical issue, and urge the Senate to pass this legislation without delay.”
Press Releases 03/23/2021
Sens. Tillis and Hassan Reintroduce Bipartisan TEAM Act to Reform How Veterans Exposed to Toxic Substances Receive Health Care and Benefits
Senators Thom Tillis and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) reintroduced the Toxic Exposure in the American Military (TEAM) Act, bipartisan legislation that fundamentally reforms and improves how veterans exposed to toxic substances receive health care and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Press Releases 03/19/2021
Tillis, Judiciary Committee Senators Criticize Biden-Induced Border Crisis, Demand Information about Extent of Crisis and Government Response
Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee criticized the Biden Administration’s self-induced border crisis and are pressing officials for information about how the administration is responding to the crisis amid the ongoing pandemic.