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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), Representative French Hill (AR-02), and Senators Tim Scott (R-SC) and Chris Coons (D-DE) announced the return of the Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities Caucus for the 117th Congress. The Caucus was originally founded in 2015; since then, it has grown to over 100 Members strong in both the House and the Senate.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) announced a "Virtual Community Swearing-in Ceremony and Address" event to be held 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 as the House of Representatives passed Articles of Impeachment against President Donald John Trump for the high crime and misdemeanor of inciting an attack on the United States Capitol to disrupt the counting of Electoral College votes:
"We did our job."
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following remarks on today's impeachment vote:
"Last Wednesday, domestic terrorists breached the security of our Capitol, desecrated the temple of our democratic republic, and disrupted one of our most sacred duties: counting the people's votes for president.
This mob acted on baseless conspiracy theories under the direction and encouragement of Donald Trump.
Washington, D.C. – This morning, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement:
Washington, D.C. – Tonight, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement:
"Today has been the hardest day of my time in Congress, but my resolve hasn't wavered. I am ready to certify the results of the presidential election as soon as we are back in the House chamber.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement on the certification of the Electoral College votes from the fifty states and the District of Columbia:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement:
"I want you to know I am safe, our 12th District Staff is safe, and we are sheltering in place. Right now, the safety of our staff and colleagues is my number one priority. As soon as the situation at the Capitol passes, I stand ready to do my constitutional duty, certify the vote, and return to the business of working for the people. Thanks to everyone who is concerned for our safety and checking in on us."
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) joined Congressman Hank Johnson's (GA-04) resolution censuring and condemning President Donald J. Trump for attempting to overturn the results of the November 2020 presidential election in the State of Georgia. They were joined by more than 90 colleagues.
Washington, D.C. – A bill introduced by Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., (NC-12) to strengthen partnerships between Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and federal agencies was signed into law last week. The HBCU Propelling Agency Relationships Towards a New Era of Results for Students (PARTNERS) Act will strengthen partnerships between federal agencies and the country's more than 100 HBCUs.
This is Adams' third stand-alone bill to be signed into law during the 116th Congress.