US Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC)
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Recent News About US Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC)
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Senators seek answers on alleged political bias in FEMA disaster relief
Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd, both Republicans from North Carolina, have taken the lead in addressing concerns regarding reports that a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employee instructed disaster assistance teams to avoid homes...
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Senator Tillis urges Congress for swift passage of Helene relief funds
Today, Senator Thom Tillis addressed the Senate Appropriations Committee to advocate for urgent federal disaster relief funding for North Carolina residents affected by Hurricane Helene.
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Tillis criticizes Ryan Park's Fourth Circuit Court nomination process
Today, Senator Thom Tillis expressed his continued opposition to the Biden Administration's nomination of Ryan Park for the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Tillis leads effort to replenish SBA disaster loan program after hurricane impacts
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) has announced plans to introduce legislation aimed at replenishing the Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Program.
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Tillis questions DOJ's actions on illegal immigrant voter registration
Senator Thom Tillis, along with several colleagues, has raised concerns regarding the Department of Justice's (DOJ) handling of cases involving illegal immigrants registering to vote.
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Tillis criticizes handling of disaster recovery funds amid $175M shortfall
Senator Thom Tillis has expressed concerns over Governor Roy Cooper's request for the North Carolina General Assembly to address a $175 million budget shortfall in the state's disaster recovery efforts. The funds, initially provided by the federal government for Hurricane Matthew and Hurricane Florence recovery, are now insufficient according to recent assessments.
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Senator Thom Tillis calls on Congress to expedite disaster recovery funding
Today, The Hill published an op-ed by Senator Thom Tillis emphasizing the need for Congress to act swiftly on long-term disaster recovery assistance. In his piece, Tillis addressed the challenges faced by North Carolina in recovering from Hurricane Helene and urged Congress to return from its recess to pass necessary funding.
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Funding announced for improvements at Charlotte Douglas and Raleigh-Durham airports
Today, Senator Thom Tillis announced a significant allocation of $27 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation for improvements at two major airports in North Carolina. Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) Airport is set to receive $15 million, while Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) Airport will benefit from a $12 million grant.
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Bipartisan group urges Biden for quick disaster funding after hurricanes
Senators Thom Tillis and Raphael Warnock have spearheaded a bipartisan initiative urging President Biden to expedite the submission of a government funding request to Congress. This request aims to address the costs associated with clean-up and recovery efforts following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The senators emphasize the urgency of this action to facilitate the healing process for affected communities.
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Bipartisan bill aims to reform FEMA's individual assistance programs
On October 14, 2024, Senators Thom Tillis from North Carolina and Gary Peters from Michigan introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at reforming the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Individual Assistance program. This proposed bill seeks to enhance the manner in which FEMA provides support to individuals recovering from disasters.
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Senator Tillis discusses Helene recovery efforts and voting access on Face the Nation
Senator Thom Tillis appeared on CBS' Face the Nation to discuss North Carolina's ongoing recovery efforts from Helene. During the interview with Margaret Brennan, Tillis expressed concern over the pace of resource deployment but praised responders at various levels for their work.
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Tillis and Budd suggest military leadership for Helene response
Our National Guard and local, state, and federal first responders have been actively engaged in response efforts following the recent disaster. The scale of devastation and the complexity involved in search and rescue operations are significant.
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Senators urge swift approval for hurricane relief following Helene's destruction
U.S. Senators from several southeastern states have urged Senate leaders to expedite the passage of disaster relief legislation in response to Hurricane Helene's destruction. The group, consisting of both Republicans and Democrats, addressed a letter to Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Appropriations Chair Patty Murray, and Vice Chair Susan Collins.
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Tillis supports SAMHSA's new geo-routing for suicide prevention hotline
Senator Tillis, founder and co-chair of the bipartisan Senate Mental Health Caucus, has expressed support for the recent announcement by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to start implementing geo-routing for incoming calls to the 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Network.
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FAA commits $290 million for Charlotte Douglas International Airport's fourth parallel runway
Today, Senator Thom Tillis acknowledged a $290 million commitment from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Fourth Parallel Runway project at Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) Airport.
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Senator Thom Tillis discusses infrastructure law and mental health investments
Senator Thom Tillis recently appeared on Spectrum News’ In Focus with Loretta Boniti to discuss his state travel and recent bipartisan legislative achievements. These include the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, legislation that Senator Tillis helped write, negotiate, and pass into law.
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Bipartisan bill introduced to repeal COVID-era employee retention tax credit
Senator Thom Tillis, alongside Senators Mitt Romney (R-UT) and Joe Manchin (I-WV), recently introduced the Employee Retention Tax Credit Repeal Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to disallow the processing of Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) claims filed after January 31, 2024, and increase penalties for fraud.
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Senate passes bill requiring DHS to report catch-and-release data
The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed legislation co-introduced by Senator Thom Tillis that mandates the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide detailed reports on how it handles migrants encountered at the border. This move aims to ensure transparency regarding the number of migrants being released into the United States by the Biden-Harris Administration.
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Senate passes bipartisan bill requiring DOJ updates for NamUs database
The U.S. Senate recently passed bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Alex Padilla (D-CA), John Cornyn (R-TX), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Chris Murphy (D-CT). The legislation mandates the Department of Justice (DOJ) to add a new category to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons Systems (NamUs) database, allowing the public and law enforcement to denote cases where individuals went missing or were identified on federal land, including specific location details.
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4.9 million grant allocated for improvements at Piedmont Triad International Airport
Senator Thom Tillis announced today a $4.9 million grant from the Department of Transportation (DOT) aimed at rehabilitating existing lighting on a taxiway at Piedmont Triad International (PTI) Airport.