Scorecard

Thom Tillis' Scorecard

119 out of 194 actions aligned with America First Foundation positions.

Total Score

F

Immigration

D+

Foreign Policy

F

Trade

C-

Bills That Affected This Grade

S. 3050 • June 17, 2026

PAID OFF Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2 • June 5, 2026

Secure America Act

This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through FY2029 for immigration enforcement, border security, and related activities.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 3913 • Feb. 25, 2026

Self-Initiation Trade Enforcement Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3808 • Feb. 9, 2026

Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2026

This bill increases penalties for, and establishes additional enforcement mechanisms related to, fraudulent and grossly negligent violations of U.S. customs laws. Specifically, the bill increases the maximum civil penalty for a fraudulent violation to three times the domestic value of the merchandise.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3782 • Feb. 5, 2026

Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities and Fallen Law Enforcement Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 3584 • Jan. 7, 2026

Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 88 • Oct. 30, 2025

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared by President Donald J. Trump on April 2, 2025, which imposed a 10% tariff on most imports to the United States and additional duties on specified trading partners.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Voted Nay

Aligned

S.J.Res. 81 • Oct. 28, 2025

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Brazil.

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency that was declared by President Donald J. Trump in an executive order on July 30, 2025, that also imposed an additional 40% tariff on certain imports from Brazil based on the emergency declaration.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

S. 3056 • Oct. 27, 2025

Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2759 • Sept. 10, 2025

Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2362 • July 21, 2025

Ending Lending to China Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2368 • July 21, 2025

Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2116 • June 18, 2025

A bill to require the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to annually review, update, and report on the facilities and property of the United States Government determined to be national security sensitive for purposes of review of real estate transactions under section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1980 • June 5, 2025

A bill to establish the Senate NATO Observer Group, and for other purposes.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1983 • June 5, 2025

No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1705 • May 8, 2025

Chip Security Act

This bill requires covered integrated circuit products (e.g., advanced computing chips) to incorporate certain security mechanisms. Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Commerce to require any covered integrated circuit product to have chip security mechanisms that implement location verification before the product is exported, reexported, or…

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1612 • May 6, 2025

No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1521 • Apr. 30, 2025

Stand with Israel Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1351 • Apr. 8, 2025

Sister City Transparency Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1272 • Apr. 3, 2025

Trade Review Act of 2025

This bill requires congressional notification and review of new or increased duties (i.e., tariffs) imposed by the President on articles imported into the United States. Specifically, the President must notify Congress within 48 hours of imposing or increasing a duty on articles imported into the United States.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1281 • Apr. 3, 2025

RIDE Act

Restoring Industry Development in Entertainment Act or the RIDE Act This bill makes certain workers with a traveling carnival or circus eligible for P visas (nonimmigrant visas for athletes, artists, and entertainers).

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1292 • Apr. 3, 2025

Save Our Seafood Act

This bill establishes that the annual numerical cap on temporary nonagricultural worker (H-2B) visas does not apply to fish processors. Under current law, up to 66,000 H-2B visas may be issued in a year, with additional visas available to certain classes of workers who are exempt from this cap, including fish roe processors.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 37 • Apr. 2, 2025

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada.

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared by President Donald J. Trump on February 1, 2025, which imposed an additional 25% tariff on most imports from Canada (except for Canadian energy or energy resources, which have an additional 10% tariff).

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Voted Nay

Aligned

S. 998 • Mar. 12, 2025

Medical Supply Chain Resiliency Act

This bill authorizes actions to facilitate trade in medical goods (i.e., medical devices, pharmaceutical goods, or inputs for such devices or goods).

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 817 • Mar. 3, 2025

Falun Gong Protection Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 703 • Feb. 25, 2025

CATCH Fentanyl Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 709 • Feb. 25, 2025

Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act

This bill modifies the Conrad 30 Waiver program, which incentivizes qualified foreign physicians to serve in underserved communities. It also extends statutory authority for the program for three years from this bill's enactment.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 313 • Jan. 29, 2025

Stop Funding Global Terrorists Act of 2025

This bill prohibits the United States from making any voluntary or assessed contributions to the United Nations (UN) for assistance to Afghanistan until the Department of State certifies to Congress that (1) no U.S.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 212 • Jan. 23, 2025

POLICE Act of 2025

Protect Our Law enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement Act of 2025 or the POLICE Act of 2025 This bill makes assaulting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder a deportable offense. Specifically, the bill makes deportable any non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 185 • Jan. 22, 2025

Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act of 2025

This bill provides a private right of action against state and local jurisdictions with certain policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts, and contains additional provisions related to such jurisdictions. Currently, such cooperation is generally not required.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 5 • Jan. 20, 2025

Laken Riley Act

This act requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, shoplifting, assault of a law enforcement officer, or any crime that results in death or serious bodily injury to another person.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 112 • Jan. 16, 2025

Make the Migrant Protection Protocols Mandatory Act of 2025

This bill requires the Department of Justice (DOJ) to remove certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) from the United States while such an individual's application for admission is pending.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 145 • Jan. 16, 2025

Dismantle Iran’s Proxy Act of 2025

This bill requires the President to take actions against Ansarallah, the Iran-backed movement in Yemen also known as the Houthis. Specifically, the bill requires the President to designate Ansarallah as a foreign terrorist organization. (Among other things, such a designation allows the Department of the Treasury to require U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 70 • Jan. 13, 2025

A bill to require the imposition of sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and its officials, agents, or affiliates for acts of international terrorism.

