Press Releases 03/17/2021
Tillis: President Biden Escalated Border Crisis by Illegally Stopping Border Wall Construction
Amid the rapidly escalating crisis along the southern border, I joined 39 Republican U.S. senators sent a letter to GAO Comptroller Gene L. Dodaro highlighting President Joe Biden’s suspension of border wall funding and construction without lawful justification, as required by the Impoundment Control Act.
Press Releases 03/17/2021
Tillis, Colleagues Push DOJ to Review Obstruction of Justice in Ongoing Probe of States’ COVID Response in Nursing Homes
I joined my colleagues to write a letter calling on the Department of Justice to continue its probe into whether state officials failed to comply with federal guidelines or requirements for participation in federal programs in their response to coronavirus infections among seniors and nursing home residents.
Press Releases 03/16/2021
Tillis and Colleagues Reintroduce the Protect and Serve Act to Punish Criminals for Targeting Law Enforcement
Those who commit senseless acts of violence against law enforcement officers must be held accountable for their actions, which is why I am proud to reintroduce this legislation that creates federal penalties for criminals who target law enforcement. They put their lives on the line to protect us, and we should do the work in Congress to protect them.
Press Releases 03/15/2021
Tillis and Warren Question DoD and HUD on Accessible Military Housing for Families With Disabilities and Release Information on Concerns With Private Military Housing Providers
In December 2020, Senators Tillis and Warren questioned the five largest private military housing providers about their reported failure to provide adequate housing to families with disabilities.
Press Releases 03/12/2021
Tillis and Coons Urge Burmese Authorities to Stop Attacks on Citizens
It is imperative for Burmese law enforcement and military personnel to respect the fundamental human rights of all Burmese citizens to peacefully gather and protest, and it is crucial for state security forces to exercise restraint and refrain from using excessive force against their own citizens.
Press Releases 03/12/2021
Tillis Reintroduces One Agency Act to Streamline and Improve Antitrust Enforcement
Antitrust has a valuable role to play in ensuring that Big Tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Twitter can’t simply use their market power to steal creators’ content.
Press Releases 03/12/2021
Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Hold Venezuelan Dictator Maduro Accountable
This commonsense legislation is necessary to preserve future negations should further restrictions or sanctions be needed. The United States must continue to advocate against brutality and injustice, and this begins with preventing American dollars from aiding Maduro’s regime.
Press Releases 03/12/2021
Tillis Co-Introduces Bill to Reduce Overcriminalization and Excessive Regulation
“We’ve unfortunately seen too many instances of commonsense and restraint not being used in the prosecution of Americans for innocent acts with no criminal intent,” said Senator Tillis. “Our legislation will help curb unfair overcriminalization by requiring prosecutors to demonstrate guilty intent.”
Press Releases 03/11/2021
Tillis Applauds $9.5 Billion in North Carolina Federal Prime Contracts in 2020
The uptick in federal contracts in 2020 created more job opportunities for the people of our state and has been crucial for North Carolina’s economic recovery from COVID-19. I look forward to continue working with my colleagues in Congress and partners in North Carolina to ensure we keep our status as the most military friendly state in the nation.
Press Releases 03/11/2021
Tillis Discusses Toxic Exposure Bill During Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Hearing
I think we are going to make progress on the TEAM Act. We can figure out a way to resolve some minor differences with some of our colleagues on the House side and move forward with the bill this Congress and hopefully the first half of the Congress.