Press Releases 01/28/2016
Tillis Joins Bipartisan Effort To Recognize School Choice Week
“Access to a quality education unfortunately remains one of the biggest roadblocks to ensuring that every child in the nation has a shot at realizing their American Dream,” said Senator Tillis.
Press Releases 01/23/2016
Tillis & McCain Place Wager On NFC Championship Game
Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and John McCain (R-AZ) have wagered the delivery of a humbling Senate floor speech on the outcome of tomorrow’s NFC Championship Game between the Carolina Panthers and the Arizona Cardinals.
Press Releases 01/21/2016
Tillis Statement On Senate Vote To Override President Obama’s Veto Of WOTUS Legislation
The Obama Administration’s WOTUS rule is the latest federal government land grab that will expand the scope of federal authority over land and water at the expense of farmers, ranchers, landowners and business owners across the country.
Press Releases 01/20/2016
Tillis Supports Strengthening Screening Process For Syrian and Iraqi Refugees
“Protecting the American people and securing the homeland is the federal government’s number one responsibility, and the reality is that it would only take one error in the refugee screening process to produce a catastrophic result for our nation..."
Press Releases 01/19/2016
Tillis Statement In Honor Of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Press Releases 01/13/2016
Tillis Statement On President Obama’s State Of The Union Address
“The American people are sick and tired of the gridlock in Washington. The President has a choice to make. He can finally engage with Congress and work to find common ground, or he can continue to side-step Congress and the American people by implementing executive actions that divide rather than unite. I hope the President will choose the path of collaboration and bipartisanship. Regardless, I’ll continue to work hard on behalf of all North Carolinians, and I’ll work across the aisle to produce results for our great state and nation.”
Press Releases 01/9/2016
Tillis Statement On National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Senator Tillis supports The Thin Blue Line Act, which amends the federal criminal code to make the killing or attempted killing of a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder an aggravating factor in death penalty determinations.
Press Releases 01/8/2016
Senators Tillis, Ernst Conclude Congressional Delegation Trip To Fort Bragg
“Fort Bragg is the home to the Global Response Force, and is paramount to maintaining America’s position as the strongest and most capable military the world has ever seen,” said Senator Tillis. “I was honored to welcome Senator Ernst to Fort Bragg to visit with the commanders and brave active duty members serving at our nation’s largest military base, they truly represent the very best of the best.”
Press Releases 01/7/2016
Tillis Statement On Sending Legislation Repealing ObamaCare To The President's Desk
“Last year, I promised the people of North Carolina that if I were elected, I would work toward repealing and replacing ObamaCare, and the passage of this bill is fulfilling that promise,” said Senator Tillis.
Press Releases 01/4/2016
Senators Burr and Tillis Recap North Carolina Military and Veterans Related Legislative and Policy Gains for 2015
“Senator Burr and I worked hard this past year to preserve and strengthen North Carolina’s rich military tradition and advocate on behalf of the more than 800,000 North Carolinians who have honorably served our nation,” said Senator Tillis.