This bill requires the President to designate Ansarallah, the Iran-backed movement in Yemen also known as the Houthis, as a foreign terrorist organization. The President must also report to Congress a determination as to whether specified foreign persons are officials, agents, or affiliates of Ansarallah.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 52 • Jan. 9, 2025

End Child Trafficking Now Act

This bill imposes restrictions related to adult non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) being admitted into the United States with a minor.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 5584 • Dec. 18, 2024

Countering Violence in the Western Hemisphere Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1444 • Dec. 9, 2024

Border Patrol Enhancement Act

This bill addresses various issues related to U.S. Border Patrol staffing. The bill establishes for the U.S. Border Patrol an authorized personnel level of 20,500 agents, which may be adjusted by the Department of Homeland Security using a validated personnel requirements determination model required by this bill. Specifically, the U.S.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 5371 • Nov. 21, 2024

Anti-BDS Labeling Act

This bill provides statutory authority for the continuation of U.S. policy related to country of origin marking for imported goods that are produced in the West Bank or Gaza. Currently, such goods must carry specified markings that indicate their origin. Further, the bill prohibits the use of any funds made available to the Department of State or to U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 5303 • Nov. 13, 2024

Stand with Israel Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 5183 • Sept. 25, 2024

BE GONE Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 5291 • Sept. 25, 2024

Visa Integrity Preservation Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3187 • Sept. 19, 2024

Southern Border Transparency Act of 2023

This bill requires various reports on immigration, particularly regarding individuals paroled into the United States. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection must monthly publish details on non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4914 • July 31, 2024

Falun Gong Protection Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4756 • July 24, 2024

No Visas for Violent Criminals Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4712 • July 11, 2024

Global Strategy for Securing Critical Minerals Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4591 • June 18, 2024

Save Our Seafood Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 94 • June 5, 2024

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the proposed rule submitted by the Office of Refugee Resettlement of the Administration for Children and Families of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to the Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4425 • May 23, 2024

GPA Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4337 • May 15, 2024

Israel Security Assistance Support Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4311 • May 9, 2024

No Official Palestine Entry Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1651 • May 7, 2024

Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act

This bill addresses economic and political development in the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia), including by supporting anti-corruption and trade initiatives.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 618 • May 7, 2024

United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2024

United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of State to establish the U.S. Foundation for International Conservation as a tax-exempt organization to promote international conservation efforts, including by providing grants for eligible projects.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1271 • Apr. 9, 2024

FEND Off Fentanyl Act

Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence Off Fentanyl Act or the FEND Off Fentanyl Act This bill requires or authorizes various actions, including sanctions, targeting foreign persons (individuals and entities) engaged in trafficking of fentanyl and other illicit opioids.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3049 • Apr. 9, 2024

Revoke Iranian Funding Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4015 • Mar. 21, 2024

Securing America’s Titanium Manufacturing Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4040 • Mar. 21, 2024

RIDE Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3923 • Mar. 12, 2024

Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 3933 • Mar. 12, 2024

Laken Riley Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U. S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, or shoplifting. The bill also authorizes states to sue the federal government for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3833 • Feb. 29, 2024

Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3848 • Feb. 29, 2024

Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2824 • Jan. 11, 2024

Secure the Border Act of 2023

This bill addresses issues regarding immigration and border security, including by imposing limits to asylum eligibility. For example, the bill requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to resume activities to construct a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border; provides statutory authorization for Operation Stonegarden, which provides grants to law…

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3461 • Dec. 11, 2023

Iran China Accountability Act of 2023

This bill prohibits the obligation or expenditure of federal funds to enter any negotiation with Iran regarding an Iranian nuclear agreement until (1) Iran has terminated agreements involving receiving funds from China; (2) Iran has terminated all military or security partnership agreements with China; (3) China has ceased to incarcerate Uyghur individuals…

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3347 • Nov. 27, 2023

A bill to require the imposition of sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and its officials, agents, or affiliates for acts of international terrorism.

This bill requires the President to take actions against Ansarallah, the Iran-backed movement in Yemen also known as the Houthis. Specifically, the President must designate Ansarallah a foreign terrorist organization.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3211 • Nov. 2, 2023

Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3182 • Nov. 1, 2023

Preventing the Recognition of Terrorist States Act of 2023

This bill prohibits U.S. official recognition of the Taliban-controlled government of Afghanistan. No federal department or agency may take any action that states or implies recognition of the Taliban's claim of sovereignty over Afghanistan. The bill also bars the Department of State, the U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3164 • Oct. 30, 2023

Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3061 • Oct. 25, 2023

A bill to revoke the waiver determination submitted to Congress on September 11, 2023, with respect to certain sanctions imposed with respect to Iran.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3112 • Oct. 24, 2023

Ensure Uniform Border Inspection Practices Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3083 • Oct. 19, 2023

Emergency Resupply for Iron Dome Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3053 • Oct. 17, 2023

Preempting Misguided Appeasement and Financing of Destabilizing Regimes Act of 2023

This bill prohibits the importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas from Venezuela and Iran. The prohibition does not apply to those products seized by the U.S. government for violations of sanctions.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3041 • Oct. 16, 2023

A bill to reinstate certain sanctions imposed with respect to Iran.

