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Senator Thom Tillis and Fellow Republican Senators Urge Senate to Stay in Session Until Appropriations Bills are Passed
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Thom Tillis and 16 fellow Republican senators have sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), calling for the U.S. Senate to remain in session until all 12 appropriations bills have been debated and passed to fully fund the government.The U.S. government narrowly avoided a shutdown on September 30th, setting a deadline for a new spending agreement by November 17th. However, the letter comes as Senator Schumer adjourned the Senate for a state work period beginning on October 5th."We urge you to modify the Senate calendar so...
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Senate Passes Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Care and Address Disparities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate recently passed bipartisan legislation introduced by Senator Thom Tillis that aims to support states in preserving maternal health throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum. The legislation addresses disparities in maternal health outcomes and seeks to enhance healthcare quality and outcomes for mothers.Maternal health is a serious issue in North Carolina and across the country, with an alarming rise in pregnancy-related deaths. Senator Tillis expressed his concerns, stating, "We must work to improve maternal...
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Senator Thom Tillis Demands Answers from IRS on Harm to Taxpayers from Destroyed Information Returns
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Thom Tillis and all Senate Finance Committee Republicans sent a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Werfel demanding answersfollowing the release of new information demonstrating that the IRS’s March 2021 decision to destroy 30 million unprocessed 2019 taxpayer information returns has indisputably harmed taxpayers.“Recently reported information demonstrates the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) March 2021 decision to destroy 30 million unprocessed tax year 2019...
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Senator Thom Tillis Mourns the Passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Thom Tillis expressed his condolences on the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein, recognizing her as a trailblazer and dedicated public servant. Senator Tillis highlighted Feinstein's effectiveness as a legislator, emphasizing her ability to work across party lines to address complex issues."Senator Dianne Feinstein was a trailblazer who lived an incredible life dedicated to public service," Senator Tillis stated. "She was one of the most effective legislators in recent memory because of her willingness to work across the aisle in good...
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Senators Introduce Protecting Conscience in Healthcare Act to Safeguard Medical and Religious Exemptions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Thom Tillis, Marco Rubio (R-FL), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), and J.D. Vance (R-OH) have recently unveiled the Protecting Conscience in Healthcare Act, a bill aimed at safeguarding health care facilities and professionals from being compelled to endorse political and social agendas that contradict their medical expertise and deeply-held religious beliefs.The legislation prohibits government agencies and federally-funded health facilities, including hospitals and health clinics, from mandating employees to partake...
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Senators Express Concern over Chinese Nationals Illegally Crossing Southern Border
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Thom Tillis, Roger Marshall (R-KS), Mike Braun (R-IN), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), and Marco Rubio (R-FL) have raised alarm over the increasing number of Chinese nationals illegally entering the United States through the open Southern border. In a letter addressed to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the senators expressed concern that over 18,000 Chinese nationals have crossed the border in Fiscal Year 2023, with some having ties to the Chinese Communist Party's People's Liberation Army (PLA)....
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Senator Thom Tillis Urges Bipartisan Support to Avert Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an urgent plea to his colleagues, Senator Thom Tillis emphasized the need to prevent a government shutdown by passing a bill with bipartisan support in both chambers. Speaking out against the bill put forward by Leader Schumer, Senator Tillis highlighted the absence of Republican priorities, particularly border security funding, in the proposed legislation."We must avert a shutdown. That means a bill to fund the government needs to pass in both chambers with bipartisan support. The bill put forward by Leader Schumer contains several...
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Senator Thom Tillis Introduces Legislation to Protect Second Amendment Rights
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Thom Tillis and 20 of his Republican colleagues have recently introduced the Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act, which aims to prevent the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) from using public health emergencies to impose gun control.In light of the Governor of New Mexico's recent action to suspend the carrying of firearms under the guise of a public health emergency, concerns have been raised regarding the potential for left-wing politicians to replicate such measures on a national...