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 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 12/9/2015
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 12/8/2015
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
Press Releases 12/3/2015
Tillis Urges Senate to Repeal Obamacare
“Last year I promised the citizens of North Carolina that if I were elected I would do everything I could to repeal and replace Obamacare, and this upcoming vote is fulfilling that promise,” said Senator Tillis
Press Releases 12/2/2015
NC Road and Infrastructure Improvements Clear Hurdle in Highway Bill Conference
“This legislation would produce long-lasting benefits for North Carolina, including reduced traffic congestion, improved access to military bases, and increased investments in our state’s transportation and infrastructure.”
Press Releases 12/1/2015
Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill To Assist Eugenics Victims Receiving Compensation Payments
The legislation introduced by Tillis, Carper, Burr, Kaine, and Warner will exclude eugenics compensation payments from being used in determining eligibility for, or the amount of, federal public benefits.
Press Releases 11/20/2015
Tillis and Burr Question Obama Administration On Release Of GITMO Prisoner
Senators Tillis and Burr oppose President Obama’s short-sighted proposal to close Guantanamo Bay and transfer the world’s most dangerous terrorists to prisons in the United States.
Press Releases 11/18/2015
Tillis’ Bipartisan Legislation Focus Of Veterans’ Affairs Hearing
“Taking care of our veterans and ensuring they’re receiving the benefits they’ve earned is not and will never be a partisan effort,” said Senator Tillis.