Press Releases

Press Releases 07/22/2016

Tillis Co-sponsors Bill to Expand Research into Medical Benefits of Cannabidiol

"When it comes to our nation’s efforts to cure diseases, we shouldn’t let regulations be a roadblock to legitimate and responsible medical research."

Press Releases 07/18/2016

Tillis Statement On Killing Of Baton Rouge Police Officers

I have tremendous respect and admiration for law enforcement officers for going to work every day fully willing to give up their own lives to protect complete strangers.

Press Releases 07/15/2016

Tillis Statement On Bastille Day Terrorist Attack In Nice, France

“Susan and I are praying for the people of France as they bravely confront yet another horrific terrorist attack against their great nation..."

Press Releases 07/15/2016

Tillis & Burr Praise Passage of Kevin And Avonte’s Law

“I’m pleased to see the Senate unanimously pass Kevin and Avonte’s Law, which will help save lives and give families across America a greater piece of mind,” said Senator Tillis.

Press Releases 07/14/2016

Tillis: Senate Democrats Choose Political Games Over Defense Funding

“The Minority Leader needs to stop playing games and let Senate Democrats vote on this bill and do their job.”

Press Releases 07/13/2016

Tillis Applauds Passage of FAA Reauthorization

“I am pleased the Senate could come together and pass bipartisan legislation that takes needed steps to strengthen security at American airports..."

Press Releases 07/13/2016

Tillis Applauds Passage of Legislation to Combat Opioid Addiction

I’m proud to join my colleagues in this bipartisan effort to address painkiller and heroin addiction head-on by providing resources to assist substance abuse agencies, local governments, first responders and non-profit organizations in areas that are being hit the hardest by this epidemic,”

Press Releases 07/13/2016

Tillis, Cornyn, Cruz Introduce Back the Blue Act

The Back the Blue Act takes a critically important step toward building and strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the communities in which they serve.

Press Releases 07/13/2016

Senators Decry Democratic Filibuster Of Critical Troop Funding

"This is politics at its worst. We need to send this bill to the President’s desk and show respect to the men and women who have sworn an oath to lay down their life for the cost of freedom.”

Press Releases 07/12/2016

Senators Tillis and Baldwin Introduce BRAVE Act To Support Job Creation For Veterans

Veterans bring tremendous leadership capabilities and work ethic to the private sector, and the BRAVE Act is a major win for both veterans and employers who hire them.