Us Senator Thom Tillis (nc)
Recent News About Us Senator Thom Tillis (nc)
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Tillis, Warner Introduce Legislation to Help Reduce Recidivism
Senators Thom Tillis and Mark Warner have introduced bipartisan legislation called The BOP ID Act, aimed at improving reentry outcomes for individuals leaving prison. The bill focuses on ensuring that eligible individuals have access to a valid form of government identification upon release.Tillis emphasized the importance of this legislation by stating, “A valid form of ID is a critical first step for those looking for a fresh start and is necessary to become a productive member of society.” He highlighted that the bill would require the Federal Bureau of Prisons to...
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Tillis, Colleagues Speak Out Against Biden’s Tax Hike on American Energy Producers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Thom Tillis and several colleagues have raised concerns over the Biden Administration's proposed tax increases on American energy producers. In a recent letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, the senators expressed their apprehension regarding the administration's approach to energy policy."We write with grave concern regarding the administration's continued hostility towards American energy production," the senators stated. They emphasized the challenges faced by working families and small businesses due to high energy prices,...
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Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Improve Schools’ Access to Mental Health Grants
Senator Thom Tillis recently introduced the CARE for Student Mental Health Act, a bill aimed at improving schools' access to mental health grants. Senator Tillis emphasized the importance of the legislation, stating, “This legislation helps provide mental health professionals to the communities that need them the most.”The bill comes in response to the concerning statistics that "One in five children have a diagnosable mental or behavioral health disorder, and approximately 40% of students will experience symptoms of depression or anxiety by the seventh grade." Despite...
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Tillis Leads Resolution Calling on the Protection of Iranian Political Refugees in Ashraf-3 in Albania
Senator Thom Tillis and a group of bipartisan senators have led a resolution urging the protection of Iranian political refugees in Ashraf-3, located in Albania. The resolution rejects the demands of the Iranian regime and emphasizes the need for the refugees to be granted their fundamental rights.According to the senators, the Iranian regime has a history of targeting Iranian political refugees, especially those who survived Tehran's repression and were initially based in Camp Ashraf, Iraq. The relocation of these refugees to Albania was initiated in 2012, with the final...
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Tillis, Padilla Lead Charge to Improve 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Senators Thom Tillis and Alex Padilla, along with U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra and FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, have announced a significant advancement in enhancing the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.Senator Tillis expressed his enthusiasm for the improvements, stating, “The 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has been an important resource in connecting those in crisis with necessary care, and I’m excited about this next step to further improve the Lifeline.” He added, “Ensuring callers are routed to crisis centers based on their...
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Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Close Financial Loophole in GI Bill Repayments
Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues have introduced legislation aimed at rectifying a financial loophole that is hindering thousands of active-duty servicemembers from receiving the education repayments they are owed. The issue stems from the transition between the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) and the Forever GI Bill, with at least 25,000 servicemembers affected by this oversight.“Our brave servicemembers deserve the full financial benefits they are rightfully owed,” said Senator Tillis. “This commonsense legislation fixes a financial loophole and cuts down on the...
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Tillis, Colleagues Push for Senate Action to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Senator Thom Tillis and a group of his colleagues have called for immediate action in the Senate to lower the cost of prescription drugs by enacting reforms related to pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). In a letter addressed to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, the senators emphasized the urgency of the situation.“We write to call attention to the immediate need to enact pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reforms to reduce Americans’ prescription drug costs and protect patient access to pharmacies across our country," the senators stated...
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Tillis, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Increase Agricultural Exports
Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues have recently called on the Biden administration to prioritize increasing U.S. agricultural exports in a letter addressed to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. The senators expressed their concerns about the decline in critical markets for U.S. agricultural exports and highlighted the importance of expanding market access for American food and agricultural products.In the letter, the senators stated, “We write to express deep concern with the continued erosion of critical...
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Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Laken Riley Act in the Senate
Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues have introduced the Laken Riley Act in the Senate, a piece of legislation aimed at addressing issues related to illegal immigrants who commit specific offenses. The act would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest illegal immigrants involved in theft, burglary, larceny, or shoplifting offenses and ensure that these individuals are detained until they are removed from the United States. Additionally, the bill grants state attorneys general the authority to take legal action against the Secretary of Homeland...
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Tillis Leads Effort to Stop Sanctuary Cities, Deport Criminal Illegal Aliens, and Provide Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Policies
Senator Thom Tillis has introduced two bills aimed at combating sanctuary cities and ensuring the safety of communities by deporting criminal illegal aliens. The first bill, the Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act, seeks to provide justice for victims harmed by sanctuary policies. Senator Tillis expressed, "For too long, we have watched local jurisdictions...release dangerous criminals back into their communities and put innocent lives at risk."The second bill, the Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act, aims to clarify detainer authority and incentivize cooperation...
