Press Releases 12/21/2020
Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Introduced by Sen. Tillis and Rep. Johnson Modernizing U.S. Trademark System to Become Law
I applaud my colleagues in the House and Senate for including the Trademark Modernization Act in the year-end spending package and agreeing that modernizing the United States trademark system to better protect American consumers and brand owners is a priority.
Press Releases 12/21/2020
Tillis Honors Officer Jason Shuping on the Senate Floor
His hometown paper, the Salisbury Post noted, “Whether it was staying after practice to provide coaching to a youngster or coming back home from college to play the handbell in his church’s ensemble, you could always count on Jason Shuping.”
Press Releases 12/21/2020
Bipartisan Legislation Led by Tillis and Leahy to Fight Illegal Streaming by Criminal Organizations to be Signed Into Law
I am proud this commonsense legislation that was drafted with the input of creators, user groups, and technology companies will become law so we can target criminal organizations and ensure that no individual streamer has to worry about the fear of prosecution. I want to thank Senator Leahy and Representatives Martha Roby and Ben Cline for their early partnership on this important issue.
Press Releases 12/21/2020
Tillis, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Wave Late Filing Penalties for Taxpayers
Taxpayers expect fair treatment from their government, and the current unwillingness to provide an expedited process for taxpayers and their advisors to request pandemic-specific relief places an undue burden on them. We ask that you move to address these issues immediately so the American people can receive the relief they urgently need.
Press Releases 12/21/2020
Sens. Tillis and Burr Call on Senate to Give Lumbee Tribe Full Recognition
The fact that we couldn’t pass this bill today when it passed unanimously out of the House of Representatives just a month ago is a shame. They have been fighting for it for over a century, and I’m going to fight for it as long as I’m in the U.S. Senate.
Press Releases 12/20/2020
Tillis Supports Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Package
I strongly support this bipartisan package to distribute another round of stimulus checks, provide help to Americans who have lost their jobs, and provide much-needed loans to small businesses so they can keep their doors open.
Press Releases 12/18/2020
Tillis Joins Resolution Defending Right to Freely Exercise Religion
Now more than ever, North Carolinians are leaning on their faith as we battle this pandemic, with many relying on their church for support. I am proud to join this resolution as we work to defend our constitutional right to religious freedom for every American.
Press Releases 12/18/2020
Tillis Urges Passage of the Protect and Serve Act Following Second NC Police Officer Killed in One Week
The best thing that we can do is just pass this commonsense legislation, send a message to these people who are taking away the men and women who serve in our communities.
Press Releases 12/18/2020
Tillis, Grassley, Ernst and Coons Lead Bipartisan Push to Protect Americans from Counterfeit Vaccines
Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Joni Ernst (R-IA), and Chris Coons (D-DE) sent a bipartisan letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) commending the agency for its quick action to combat online fraud related to unemployment benefits, dangerous counterfeit personal protective equipment, and counterfeit vaccines.
Press Releases 12/16/2020
Tillis Co-Sponsors Legislation to Increase Investment in Underserved Communities
This legislation will provide the support, programs, and capital needed to promote community and economic development in North Carolina’s underserved communities, in turn creating jobs and opportunities.