Press Releases 02/23/2021
Tillis Supports Confirmation of Merrick Garland For Attorney General
I have no doubt he will serve with integrity, keeping the best interest of our great country in mind with every decision he makes, and will respect the constitutional rights and liberties of all Americans. Given his outstanding record and commitment to the rule of law, I look forward to supporting his confirmation.
Press Releases 02/18/2021
Tillis, Colleagues Call for Investigation Into Governor Andrew Cuomo’s COVID-19 Cover-Up and Nationwide Nursing Home Deaths
This week, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and eight of his colleagues sent a letter to U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, calling for the committee to investigate New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s COVID-19 cover-up in light of news reports alleging Cuomo and his staff engaged in a cover-up of New York’s nursing home COVID-19 death toll.
Press Releases 02/13/2021
Tillis Statement On Impeachment Trial
Everyone knew going into this impeachment trial that it would infuriate one half of the electorate regardless of the outcome and make our nation even more polarized. I hope that the end result is short-lived, and the responsibility falls on all of us to do better. Elected officials must stop embracing and propagating dangerous and baseless conspiracy theories that undermine the faith we have in our nation and our institutions. And when we see violence, anarchy, and thuggery—regardless of whether it comes from white nationalists in the Capitol or ANTIFA in the streets of Portland and Seattle—we have an obligation to condemn it. And most importantly, we need to stop casting those who we disagree with as ‘enemies’ with evil motives and instead recognize that despite our differences we are all fellow Americans.
Press Releases 02/13/2021
Senate Passes Tillis Co-Introduced Legislation Awarding Congressional Gold Medal to USCP Officer Eugene Goodman
When faced by a violent mob, Officer Goodman did not back down and instead, led the rioters away from the Senate floor. I am grateful for Officer Goodman and am proud this bipartisan legislation to award him the Congressional Gold Medal passed the Senate.
Press Releases 02/12/2021
Tillis, Colleagues Warn President Biden of the Health Risks of the Immigration Crisis He is Creating at the Border
U.S. Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues sent a letter urging President Biden to reassess and reverse his executive actions on immigration, which have led to increased illegal border crossings by unvetted and unvaccinated illegal immigrants in the middle of a pandemic.
Press Releases 02/10/2021
Tillis Leads Effort To Ensure Protections and Affordable Coverage For Americans With Pre-Existing Conditions
Press Releases 02/9/2021
Tillis Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Support U.S. Research Community Impacted by the Pandemic
Press Releases 02/5/2021
Tillis, Peters, Sullivan, & Hassan Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Firefighters from Hazardous PFAS Chemicals
“Firefighters and first responders put their lives on the line to keep communities safe, and they should not have to worry about being exposed to harmful chemicals like PFAS when called to emergencies,” said Senator Tillis. “This legislation will develop guidelines to keep our first responders safe and limit the introduction of these harmful contaminants into the environment.”
Press Releases 02/5/2021
Tillis, Shaheen Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Emergency Funding for Rural Water Systems
“Rural water and wastewater systems in North Carolina and across the county are in dire financial situations due to COVID-19,” said Senator Tillis. “I am proud to reintroduce this bipartisan legislation to provide relief so our rural communities continue to receive clean drinking water.”
Press Releases 02/4/2021
Tillis Files More Than 30 Amendments to Budget Resolution Prioritizing Public Safety, Vaccine Accessibility, and Economic and Educational Opportunities
“I continue to listen to the concerns of North Carolinians and am working hard to introduce legislation that addresses those concerns and put the needs of North Carolinians first,” said Senator Tillis. “The amendments introduced all focus on important issues impacting North Carolinians, including prioritizing COVID-19 vaccine access, increasing economic and educational opportunities, assisting our hardworking farmers, and prioritizing public safety. I look forward to bringing these important and commonsense amendments to the floor for a vote.”