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Tillis, Hudson, NC Colleagues Demand Answers Regarding Greensboro Migrant Facility
Senator Thom Tillis and Representative Richard Hudson, along with other Republican members of North Carolina’s Congressional Delegation, have sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra, demanding transparency and answers regarding the Greensboro Influx Care Facility (ICF). The letter follows the Biden Administration's announcement that the Greensboro ICF will be operational on March 15.In the letter, the members expressed their frustration with the lack of transparency from HHS, stating, “We write today regarding the recent...
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Tillis, Colleagues Advocate for Recognition of Military Career Options
Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues have urged the Department of Defense to collaborate with the Departments of Education and Labor in recognizing military service and enlistment as valuable career options. In a letter addressed to Acting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Ashish Vazirani, the senators emphasized the importance of sharing military service data with state education officials to better support graduates considering military careers.“We write today to encourage the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to commit to working with state...
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Tillis, Manchin Lead Effort to Require Inflation Estimates on Bills Introduced in Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced the bipartisan Informed Lawmaking to Combat Inflation Act, which would require the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to provide inflation estimates for bills introduced by Congress. Currently, the CBO is responsible for issuing estimates for how legislation being considered by Congress would impact direct spending, revenues, and the federal deficit, but is not required to measure the inflationary impacts of bills.“Congress must take into account the economic realities of inflation when...
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Senator Thom Tillis Critiques President Biden's State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis critiqued President Biden's State of the Union address, highlighting various concerns and challenges facing Americans. In a video statement released in response to the address, Senator Tillis expressed his views on the current state of the nation.Senator Tillis began by noting President Biden's tendency to shift blame onto others, stating, "At the State of the Union, we heard President Biden attempt to blame everyone from corporations to the opposing party for the issues Americans are facing." He emphasized that ultimately,...
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Tillis, Colleagues Call For UNRWA Head’s Appointment to the International Committee of the Red Cross Be Reconsidered
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues have taken a stand against the appointment of Mr. Pierre Krahenbuhl as the director general of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). In a recent letter to the ICRC, the senators expressed their concerns regarding Krahenbuhl's suitability for the position.“We write to request you reconsider the appointment of Mr. Pierre Krahenbuhl to serve as director general of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). It is our belief that the publicly reported ‘credible and corroborated’ allegations of...
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Tillis Statement on Senator Sinema Announcing Retirement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis issued a statement on Senator Sinema's retirement from the U.S. Senate, expressing his admiration for her bipartisan leadership and conviction. "The Senate will greatly miss Senator Sinema’s strong bipartisan leadership. It has been an honor to work with her to address some of the most pressing challenges facing our nation over the last several years," said Senator Tillis.He further praised Senator Sinema's courage in upholding her beliefs despite political pressures, stating, "I admire the remarkable courage she has...
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Tillis, Colleagues Call for Censure of Iran for Nuclear Buildup
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues are urging the Biden Administration to take action against Iran's nuclear activities. In a letter addressed to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the senators emphasized the need for censuring Iran for its nuclear buildup.The senators highlighted the alarming increase in Iran's nuclear enrichment activities, stating, "In December, the IAEA issued a report showing that Iran’s nuclear enrichment activity tripled by the end of last year." They emphasized the importance of addressing Iran's behavior and...
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Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Provide Relief for American Farmers
Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues recently introduced the Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2024, which aims to provide relief for American farmers by reverting the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) to the December 2023 rate through the end of the 2025 growing season. The bill has garnered support from various agricultural organizations and key stakeholders.Senator Tillis highlighted the challenges faced by farmers, stating, “With net farm income projected to decrease by more than 25% this year, farmers in North Carolina and across the country are struggling to make...
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Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Deport Illegal Immigrants Who Drink and Drive
Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues have introduced the Protect Our Communities From DUIs Act, a legislation aimed at preventing illegal immigrants who have committed DUIs from entering the United States. The bill also seeks to automatically deport illegal immigrants who commit DUIs within the U.S.In response to President Joe Biden's approach to deportations, Senator Tillis expressed concern over the impact of the current border policies. He stated, “President Biden’s disastrous border policies have resulted in criminal illegal immigrants settling into communities...
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Tillis, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Non-Opioid Treatments
Senators Thom Tillis and Mark Kelly have introduced the Alternatives to Prevent Addiction in the Nation (Alternatives to PAIN) Act, a bipartisan legislation aimed at providing greater access to non-opioid treatments for pain management for seniors.Senator Tillis emphasized the importance of the legislation by stating, “This bipartisan, pragmatic legislation will help prevent opioid addiction before it starts by leveling the playing field for non-opioid alternatives, ensuring seniors have uninterrupted access to non-opioid, non-addictive alternatives.”Senator Kelly also...