Press Releases

Press Releases 03/18/2021

Tillis Statement on FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies Jobs Announcement

Today’s announcement by FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies to invest more than one billion dollars and bring hundreds of jobs to North Carolina is fantastic news and shows our state’s continued commitment to invest in a robust and sustained talent pipeline for life sciences.

Press Releases 03/18/2021

Tillis Urges Colleagues to Pass the Protect and Serve Act

“Congress must pass the Protect and Serve Act right away and boldly say that there is no escape from justice for dangerous criminals who intentionally assault and kill our hardworking, dedicated law enforcement officers."

Press Releases 03/17/2021

Tillis’ Protect and Serve Act Endorsed by National and NC Law Enforcement

The Protect and Serve Act has been endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police, National Association of Police Organizations, Sergeants Benevolent Association (NYPD), Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, National Sheriffs Association, North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police, Major Cities Chiefs Association, and the Major County Sheriffs Association.

Press Releases 03/17/2021

Tillis, Colleagues Push DOJ to Review Obstruction of Justice in Ongoing Probe of States’ COVID Response in Nursing Homes

I joined my colleagues to write a letter calling on the Department of Justice to continue its probe into whether state officials failed to comply with federal guidelines or requirements for participation in federal programs in their response to coronavirus infections among seniors and nursing home residents.

Press Releases 03/17/2021

Tillis: President Biden Escalated Border Crisis by Illegally Stopping Border Wall Construction

Amid the rapidly escalating crisis along the southern border, I joined 39 Republican U.S. senators sent a letter to GAO Comptroller Gene L. Dodaro highlighting President Joe Biden’s suspension of border wall funding and construction without lawful justification, as required by the Impoundment Control Act.

Press Releases 03/16/2021

Tillis and Colleagues Reintroduce the Protect and Serve Act to Punish Criminals for Targeting Law Enforcement

Those who commit senseless acts of violence against law enforcement officers must be held accountable for their actions, which is why I am proud to reintroduce this legislation that creates federal penalties for criminals who target law enforcement. They put their lives on the line to protect us, and we should do the work in Congress to protect them.

Press Releases 03/15/2021

Tillis and Warren Question DoD and HUD on Accessible Military Housing for Families With Disabilities and Release Information on Concerns With Private Military Housing Providers

In December 2020, Senators Tillis and Warren questioned the five largest private military housing providers about their reported failure to provide adequate housing to families with disabilities.

Press Releases 03/12/2021

Tillis Reintroduces One Agency Act to Streamline and Improve Antitrust Enforcement

Antitrust has a valuable role to play in ensuring that Big Tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Twitter can’t simply use their market power to steal creators’ content.

Press Releases 03/12/2021

Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Hold Venezuelan Dictator Maduro Accountable

This commonsense legislation is necessary to preserve future negations should further restrictions or sanctions be needed. The United States must continue to advocate against brutality and injustice, and this begins with preventing American dollars from aiding Maduro’s regime.

Press Releases 03/12/2021

Tillis Co-Introduces Bill to Reduce Overcriminalization and Excessive Regulation

“We’ve unfortunately seen too many instances of commonsense and restraint not being used in the prosecution of Americans for innocent acts with no criminal intent,” said Senator Tillis. “Our legislation will help curb unfair overcriminalization by requiring prosecutors to demonstrate guilty intent.”