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Seal of the House
November 25, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem demanding answers for U.S. Customs and Border Patrol’s (CBP) disturbing actions in Charlotte during the agency’s “Operation Charlotte’s Web.” This is the second letter Rep. Adams sent to DHS surrounding their immigration operations in Charlotte.

Issues:Local Issues
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Seal of the House
November 21, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), Senior Member of the House Agriculture Committee, and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) introduced the Fair Credit for Farmers Act to strengthen financial security for agriculture producers. The bill improves access and accountability for the farm loan services offered by the U.S.

Issues:Agriculture
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Seal of the House
November 20, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released a statement condemning the cruel and inhumane practices of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) as the agency concludes their campaign of terror against the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community.

Issues:Local Issues
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Seal of the House
November 18, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released a statement on her vote for H.R.4405, the “Epstein Files Transparency Act”, which requires the Department of Justice to publish all unclassified materials related to the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein.

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Seal of the House
November 13, 2025
CHARLOTTE, NC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released a statement on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) plans to deploy U.S. Border Patrol and ICE agents to Charlotte.
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Rep. Adams speaking at a rally
November 12, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released a statement on her vote against the Republican Continuing Resolution (CR) which failed to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, leaving 88,000 12th District residents without access to affordable health care in 2026. The CR also includes millions of taxpayer dollars to fund payouts to eight Republican Senators.

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Seal of the House
November 7, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12),  Ranking Member of the House Education Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, led a letter signed by 22 House Democrats to U.S.
Issues:Education
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Rep. Adams outside with food bank volunteers
November 3, 2025

CHARLOTTE, NC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), Senior Member of the House Agriculture Committee, joined Nourish Up and Second Harvest Food Bank to distribute food to Charlotte-Mecklenburg families at this week’s Pop Up Food Share event held at the Stratford-Richardson YMCA in Charlotte. Rep. Adams handed out food and spoke with attendees about their experiences with food security in the 12th District.

Issues:Hunger
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Seal of the House
October 30, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, North Carolina Representatives Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), Deborah Ross (NC-02), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), and Don Davis (NC-01) led a letter calling on U.S.

October 28, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released a statement on North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson’s lawsuit to continue funding SNAP benefits after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced they would not be administering SNAP in November.

Congress already allocated roughly $6 billion to the SNAP contingency fund which could fund partial SNAP benefits in November but the USDA refuses to use them, letting the program lapse instead.

Issues:Hunger