This bill reinstates any statutory sanctions against Iran that had been waived, reduced, or otherwise relieved pursuant to any agreement between the United States and Iran.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3013 • Oct. 4, 2023

A bill to permanently authorize the exemption of aliens working as fish processors from the numerical limitation on H-2B nonimmigrant visas.

This bill establishes that the annual numerical cap on temporary nonagricultural worker (H-2B) visas does not apply to fish roe processors, fish processors, technicians, or processing supervisors. Under current law, up to 66,000 H-2B visas may be issued in a year, with additional visas available to certain classes of workers who are exempt from this cap.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3028 • Oct. 4, 2023

PUNISH Act of 2023

Preventing Underhanded and Nefarious Iranian Supported Homicides Act of 2023 or the PUNISH Act of 2023 This bill extends sanctions and national emergencies related to Iran established by specified executive orders and limits the authority of the President to waive sanctions related to Iran.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2894 • Sept. 21, 2023

Science and Technology Agreement Enhanced Congressional Notification Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of State to notify Congress regarding science and technology agreements with China. Any existing agreement is revoked unless the State Department notifies Congress regarding the agreement no later than 60 days after enactment of this bill.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2324 • July 13, 2023

Ensuring American Security and Protecting Afghan Allies Act

This bill provides conditional permanent resident status to certain individuals who supported the U.S. mission in Afghanistan and addresses related issues. (A conditional permanent resident becomes a lawful permanent resident, also known as a green card holder, if the conditions are removed.)

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2327 • July 13, 2023

Afghan Adjustment Act

This bill provides lawful permanent resident status (also known as green cards ) to certain individuals who supported the U.S. mission in Afghanistan and addresses related issues.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2115 • June 22, 2023

Medical Supply Chain Resiliency Act

This bill authorizes actions to facilitate trade in medical goods (i.e., medical devices, pharmaceutical goods, or inputs for such devices or goods).

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2210 • June 22, 2023

Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act

This bill restricts the President's authority to unilaterally undertake certain actions with respect to Iran and increases congressional oversight of those actions. Specifically, the President must report to Congress before terminating or waiving sanctions related to Iran or taking a licensing action that significantly alters U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1887 • June 8, 2023

GRATEFUL Act

Granting Recognition to Accomplished Talented Employees For Unwavering Loyalty Act or the GRATEFUL Act This bill makes additional visas available under a program that provides special immigrant visas to eligible foreign nationals who were employed by the U.S. government abroad.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1843 • June 7, 2023

End Child Trafficking Now Act

This bill imposes restrictions related to adult non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) being admitted into the United States with a minor.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1768 • May 31, 2023

Taliban Sanctions Act of 2023

This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on certain individuals related to Afghanistan. Specifically, the President must impose certain sanctions on foreign persons, including members of the Taliban, who (1) have directly or indirectly provided support for terrorist groups operating in Afghanistan; (2) are responsible for or complicit in serious…

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1733 • May 18, 2023

POLICE Act of 2023

Protect Our Law enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement Act of 2023 or the POLICE Act of 2023 This bill makes assaulting a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or other first responder a deportable offense. Specifically, the bill makes deportable any non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1647 • May 17, 2023

Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2023

This bill imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and any affiliate or successor groups. The President must impose sanctions on foreign persons and on agencies or instrumentalities of foreign states that knowingly provide significant support or services to or are involved in a significant transaction with a senior member or…

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 18 • May 17, 2023

A joint resolution disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility".

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security titled Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility and published on September 9, 2022. The 2022 final rule nullified an August 14, 2019, final rule. The 2019 final rule made it more likely that a non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 1473 • May 4, 2023

A bill to authorize the immediate expulsion of inadmissible aliens attempting to enter the United States by fraud or without a necessary entry document, and for other purposes.

This bill requires the immediate expulsion of certain inadmissible non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who arrive at or along the U.S.-Mexico border subject to certain limits. Specifically, during the two years starting from this bill's enactment, such a non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 25 • Apr. 25, 2023

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States".

This joint resolution nullifies a Department of Labor final rule entitled Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States and published on February 28, 2023.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1184 • Apr. 18, 2023

Sister City Transparency Act

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study of sister city partnerships between U.S. communities and foreign communities in those countries that score below a certain level on a public sector corruption perception index.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1068 • Mar. 30, 2023

Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act

This bill addresses issues related to state and local government cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts, including by prohibiting uncooperative jurisdictions from receiving certain grants.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1035 • Mar. 29, 2023

Ending China's Unfair Advantage Act of 2023

Ending China's Unfair Advantage Act of 202 3 This bill prohibits the expenditure of federal funds to implement the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer until the agreement is amended to remove China from the list of developing countries .

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 316 • Mar. 29, 2023

A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.

This bill repeals specified authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 908 • Mar. 22, 2023

A bill to oppose the provision of assistance to the People's Republic of China by the multilateral development banks.

This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. executive directors at certain multilateral development banks, such as the Asian Development Bank, to oppose providing a loan, financial assistance, or technical assistance to China.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 831 • Mar. 16, 2023

Transnational Repression Policy Act

This bill seeks to reduce transnational repression (the actions of foreign governments to intimidate, silence, or harm members of diaspora and exile communities to prevent them from exercising their human rights).

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 863 • Mar. 16, 2023

A bill to establish a temporary commission to develop a consensus and actionable recommendations on a comprehensive grand strategy with respect to the United States relationship with the People's Republic of China for purposes of ensuring a holistic approach toward the People's Republic of China across all Federal departments and agencies.

