Press Releases 07/13/2016
Tillis, Cornyn, Cruz Introduce Back the Blue Act
The Back the Blue Act takes a critically important step toward building and strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the communities in which they serve.
Press Releases 07/13/2016
Senators Decry Democratic Filibuster Of Critical Troop Funding
"This is politics at its worst. We need to send this bill to the President’s desk and show respect to the men and women who have sworn an oath to lay down their life for the cost of freedom.”
Press Releases 07/12/2016
Senators Tillis and Baldwin Introduce BRAVE Act To Support Job Creation For Veterans
Veterans bring tremendous leadership capabilities and work ethic to the private sector, and the BRAVE Act is a major win for both veterans and employers who hire them.
Press Releases 07/12/2016
Tillis: Pentagon’s Cuts To Fort Bragg Are Compromising Army Training And Readiness
In May 2016, the Air Force conducted only 4,821 jumps, or 48 percent of the Army’s paratrooper jump requirement.
Press Releases 07/8/2016
Tillis Helps Secure Census Change To Count North Carolina Servicemembers
“So many of our brave servicemembers live here in North Carolina, vote here, pay taxes here, and send their children to school here. They deserve to be counted as residents of our state,” said Tillis.
Press Releases 07/8/2016
Tillis Statement On The Tragedy In Dallas
What happened in Dallas, Texas, was a horrific, targeted attack against the city’s law enforcement community.
Press Releases 07/7/2016
Tillis Calls On Senate Democrats To Stop Blocking VA And Zika Funding
“The fact that we're having this discussion, the fact that we can't get it, the fact that time is running out and we have to get it done next week is ridiculous,” added Senator Tillis.
Press Releases 07/7/2016
Tillis Calls On Senate To Pass Bipartisan Biotechnology Proposal to Protect American Consumers
This is an opportunity to get something done that makes sense, that removes the threat of raising food costs while not producing one iota increase in health outcomes.
Press Releases 07/6/2016
Tillis Statement On Supporting The Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act And “Kate’s Law”
It is inconceivable that cities across the United States, including in North Carolina, blatantly ignore federal immigration laws and harbor dangerous criminals who are here illegally.
Press Releases 07/6/2016
Tillis Applauds Passage of House Bill That Protects Federal Benefits for Eugenics Victims
“I’m pleased the House has acted on legislation to ensure living eugenics victims who receive state-provided compensation payments will not have their federal benefits unintentionally cut because of a legal loophole,” said Senator Tillis.