Press Releases 01/18/2017
Tillis Named Chairman of Senate Armed Services Subcommittee On Personnel
“It’s an honor to chair the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee and serve as a champion for quality of life issues for our brave men and women in uniform, as well as their families.”
Press Releases 01/18/2017
Tillis Statement On President Obama’s Commutation of Manning
"...President Obama’s commutation of Manning’s sentence is the ultimate act of disrespect to our troops, our intelligence community, and our allies.”
Press Releases 01/16/2017
Tillis Statement in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
"This Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we celebrate the life and legacy of a man who changed history by leading the fight for freedom and opportunity for all Americans."
Press Releases 01/13/2017
Dept. of Veterans Affairs Announces Compensation for Lejeune Veterans Affected by Tainted Water
I applaud today’s announcement that the VA has finalized the agency rule to grant disability benefits to servicemembers who were exposed to contaminated drinking water while stationed at Camp Lejeune.
Press Releases 01/12/2017
Tillis Discusses Pentagon’s Bureaucratic Inefficiencies During General Mattis Hearing
Senator Tillis has previously stated his support for General Mattis as Secretary of Defense.
Press Releases 01/11/2017
Tillis Statement On VA Secretary Nominee Dr. David Shulkin
Dr. Shulkin has demonstrated his commitment to reforming the VA, and he is a fine choice to lead the department.
Press Releases 01/9/2017
Tillis Names Courtney Temple As His Next Legislative Director
“Courtney is a legislative all-star whose work ethic and passion for public policy is unmatched,” said Senator Thom Tillis.
Press Releases 01/8/2017
Tillis Discusses Cybersecurity on Fox News
Tillis appeared on Fox News Channel’s Sunday Morning Futures to discuss the pervasive cybersecurity threats facing both the federal government and the private sector.
Press Releases 01/5/2017
Tillis To Serve On Senate Whip Team For 115th Congress
As a member of the Whip Team, Senator Tillis will work with his Senate colleagues – both Republican and Democrat – to garner support for legislation by reaching the 60-vote threshold.
Press Releases 12/28/2016
Tillis Statement On Secretary Kerry’s Speech & The Obama Administration’s Stance On Israel
“In the waning days of President Obama’s final term, his administration – though its words and actions – has engaged in an inexplicable campaign of disparagement towards Israel..."