Press Releases 03/28/2021
Tillis Visits U.S. – Mexico Border, Meets With Local Officials and Authorities to Address Border Crisis
Instead of denying reality and blocking media access so the American people can’t see the full extent of what is happening, the Biden Administration needs to start showing some leadership and accountability. I stand ready to work with the administration to secure our border and end this humanitarian and security crisis.
Press Releases 03/25/2021
Tillis Co-sponsors Legislation to Stop Asylum Abuse and Reclaim Control of Our Southern Border
We must address this problem head-on and this legislation does so by requiring unaccompanied minors to file their asylum claim in their home countries and also provides more rigorous standards for processing asylum claims.
Press Releases 03/24/2021
Tillis’ Bipartisan TEAM Act Endorsed by National and North Carolina Veterans Organizations
“After nearly two years of tireless work by our Coalition, we are pleased to see The TEAM Act re-introduced in the 117th Congress. We would like to thank Senator Tillis and Senator Hassan for their leadership on this critical issue, and urge the Senate to pass this legislation without delay.”
Press Releases 03/23/2021
Sens. Tillis and Hassan Reintroduce Bipartisan TEAM Act to Reform How Veterans Exposed to Toxic Substances Receive Health Care and Benefits
Senators Thom Tillis and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) reintroduced the Toxic Exposure in the American Military (TEAM) Act, bipartisan legislation that fundamentally reforms and improves how veterans exposed to toxic substances receive health care and benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Press Releases 03/19/2021
Tillis, Judiciary Committee Senators Criticize Biden-Induced Border Crisis, Demand Information about Extent of Crisis and Government Response
Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee criticized the Biden Administration’s self-induced border crisis and are pressing officials for information about how the administration is responding to the crisis amid the ongoing pandemic.
Press Releases 03/18/2021
Tillis Urges Colleagues to Pass the Protect and Serve Act
“Congress must pass the Protect and Serve Act right away and boldly say that there is no escape from justice for dangerous criminals who intentionally assault and kill our hardworking, dedicated law enforcement officers."
Press Releases 03/18/2021
Tillis Statement on FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies Jobs Announcement
Today’s announcement by FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies to invest more than one billion dollars and bring hundreds of jobs to North Carolina is fantastic news and shows our state’s continued commitment to invest in a robust and sustained talent pipeline for life sciences.
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 03/17/2021
Tillis’ Protect and Serve Act Endorsed by National and NC Law Enforcement
The Protect and Serve Act has been endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police, National Association of Police Organizations, Sergeants Benevolent Association (NYPD), Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, National Sheriffs Association, North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police, Major Cities Chiefs Association, and the Major County Sheriffs Association.