Press Releases 08/6/2020
Senators Burr, Tillis Issue Joint Statement on Release of Footage Related to John Neville’s Death
The footage released today is deeply disturbing. Our hearts go out to the Neville family, who deserve a full accounting of what happened and answers about John Neville’s tragic death. As this matter moves forward with appropriate due process, we want to thank Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough and District Attorney Jim O’Neill for their efforts to ensure accountability and justice. These issues are not easy, but addressing them is a responsibility we all share.
Press Releases 08/5/2020
Tillis Co-Sponsors Legislation to Support Critical Energy Infrastructure Projects
This legislation clarifies the permitting process used by the Army Corps of Engineers, ensuring projects can continue construction and protecting thousands of American jobs.
Press Releases 08/5/2020
Tillis Leads Bipartisan Push to Protect Content Creators from Anticompetitive Practices
With public venues of all kinds closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, now, more than ever, content creators are dependent upon revenues from streaming and other online sources.
Press Releases 08/4/2020
Tillis Co-Sponsored Great American Outdoors Act Signed Into Law
I am proud to have co-sponsored this bipartisan legislation and get it signed into law so we can preserve our parks and allow our kids and grandkids to enjoy them in their best form.
Press Releases 08/3/2020
Tillis Co-Sponsors Legislation to Help Save Motorcoach Industry Impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic
I’m proud to support the bipartisan Coronavirus Economic Relief for Transportation Services (CERTS) Act that will provide immediate relief for motorcoach operators when they need it most.
Press Releases 08/3/2020
Tillis & Cornyn Request Answers After Recent Russian Cyberattacks
Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray and CISA Director Christopher Krebs requesting answers after the recent cyberattacks by Russian actors, specifically NetWalker and its ransomware cyberattacks. In recent months, there have been multiple NetWalker attacks on education systems, medical facilities, businesses, and government agencies.
Press Releases 07/31/2020
Tillis Encourages North Carolinians to Prepare for Potential Hurricane Impacts During Pandemic
As Hurricane Isaias threatens to make landfall in North Carolina, I am working with state and local officials to monitor the storm and coordinating with federal partners to ensure we have the resources needed to help North Carolina families prepare.
Press Releases 07/31/2020
Tillis Introduces Landmark Bill To Reform How Veterans Exposed to Toxic Substances Receive Health Care and Benefits
After working alongside veterans who were stationed Camp Lejeune and fighting for servicemembers exposed to toxicants from burn pits in Afghanistan and Iraq, it’s clear the men and women who served our country deserve better. The bipartisan TEAM Act ensures that all veterans are given a fair and uniform process to receive the health care and benefits to which they are entitled following exposure to toxicants during their service.
Press Releases 07/30/2020
VIDEO: Tillis Pushes Colleagues to Hold the Chinese Government Accountable
Sen. Tillis: “I think China is a hostile nation because they have stolen billions and billions of dollars of intellectual property. I get it reported every day as Chair of the Intellectual Property Subcommittee. And you all know what’s publicly reported about China. Imagine if you knew what we did in classified briefings. They are a hostile nation and are responsible for this virus and they need to be held accountable.”
Press Releases 07/29/2020
Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Deny Visas to Individuals Who Attempt to Steal Intellectual Property from American Companies
This legislation will punish foreign adversaries and deter additional efforts to undermine American leadership through intellectual property theft.