Press Releases 06/23/2021
Tillis Co-Introduces Legislation to Tackle Prescription Drug Prices, Encourage New Treatments
The Lower Costs, More Cures Act is a commonsense solution that will bring down prescription drug costs for North Carolinians while also ensuring that America continues to be the global leader in innovation and producing life-saving treatments and cures.
Press Releases 06/23/2021
Tillis Raises Alarm Over Proposed Rules Jeopardizing Americans’ Second Amendment Rights
The rules, 2021R-05 and 2021R-08, would require the retention of firearms transaction records forever, paving the way to a national gun registry, and clamp down on pistol braces and other devices possessed by thousands of law-abiding gun owners.
Press Releases 06/22/2021
Tillis Votes Against Radical Legislation to Federalize Election Laws
I have been in the Senate for six and a half years now, and this might be the worst bill I have seen come before this body. My friends on the other side of the aisle like to claim this legislation is essential for protecting democracy, but in the face of text that could be patently unconstitutional and taking away the rights of states to administer their elections. I find it hard to believe that it’s anything more than a motivated attempt to federalize our nation’s election system.
Press Releases 06/21/2021
Tillis, Colleagues Press DOJ for Details on Illegal Disclosure of Protected IRS Records
Senator Thom Tillis, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and his colleagues pressed the Justice Department and FBI for details about any investigation into the disclosure of sensitive taxpayer records to the news media.
Press Releases 06/18/2021
Tillis Co-sponsors Legislation to Reclassify Firearm Suppressors and Provide Better Access to Hearing Protection
Suppressors offer this protection and should be readily accessible and not heavily regulated for law-abiding citizens who have a Second Amendment right to use their firearms. I am proud to work with my colleagues on this legislation to make this protection a reality.
Press Releases 06/18/2021
Tillis, Colleagues Call for Increased Funding for Law Enforcement to Prevent and Address Crime
The program is the leading source of criminal justice funding for state, local, and tribal governments and provides support for a range of programs related to crime prevention, law enforcement, prosecution, corrections, and mental and behavioral health. Some of the newest programs funded by Byrne JAG are aimed at increasing officer safety and wellness and teaching de-escalation tactics and the duty to intervene.
Press Releases 06/17/2021
Sens. Tillis, Casey, Leahy and Reps. Cartwright, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Boost Legal Services for At Risk Seniors
Senior legal hotlines play a vital role in providing those services to our seniors, and this bipartisan, bicameral legislation will support these organizations so we can expand affordable legal assistance to those in need.
Press Releases 06/17/2021
Tillis Co-Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Cybercrime
This bipartisan legislation will give our law enforcement the tools needed to strengthen our cybersecurity defenses and protect critical infrastructure across the nation.
Press Releases 06/16/2021
Tillis Leads Letter Demanding DHS Release the Biden Administration’s Immigration Policy Blueprint
This week, I led a group of 11 Senators demanding Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas immediately release the DHS blueprint for the Biden Administration’s immigration policies.
Press Releases 06/14/2021
Tillis, Grassley, Cotton, and Lee Urge HUD Secretary to Reconsider Decision to Waive Housing Voucher Requirements
The Senators sent a letter to the Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge, concerning the recent decision to waive housing voucher requirements, which could improperly divert taxpayer dollars from the American Rescue Plan to illegal immigrants. The Senators urged Secretary Fudge to reconsider this policy, and instead focus her efforts on housing for more Americans in need during the ongoing pandemic.