Press Releases
USDA Farm to School grant will encourage healthy choices in CMS schools
Bill reflects Rep. Adams’ Maternal Health Advocacy: "Black Lives Matter in Healthcare"
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) took bold action to build on the Affordable Care Act to lower health costs and prescription drug prices for all Americans by joining House Democrats to pass the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act. Today’s vote comes days after the Trump Administration filed a brief asking the Supreme
Reception highlights talented local high school artists; winner "Working Man" pictured
Charlotte - Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) hosted a reception honoring the winners of the Congressional Art Competition in North Carolina's 12th Congressional District.
Bill Aims to Block DeVos Rule That Denies Relief to Students Defrauded by Predatory Colleges
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of overriding President Trump's veto of H.J.Res. 76, Blocking DeVos Rule That Denies Relief to Students Defrauded by Predatory Colleges.
"Imagine what God will say to us on Judgment Day if we fail to act."
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.
Adams Is an Original Cosponsor of Rep. Jackson Lee's Bill
Washington, D.C. - Today, on the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) joined Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18) as an original cosponsor of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, which would make Juneteenth a federal holiday.
Congresswoman Adams Calls on District 12 Students to Participate in 7th Annual Congressional App Challenge
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) is searching for the next student app developer in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.
"It is crucial that we immediately extend P-EBT Benefits to help families that are struggling to put food on their tables during this pandemic."
Washington, D.C. - This week, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) led a letter calling on the leaders of the United States Senate to extend Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) benefits for school children. Adams is joined on the letter by Representatives G. K.
Video highlights the Charleston Nine, Cynthia Graham Hurd
CHARLOTTE - Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) introduced a video commemorating the fifth anniversary of the Charleston shooting and celebrating the lives of the Charleston Nine this morning.