Press Releases 03/6/2016
Tillis Statement On The Passing Of Nancy Reagan
Susan and I are terribly saddened to learn of the passing of Nancy Reagan. On behalf of all North Carolinians, we send our prayers and condolences to the Reagan family.
Press Releases 03/3/2016
Tillis Calls Out Democratic Leaders For Stalling Opioid Addiction Bill
Democratic leaders are delaying the passage of the anti-opioid addiction legislation due to their objection of the majority exercising their constitutional right to withhold consent of a President’s Supreme Court nominee, despite the fact President Obama hasn’t even named a nominee yet.
Press Releases 03/2/2016
Tillis Co-Sponsors Bill to Assist in Locating Missing Persons with Alzheimer’s, Autism
The legislation will reauthorize the expired Missing Alzheimer’s Disease Patient Alert Program, and includes new provisions to support people with autism.
Press Releases 03/1/2016
Tillis & Burr Co-sponsor Resolution Commemorating Black History Month
Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Richard Burr (R-NC) co-sponsored a Senate resolution that commemorates National Black History Month by recognizing the contributions of African Americans.
Press Releases 03/1/2016
Tillis: The Fight Against Drug Addiction Is One We Must Wage Together
I’m proud to be a co-sponsor of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA), which is bipartisan legislation that will provide a series of incentives and resources to help states and local communities combat the nation’s growing opioid epidemic.
Press Releases 02/26/2016
Tillis Agrees With Biden Rule: American People Should Decide Next SCOTUS Nominee
Vice President Biden was absolutely correct: there should be no hearings, there should be no confirmation. The most pragmatic conclusion to draw in 2016 is to hold the Supreme Court vacancy until the American people’s voices have been heard.
Press Releases 02/26/2016
The Fight Continues
As we near the end of Black History Month, it calls for a moment of reflection. It is a time to recall what we have overcome as a nation, including dark periods in our long history.
Press Releases 02/23/2016
Gitmo Closure Plan Would Put America’s National Security At Risk
So many brave men and women from North Carolina have risked their lives to capture Islamic terrorists and send them to Guantanamo Bay, where they no longer pose a threat to the world.
Press Releases 02/14/2016
Tillis Statement On Supreme Court Vacancy
“We are in midst of a great debate about the future of our country, including the future make-up of the highest court in the land, which makes decisions that affect the lives of all Americans."
Press Releases 02/14/2016
Tillis Statement On The Passing Of Justice Antonin Scalia
“Today, our nation lost Antonin Scalia, a great American and devoted public servant who fiercely defended the Constitution during his three decades on the Supreme Court."