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Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) announced the introduction of the Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2017.
"In Mecklenburg County alone, over 158,000 people participate in the SNAP program and, too often, SNAP benefits are just not enough for those who struggle to put food on the table," said Congresswoman Adams. "The Closing the Meal Gap Act will strengthen the SNAP program for families, adults looking for work, seniors and the disabled."
Specifically The Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2017 would:
"I strongly condemn the heinous attacks Assad launched against his own people earlier this week that killed dozens of men, women, and children," said Congresswoman Adams. "Tonight's airstrike appears to be a proportional response to regimes use of chemical weapons, however, any further military action must be closely scrutinized by Congress."
Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement after the Senate voted to end the 60 vote threshold required to confirm a Supreme Court justice.
Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement after Congressman Devin Nunes, chair of the House Intelligence Committee, temporarily recused himself from the investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 elections.
Washington, D.C. – On Equal Pay Day, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12), a member of the Joint Economic Committee, called for passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation she cosponsored that would help close the gaps in pay for women and men working the same jobs.
Charlotte, N.C.—Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) hosted the second annual Women's Symposium and Networking Fair in celebration of Women's History Month.
Washington, D.C.—Today, the Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus hosted its first meeting of the 115th Congress. Caucus co-chairs, Congresswoman Alma Adams and Congressman Bradley Byrne, invited the presidents, chancellors, and administrators of the 1890 Land-Grant Universities to discuss the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act and the Farm Bill.
Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement after President Trump signed a sweeping Executive Order that dramatically changes the United States' approach to climate change.
Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement after the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Opportunity Task Force released their report.
"This report is a step in the right direction. It defines the issues that have plagued our communities for some time," said Congresswoman Adams. "It's time to stop talking and start working. We have to come together to tackle these challenges and to ensure equal opportunity for all. I remain committed to helping move our county forward as one Mecklenburg."
Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement after Speaker Ryan pulled the Republican repeal of the Affordable Care Act from the House Floor.\