This bill establishes a commission to develop a comprehensive grand strategy and whole-of-government approach with respect to the U.S.-China relationship. The purposes of the commission include (1) defining steps to build a stable international order that includes China, (2) providing recommendations to protect U.S.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 874 • Mar. 16, 2023

Farm Operations Support Act

This bill freezes the minimum wage for H-2A (temporary agricultural workers) through December 31, 2023. Specifically, the adverse effect wage rate that was in effect in a state on December 1, 2022, shall remain in effect through December 31, 2023.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 805 • Mar. 15, 2023

Fighting Trade Cheats Act of 2023

This bill increases penalties for, and establishes additional enforcement mechanisms related to, fraudulent and grossly negligent violations of U.S. customs laws. Specifically, the bill increases the maximum civil penalty for a fraudulent violation to three times the domestic value of the merchandise.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 733 • Mar. 9, 2023

Reverse Entry for Migrant Offenders and Violence Expulsion Act

This bill establishes under statute that a conviction for certain crimes related to kidnapping or sexual abuse shall be grounds for (1) barring an individual from entering the United States, and (2) deportability. (Under current law, convictions for certain crimes, including crimes involving moral turpitude, are grounds for inadmissibility and deportability.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 761 • Mar. 9, 2023

Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2023

This bill establishes specified measures to combat forced organ harvesting and the international trafficking in persons for the purpose of removing their organs. These measures include (1) establishing property-blocking and visa-blocking sanctions, and (2) requiring the Department of State to report on these practices.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 716 • Mar. 8, 2023

Solving the Border Crisis Act

This bill addresses immigration and border security issues, including by restarting construction of a border wall. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must resume all activities related to the construction of a border wall system along the U.S.-Mexico border that were planned or underway prior to January 20, 2021.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 686 • Mar. 7, 2023

RESTRICT Act

Restricting the Emergence of Security Threats that Risk Information and Communications Technology Act or the RESTRICT Act This bill requires federal actions to identify and mitigate foreign threats to information and communications technology (ICT) products and services (e.g., social media applications).

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 665 • Mar. 6, 2023

Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act

This bill modifies the Conrad 30 Waiver program, which incentivizes qualified foreign physicians to serve in underserved communities. It also extends statutory authority for the program for three years from this bill's enactment.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 588 • Mar. 1, 2023

COVID Act of 2023

Coronavirus Origin Validation, Investigation, and Determination Act of 2023 or the COVID Act of 2023 This bill requires the President to impose sanctions and take other actions related to COVID-19 if certain conditions are not met.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 472 • Feb. 16, 2023

Iran Nuclear Treaty Act

This bill requires Senate approval of certain actions with respect to Iran's nuclear program. Specifically, the bill deems any agreement reached between the President and Iran relating to Iran's nuclear program to be a treaty that is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 520 • Feb. 16, 2023

No CCP (Chinese Communist Police) in the United States Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of State and the Federal of Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to provide notifications and public information about certain Chinese police-related activities outside of China.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 444 • Feb. 15, 2023

No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act

This bill establishes that any convention or agreement on pandemic-related issues reached by the World Health Assembly (WHA) pursuant to a specified negotiating body shall be deemed to be a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 422 • Feb. 14, 2023

Build the Wall Now Act

This bill resumes the construction of, and modifies the requirements for, a physical barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border. Specifically, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) must, within one day of the bill's enactment, resume any project related to the construction of such barriers (and any related infrastructure), and DHS may not cancel any contracts…

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 425 • Feb. 14, 2023

Secure and Protect Act of 2023

This bill makes changes to the handling of unaccompanied alien children and asylum applications. ( Aliens is the term in federal law used to describe non-U.S. nationals.) The Flores settlement (a court settlement imposing conditions on the treatment of detained alien minors) shall not restrict any activities.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 333 • Feb. 9, 2023

Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2023

This bill revises provisions related to the authority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law). DHS may detain an individual pending a removal decision for any length of time until the individual is subject to a final removal order.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 347 • Feb. 9, 2023

ANTI-SOCIAL CCP Act

Averting the National Threat of Internet Surveillance, Oppressive Censorship and Influence, and Algorithmic Learning by the Chinese Communist Party Act or the ANTI-SOCIAL CCP Act This bill requires the President to impose property-blocking sanctions on TikTok, its parent company ByteDance Ltd., and larger social media companies with ties to certain foreign…

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 348 • Feb. 9, 2023

Asylum Abuse Reduction Act

This bill places restrictions on non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) seeking asylum and contains provisions related to immigration enforcement. Under this bill, an asylum seeker who arrives at a U.S. land port of entry without entry documents may not be admitted unless an asylum officer at a U.S.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 276 • Feb. 7, 2023

Upholding the Law at Our Border Act

This bill requires the Office of Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to periodically investigate and report on immigration-related issues until there have been fewer than 35,000 apprehensions at the southwest border for three consecutive months.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 160 • Jan. 31, 2023

Sarah's Law

This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 5134 • Nov. 29, 2022

United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of State to establish a foundation to provide grants for projects to manage protected and conserved areas in low- and middle-income countries with high levels of biological diversity or species and ecosystems of significant importance.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1854 • Sept. 29, 2022

National Critical Capabilities Defense Act of 2021

This bill establishes the Committee on National Critical Capabilities to review certain transactions by U.S. businesses, including those transactions that could result in an unacceptable risk to national critical capabilities.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 5039 • Sept. 29, 2022

A bill to establish a temporary commission to develop a consensus and actionable recommendations on a comprehensive grand strategy with respect to the United States relationship with the People's Republic of China for purposes of ensuring a holistic approach toward the People's Republic of China across all Federal departments and agencies.

