Press Releases 03/17/2020
Tillis Supports Passage of Families First Coronavirus Response Act
All leaders need to set aside their partisan differences and work together to combat coronavirus and protect the health and well-being of the American people.
Press Releases 03/17/2020
Sen. Tillis, Reps. Price and Hudson Send Bipartisan Letter Urging Swift Approval of Governor’s Request For Small Business Administration Disaster Declaration
Small businesses across the state are currently sustaining severe economic impacts from this pandemic.
Press Releases 03/17/2020
Tillis Supported GI Bill Passes Senate As UNC, Duke Move to Online Classes in Response to Coronavirus
While North Carolina colleges and universities are taking necessary steps to ensure the health and safety of students and staff, no veteran should lose their GI benefits in the shuffle. Supporting veterans will remain my top priority and I look forward to the House’s consideration of this common-sense bill.
Press Releases 03/16/2020
Tillis Works To Expedite Approval For UNC Health To Begin Coronavirus Testing For North Carolinians
SEN. TILLIS: “This is a major accomplishment for UNC, Dr. Miller, and the team, and a breakthrough that will help address the testing capability shortage in North Carolina. I applaud the FDA for considering our requests to expedite allowance to make innovative diagnostics available to the public without further delay.”
Press Releases 03/16/2020
Following Tillis Support, CDC Awards $13.8 Million to North Carolina For Coronavirus Emergency Preparations
I worked across the aisle to take quick action to provide the state of North Carolina with $13.8 million in federal funding to assist our state and local officials to protect the health of North Carolinians and get our communities prepared.
Press Releases 03/16/2020
Sen. Tillis, Rep. Johnson Urge USDA to Protect Nation’s Food Supply During Coronavirus Outbreak
We encourage you to use all of your available authorities to maximize flexibility to guarantee USDA inspectors are available for on-site inspections and ensure that our processing facilities maintain current productivity levels.
Press Releases 03/14/2020
Tillis Statement On Governor’s Executive Order On Social Distancing, Temporary School Closures
We are all in this together and although these measures will undoubtedly present some serious challenges to our faith communities and working parents, it’s vital that we protect the health and well-being of North Carolinians.
Press Releases 03/13/2020
Tillis, Burr Announce NC Student Leaders Selected for 58th Annual Senate Youth Program
William and Rebecca are impressive students and wonderful ambassadors representing the great state of North Carolina.
Press Releases 03/13/2020
Tillis Statement on the President’s National Emergency Declaration to Combat Coronavirus
The health and well-being of the American people must be our top priority, and I applaud President Trump for declaring a national emergency to combat the coronavirus.
Press Releases 03/13/2020
Sens. Tillis and Coons, Reps. Johnson, Collins, Nadler and Roby Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Modernizing U.S. Trademark System
The Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 addresses the false-use-claim problem by creating new procedures to improve examination effectiveness and efficiency, and to allow third parties to request ex parte cancellation of trademark registrations for marks that have not been used.