Press Releases 04/26/2021
Sens. Burr, Tillis Reintroduce Lumbee Federal Recognition Bill
The Lumbee Tribe has been fighting for more than a century to gain federal recognition and, as long as I’m in the U.S. Senate, I’m going to continue my work to make sure this happens.
Press Releases 04/23/2021
Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Renew Popular Farm To School Program
Bipartisan Legislation Will Drive More Resources To The National Farm To School Grant Program
Press Releases 04/23/2021
Senate Passes Bipartisan Resolution Introduced by Tillis to Honor Veterans Service Organizations for Supporting Veterans Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Veterans Service Organizations have remained committed to supporting veterans with whatever they need to succeed. Their selfless work deserves to be recognized, and I’m pleased my Senate colleagues voted to pass this bipartisan resolution to honor our nation’s VSOs.
Press Releases 04/22/2021
Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Legislation Preventing Unilateral Deal with Murderous Iranian Regime
The Biden administration’s indication to reenter the deal puts American lives at stake as Iran continues to be the largest state sponsor of terror. Congress should be involved in approving the final negotiated language. This legislation would prevent any federal funds from being used to rejoin the deal and ensure any agreement goes through the Senate for oversight.
Press Releases 04/21/2021
Tillis, Burr, Ross and Hudson Introduce Bipartisan Legislation Supported by Entire NC Delegation to Consolidate Fort Bragg Into One Federal Judicial District
Senator Tillis introduced bipartisan legislation supported by the entire North Carolina delegation to reduce the burden on defendants by consolidating Fort Bragg into one federal judicial district whose courthouse is in Fayetteville.
Press Releases 04/20/2021
Tillis and Shaheen Reaffirm Senate’s Bipartisan Commitment to NATO, Announce They’ll Continue to Lead Senate NATO Observer Group
As the United States and its allies continue to face numerous and unconventional threats, it’s more important than ever that we reaffirm to the world our commitment to NATO. The Senate NATO Observer Group is an essential part of that commitment, and I proudly re-established this initiative with Senator Shaheen on a bipartisan basis in 2018 to keep our colleagues in the Senate informed of updates surrounding our NATO allies.
Press Releases 04/19/2021
Senate Passes Tillis Supported Resolution Designating National Park Week
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution, co-sponsored by U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), designating April 17- 25, 2021 as National Park Week. The resolution encourages people around the country and world to spend time in America’s treasured national parks.
Press Releases 04/16/2021
Tillis, Burr, Butterfield, Rouzer, and Murphy Urge USDA to Distribute COVID-19 Relief Funding to NC Timber Industry
Senators Tillis and Burr and Representatives G. K. Butterfield (D-NC-01), David Rouzer (R-NC-07), and Gregory Murphy, M.D. (R-NC-03) sent a bipartisan letter to the USDA urging the distribution of $200 million provided in the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act for relief to the timber harvesting and hauling industry.
Press Releases 04/16/2021
Tillis Co-sponsors Resolution Condemning Hate Crimes Targeting Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders
Tillis co-sponsored a resolution led by Senator Chuck Grassley condemning a spike in hate crimes targeting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and outlines data on a dramatic rise in hate crimes and violence against the AAPI community following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Press Releases 04/15/2021
Tillis, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Small Business Opportunities for Minority Student Entrepreneurs to Succeed
I'm proud to introduce this legislation to ensure that young entrepreneurs from Minority Serving Institutions and Historically Black Colleges and Universities in our state have the support needed to kick start their businesses.