Press Releases 12/21/2020
Sens. Tillis and Burr Call on Senate to Give Lumbee Tribe Full Recognition
The fact that we couldn’t pass this bill today when it passed unanimously out of the House of Representatives just a month ago is a shame. They have been fighting for it for over a century, and I’m going to fight for it as long as I’m in the U.S. Senate.
Press Releases 12/20/2020
Tillis Supports Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Package
I strongly support this bipartisan package to distribute another round of stimulus checks, provide help to Americans who have lost their jobs, and provide much-needed loans to small businesses so they can keep their doors open.
Press Releases 12/18/2020
Tillis, Grassley, Ernst and Coons Lead Bipartisan Push to Protect Americans from Counterfeit Vaccines
Today, U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Joni Ernst (R-IA), and Chris Coons (D-DE) sent a bipartisan letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) commending the agency for its quick action to combat online fraud related to unemployment benefits, dangerous counterfeit personal protective equipment, and counterfeit vaccines.
Press Releases 12/18/2020
Tillis Urges Passage of the Protect and Serve Act Following Second NC Police Officer Killed in One Week
The best thing that we can do is just pass this commonsense legislation, send a message to these people who are taking away the men and women who serve in our communities.
Press Releases 12/18/2020
Tillis Joins Resolution Defending Right to Freely Exercise Religion
Now more than ever, North Carolinians are leaning on their faith as we battle this pandemic, with many relying on their church for support. I am proud to join this resolution as we work to defend our constitutional right to religious freedom for every American.
Press Releases 12/16/2020
Tillis Co-Sponsors Legislation to Increase Investment in Underserved Communities
This legislation will provide the support, programs, and capital needed to promote community and economic development in North Carolina’s underserved communities, in turn creating jobs and opportunities.
Press Releases 12/15/2020
Tillis Honors Officer Tyler Herndon on the Senate Floor
My thoughts and prayers are with Officer Herndon’s family, the Mount Holly Police Department, and the residents of the community he served.
Press Releases 12/11/2020
Tillis Statement on FDA Approval of COVID-19 Vaccine
North Carolinians have endured tremendous hardship this year, but the FDA’s approval of a COVID-19 vaccine is a monumental achievement that can clear the path to defeating this pandemic and returning life to normal.
Press Releases 12/11/2020
Senate Passes NDAA that Includes Numerous Tillis Wins for North Carolina Servicemembers, Additional Measures to Improve Military Housing and Combat COVID-19
The bipartisan legislation passed by the Senate includes multiple bipartisan provisions secured by Senator Tillis to improve the quality of life for servicemembers and military families.
Press Releases 12/10/2020
Senators Tillis and Coons, Reps. Lowenthal and Pocan Introduce Resolution Honoring Human Rights Day
The mission of the Caucus is to defend and promote internationally recognized human rights norms around the world and contribute to global leadership in advocating for and protecting human rights.