Press Releases

Rep. Adams Statement on President Trump’s Attacks on the Smithsonian

August 21, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), a former art professor of 40 years and practicing professional artist, released a statement on President Donald Trump’s recent attacks on Smithsonian museums on Truth Social.

Issues:Congressional Issues

Rep. Adams on Sec. Noem Withholding $100M+ in FEMA Funds for Western NC

August 20, 2025

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WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released a statement on Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem not signing off on more than $100 million in funds already approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in Western North Carolina.

Issues:Energy and EnvironmentLocal Issues

Adams, Crockett, McBath, Pressley Lead Letter on Extreme Heat Safety in Federal Prisons

August 11, 2025

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WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Representatives Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), Lucy McBath (GA-06), and Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) sent a letter signed by 40 House Democrats to the Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) William Marshall regarding extreme heat protections for incarcerated people in federal prisons given record heat waves that have swept the country this summer.

Issues:Energy and Environment

Adams, Tokuda Call on USDA to Reinstate Rural Business Center Program for Farmers

August 6, 2025

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WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Representatives Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) and Jill Tokuda (HI-02), Members of the House Agriculture Committee, sent a letter signed by 38 House Democrats to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins calling for the USDA to reverse the reckless elimination of the Regional Food Business Center (RFBC) program.

Issues:Agriculture

Trump Administration to Release Remaining Withheld Education Funding Following Pressure from Adams, Colleagues

July 25, 2025

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WASHINGTON, DC— After illegally withholding $7 billion in education funding approved by Congress, officials within the Trump Administration have announced they will release the remaining funds.

Issues:Congressional IssuesEducation

Letter: Rep. Adams Leads Call on House Appropriations Chairs to Demand Release of Education Funding

July 24, 2025

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WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), Ranking Member of the House Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee, alongside Representative Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Ranking Member of the House Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee and Representative Lucy McBath (GA-06), led a letter signed by 93 House Democrats calling on House Appropriations Chair Tom Cole and House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Chair Robert Aderholt to join demands that the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) release the more than $5.5 billion in Congressionally approved education funds currently withheld by the Trump Administration.

Issues:Education

Rep. Adams Blasts Republicans for Reckless Cuts to Public Broadcasting

July 18, 2025

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WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), Senior Member of the House Agriculture and Education & Workforce Committees, released a statement blasting Republicans for their reckless, partisan vote to cut $1.1 billion in federal public broadcasting funding through the rescissions bill.

Issues:Congressional IssuesEnergy and EnvironmentFiscal ResponsibilityJobs and the Economy

Rep. Adams speaks at a podium for the Heat Illness Prevention Act press conference

Rep. Adams, Colleagues Join Union Workers to Announce Legislation to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat

July 16, 2025

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WASHINGTON, DC— Today, as Charlotte and North Carolina face another harsh heat wave, Representative Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) and House and Senate colleagues joined union workers from United Farm Workers (UFW), American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), and United Steelworkers to announce their bipartisan, bicameral legislation to implement federal enforceable workplace heat stress protections.

Issues:National Security

Rep. Adams Slams USDA for Cutting Funding for Rural Business Centers Supporting Farmers

July 15, 2025

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WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), Senior Member of the House Agriculture Committee, released a statement calling for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to reinstate funding for Regional Food Business Centers (RFBCs).

Issues:Agriculture

NC Democratic Delegation: Senate Rescissions Bill Will Harm Emergency Disaster Response

July 15, 2025

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WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Representatives Alma Adams (NC-12), Deobrah Ross (NC-02), Valerie Foushee (NC-04) , and Don Davis (NC-01) sent a letter calling on Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins (R-ME), and Senate Appropriations Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-WA) to strike cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, including 39 public broadcasting stations in North Carolina, from the Senate rescissions package, citing concerns that cuts to public broadcasting will impact emergency disaster communications and response.

Issues:Congressional IssuesEnergy and Environment