This bill establishes the China Grand Strategy Commission to develop a consensus on a strategy and whole-of-government approach regarding U.S. relations with China.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4982 • Sept. 28, 2022

International Children with Disabilities Protection Act of 2022

This bill establishes the International Children with Disabilities Protection Program in the Department of State to assist organizations of persons with disabilities and family members of children with disabilities in communicating about and advocating for policies that ensure the family inclusion and transition to independent living of children with…

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4924 • Sept. 22, 2022

PUNISH Act of 2022

Preventing Underhanded and Nefarious Iranian Supported Homicides Act of 2022 or the PUNISH Act of 2022 This bill extends sanctions and national emergencies related to Iran established by specified executive orders and limits the authority of the President to waive sanctions related to Iran.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4636 • July 27, 2022

Asylum Accountability Act

This bill permanently bars a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) from receiving certain immigration-related relief if that individual is ordered removed from the United States after failing to appear at a removal proceeding, unless that failure to appear is due to exceptional circumstances. (Currently, this bar from relief is for 10 years.)

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 4637 • July 27, 2022

Asylum Integrity Act

This bill establishes under statute a framework for determining whether an asylum seeker has filed a frivolous application. Under this bill, an asylum application shall be considered frivolous if the application was knowingly filed and (1) includes a fabricated material element, (2) is premised on false or fabricated evidence, (3) was filed without regard…

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 4642 • July 27, 2022

Comprehensive Southern Border Strategy Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to report to Congress a comprehensive southern border strategy. The strategy must include (1) an overview of current security risks along the southern border; and (2) an assessment of the barriers, technologies, and tools that are necessary to achieve and maintain situational awareness and operational…

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 4644 • July 27, 2022

Voice for Victims Act

This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to reestablish the Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement Office, which shall provide services to the victims of crimes committed by removable non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law).

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 3052 • July 21, 2022

Cambodia Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2022

This bill directs the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons (i.e., entities and individuals) responsible for acts to undermine democracy in Cambodia, including acts that constitute serious human rights violations and acts to support the establishment of facilities in Cambodia that could be used by China's military.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4570 • July 20, 2022

Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act

This bill provides for criminal penalties for certain conduct that interferes with U.S. border control measures. Specifically, a person who knowingly transmits the location or activities of law enforcement with the intent to further a crime related to immigration, customs, or controlled substances may be imprisoned for a maximum of 10 years.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2129 • June 21, 2022

Otto Warmbier Countering North Korean Censorship and Surveillance Act of 2021

This bill authorizes sanctions related to censorship in North Korea and addresses related issues. The President may impose property-blocking sanctions on foreign individuals and entities responsible for implementing or facilitating North Korea's censorship laws and surveillance.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4370 • June 9, 2022

Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2022

This bill revises provisions related to the authority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain aliens. DHS may detain an alien pending a removal decision for any length of time until the alien is subject to a final removal order.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4324 • May 26, 2022

Reverse Entry for Migrant Offenders and Violence Expulsion Act

This bill establishes under statute that a conviction for certain crimes related to kidnapping or sexual abuse shall be grounds for (1) barring an individual from entering the United States, and (2) deportability. (Under current law, convictions for certain crimes, including crimes involving moral turpitude, are grounds for inadmissibility and deportability.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4331 • May 26, 2022

Strengthen Taiwan's Security Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to develop, with close consultation with Taiwan's Ministry of Defense, a plan for the United States to use existing authorities to expedite military assistance to Taiwan as necessary for Taiwan to defend itself against certain military actions, such as an amphibious assault, a missile attack, or a blockade.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4343 • May 26, 2022

No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act

This bill establishes that any convention or agreement on pandemic-related issues reached by the World Health Assembly (WHA) pursuant to a specified negotiating body shall be deemed to be a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 46 • May 26, 2022

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers".

This joint resolution nullifies the interim final rule submitted by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security and published on March 29, 2022, concerning procedures for the consideration of asylum claims and other related issues.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4290 • May 24, 2022

Iran China Accountability Act

This bill prohibits the use of funds to enter into any negotiation with Iran regarding an Iran nuclear agreement until the President makes specified certifications concerning the actions of China and Iran. Specifically, the President must certify that China has ceased incarcerating Uyghur individuals in the Xinjiang region.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6968 • Apr. 7, 2022

Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act

This bill prohibits the importation of energy products from Russia. Specifically, the bill prohibits the importation of Russian products that are classified under chapter 27 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (which includes mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation, bituminous substances, and mineral waxes).

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 7108 • Apr. 7, 2022

Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act

This bill suspends normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus. It also permanently authorizes the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions based on violations of human rights. Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to proclaim increases in the rates of duty applicable to products of Russia or Belarus.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 4022 • Apr. 7, 2022

A bill to codify in statute the CDC title 42 expulsion order, which suspends the right for certain aliens to enter the United States along United States land borders, until February 1, 2025.

