Local Issues
Local issues in the District will always be the primary concern of Congresswoman Adams. She takes her duties as the U.S. Representative of North Carolina's 12th Congressional District very seriously. Whether she is securing federal funding for district schools or health care institutions, or fighting for a living wage and affordable taxes for her constituents, she will always put the needs of the 12th District first, and be its advocate in the House of Representatives.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to her District offices in Charlotte or to her DC office with any concerns that you would like Congresswoman Adams to address.
Local issues in the District will always be my primary concern. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our District or DC offices with any concerns that you may have.
For more information concerning my work to support our community, please contact our office. Thank you.
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Please join Congresswoman Alma Adams at the annual Women's Symposium, rescheduled for April 16 on Zoom, to address the disparities in Black maternal health outcomes and explore solutions to provide greater access to quality health care for mothers and infants.
Date: Thursday, April 16
Time: 6:00 PM
Call-in Number: (312) 626-6799
Meeting ID: 463-143-230
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Contact: Sam Spencer, 202-499-0813
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 27, 2020
CONTACT: Sam.Spencer@mail.house.gov
WASHINGTON — Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement on the bipartisan passage of the $2 trillion economic aid passage to combat the coronavirus pandemic, also known as the CARES Act, which will now go to the President's desk for his signature:
Charlotte – On Wednesday, March 25, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) sent two bipartisan letters to President Trump in support of North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper's request for a "major disaster" declaration for the State of North Carolina as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. On the first letter, she is joined by Senators Richard Burr and Thom Tillis, and Representatives G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), George Holding (NC-02), Gregory F. Murphy, M.D. (NC-03), David E.
Charlotte – Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) will host a TeleTown Hall at 6:00 PM on Monday, March 23 to connect constituents with federal, state, and local programs that can provide help and support during the coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, she will provide an update on what legislators in Washington are doing to fight the health and economic effects of the coronavirus. Participants will be able to ask questions during a Q&A portion of the call.
UPDATE: Later in the day after the letter was sent, the SBA approved the declaration for North Carolina.
CHARLOTTE - Earlier today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) sent a letter to North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore and Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger urging them to call a special session to deal with the effects of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus. A copy of the letter is available here.
Washington, D.C. – This week saw new developments on legislation moving through Congress, as well as preparations for the Third Annual HBCU STEAM Day on March 3 & 5. Highlights from Congresswoman Adams' week are below:
Release of the Week: Rep. Alma Adams Announces the Companies Joining the HBCU Partnership Challenge at the Third Annual HBCU STEAM Day
You are cordially invited to join me for the fourth annual State of the District Address where I'll review the achievements of the first half of the 116th Congress, share my vision for the 12th Congressional District, and hear the community's thoughts on issues impacting our district.