Press Releases 04/13/2020
Tillis, Colleagues Encourage President Trump to Defend Against Chinese Attacks on National Security
Sent a letter to President Trump encouraging the administration to continue to aggressively use the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) authorities to scrutinize any transaction or investment by the Chinese government or privately owned enterprises that could threaten or undermine the national security of the United States during the coronavirus pandemic.
Press Releases 04/10/2020
Tillis Pushes for Release of Americans and Political Prisoners Detained Abroad To Protect Them Against Coronavirus
Detention facilities are a fertile breeding ground for COVID-19, with rampant overcrowding, lack of basic hygiene, ill-equipped medical facilities, and poor health conditions. In many authoritarian countries, these conditions are further exacerbated by inhumane conditions including malnutrition, medical neglect, and torture.
Press Releases 04/10/2020
Tillis Announces $378 Million in Funding to Assist North Carolina’s Higher Education Institutions and Students
Includes at least $189 million to provide financial relief to students experiencing hardship and disruptions to their education due to the COVID-19 outbreak
Press Releases 04/10/2020
Tillis Announces $919 Million in Funding to Assist North Carolina’s Health Care Providers
North Carolina’s health care providers are on the frontlines, working around the clock to combat COVID-19 and we must ensure they have the resources they need.
Press Releases 04/9/2020
Tillis Calls on International Health and Wildlife Organizations to Permanently Ban “Wet” Markets
“Global action is needed to prevent future deadly pandemics,” the members wrote. “It is imperative that we take action as a global community to protect public health.”
Press Releases 04/8/2020
Tillis Urges USDA to Ensure Continuity of Food Supply & Relief to Farmers
Americans always depend on our nation’s farmers to grow the food, fuel, and fiber that we all need, but that reliance becomes much more pronounced in times of crisis.
Press Releases 04/8/2020
Tillis Urges Trump Administration to Give North Carolina Flexibility on Use of Coronavirus Relief Funds
U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and 15 of his colleagues recently sent a letter to the Trump administration urging flexibility for how state and local governments can use funds included in the Coronavirus Relief Fund.
Press Releases 04/7/2020
Tillis Announces $34 Million in Grants to Assist North Carolina Health Care Centers
North Carolina’s health care centers and workers are on the front lines in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic and we must ensure they have the resources they need to assist North Carolinians in need.
Press Releases 03/31/2020
Tillis, Colleagues Send Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Calling on HHS To Help Rural Health Care Providers
This week, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) joined 41 Senators and 81 members of Congress in sending a bipartisan, bicameral letter to the Trump administration urging them to provide immediate assistance to rural hospitals and clinics who are fighting the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Press Releases 03/30/2020
Tillis Releases Information To Assist North Carolinians With Questions On Direct Checks, Small Business Assistance
Today, Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) posted resource guides on his website to assist North Carolina residents and small businesses who are seeking assistance during the coronavirus pandemic and are seeking additional information on the Phase III emergency relief and economic stabilization package he supported last week.