Press Releases 06/30/2020
Tillis, Cotton Introduce NDAA Amendment on Renaming Military Assets
Instead of mandating the renaming of military bases, including Fort Bragg, we need a thoughtful and constructive process that includes the input of our military communities. Our amendment accomplishes that goal.
Press Releases 06/26/2020
Following Tillis’ Support, DOT Awards $1.4 Million Grant to Construct Taxilane at Pitt-Greenville Airport
As Greenville and Pitt County continue to grow, it is important we work to expand and improve existing infrastructure to promote economic growth and attract more jobs to the area.
Press Releases 06/25/2020
Tillis, Colleagues Urge Congress to Consider HBCUs for Additional COVID-19 Relief
Senator Tillis recently announced coronavirus relief funding for North Carolina’s HBCUs totaling $65,228,325, part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which was supported by Senator Tillis.
Press Releases 06/25/2020
Tillis & Rubio Introduce Bill To Allow Stimulus Money For U.S. Citizens Married To Non-Citizens
Every eligible citizen deserves this payment and I am proud to introduce legislation with Senator Rubio to fix this oversight.
Press Releases 06/24/2020
Tillis Co-Sponsored JUSTICE Act Blocked by Senate Democrats
It’s shameful that Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats refused to even open up debate so we could reach consensus and get police reform signed into law. It’s clear Schumer and Pelosi care more about scoring cheap political points than getting a positive outcome to keep Americans safe.
Press Releases 06/24/2020
Tillis Leads Charge To Confirm 200 President Trump Judges
I’m proud of the work we’ve accomplished to fill judicial vacancies with well-qualified individuals who don’t legislate from the bench and instead follow the Constitution as written.
Press Releases 06/24/2020
Tillis, Colleagues Send Congressional Letter Supporting President Trump’s Vision for Peace, Extension of Israeli Civil Law
Following reports that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plans to extend Israeli civil law into some Israeli communities and areas critical for Israel’s security such as the Jordan Valley, as envisioned by President Trump’s Vision for Peace, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and his colleagues sent a letter today supporting the Vision for Peace and its continued implementation, including the Israeli decision.
Press Releases 06/23/2020
BY THE NUMBERS: Tillis Hosts 50th COVID-19 Telephone Town Hall With North Carolinians
Telephone town halls have also been a valuable source of opening up casework, with my office serving as a resource for North Carolinians in need of assistance. With nearly half a million North Carolinians participating on the calls,
Press Releases 06/19/2020
Tillis Leads Bipartisan Roundtable Discussion on Toxic Exposure
Veterans exposed to toxins is a very personal issue for me since my wife’s uncle died of exposure to Agent Orange, and I have been working since the day I was sworn in to ensure we don’t repeat the decades-long mistakes that resulted in lost time and a lack of care for Vietnam War veterans and servicemembers and military families at Camp Lejeune.
Press Releases 06/18/2020
Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Stop Theft of U.S. Research & Intellectual Property by Global Competitors
China has been clear: If America can invent it, they will try to steal it. I’m proud to help lead this effort to protect American universities from attempts to steal sensitive information by China and other foreign adversaries.