US Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC)
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Recent News About US Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC)
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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...
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Tillis, Hickenlooper Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Modernize Investor Disclosure
Senators Thom Tillis and John Hickenlooper have brought forth the Improving Disclosure for Investors Act of 2024, a bipartisan bill aimed at modernizing investor disclosure practices. The legislation mandates the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to propose rules that would enable the electronic delivery of regulatory documents to investors.Senator Tillis emphasized the importance of updating disclosure requirements, stating, "U.S capital markets have embraced the digital age... it is past time that we bring disclosure requirements into the 21st century."Echoing...
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Tillis Statement on Leader McConnell
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Thom Tillis expressed his admiration for Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, calling him a "true legend of the U.S. Senate." In a statement released, Senator Tillis highlighted McConnell's significant contributions during his tenure."Leader McConnell is a true legend of the U.S. Senate. Under his historic leadership, the Senate secured a conservative majority on the Supreme Court, passed historic tax reform, and enacted bipartisan legislation to save our economy from the brink at the start of the pandemic," Senator Tillis acknowledged....
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Tillis, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Caregivers, Streamline Access to Resources and Information
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) have introduced the Connecting Caregivers to Medicare Act, a bipartisan legislation aimed at supporting family caregivers and simplifying access to information for Medicare beneficiaries.According to Senator Tillis, caregivers face unnecessary barriers when trying to coordinate care for their loved ones. He stated, "I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation with Senator Hassan to enable caregivers to better advocate for their loved ones and make it easier for caregivers to communicate with...
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Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Help Law Enforcement Solve Crimes
Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues have introduced the Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods (VICTIM) Act, a bill aimed at assisting law enforcement agencies in solving crimes and improving clearance rates for homicides and firearm-related violent crimes. The legislation proposes the establishment of a grant program at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to provide resources to state, tribal, and local law enforcement agencies.According to Senator Tillis, the goal of the VICTIM Act is to reduce the number of unsolved homicide cases and...
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Tillis Supports Funding for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina has shown his support for the supplemental package that provides funding for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. The Senate passed the package in a 70-29 vote earlier today. Senator Tillis spoke passionately about the importance of providing funding to combat adversaries and support allies during his remarks on the Senate floor.During his speech, Senator Tillis highlighted the resilience of Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. He emphasized the role of Western world and NATO allies in supporting Ukraine and opposing...
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Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Health Care Data from Cyber Attacks
Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues have introduced a new bill called the Strengthening Cybersecurity in Health Care Act. The legislation aims to ensure the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) consistently evaluates its cybersecurity systems and reports their findings to Congress. This is in response to the increasing number of cybersecurity attacks against healthcare systems, including the HHS.In a statement, Senator Tillis expressed his concerns about the data breaches experienced by North Carolinians, particularly when it comes to sensitive health...
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Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Reemployment Benefits for Out-Of-Work Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues recently introduced the Building on Reemployment Improvements to Deliver Good Employment (BRIDGE) for Workers Act, legislation aimed at expanding access to reemployment benefits for out-of-work Americans. The bill would give states more flexibility in administering existing reemployment benefits to help more individuals find good-paying jobs."Expanding access to reemployment services like financial literacy classes and resume-building workshops will give unemployed Americans a competitive edge in our ever-changing...
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Tillis, Blackburn, Cornyn Introduce Bill to Strengthen Penalty for Killing Law Enforcement Officers
Senators Thom Tillis, John Cornyn, and Marsha Blackburn have introduced a bill that aims to strengthen penalties for individuals who harm or kill law enforcement officers. The legislation, known as the Justice for Fallen Law Enforcement Act, proposes the death penalty or life imprisonment for the murder of federal, state, and local enforcement officers. It also suggests a 20-year prison term for assault resulting in serious injury to law enforcement officers.The motivation behind this bill stems from the tragic death of Greensboro Police Sergeant Philip Dale Nix, who was...
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Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Address Substance Abuse in Prisons, Reduce Recidivism
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues have introduced the Supporting Treatment and Recovery Over Narcotics for Growth, Empowerment, and Rehabilitation (STRONGER) Act aimed at reducing recidivism and tackling addiction in prisons. The bill seeks to update and reauthorize the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners (RSAT) program, which provides treatment and recovery resources to incarcerated individuals with substance use disorders.Senator Tillis emphasized the importance of the legislation, stating, "This life-saving legislation will...
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Tillis Statement on Senate Border Deal
Senator Thom Tillis has released a statement expressing his stance on the national security and border package that was recently negotiated. In his statement, Tillis commends Senator Lankford for his hard work during months of negotiations, particularly on asylum and parole reform. Tillis acknowledges that Lankford secured the best deal he could with an administration that put up various roadblocks.However, Tillis raises concerns about sending the bill to the House without the support of a majority of Republican senators. He emphasizes that he has consistently stated that...
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Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Boost American Energy Independence
Senator Thom Tillis and his colleagues have introduced the Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act, a bill aimed at depoliticizing the export of American liquefied natural gas (LNG). The bill eliminates the requirement for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to authorize LNG exports and instead gives sole authority over the approval process to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).The introduction of this legislation comes shortly after President Biden's decision to pause approvals of pending applications for LNG exports. This move has been seen as a major victory...