Press Releases 02/2/2021
Sens. Tillis and Leahy and Reps. Jeffries and Mace Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Supporting Creative Students
I was pleased that the Senate passed this legislation unanimously last Congress, and I have had ongoing conversations about what more Washington needs to do to incentivize copyright registration. Introducing these talented students to the benefits of copyright protection is an excellent place to start.
Press Releases 02/2/2021
Tillis Opposes Homeland Security Secretary Nominee Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas Confirmation
President Biden has made it clear that immigration policy will be a major focus for the DHS Secretary, and I am disappointed that Senate Democrats rejected a commonsense request for Mr. Mayorkas to come before the Senate Judiciary Committee to answer questions about how he would handle immigration issues.
Press Releases 02/1/2021
Tillis and Nine Republican Senators Announce Sixth Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Proposal
At the President’s invitation, Senator Tillis and his colleagues will meet with President Biden this afternoon at the White House to discuss the proposal in further detail.
Press Releases 02/1/2021
Tillis Announces $100 Million Grant for Vaccine Distribution in North Carolina
The COVID-19 vaccine must be distributed in a timely and effective manner, and I’m confident that this grant will help make it possible. With every administered vaccine, North Carolina gets one step closer to defeating this virus, which is why I’m pleased to announce this funding for our state’s vaccine distribution operation.
Press Releases 01/31/2021
Tillis, Colleagues Outline COVID-19 Relief Compromise, Request Meeting with President Biden
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, members on both sides of the aisle recognize additional targeted relief is needed to get families and businesses back on their feet. While relief from the recent $900 billion package continues to be distributed, this outline is a commonsense next step, and I hope President Biden and Congressional Democrats will review this proposal and work with us instead of ramming through a partisan relief package without Republican support.
Press Releases 01/29/2021
Tillis, Colleagues Reintroduce Sarah’s Law to Require Detention of Violent Illegal Immigrants
The bill is named in honor of Sarah Root—a young woman who was killed by an illegal immigrant who was released by federal law enforcement due to a loophole in the law.
Press Releases 01/29/2021
Tillis Reaffirms Commitment To Protecting Life
“This week, the Biden Administration took unacceptable steps to force North Carolina taxpayers to pay for abortion services both abroad and here in the United States through the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid,” said Senator Tillis. “As the Left continues to increase its attacks on the pro-life movement and the unborn, we must vigorously renew our efforts to defend the sanctity of life. Each of us has a duty to protect the most vulnerable among us, even those who are not yet born, which is why I couldn’t be more proud of my work to stop the ending of innocent, unborn lives.”
Press Releases 01/29/2021
Tillis Joins Resolution to Investigate Origins of COVID-19, Hold CCP Accountable Amid Biden Decision to Rejoin WHO
“From the very first case of COVID-19, the Chinese government has lied to the world about the severity of Coronavirus and facilitated a global pandemic. China’s dishonesty is responsible for the lost lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans,” said Senator Tillis. “Instead of demanding answers and pushing for transparency, President Biden is rejoining the World Health Organization without asking for any meaningful changes to an international organization complicit in spreading this deadly virus. As our nation’s leader, President Biden must hold China accountable for their malicious actions.”
Press Releases 01/28/2021
Tillis and Sinema Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Families of Deceased Veterans from COVID-19
Currently, veterans who pass away from coronavirus may have their cause of death labeled as “COVID-19” without accounting for service related disabilities that further complicate their coronavirus diagnosis. This bill ensures those disabilities are taken into account so family members have access to the proper benefits.
Press Releases 01/28/2021
Sens. Tillis & Grassley, Rep. Bishop Reintroduce Bill To Stop Sanctuary Cities
The legislation would clarify the DHS detainer authority, clearly establish the authority of states and localities to maintain custody in cases in which a detainer has been issued, and incentivize cooperation between law enforcement agencies and DHS through the reimbursement of certain detention, technology, and litigation-related costs.