Congressional Issues

Washington – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), Vice Chair of the Committee on Agriculture,continued her national leadership on food security last week with legislation, letters, and local advocacy aimed at solving the ongoing hunger crisis in the 12^th District, which has been exacerbated by COVID-19.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) applauded the new FDA Drug Safety Communication on hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, which states "Hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine have not been shown to be safe and effective for treating or preventing COVID-19."

Washington, D.C. – Today,Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) voted in favor of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 266, the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act. Her statement on the package is below:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Kamala D.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC-12) is co-leading a bill introduced by CongresswomanElise Stefanik (R-NY-21).

WASHINGTON – Today, Workforce Protections Subcommittee Chairwoman Alma Adams (NC-12), Education & Labor Committee Chairman Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), and Congresswoman Donna Shalala (FL-27) introduced legislation to protect U.S.

Charlotte – During Black Maternal Health Week (April 11-17),Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) led a week of advocacy for Black moms. The overall maternal mortality rate in the United States rose sharply over the past three decades, and Black women are 3-4 times more likely to die in childbirth than their white counterparts.

Washington – Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) introduced the Kira Johnson Act as part of the Black Maternal Momnibus of 2020, a package of bills addressing the maternal health crisis. Today, on the last day of Black Maternal Health Week, she is urging her colleagues in the House to pass this legislation.