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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.
Adams to join President Biden at the White House for Bill Signing
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) will enter remarks on the passage of legislation making Juneteenth a federal holiday into the Congressional record. The legislation passed the Senate on Tuesday, and the House last night.
HBCU Partnership Challenge grows to 62 companies and organizations
Washington, D.C. – Today, in advance of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus’ Diversity in Tech Summit, Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC-12), and Rep.