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to prohibit, with certain exceptions, individuals from entering the United States through a coastal or land port of entry or a Border Patrol station near a U.S. land border. This prohibition shall not apply to a (1) U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, (2) member of the U.S.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3859 • Mar. 17, 2022

Secure E-Waste Export and Recycling Act

This bill prohibits the export or reexport of electronic waste, such as computers, televisions, and consumer electronics, subject to certain exemptions (e.g., items that meet specific criteria designed to ensure they do not become the source of counterfeit products).

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3871 • Mar. 17, 2022

A bill to provide a means for Congress to prevent an organization's designation as a foreign terrorist organization from being revoked by the Secretary of State.

This bill requires the Department of State to notify Congress at least 45 days before revoking a designation of an organization as a foreign terrorist organization. Congress may prohibit the revocation by enacting a joint resolution within 45 days of the State Department's notification.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3850 • Mar. 16, 2022

Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2022

This bill requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to increase the number of CBP officers to specified levels. If CBP does not adequately increase personnel, the Government Accountability Office must report on CBP hiring practices.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3857 • Mar. 16, 2022

A bill to terminate certain waivers of sanctions with respect to Iran issued in connection with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, and for other purposes.

This bill revokes certain waivers of sanctions relating to Iran's nuclear activity, including for (1) the modernization or redesign of the Arak reactor, and (2) the preparation or modification of centrifuge cascades at the Fordow facility. The bill also prohibits the President from issuing a new waiver relating to such activities.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3798 • Mar. 10, 2022

Preempting Misguided Appeasement and Financing of Destabilizing Regimes Act of 2022

This bill prohibits the importation of crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas from Venezuela and Iran. The prohibition does not apply to those products seized by the U.S. government for violations of sanctions.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3532 • Jan. 20, 2022

A bill to require the imposition of sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and its officials, agents, or affiliates for acts of international terrorism.

This bill requires the President to take actions against Ansarallah, the Iran-backed movement in Yemen also known as the Houthis. Specifically, the President must designate Ansarallah a foreign terrorist organization.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3453 • Jan. 18, 2022

Protect American Taxpayer Dollars from Illegal Immigration Act

This bill prohibits expending federal funds for legal settlements to individuals who violated certain laws relating to the proper time and place to enter the United States, if the settlement pertains to claims based on the lawful detention of such an individual as part of a family unit after the individual's entry into the United States at the southern…

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 3463 • Jan. 18, 2022

COVID Act of 2022

Coronavirus Origin Validation, Investigation, and Determination Act of 2022 or the COVID Act of 2022 This bill requires the President to impose sanctions and take other actions related to COVID-19 if certain conditions are not met.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3421 • Dec. 16, 2021

Stop Iranian Drones Act of 2021

This bill expands existing provisions requiring sanctions against individuals or entities that provide certain types of weapons to Iran. Specifically, the bill modifies the provisions by adding unmanned combat aerial vehicles to the list of weapons covered by the sanctions.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3300 • Dec. 2, 2021

Protect American Taxpayer Dollars from Illegal Immigration Act

This bill prohibits expending federal funds for legal settlements to individuals who violated certain laws relating to the proper time and place to enter the United States, if the settlement pertains to claims based on the lawful detention of such an individual as part of a family unit after the individual's entry into the United States at the southern…

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 3312 • Dec. 2, 2021

Taiwan Preclearance Act

This bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to report to Congress on various issues, including (1) a plan for establishing a U.S. Customs and Border Protection preclearance facility in the Indo-Pacific region, (2) an analysis of the feasibility and advisability of establishing a preclearance facility in Taiwan, and (3) an assessment of the impact…

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3182 • Nov. 4, 2021

Safe Shelters Act of 2021

This bill imposes certain requirements on applicants for Office of Refugee Resettlement grants to open or fund shelter facilities for unaccompanied alien children.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3154 • Nov. 3, 2021

Prohibiting Taxpayer Funded Settlements for Illegal Immigrants Act

This bill prohibits using federal funds to make settlement payments to compensate any individuals for being separated from family members while detained by U.S.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3134 • Nov. 2, 2021

Keep Food Local and Affordable Act of 2021

This bill freezes the minimum wage for H-2A (temporary agricultural workers) in certain states through December 31, 2022. Specifically, the bill prohibits an increase to the adverse effect wage rate for H-2A workers in any state (1) that had an unemployment rate of not more than 5% in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' August 2021 report; or (2) where the food…

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3063 • Oct. 26, 2021

Upholding the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Law Act of 2021

This bill prohibits using federal funds to establish any diplomatic facility in Jerusalem other than the U.S. Embassy to Israel.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2956 • Oct. 7, 2021

Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act of 2021

This bill sets out programs and otherwise directs the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to carry out activities to prevent and treat malnutrition globally.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2945 • Oct. 6, 2021

BE GONE Act

Better Enforcement of Grievous Offenses by unNaturalized Emigrants or the BE GONE Act This bill expands, for immigration purposes, the definition of aggravated felony to include sexual assault and aggravated sexual violence.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2934 • Oct. 5, 2021

Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2021

This bill requires congressional approval for a presidential import adjustment due to a national security threat from an import related to military equipment, energy resources, or critical infrastructure essential to national security.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2828 • Sept. 23, 2021

Preserving Employment Visas Act

This bill reclaims unused employment-based immigrant visas from FY2020 and FY2021 and makes such unused visas available in FY2022, for the purposes of calculating the total number of employment-based immigrant visas available each fiscal year.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2745 • Sept. 14, 2021

Preventing the Recognition of Terrorist States Act of 2021

This bill imposes sanctions related to the Taliban and addresses other related issues. The President must impose sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that knowingly provide significant support to the Taliban or senior Taliban members.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2587 • Aug. 3, 2021

A bill to oppose the provision of assistance to the People's Republic of China by the multilateral development banks.

