Press Releases 01/4/2016
Senators Burr and Tillis Recap North Carolina Military and Veterans Related Legislative and Policy Gains for 2015
“Senator Burr and I worked hard this past year to preserve and strengthen North Carolina’s rich military tradition and advocate on behalf of the more than 800,000 North Carolinians who have honorably served our nation,” said Senator Tillis.
Press Releases 12/18/2015
Tillis: Omnibus Bill Reaffirms Commitment To Servicemembers And Veterans
Senator Thom Tillis voted in support of the omnibus appropriations bill, which, in addition to keeping the federal government running, also boosts defense discretionary funding, provides much-needed pay raises for military personnel, increases funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs by more than 10 percent, cuts $600 billion in taxes for hardworking Americans and small business owners, delays ObamaCare’s tax on high quality health insurance and medical device tax for two years, and lifts the 40-year oil export ban.
Press Releases 12/17/2015
Burr and Tillis Applaud Dept. of Veterans Affairs Decision to Finally Grant Disability Status to Camp Lejeune Veterans
“The VA is finally granting some justice to veterans who were exposed to contaminated drinking water while assigned to Camp Lejeune,” said Sen. Tillis.
Press Releases 12/14/2015
Tillis: President Obama Once Again Fails To Outline Strategy To Defeat ISIS
“President Obama decided to hold his second photo-op in two weeks, where he offered nothing more than empty platitudes and tough talk on ISIS, and once again failed to outline a comprehensive strategy to defeat radical Islamic terrorism.
Press Releases 12/10/2015
Tillis: Obama Administration Failing To Protect Camp Liberty Refugees
“The Obama Administration pledged to protect these refugees who put their lives and their children’s lives on the line for freedom, yet it has done absolutely nothing to keep America’s word.”
Press Releases 12/10/2015
Tillis’ Bipartisan VA Bills Advance In The Senate
“The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee continues to demonstrate that bipartisan problem solving is still possible in Washington, with members coming together to improve the lives of veterans and their families,” said Senator Tillis.
Press Releases 12/9/2015
House Committee Advances Bill To Assist Eugenics Victims Receiving Compensation Payments
In 2013, North Carolina became the first state in the nation to pass legislation to create a state fund to compensate the living victims of the state-run forced sterilization program.
Press Releases 12/9/2015
Tillis Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Every Student Succeeds Act
“I am proud that the Senate could come to together and pass this important legislation that is long overdue."
Press Releases 12/9/2015
Tillis Questions Defense Secretary Carter On Administration’s Lack Of Strategy To Defeat ISIS
“The President has repeatedly said ISIS is not gaining strength and is contained, but recent events seem to contradict that statement entirely,” said Senator Tillis.
Press Releases 12/8/2015
Tillis, GOP Senators Urge President to Pursue Additional Military Options in ISIS Fight
U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and a group of Senate Republicans urged President Barack Obama to pursue additional military options to degrade and destroy ISIS abroad and protect the nation from further attacks against American citizens