Press Releases 04/24/2020
Tillis Calls on Trump Administration to Fix Relief Payment Limits for Farmers, Ranchers
The COVID-19 crisis has caused significant damage to agriculture operations across the country. The CARES Act provided $23.5 billion to support farmers and ranchers, including $9.5 billion for livestock, dairy and specialty crop producers. However, CFAP payment limits will significantly reduce the program’s effectiveness for many family-owned farms and ranches facing unprecedented losses due to the crisis.
Press Releases 04/24/2020
Tillis Pushes for Relief for Rural Broadcasters, Local Newspapers During Coronavirus Pandemic
Our radio and television broadcasters and rural newspapers provide local and national news, emergency alerts, educational programs, and more to all corners of the United States. In many rural areas, broadcast stations are the predominant or only form of local information.
Press Releases 04/24/2020
Tillis Announces $396 Million in Funding to Assist North Carolina’s K-12 Students
Students in the K-12 school system have faced unprecedented disruption to their education with the closure of schools across the country.
Press Releases 04/24/2020
Tillis, Colleagues Send Bipartisan Letter to Secretary Esper Requesting Updates on DoD Readiness Response to Coronavirus Pandemic
While we support your Department’s tireless and crucial work, we ask that you keep us informed of the time and resources required to recover from the disruption of routine training and any shortages of critical occupational specialties. We understand that recovery will not be instantaneous and may take months or require you to evaluate future training and operations.
Press Releases 04/23/2020
Tillis Holds 25th COVID-19 Telephone Town Hall With North Carolinians
Senator Thom Tillis hosted his 25th telephone town hall, events where he has talked to North Carolinians in all 100 counties and has answered 285 questions about protecting the physical and economic health of our state and nation.
Press Releases 04/23/2020
Tillis Announces $30 Million Grant for Winston-Salem and City Housing Authority
Senator Tillis sent a letter to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson advocating for the grant and worked with the city of Winston-Salem to support the application for the grant.
Press Releases 04/23/2020
Senator Tillis Statement On Governor Cooper’s Proposal To Reopen N.C., Extend Stay At Home Order
I’ve long said that we all need to do our part on social distancing and put the peak of the curve in our rear-view mirror before we can begin to safely reopen our economy. Governor Cooper’s plan is in line with the White House Coronavirus Task Force’s recommended guidance for states to reopen.
Press Releases 04/21/2020
Tillis, Colleagues Send Bipartisan Letter to HHS Secretary to Advocate for Relief for Senior Adult Communities and Health Care Workers
Sent a bipartisan letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar to ensure that as HHS sets guidelines for the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund (PHSSEF), they not overlook certain health care providers. Specifically, their letter calls for HHS to not overlook the providers within nursing homes, skilled nursing centers, senior living communities, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement communities who are devotedly caring for our nation’s seniors, as well as those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Press Releases 04/21/2020
Tillis Supports Bipartisan Agreement To Help More Small Businesses
I’m glad we were able to pass additional funding to help North Carolina’s small businesses through the Paycheck Protection Program. It should have never taken this long.
Press Releases 04/17/2020
Tillis Urges President Trump to Work with Allies on COVID-19 Investigation
Sent a letter to President Trump urging him to work with our allies and partners to pursue an open and transparent investigation into the origins of COVID-19, as well as the WHO’s decision-making related to the crisis. As the international community combats the COVID-19 outbreak and confronts the increasing challenges presented by the Chinese Communist Party, the senators also urged the President to appoint a high-level envoy to lead international coordination efforts both for COVID-19 response and for related investigations.