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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.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) released the following statement after learning Dr. Derrick E. Griffith, an academic and alumnus of the University of North Carolina Charlotte was killed during an Amtrak train derailment in Philadelphia late Tuesday night:
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today announced the opening of six new satellite offices throughout North Carolina’s 12th District.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12), a former art professor at Bennett College and member of the Congressional Arts Caucus today announced the winners of her 2015 Congressional art competition.
In honor of National Small Business Week, from Tuesday, May 5th through Thursday, May 7th Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) will host a series of events throughout North Carolina’s 12th Congressional District. Congresswoman Adams is a member of the House Small Business Committee.
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.
Washington, D.C. – Representatives Alma S. Adams (D-NC-12) and Bradley Byrne (R-AL-1) today launched the Bipartisan Congressional Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus. The Bipartisan Congressional HBCU Caucus’ mission is to highlight and address unique challenges that HBCUs face; and to make sure their needs are heard and recognized on Capitol Hill.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams today released the following statement on the confirmation of Loretta Lynch for U.S. Attorney General: