Press Releases
H.R. 1, the For the People Act, Will Clean Up Corruption in Washington, Protect and Expand the Right to Vote and Restore Ethics and Integrity to Government
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tonight, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) joined House Democrats in passing H.R.
Vernon’s legacy is one of resilience, and a reminder that the fights for civil rights and equality were not that long ago, but continue to this day.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement on the passing of civil rights legend Vernon Jordan at the age of 85:
"We are tired of waiting for a dream deferred! We may be tired, but we are undeterred!"
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) urged passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act (H.R. 1280) this week.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) announced the Fourth Annual HBCU STEAM Day of Action to be held virtually via Zoom throughout the week of March 8-12, 2021.
The Justice for Black Farmers Act will reform the U.S. Department of Agriculture, provide debt relief and create a land grant program to encourage a new generation of Black farmers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), Vice Chair of the House’s Committee on Agriculture, introduced the Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2021, a comprehensive bill to address the sordid history of discrimination in federal agricultural policy, in the United States House of Representatives.
The plan includes millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief for Charlotte and Mecklenburg County
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Early this morning, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) voted to pass H.R. 1319, The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
The bill would strengthen and diversify the teaching profession by authorizing two grant programs to invest in educator recruitment and training
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), reintroduced the Teacher Diversity and Retention Act, which will invest in and diversify the country’s teacher workforce.
Adams wants to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2025
Charlotte – Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) pushed for a minimum wage increase on the House floor.
Adams is an original cosponsor of the Equality Act, and has cosponsored the legislation in every Congress since her first full term began in 2015.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) voted to pass H.R. 5, the Equality Act, to ensure that all LGBTQ Americans are granted the full protections guaranteed by federal civil rights law.
“President Biden has promised to rebuild our most important government institutions, and is delivering. I am overjoyed he answered our call to fill the vacancies on the United States Postal Service Board of Governors,” said Adams.
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released the following statement on the President Biden's nomination of Anton Hajjar, Amber McReynolds, and Ron Stroman to the United States Postal Service Board of Governors: