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Today at 3:30 PM ET: Adams, Sewell, and Members of Congress Hold Press Call, Urge Senate to Pass Heroes Act Without Delay

May 19, 2020

Press Release

CHARLOTTE – Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), as well as Representatives Terri Sewell (AL-07), David Price (NC-04), G.K. Butterfield (NC-01), and Cedric Richmond (LA-02) will host a press call for local, regional, and national reporters Today, Tuesday May 19 at 3:30 PM ET. The Representatives are calling on the Senate to take up the Heroes Act, which the House passed last week.

Issues: Congressional Issues Jobs and the Economy

Adams Statement on Trump Administration's Move to Shortchange National Guard Service Members

May 19, 2020

Press Release

Charlotte – Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released a statement on the story, first reported by Politico, that the Trump administration plans to end National Guard deployments on June 24, one day before many National Guard Service Members qualify for benefits.

Issues: Congressional Issues National Security Veterans Issues

Adams Statement on Senator Burr's Decision to Resign Chairmanship

May 15, 2020

Press Release

Washington – Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released the following statement on Senator Richard Burr's decision to step down as chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee:

"When I voted to impeach Donald Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors, I had all of the evidence I needed that he had betrayed his oath and his country.

Issues: Congressional Issues National Security

Adams Votes in Favor of the HEROES Act

May 15, 2020

Press Release

Washington – Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released the following statement on her vote in favor of the HEROES Act, which passed the House of Representatives:

"Yesterday, we discovered that another 56,000 North Carolinians filed for unemployment last week, while 20 lost their lives," said Congresswoman Adams.

Issues: Congressional Issues Education Energy and Environment Health Care Housing Jobs and the Economy Seniors Issues Veterans Issues

Adams Leads Briefing on Worker Safety Crisis Caused by COVID-19

May 14, 2020

Press Release

Washington – Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) led a Subcommittee on Workforce Protections virtual Member briefing to examine the worker safety crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Issues: Congressional Issues Jobs and the Economy

Adams Leads Bipartisan HBCU Letter

May 12, 2020

Press Release

Charlotte – Democrats Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) and Congressmen A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) joined Republican Congressmen Michael R.

Issues: Congressional Issues Education

Reps. Adams, Omar, Pressley Lead Call to Cancel Student Loan Debt

May 8, 2020

Press Release

Charlotte – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D.

Issues: Congressional Issues Education Jobs and the Economy

Adams Introduces Bipartisan Bill on Eating Disorders in Schools

May 7, 2020

Press Release

Charlotte – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) introduced the bipartisan Eating Disorders Prevention in Schools Act of 2020 (Eating Disorders PSA) yesterday with Representative Vicky Hartzler (R-MO-04).

Issues: Congressional Issues Education Health Care

Adams Leads 83 House Members in Calling for the Strongest Possible Relief for USPS

May 7, 2020

Press Release

Charlotte – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D.

Issues: Congressional Issues Jobs and the Economy Local Issues

Screenshot of Rep. Adams' Service Academy Nominees on Zoom

Adams Meets with Service Academy Nominees

May 7, 2020

Press Release

Charlotte – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) met with her nominees to the United States Military Service Academies at a virtual reception today at 3:00 PM.

Issues: Congressional Issues Education National Security Veterans Issues

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