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Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today released the following statement after voting for H.R. 3038, a short-term extension of highway transportation funding:
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today released the following statement in response to the South Carolina State Legislature acting to remove the Confederate battle flag from Statehouse grounds; and introduction of a House resolution to remove any state flag containing the Confederate battle flag from U.S. Capitol grounds:
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court ruling in King vs. Burwell, which upheld Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies for millions of Americans throughout the country:
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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today took to the House floor in support of reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank. The Export-Import Bank is an independent agency that supports the exporting of U.S. goods and services. Below are the Congresswoman's remarks as prepared for delivery:
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today applauded the White House nomination of Ms. Denise Turner Roth to serve as Administrator for the General Services Administration (GSA).
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) released the following statement today after House passage of H.R. 2353, the Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015:
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today announced House passage of her amendment to the FY 16 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congresswoman Adams' amendment recognizes the impact of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on service members and their families. It also recommends changes to the Department of Defense's (DOD) handling of services for members with PTSD. Congresswoman Adams' amendment passed the House on May 15, 2015.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today announced the opening of six new satellite offices throughout North Carolina's 12th District. In addition to Congresswoman Adams' two district offices in Charlotte and Greensboro, constituents from North Carolina's 12th Congressional District can visit either one of the six satellite offices during the days and hours they are open. Congresswoman Adams' staff will be available to assist constituents with casework and various other services during the times the satellite offices are open.
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (D-NC12) has been named the Ranking Member for the House Small Business Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight, and Regulations. This is Congresswoman Adams' first committee leadership position in the 114th Congress.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (D-NC) joined in the fight to raise the minimum wage by becoming an original cosponsor for the Raise the Wage Act. The Raise the Wage Act would gradually raise the minimum wage to $12 by 2020. The legislation would also phase out the current $2.13 minimum wage for tipped employees.