Press Releases 02/5/2021
Tillis, Shaheen Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Emergency Funding for Rural Water Systems
“Rural water and wastewater systems in North Carolina and across the county are in dire financial situations due to COVID-19,” said Senator Tillis. “I am proud to reintroduce this bipartisan legislation to provide relief so our rural communities continue to receive clean drinking water.”
Press Releases 02/5/2021
Tillis, Peters, Sullivan, & Hassan Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Firefighters from Hazardous PFAS Chemicals
“Firefighters and first responders put their lives on the line to keep communities safe, and they should not have to worry about being exposed to harmful chemicals like PFAS when called to emergencies,” said Senator Tillis. “This legislation will develop guidelines to keep our first responders safe and limit the introduction of these harmful contaminants into the environment.”
Press Releases 02/4/2021
Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Get Students Back in School
This week, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and seven of his colleagues introduced the Put Students First Act of 2021, legislation which would prohibit federal funding to schools that do not provide an in-person learning option by April 30, 2021.
Press Releases 02/4/2021
Tillis Files More Than 30 Amendments to Budget Resolution Prioritizing Public Safety, Vaccine Accessibility, and Economic and Educational Opportunities
“I continue to listen to the concerns of North Carolinians and am working hard to introduce legislation that addresses those concerns and put the needs of North Carolinians first,” said Senator Tillis. “The amendments introduced all focus on important issues impacting North Carolinians, including prioritizing COVID-19 vaccine access, increasing economic and educational opportunities, assisting our hardworking farmers, and prioritizing public safety. I look forward to bringing these important and commonsense amendments to the floor for a vote.”
Press Releases 02/4/2021
Tillis, Colleagues Demand Answers on Dangerous Biden DHS Deportation Moratorium
Recently, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and 11 Senate colleagues pushed back on a deportation moratorium proposed by President’s Biden’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which will prevent the removal of the vast majority of illegal immigrants with final orders of removal—including dangerous criminals—from the United States.
Press Releases 02/3/2021
Tillis, Shaheen Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Servicemembers & Military Families with Coverage for Eating Disorder Treatments
Congress must provide our men and women in uniform with the right tools to combat eating disorders, and I'm proud to reintroduce the SERVE Act with Senator Shaheen to improve access and care for those affected.
Press Releases 02/3/2021
Tillis Co-sponsors Balanced Budget Amendment Resolution
“The rapidly growing national debt is a threat to our future, and with the necessary spending for pandemic relief, the threat has become more severe,” said Senator Tillis. “The need for a balanced budget has never been more timely, and I urge Congress to take up this legislation so that taxpayer dollars and the nation’s future fiscal health are handled responsibly.”
Press Releases 02/2/2021
Sens. Tillis and Leahy and Reps. Jeffries and Mace Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Supporting Creative Students
I was pleased that the Senate passed this legislation unanimously last Congress, and I have had ongoing conversations about what more Washington needs to do to incentivize copyright registration. Introducing these talented students to the benefits of copyright protection is an excellent place to start.
Press Releases 02/2/2021
Tillis and Nine Republican Senators Issue Statement on Meeting with President Biden
It was an excellent meeting, and we are very appreciative that in his first official meeting in the Oval Office, President Biden chose to spend so much time with us discussing the response to the COVID crisis. We presented our proposal to the president, and we had a very productive exchange of views.
Press Releases 02/2/2021
Tillis Opposes Homeland Security Secretary Nominee Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas Confirmation
President Biden has made it clear that immigration policy will be a major focus for the DHS Secretary, and I am disappointed that Senate Democrats rejected a commonsense request for Mr. Mayorkas to come before the Senate Judiciary Committee to answer questions about how he would handle immigration issues.