Press Releases 09/17/2020
Tillis Calls for Action Against Pharmaceutical Companies That Limit Access to Discount Drugs for Vulnerable Communities
“I am proud to stand up for North Carolinians and put patients first, and I will continue to work with my colleagues to ensure all patients have access to affordable prescription drugs.
Press Releases 09/16/2020
Tillis, Colleagues Raise Significant Concerns To President Trump Regarding Oracle’s TikTok Deal
As reported, the proposed partnership agreement between Oracle and TikTok leaves significant unresolved national security issues, and we expect the Administration to keep Congress fully informed as you evaluate this potential agreement.
Press Releases 09/16/2020
Tillis Co-Introduced Legislation to Provide Relief to U.S. Research Community Passes Committee
The bipartisan support for the RISE Act from the Commerce Committee is an important step in the right direction and I will continue to fight for the passage of the bill to ensure that the medical and scientific research community can resume operations, restore progress to pre-pandemic levels, and deliver innovative solutions moving forward.
Press Releases 09/14/2020
Tillis, Colleagues Send Letter to Disney CEO Over Filming in Xinjiang Where More Than a Million Uyghurs Are in Camps
Earlier this year, Senator Tillis joined 74 members of the Senate and the House in sending a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin urging them to issue a formal determination of the atrocity crimes, including crimes against humanity and genocide against Uyghurs, Kazakhs, and other Muslim ethnic minorities.
Press Releases 09/11/2020
Tillis Leads Bipartisan Effort to Continue Fighting the Opioid Epidemic During COVID-19
U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Joe Manchin (D-WV) sent a bipartisan letter to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Acting Director Timothy Shea urging the DEA to keep the opioid epidemic a priority in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Specifically, the Senators requested information about how the DEA’s work to combat the opioid epidemic has been impacted by COVID and how the agency has adjusted operations to address this challenge.
Press Releases 09/11/2020
Tillis Applauds Grants Totaling $23 Million to Expand High-Speed Broadband in Rural North Carolina
These grants totaling $23 million will go a long way to providing broadband service in areas that need it the most, and I want to thank President Trump and Secretary Perdue for making this substantial funding available for rural communities in North Carolina.
Press Releases 09/10/2020
Tillis Announces $119 Million Grant to Provide Out of Work North Carolinians Additional $300 Per Week
Out of work North Carolinians are struggling to get by while Democratic leaders in Washington continue to put partisan politics ahead of the American people and are demanding a take it or leave it approach on their left-wing proposal.
Press Releases 09/10/2020
Sens. Tillis and Burr, Rep. Budd Secure $25 Million For Lexington Train Station
This morning, I spoke with DOT Secretary Elaine Chao who she informed me that Lexington is being awarded a nearly $25 million grant that will transform rail and bus travel in the barbeque capital of the world. After advocating on behalf of Lexington, I am proud we could secure these funds to construct a rail and bus station in Lexington's Depot District and make much-needed improvements downtown.
Press Releases 09/10/2020
Tillis, Colleagues Urge State Department to Consider Recommendations on International Religious Freedom
Both the State Department and USCIRF play important roles in sustaining the United States’ leadership in religious freedom across the globe, including through their annual reports. These reports are invaluable for Members of Congress, other governments, and civil society groups, and help hold bad actors accountable.
Press Releases 09/10/2020
Tillis Leads Push to Ensure Law Enforcement Officials Are Protected
All of us agree that this is a crucial debate, which is why each of us supported Senator Tim Scott’s JUSTICE Act to provide for more accountability and transparency in law enforcement. But while we seek to support law enforcement, this debate has also exposed the radical voices of those who would “defund” our police departments.