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Summer is officially here! 

As we welcome the new season, we hope you're able to enjoy some well-deserved time with family and friends. Whether it's a trip to the coast or a backyard cookout, this is the time to embrace beautiful North Carolina days.

If you’ve been following the news, tensions are rising in the Middle East. Thom is unwavering in his support of Israel, and he continues to speak up in support of our ally’s right to defend itself. 

Despite everything happening on the world stage, Thom’s hard work here at home continues. It was a busy week for legislative priorities that will affect North Carolinians in impactful ways. Read on for all the details.

-Team Tillis

Standing With Israel: Thom Emphasizes Support for President Trump as Iranian Conflict Escalates

This week, Iran launched another round of attacks on Israeli targets, prompting swift retaliation from Israel. 

Thom has long warned about the dangers posed by the Iranian regime and stands firmly with President Trump in making sure we never allow Iran to get nuclear weapons. With the Iranian government fueling terrorism and threatening Israel, it’s clear that the U.S. must double down on its commitment to Israel’s security.

Thom continues to be a steadfast advocate for strong foreign policy that supports our allies, confronts our adversaries, and makes clear that threats to democracy and peace will not be tolerated.

North Carolina News: Thom Secures Grant for Charlotte Douglas International Airport

This week, Thom announced he secured a $21.5 million grant for Charlotte Douglas International Airport to construct a new 10,000-foot runway. 

The grant from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Program will help the airport accommodate more aircraft operations, reducing delays and improving the passenger experience.

“Charlotte Douglas continues to be one of the busiest airports in the world, and as air traffic increases, we must work to ensure airplanes have minimal delays,” Thom said. “This grant to construct a new 10,000-foot runway will significantly reduce congestion, improve operations, and enhance the overall travel experience for millions of passengers who rely on Charlotte as a transportation hub.”

Legislative Highlights: Thom Announces New Bipartisan Support for Legislation to Restore American Innovation

In a show of bipartisan support, more senators have joined the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA) as cosponsors. 

This legislation will restore patent eligibility to important inventions across many fields while also resolving legitimate concerns over the patenting of mere ideas, the discovery of what already exists in nature, and social and cultural content that everyone agrees is beyond the scope of the patent system. It also affirms the basic principle that the patent system is central to promoting technology-based innovation.

This legislation reflects Thom’s ongoing commitment to protecting American innovation and ensuring the U.S. remains competitive on the global stage. As countries like China and members of the EU strengthen their intellectual property systems, this bill ensures that American inventors aren’t left behind—particularly in cutting-edge fields like artificial intelligence and diagnostic medicine. 

As Thom said, “We cannot allow the U.S. to fall behind on the global stage, and I’m glad to see more of my Senate colleagues recognize this pressing need.”

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