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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, July 17, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), issued the following statement to mark the 6th anniversary of the death of Congressman John Lewis.
"Today, on the John Lewis ‘Good Trouble’ Day of Action, we honor the life, legacy, and enduring courage of Congressman John Lewis—a man who devoted his life to protecting one of the most fundamental rights in our democracy: the right to vote.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) commented on the Supreme Court’s June 30th decision to uphold the constitutional right to birthright citizenship.
"150 years ago, the 14th Amendment was written into our Constitution to guarantee formerly enslaved Black Americans could never have their citizenship challenged because of their race.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On June 9, 2026, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) voted against the passage of the latest Republican reconciliation package that would allocate roughly $70 billion to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP). |
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (D-NC-12) released a statement on the loss of Congressman David Scott of Georgia.
"I am deeply saddened by the news of my colleague Congressman David Scott’s death. Representative Scott was the first Black Chair of the House Agriculture Committee where I had the privilege of working beside him as Vice Chair.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On April 16, 2026, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), Member of the House Agriculture Committee, released the following statement after questioning Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael Selig at a Committee hearing:
“Today's hearing raised serious and unanswered questions about the direction of the CFTC under Chairman Selig's leadership — and the American people, farmers, and investors deserve straight answers.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (D-NC-12) released a statement on U.S. military strikes on Iran.
“Today, President Trump launched a massive ongoing military operation against Iran. The President has chosen to forgo diplomacy and has placed American troops under threat. I pray for their safety and the safety of all civilians in this conflict.
CHARLOTTE, NC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released a statement on President Donald Trump’s unauthorized military attack on Venezuela.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) alongside Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02).