Press Releases 05/13/2021
Tillis, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Stand With Israel and Not Provide Iran with Sanctions Relief
Over the past couple days, Palestinian terrorists in Gaza, who are funded by Iran, have launched a series of rocket attacks into Israel. They are targeting Israeli civilians and cities, including Israel’s capital Jerusalem. This is troubling as members of your administration are currently in Vienna negotiating with Iran, the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism.
Press Releases 05/13/2021
Haylee Shuping Op-Ed: Police Officers and Their Families Deserve Justice
“Sen. Thom Tillis recently reintroduced the “Protect and Serve Act,” which would punish criminals who deliberately perpetrate violent attacks on federal, state, and local law enforcement…In the anti-police climate that unfortunately exists in the U.S. today, there has never been a more pressing time to support this legislation to show that we as a nation stand in support of our officers who risk their lives for their communities as my husband and many other fallen officers did who made the ultimate sacrifice.”
Press Releases 05/12/2021
Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Empower Law Enforcement to Combat Illegal Immigration
The Biden Administration’s disastrous response to the border crisis has shown we need to provide additional authorities to assist communities across the country. This legislation would help our border patrol and ICE agents by giving our local law enforcement immigration enforcement authority to help manage the migrant crisis our country is facing.
Press Releases 05/11/2021
Tillis Honors Law Enforcement Officers During National Police Week
The demonization of law enforcement will have lasting consequences, and it will ultimately make all of us less safe. This is why Congress must do everything we can to support law enforcement and stop efforts to demean and demonize them. The best way to do that is to recognize law enforcement for their remarkable service and the dangers they face to protect us.
Press Releases 05/7/2021
Tillis, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Jobs and Childcare For Military Families
I have always been a strong advocate for military spouses who serve our country by supporting their husband or wife. Unfortunately, many military spouses struggle to find good jobs or affordable childcare as their families often transfer from state to state. This bill helps military spouses find employment and affordable childcare wherever they go.
Press Releases 05/7/2021
Tillis Co-sponsors Concealed-Carry Reciprocity Bill
This commonsense legislation respects state sovereignty while protecting North Carolinians’ right to self-defense, and I’m proud to join my colleagues in co-sponsoring this bill.
Press Releases 05/5/2021
Tillis and Cotton Statement On President Biden’s Disastrous Decision to Support the TRIPS Waiver
Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) issued the following joint statement after the Biden Administration announced its support for the TRIPS waiver, which will authorize the sharing of United States COVID-19 intellectual property with other countries.
Press Releases 05/3/2021
Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Improve Access & Uniformity to Benefits for Disabled Officers & Their Families
I am proud to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure our first responders receive access to their benefits if they are disabled in the line of duty. I will always work hard for our courageous men and women in uniform to make sure they, and their families, are taken care of.
Press Releases 04/30/2021
Tillis, Senate Republicans to Biden Education Department: Withdraw Proposal to Skew U.S. History and Civics Toward “A Politicized and Divisive Agenda”
“Our nation’s youth do not need activist indoctrination that fixates solely on past flaws and splits our nation into divided camps. Taxpayer-supported programs should emphasize the shared civic virtues that bring us together, not push radical agendas that tear us apart.”
Press Releases 04/30/2021
Tillis, Colleagues Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Telehealth Access, Make Permanent Telehealth Flexibilities Available During COVID-19 Pandemic
“The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the broad utilization of telehealth services, highlighting the invaluable role it can play in making patient-centered health care more accessible,” said Senator Tillis. "I am proud to support the reintroduction of this commonsense legislation to modernize our health care system and improve outcomes for all North Carolina patients.”