Press Releases 01/27/2021
Sen. Tillis, Rep. Budd Reintroduce the Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act
Now, we see President Biden making good on the liberal agenda by announcing his plans to release detainees and suspend the functions of ICE in his first 100 days, standing by these sheriffs and letting lawlessness preside. If politicians want to prioritize reckless sanctuary policies over public safety, they should also be willing to provide just compensation for the victims. The Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act is commonsense legislation that will enhance public safety and hold sanctuary jurisdictions accountable for their refusal to cooperate with federal law enforcement.
Press Releases 01/26/2021
Tillis Statement on Procedural Vote To Dismiss Articles of Impeachment
On January 6, I said voting to reject the states’ electors was a dangerous precedent we should not set. Likewise, impeaching a former President who is now a private citizen would be equally unwise. The impeachment power can be turned into a political weapon, especially if it is primarily used to disqualify an individual citizen from running for public office.
Press Releases 01/26/2021
Tillis Joins GOP Senators In Demanding Judiciary Hearing for DHS Nominee
Senator Tillis sent a letter to incoming Judiciary Committee Chairman Dick Durbin (D-IL), incoming Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Chairman Gary Peters (D-MI), and outgoing Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), calling for the Senate Judiciary Committee to hold a hearing on Alejandro Mayorkas’s nomination to be Department of Homeland Security Secretary.
Press Releases 01/25/2021
Tillis Statement on Treasury Secretary Nominee Janet Yellen
I look forward to working with Secretary Yellen to provide North Carolinians with the resources they need to overcome the economic impact of COVID-19, advocate on behalf of local and regional banks, and empower North Carolina’s small businesses by slashing bureaucratic red tape.
Press Releases 01/25/2021
Tillis, Colleagues Introduce National School Choice Week Resolution
Allowing parents to choose where they want their child to learn, instead of the district making that decision based on zip codes, should be commonsense for my colleagues on both sides of the aisle. I am proud to co-sponsor this designation of 'National School Choice Week' so we can bring awareness to educational choice and celebrate leaders in our communities who are dedicated to the betterment of our children’s future.
Press Releases 01/22/2021
Tillis, Colleagues Re-Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Keep SCOTUS at Nine Justices
Historically, since 1869, there have been nine Supreme Court Justices. The number of Supreme Court Justices is set by Congress, not the Constitution. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and other radical liberals have all recently said they are open to the idea of packing the Court.
Press Releases 01/22/2021
Tillis Co-Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Award Officer Eugene Goodman with Congressional Gold Medal
The attack on the Capitol on January 6 was a tragic assault on our democracy that could have been much worse had it not been for the quick actions by Capitol Police Officers like Officer Eugene Goodman.
Press Releases 01/21/2021
Tillis Supports Department of Defense Secretary Nominee General Lloyd Austin
I look forward to working with Secretary Austin in my role as Ranking Member of the Personnel Subcommittee as we continue to make needed improvements to military housing, combat sexual assault, and ensure our servicemembers and military families have the support and resources they need to serve our nation.
Press Releases 01/18/2021
Tillis Statement on President-Elect Biden’s Inauguration
Today, I informed the incoming Biden administration that I regrettably won’t be able to attend President-elect Biden’s inauguration because of my recovery from a recent foot surgery. Our nation faces many unprecedented challenges, and I look forward to finding common ground with President Biden on areas where we may agree, and vigorously—but always respectfully—opposing policies where we do not.
Press Releases 01/6/2021
Tillis Statement On Electoral College Certification
The American people should have full faith in our election system, which is why I led the passage of voter ID legislation in North Carolina and why I supported President Trump’s right to call for recounts and bring challenges to the courts. I share the concerns of many Americans regarding the lack of security of widespread mail-in voting and the partisan actions of activist Democratic lawyers who succeeded in making questionable changes to the voting process while Americans were already casting their ballots. Even if it wasn’t enough to change the outcome of the election, irregularities and fraud are never acceptable and they should be investigated and prosecuted when appropriate.