Press Releases
The Protecting Moms Who Served Act seeks to eliminate maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities among veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Black Maternal Health Caucus Co-Founders and Co-Chairs Congresswomen Alma Adams (NC-12) and Lauren Underwood (IL-14) celebrated the passage of the first bill in the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act in the House of Representatives. The Protecting Moms Who Served Act (H.R.
By closing an unintended loophole, the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act provides protection and support to an additional 9 million working moms who have been forced to choose between breastfeeding and earning a paycheck.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, co-chairs of the Black Maternal Health Caucus Alma Adams (D-NC) and Lauren Underwood (D-IL), Congresswoman Carolyn B.
Biden-Harris Administration releases American Rescue Plan funding for Charlotte Mecklenburg institutions; At least half of the funding will be distributed to students as emergency financial aid
CHARLOTTE – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) announced more than $123 million in emergency funding for colleges, universities, and students in North Carolina’s 12th Congressional District under the American Rescue Plan.
Families should file federal taxes on or before May 17 to be eligible for thousands of dollars from the Child Tax Credit
CHARLOTTE – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) praised the expansion of the Child Tax Credit included in the American Rescue Plan Act and called on all 12th District families to file federal taxes on time to be eligible for the historic support for tens of thousands of children and families. Adams voted for the
The IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act is the most transformative legislation for HBCUs ever
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma Adams’ (D-NC)Institutional Grants for New Infrastructure, Technology, and Education for HBCU Excellence Act (IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act) is receiving high praise in Washington, D.C. and beyond.
The IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act represents the largest federal investment in the history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC), Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), and Representative French Hill (R-AR) announced the Institutional Grants for New Infrastructure, Technology, and Education at HBCUs Act (IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act).
Across the country, there are nearly 40,000 local pharmacies, more than 650 community health centers and hundreds of community vaccination centers and mobile clinics where Americans can get a shot. These new vaccine finder tools make it quicker and more convenient than ever to make an appointment.
CHARLOTTE – Today, Rep.
Congresswoman Adams reflects on President Biden’s plans to build back better
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement on President Biden’s address to a joint session of Congress:
Debra Weeks will represent the outstanding work done by Mecklenburg County’s non-profit community to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic and build North Carolina back better
CHARLOTTE – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) announced that Debra Weeks, Chief Executive Officer of the C.W. Williams Community Health Center, will be her guest for President Biden’s address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, April 28. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, guests will attend virtually this year.