Press Releases 05/21/2020
Tillis Co-Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Paycheck Protection Program
Legislation would extend length of time businesses could use funds, eliminate regulation that limits only 25% of funds to non-payroll expenses
Press Releases 05/21/2020
Tillis, Colleagues Urge Mnuchin To Counter China’s International Predatory Economic Behavior
We write to express our concerns related to the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) efforts to exploit the economic crisis wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic to gain control of distressed companies or shirking its international responsibilities amidst a worldwide crisis.
Press Releases 05/20/2020
Tillis, Blumenthal, Cornyn and Sasse: Chinese Government Attempts to Steal COVID-19 Vaccine and Treatment Data A Threat to National Security
Sent a bipartisan letter to FBI Director Wray and CISA Director Krebs regarding a recent joint notice issued by both agencies alerting American companies and research institutions about attempts by hackers affiliated with the Chinese government to target and steal intellectual property related to COVID-19.
Press Releases 05/15/2020
Tillis Statement on the Passing of Former North Carolina State Representative Larry Womble
Larry had a heart of gold and epitomized what it means to be a servant leader. Susan and I are deeply saddened to lose such a great man, and we send our deepest condolences to Larry’s family.
Press Releases 05/15/2020
Tillis Calls for Additional Measures to Ease Borrowing Costs for State and Local Governments Fighting COVID-19
Senator Tillis and a bipartisan group of senators urged Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Jerome Powell, to consider additional measures to ease the borrowing costs for state and local governments fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
Press Releases 05/15/2020
Tillis Honors Fallen Officers on National Peace Officers Memorial Day
My heart goes out to the families and colleagues of Officer Sheldon and Deputy Brooks as we honor them along with all the officers who were added to the National Peace Officers Memorial. We will never forget those who pay the ultimate sacrifice to protect others and keep our communities safe.
Press Releases 05/15/2020
Tillis, Colleagues Urge Senate Leadership to Consider Regulatory Relief for Businesses
Senator Thom Tillis and 27 Senators sent a letter to leadership urging the Senate to take action to provide businesses with regulatory relief in the wake of the economic crisis caused by the global pandemic.
Press Releases 05/14/2020
Tillis Releases Plan To Hold China Accountable For COVID-19 And Protect America’s Economy, Public Health, And National Security
The Chinese government maliciously covered up and enabled a global pandemic that has caused misery for so many Americans. This is the same regime that locks up its own citizens in labor camps, steals America’s technology and jobs, and threatens the sovereignty of our allies.
Press Releases 05/14/2020
[VIDEO] Tillis Discusses Plan to Hold China Accountable for COVID-19 and Protect America’s Economy, Public Health, and National Security
That’s why I’m introducing a plan that will hold China accountable. It’s a plan that will protect our economy, our public health, and our national security.
Press Releases 05/13/2020
Tillis Co-Introduces Legislation to Hold Federal Agencies Accountable
The Agency Accountability Act does just that and provides an opportunity to examine and possibly restructure federal agencies so American taxpayers receive the highest possible service.