Education
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the 50th Anniversary of the effective date Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, commonly known as “Title IX,” Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) and Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut announced the forthcoming introduction of the Fair Play for Women Act of 2022, legislation that will address gaps in Title IX.
The proposed legislation would:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) applauded a bipartisan agreement to extend school nutrition waivers for school systems across the United States. The pandemic-era waivers are set to expire on June 30.
Washington, D.C.– Tomorrow, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), the Bipartisan Congressional HBCU Caucus, Truist, business leaders, and leaders from Historically Black Colleges and Universities are meeting virtually and on site at Virginia Union University for the Diversity in Tech Summit.
Congratulations to HBCU Scholars and Interns
The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities 2022 HBCU Scholar and the North Carolina Governor’s HBCU Internship Program
HBCU DIVERSITY IN TECH SUMMIT
Friday, June 17, 2022
9:30 AM - 2 PM
Join us as we bring together private sector, government, and educational leaders to address and ultimately improve the representation of African Americans and people of color, including women of color, in the tech sector.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) voted to protect our communities and schools with a strong legislative package to address gun violence. The Protecting Our Kids Act includes common-sense gun safety measures that will crack down on illegal gun trafficking, keep weapons of war out of the hands of teenagers, strengthen safe gun storage, restrict access to untraceable “ghost guns” and more.
Higher Education and Early Childhood Education
● Introduced the bipartisan, bicameral IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act - the most significant investment in HBCUs infrastructure in generations.
● Introduced a resolution with Leader Schumer, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, and Rep. Pressley calling on the President to forgive $50,000 in student loan debt for every American.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Democratic Congresswomen Alma Adams (NC-12) and Terri Sewell (AL-07) and Republican Representatives Mike Turner (OH-10) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) announced the introduction of H.R. 7313, the bipartisan Supporting Diverse STEM Students Act. The legislation is designed to help diverse communities succeed in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) joined Congresswomen Nikema Williams (GA-05), Deborah Ross (NC-02), and Haley Stevens (MI-11) at a press conference in support of their Clean Slate Legislative series to deliver student debt relief. Student loan debt payments are scheduled to resume May 1, 2022.