This bill requires the Department of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. executive directors at certain multilateral development banks, such as the Asian Development Bank, to oppose providing a loan, financial assistance, or technical assistance to China.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2516 • July 28, 2021

A bill to prohibit the United States International Development Finance Corporation from imposing restrictions on the source of energy used by power-generation projects intended to provide affordable electricity in IDA-eligible countries or IDA-blend countries and to require the Corporation to promote a technology- and fuel-neutral, all-of-the-above energy development strategy for such countries.

This bill prohibits the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation from prohibiting or restricting the source of energy used by a power-generation project that has as its purpose the provision of affordable electricity in certain countries.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2479 • July 27, 2021

UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act

This bill makes changes to U.S. foreign policy in matters concerning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2489 • July 27, 2021

Anti-BDS Labeling Act

This bill provides statutory authority for the continuation of U.S. policy related to country of origin marking for imported goods that are produced in the West Bank or Gaza. Currently, such goods must carry specified markings that indicate their origin. Further, the bill prohibits the use of any funds made available to the Department of State or to U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 65 • July 16, 2021

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

This bill imposes importation limits on goods produced using forced labor in China, especially the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, and imposes sanctions related to such forced labor. The Department of Homeland Security shall report to Congress a strategy for preventing the importation of goods produced in China using forced labor.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2374 • July 15, 2021

A bill to impose sanctions with respect to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Sayyud Ebrahim Raisol-Sadati, who was elected president of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the 2021 presidential election.

This bill requires the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions on the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khameini, and the Iranian president elected in 2021, Sayyid Ebrahim Raisol-Sadati.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2331 • July 13, 2021

SHIELD Act

Securing the Homeland from International Entrants with Life-threatening Diseases Act or the SHIELD Act This bill suspends for one year the admission and parole into the United States of certain categories of individuals who are from or were recently in a country that fails to meet certain criteria related to COVID-19.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1061 • June 24, 2021

Israel Relations Normalization Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of State to take certain actions promoting the normalization of relations between Israel, Arab states, and other relevant countries and regions.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2073 • June 16, 2021

Taiwan Defense Act of 2021

This bill establishes that it shall be U.S. policy to maintain the ability of the U.S. Armed Forces to defeat attempts by China to invade and seize control of Taiwan before U.S. forces can respond effectively.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2030 • June 10, 2021

Iran Nuclear Treaty Act

This bill requires Senate approval of certain actions with respect to Iran's nuclear program. Specifically, the bill deems any agreement reached between the President and Iran relating to Iran's nuclear program to be a treaty that is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1987 • June 9, 2021

Li Wenliang Global Public Health Accountability Act of 2021

This bill authorizes the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on foreign individuals and entities involved in deliberate acts to conceal or distort information about a public health emergency of international concern, including COVID-19.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1904 • May 27, 2021

Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act of 2021

This bill imposes sanctions targeting Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and any affiliate or successor groups. The President shall periodically report to Congress a list of each foreign person or instrumentality that knowingly assists, provides significant support or services to, or is involved in a significant transaction with a senior member or…

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1810 • May 25, 2021

Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act

This bill modifies the Conrad 30 Waiver program, which incentivizes qualified foreign physicians to serve in underserved communities. It also extends statutory authority for the program for three years from this bill's enactment.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1755 • May 20, 2021

Agricultural Security Risk Review Act

This bill expands the membership of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to include the Secretary of Agriculture. (The committee reviews the national security implications of certain foreign investments in U.S. businesses or real estate, including critical infrastructure or technologies.)

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 1637 • May 13, 2021

Hizballah Money Laundering Prevention Act of 2021

This bill establishes measures to deter money laundering by Hizballah in Lebanon. Specifically, the Department of the Treasury must prohibit or place conditions on the opening or maintaining of certain correspondent or payable-through accounts by the Central Bank of Syria if Treasury determines that certain jurisdictions in Lebanon are jurisdictions of…

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1641 • May 13, 2021

ISRA

el Sovereignty Reassurance Act of 2021 or ISRA This bill prohibits using funds made available to the Department of State for FY2022 to implement, administer, or enforce any policy that rescinds the U.S. recognition of the Golan Heights as part of Israel.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1582 • May 12, 2021

Empowering Law Enforcement Act of 2021

This bill addresses issues relating to immigration enforcement. The bill declares that state and local law enforcement have inherent authority to investigate and arrest individuals to assist federal immigration enforcement. (Currently, state and local law enforcement may take certain immigration enforcement actions upon entering into an agreement with U.S.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1591 • May 12, 2021

TRAP Act of 2021

Transnational Repression Accountability and Prevention Act of 2021 or the TRAP Act of 2021 This bill establishes requirements related to U.S. cooperation with International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) communications. No U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1489 • Apr. 29, 2021

USTR Inspector General Act of 2021

This bill requires the President to appoint an Inspector General of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). Among other responsibilities, the Inspector General shall (1) conduct and supervise audits and investigations relating to the programs and operations of the USTR, (2) recommend policies for preventing and detecting fraud and abuse in those…

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1369 • Apr. 26, 2021

A bill to require United States educational institutions to include information regarding financial transactions with the Government of the People's Republic of China or its affiliates in any petition for certification or recertification with the Student and Exchange Visitor Program.

