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"On this International Women's Day, women worldwide are taking a bold stance by wearing red and walking out of their offices, classrooms, boardrooms, and homes to recognize ‘a day without women' and remind everyone that women's rights are human rights," said Congresswoman Adams. "Women want equal pay, equal rights, paid family leave, and affordable healthcare. Today is a powerful reminder that it is time we put politics aside and work together to promote women's interests because when women succeed, America succeeds."
Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement after Congressional Republicans announced their healthcare plan intended to replace the Affordable Care Act.
"The GOP bill fails working Americans," said Congresswoman Adams. "Families should not be forced to choose between putting food on their tables and affording quality healthcare.
Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released to following statement after President Trump issued a new Executive Order banning travelers from six Muslim-majority countries.
"This repackaged Muslim ban is just another thinly-veiled attempt to discriminate against our Muslim brothers and sisters," said Congresswoman Adams. "This ban, like the last, was established under the auspice of increased security yet the administration has provided no explanation for why people from these six countries pose a risk to our national security.
Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement calling for the resignation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
"Attorney General Sessions' session must end. He lied under oath not once, but twice about his knowledge of any conversations or connections between surrogates of the Trump campaign and Russia," said Congresswoman Adams. "This is unacceptable. The American people should not tolerate a crook for its top cop.
Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement after President Trump delivered his first address to a Joint Session of Congress.
Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement after President Trump announced his Executive Order entitled "Promoting excellence, innovation, and sustainability at historically black colleges and universities".
"Today, President Trump, like every president since Jimmy Carter, signed an Executive Order on HBCUs," said Congresswoman Adams. "This order is a first step towards supporting our HBCUs but there is greater work to be done. Our schools need a real commitment and investment from this administration.
Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) will host Sil Ganzo, Executive Director of Charlotte based non-profit ourBRIDGE, as her guest at the State of the Union Address tomorrow, Tuesday, February 28th.
Washington, D.C.—Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus co-chairs Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC) and Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) reintroduced the HBCU Capital Financing Act last week and re-launched the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus in the 115th Congress.
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) voted against H.J.Res. 43 to protect women's access to healthcare and preventative services.
"House Republicans just stripped millions of Americans of vital Healthcare," said Congresswoman Adams. "Last year, more than four million people nationwide had HIV testing, cancer screenings and other preventative care funded by Title X grants. I could not, in good faith and conscience, support this reckless measure.
Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) introduced H.Con.Res. 25, Expressing the Sense of Congress on refugee and immigrant admissions to the United States.
"After the recent travel ban, I convened a meeting with leaders from our refugee community," said Congresswoman Adams. "These leaders shared the concerns and the fears of the more than 800 refugees that live in the 12th District.