Press Releases 02/10/2016
Tillis & NC Commissioner of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice Discuss Success Of NC Justice Reinvestment Act
During today’s Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on “Breaking the Cycle: Mental Health and the Justice System,” committee members heard testimony from criminal justice experts, including David Guice, the Commissioner of North Carolina Department of Public Safety’s Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice.
Press Releases 02/9/2016
Tillis Supports Harsher Sanctions On North Korean Regime
“North Korea is out of control, completing a ballistic missile launch and several successful nuclear tests, firing a rocket over Japan, and sentencing numerous Americans to prison in hard labor camps,” said Senator Tillis.
Press Releases 02/5/2016
Tillis & Burr: Air Force Will Be Held Accountable Following Decision To Deactivate The 440th
“I am surprised and deeply disappointed with the Army's decision to acquiesce to the Air Force's strategy for how they will complete training at Fort Bragg,” said Senator Thom Tillis.
Press Releases 02/4/2016
NC & CO Senators Put Their Pride On The Line With Super Bowl 50 Wager
The wager requires the freshman Senator representing the losing team to deliver a speech on the Senate floor congratulating the Super Bowl champion that meets the following conditions...
Press Releases 02/4/2016
Tillis Joins Call for Syrian Refugee Program Pause Until Authorities Can Detect Fake ISIS Passports
U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) joined seven senators today calling for a pause in the Syrian and Iraqi refugee programs until authorities are able to detect the use of fake passports following reports ISIS has a “fake document industry” with passport machines and blank passports.
Press Releases 02/4/2016
Burr and Tillis Introduce Resolution Recognizing the Bravery of the Montagnard People During the Vietnam War
“Today and every day, it is important to honor the Montagnards, who bravely fought alongside American forces in Vietnam,” said Senator Tillis.
Press Releases 02/2/2016
Tillis: Census Should Include All North Carolina Soldiers And Marines
“They live here in North Carolina, they vote here, they pay taxes here, and their children go to school here..."
Press Releases 01/28/2016
Tillis Joins Bipartisan Effort To Recognize School Choice Week
“Access to a quality education unfortunately remains one of the biggest roadblocks to ensuring that every child in the nation has a shot at realizing their American Dream,” said Senator Tillis.
Press Releases 01/28/2016
Tillis Applauds Committee Passage to Protect America From Intellectual Property Theft
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, applauded the Committee’s passage of the Defend Trade Secrets Act, of which he is an original cosponsor.
Press Releases 01/23/2016
Tillis & McCain Place Wager On NFC Championship Game
Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and John McCain (R-AZ) have wagered the delivery of a humbling Senate floor speech on the outcome of tomorrow’s NFC Championship Game between the Carolina Panthers and the Arizona Cardinals.