This bill requires educational institutions that participate in the Student and Exchange Visitor Program to report certain information regarding that institution's dealings with China's government.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1358 • Apr. 22, 2021

Bipartisan Border Solutions Act of 2021

This bill establishes regional processing centers for conducting immigration-related activities and addresses other related issues. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall establish at least four regional processing centers along the southern border in high-traffic Border Patrol sectors.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1205 • Apr. 19, 2021

Iran Nuclear Deal Advice and Consent Act of 2021

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to rejoin the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action—commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal—unless the President commits to submit any successor agreement to the Senate for advice and consent as a treaty.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1080 • Apr. 13, 2021

Uyghur Human Rights Protection Act

This bill designates certain residents of the Xinjiang region in China as prioritized refugees of special humanitarian concern and addresses other related issues.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1007 • Mar. 25, 2021

A bill to require that certain aliens receive written notice of removal proceedings before being granted parole or released from detention and to enumerate the possible consequences for failing to attend such proceedings.

This bill increases the penalties for an alien who fails to appear at a removal proceeding and modifies related procedures. Currently, an alien who misses a required removal proceeding shall be ordered removed from the United States if U.S.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1024 • Mar. 25, 2021

Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act

This bill makes previously unused immigrant visas available to nurses and physicians who petition for such a visa before the date that is 90 days after the end of the declared national emergency relating to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) outbreak.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 959 • Mar. 24, 2021

Secure and Protect Act of 2021

This bill makes changes to the handling of unaccompanied alien children and asylum applications. The Flores settlement (a court settlement imposing conditions on the treatment of detained alien minors) shall not restrict any activities. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall have sole discretion as to detention standards of alien minors.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 903 • Mar. 23, 2021

End Child Trafficking Now Act

This bill imposes restrictions related to adult aliens being admitted into the United States with a minor. An adult alien shall not be admitted with a minor unless the adult (1) presents documents and witness testimony proving that the adult is a relative or guardian of the minor, or (2) submits to a DNA test that proves such a relationship.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 863 • Mar. 18, 2021

Asylum Abuse Reduction Act

This bill places restrictions on aliens seeking asylum and contains provisions related to immigration enforcement. Under this bill, an asylum seeker who arrives at a U.S. land port of entry without entry documents may not be admitted unless an asylum officer at a U.S.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 710 • Mar. 11, 2021

Sister City Transparency Act

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to study the activities of sister city partnerships involving foreign communities in countries that received a score of 45 or less on Transparency International's 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index. A sister city partnership is a formal agreement between a U.S.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 602 • Mar. 4, 2021

Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2021

This bill establishes specified measures to combat forced organ harvesting and the international trafficking in persons for the purpose of removing their organs.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 488 • Feb. 25, 2021

Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2021

This bill restricts the President's authority to unilaterally undertake certain actions with respect to Iran and increases congressional oversight of those actions. Specifically, the President must report to Congress before terminating or waiving sanctions related to Iran or taking a licensing action that significantly alters U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 295 • Feb. 8, 2021

Hong Kong Safe Harbor Act

This bill designates certain Hong Kong residents with priority status for refugee consideration and contains other related provisions. An individual and certain family members shall have such priority status if the individual (1) is a Hong Kong resident who suffered persecution or has a well-founded fear of persecution as a result of peaceful political…

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 239 • Feb. 4, 2021

American Values Act

This bill expands and makes permanent certain restrictions that prohibit the use of U.S. foreign assistance to pay for the performance or promotion of abortion services overseas. Current law generally prohibits the use of foreign assistance for abortions through language included in appropriations bills.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 137 • Jan. 28, 2021

Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance Act

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for purposes outside the United States related to abortion. Specifically, the bill prohibits funding to certain foreign or domestic organizations that perform or promote abortions, furnish or develop items intended to procure abortions, or provide financial support for an entity that conducts such activities.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 80 • Jan. 28, 2021

Sarah's Law

This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States and has been charged with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 59 • Jan. 27, 2021

Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act of 2021

This bill provides a private right of action against state and local jurisdictions with certain policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement efforts, and contains additional provisions related to such jurisdictions. Currently, such cooperation is generally not required.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 60 • Jan. 27, 2021

Immigration Detainer Enforcement Act of 2021

This bill expands statutory provisions to authorize the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to request a law enforcement agency to detain an individual who has been arrested for violating any law (if the individual is believed to be an unlawfully present alien), where current provisions only explicitly authorize detainer requests for individuals arrested…

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 42 • Jan. 26, 2021

Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act

This bill prohibits a sanctuary jurisdiction from receiving grants under certain Economic Development Assistance Programs and the Community Development Block Grant Program.

AFF

Supported

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 37 • Jan. 25, 2021

Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2021

This bill establishes measures to address global public health risks posed by wildlife markets, which are commercial markets that sell or slaughter wildlife for human consumption as food or medicine in communities where alternative nutritional or protein sources are available.

AFF

Opposed

Thom Tillis

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

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