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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswomen Alma Adams (NC-12),Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), and Kathy Manning (NC-06), introduced a resolution recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four Sit-In of 1960. The resolution recognizes the four students of North Carolina A&T University for their contribution to the civil rights movement, and encourages all States to include this historical account in their educational curriculum.
Charlotte – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) will host a "Virtual Community Swearing-in Ceremony and Address" on Thursday, January 28 at 6:00 PM.
Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow, Congresswomen Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) will introduce an amendment to the Constitution of the United States "recognizing and securing the fundamental right to life, liberty, and property, which includes housing, health care, education, and nutrition."
A copy of the resolution proposing the amendment is available here.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) and other Democratic leaders introduced the Raise the Wage Act of 2021, which would gradually raise the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2025. As an original cosponsor of the bill, she is joined by Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), Rep. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and Rep. Stephanie Murphy (FL-07).
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement celebrating Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's confirmation:
"Thank you to President Biden and the United States Senate for the historic nomination and confirmation of Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. He is an American hero who is eminently qualified to serve our country and lead the forces that protect us. We proudly celebrate the first African American Secretary of Defense!"
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) will host a "Virtual Community Swearing-in Ceremony and Address" on Thursday, January 28 at 6:00 PM.
The event will last approximately 30 minutes and include a video presentation on the people of the 12th Congressional District, the ceremonial swearing-in, and remarks from Congresswoman Adams.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following remarks on President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus proposal:
Washington, D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) penned an op-ed for USA Today urging the United States Senate, Democrats and Republicans alike, to convict former President Donald Trump at his impeachment trial, and prohibit him from holding public office in the future.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following remarks celebrating the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris: