Press Releases

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 02/3/2021

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 02/3/2021

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 02/2/2021

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 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.

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 02/1/2021

Tillis and Nine Republican Senators Announce Sixth Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Proposal

At the President’s invitation, Senator Tillis and his colleagues will meet with President Biden this afternoon at the White House to discuss the proposal in further detail.

Press Releases 02/1/2021

Tillis Announces $100 Million Grant for Vaccine Distribution in North Carolina

The COVID-19 vaccine must be distributed in a timely and effective manner, and I’m confident that this grant will help make it possible. With every administered vaccine, North Carolina gets one step closer to defeating this virus, which is why I’m pleased to announce this funding for our state’s vaccine distribution operation.

Press Releases 01/31/2021

Tillis, Colleagues Outline COVID-19 Relief Compromise, Request Meeting with President Biden

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, members on both sides of the aisle recognize additional targeted relief is needed to get families and businesses back on their feet. While relief from the recent $900 billion package continues to be distributed, this outline is a commonsense next step, and I hope President Biden and Congressional Democrats will review this proposal and work with us instead of ramming through a partisan relief package without Republican support.

Press Releases 01/29/2021

Tillis Joins Resolution to Investigate Origins of COVID-19, Hold CCP Accountable Amid Biden Decision to Rejoin WHO

“From the very first case of COVID-19, the Chinese government has lied to the world about the severity of Coronavirus and facilitated a global pandemic. China’s dishonesty is responsible for the lost lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans,” said Senator Tillis. “Instead of demanding answers and pushing for transparency, President Biden is rejoining the World Health Organization without asking for any meaningful changes to an international organization complicit in spreading this deadly virus. As our nation’s leader, President Biden must hold China accountable for their malicious actions.”