Press Releases

Press Releases 09/3/2020

Tillis, Colleagues Probe Extensive Criminal History of Illegal Immigrant Charged with Deaths of Four Police Motorcycle Club Members

Senator Tillis and his colleagues sent a letter to Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services requesting answers after a Mexican national illegally in the country were never removed despite having a history of violent and illegal behavior that culminated in the deaths of four law enforcement motorcycle club members.

Press Releases 09/2/2020

Following Advocacy by Tillis and Rouzer, Wilmington, NC Designated as the First American World War II Heritage City

In January 2019, Senator Tillis and Congressman Rouzer introduced legislation to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to annually bestow this honorary designation on one city or local jurisdiction in each state and territory, in order to recognize and ensure the continued preservation and importance of the history of the United States involvement in World War II.

Press Releases 09/1/2020

Sen. Tillis and Rep. Johnson Call for PPE Tax Deduction for Teachers

Under normal circumstances, teachers often cover classroom costs out of pocket. As many school districts return to in-person learning, it is likely that teachers will on, a case-by-case basis, make purchases to protect their health and the health of their students.

Press Releases 08/31/2020

Tillis Announces $52.8 Million Grant to Provide North Carolinians Out of Work Additional $300 Per Week

My top priority is protecting the physical and economic health of North Carolinians, which is why I’ve worked across the aisle to deliver billions in assistance for our state, save jobs and small businesses, and provide funding for vaccine development.

Press Releases 08/31/2020

Following Push by Tillis and Colleagues, USDA Provides Flexibility for School Meals

Senator Tillis applauded the USDA for providing flexibility to schools and sponsoring organizations for school meals and child nutrition. Earlier this month, Senator Tillis and his colleagues sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue urging the department to provide an extension of waivers to allow the Summer Food Service Program and the Seamless Summer Options.

Press Releases 08/27/2020

Tillis, Colleagues Call for Enforcement of USMCA Dairy Provisions

USMCA is poised to create new export opportunities for America’s dairy industry and a more equitable playing field for American dairy exports in Mexico and Canada, but effective implementation will be critical to realizing these gains.

Press Releases 08/20/2020

Tillis, Colleagues Urge FHFA to Withdraw Housing Refinance Fee That Hurts Struggling American Families

Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and his colleagues sent a letter to Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Mark Calabria urging the agency to withdraw a market refinance fee of 0.5 percent recently announced by Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSE) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The surcharge the GSEs will begin imposing on mortgages as of September 1 would raise costs for borrowers and consumers.

Press Releases 08/20/2020

Following Tillis Push, Small Business Administration Declares Disaster Declaration in Hurricane Isaias Aftermath

The declaration was approved for Bertie County and the adjoining counties of Chowan, Halifax, Hertford, Martin, Northampton, and Washington to address damages associated with Hurricane Isaias.

Press Releases 08/18/2020

Tillis Pushes to Make All Recommended Vaccines Accessible to Medicare Beneficiaries

Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues recently sent a bipartisan letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma requesting CMS make all recommended vaccines accessible to Medicare beneficiaries.

Press Releases 08/18/2020

Tillis, Colleagues Renew Bipartisan Push for Charitable Nonprofit Support in Next Coronavirus Relief Package

Senator Tillis and a bipartisan group of 24 Senators sent a letter to Senate leadership, renewing the push for inclusion of aid for charitable nonprofits in upcoming coronavirus relief legislation.