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
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 12/11/2020
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 12/10/2020
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.
Press Releases 12/10/2020
Tillis Releases Text of Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Illegal Streaming by Criminal Organizations
Text would end piracy that costs U.S. economy nearly $30 billion per year and would only apply to commercial, for-profit piracy services, not individuals
Press Releases 12/9/2020
Tillis and 36 Senate Republicans File Brief Urging Supreme Court to Reaffirm Religious Liberty Still Exists in a Pandemic
36 Republican Senators recently announced they are submitting an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in support of Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s religious liberty lawsuit, Danville Christian Academy v. Beshear.
Press Releases 12/9/2020
Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill Empowering Victims of Porn Industry Exploitation to Sue Host Websites
I am proud to co-introduce this legislation with Senator Hawley that would allow the victims of these videos to sue pornographic websites for distributing and profiting from videos that are posted without consent.
Press Releases 12/3/2020
Tillis Co-sponsored Legislation to Provide ALS Disability Insurance Sooner Passes Senate
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a neurodegenerative disease affecting the ability of the brain to control muscle movements.