Press Releases
The Congressional Bipartisan HBCU Caucus’ Partnership Challenge encourages participating organizations to make greater investments in HBCUs.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), and Rep.
Secretary Cardona and Congresswoman Adams discussed the Build Back Better agenda, a once-in-a-generation investment in our nation’s future.
CHARLOTTE – On Monday, July 12, U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona travelled to Charlotte to discuss the Biden Administration’s plans to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic and make long-term investments in our students and their futures. He was hosted at three different locations in Charlotte by Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12).
The IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act has 25 endorsing organizations and over 80 cosponsors from both sides of the aisle.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC) and Rep.
Secretary Cardona and Rep. Adams Highlight Support for HBCUs, Summer Enrichment with Visits to Johnson C. Smith University and Paw Creek Elementary School
CHARLOTTE - On Monday, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and U.S. Rep. Alma Adams of North Carolina will visit Johnson C. Smith University, tour the university’s Science Center, and participate in a roundtable discussion with students and education leaders.
Hosted by Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), co-chair of the Black Maternal Health Caucus in the United States Congress, Secretary Becerra made three stops in Charlotte.
CHARLOTTE – On Wednesday, July 7, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra travelled to Charlotte to discuss President Biden’s agenda to Build Back Better from the COVID-19 pandemic and make long-term investments in our future, including through the American Families Plan.
Congresswoman Adams extols the virtues of the IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act
The Data to Save Moms Act led by Rep. Sharice Davids and Social Determinants for Moms Act led by Rep. Lucy McBath considered in Health Subcommittee
WASHINGTON—Today, Black Maternal Health Caucus co-chairs Congresswomen Alma Adams (NC-12) and Lauren Underwood (IL-14) applauded the Energy and Commerce Committee for considering two bills included in the Black Maternal Hea
The Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act restores critical, well-established workplace protections for older Americans that were weakened in 2009 by the Supreme Court.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), chair of the House Education & Labor Committee Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, voted for H.R.
Transformative Legislation Expands and Strengthens SNAP Benefits
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) and U.S.
Washington, D.C. – Last night, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) delivered a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives during a special order hour for Pride Month.