Press Releases
"Today, the Biden Administration is once again delivering on its promise to stand up for workers and their families," said Adams and Scott. "The previous administration’s attempt to narrow its interpretation of employee status and joint-employer liability undermined workers’ most basic workplace protections, including federal minimum wage and overtime protections.
WASHINGTON – Workforce Protections Subcommittee Chairwoman Alma Adams (NC-12) and Chairman Robert C.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, and Majority Whip Jim Clyburn are expected to speak at the “Pandemics and Partnerships: How Public and Private Sector Engagement can Propel a COVID Recovery” panel discussion at 12:00 Noon ET on March 11.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Fourth Annual HBCU STEAM Day of Action continues on Thursday, March 11th with a panel discussion featuring Congressional heavyweights. Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, and Majority Whip Jim Clyburn are expected to speak at the “Pandemics and Partnerships: How Public and Private Sector Engagem
Bill heads to President Biden's desk
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) voted for final passage of H.R.
This legislation is the most significant enhancement of workers’ rights since the New Deal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams voted to pass H.R. 842, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) announced the companies joining the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Partnership Challenge during the fourth annual HBCU STEAM Day of Action. The HBCU Partnership Challenge is an effort to promote greater engagement and support between private companies and HBCUs.
From Selma to the House of Representatives, John wasn’t afraid to put everything on the line for what he believed in.
Washington, D.C. – Last night, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) honored the late Congressman and modern-day founding father, John Lewis, on the floor of the United States House of Representatives during a special order hour commemorating the “Bloody Sunday” march in Selma, Alabama 56 years ago.
The "Godmother of HBCUs" is bringing together HBCU Presidents, Congressional Leaders, and C-Suite Executives to Highlight the Importance of HBCUs and STEAM education
Washington, D.C. – Today is the Fourth Annual HBCU STEAM Day of Action, hosted by the Congressional Bipartisan HBCU Caucus and the Congressional STEAM Caucus. Over the past four years, the day has proven so successful that it has expanded to an entire week.
The Fourth Annual HBCU STEAM Day of Action will be held virtually via Zoom throughout the week of March 8-12, 2021.
Washington, D.C. – The Fourth Annual HBCU STEAM Day of Action will be held virtually via Zoom throughout the week of March 8-12, 2021. The yearly event is hosted by Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12).
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: