Press Releases
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today announced that she is currently traveling with House Democrats in Israel for an educational working trip. Congresswoman Adams and 21 other Democratic members, including House leadership, are in Israel to learn more about the country and key issues impacting the U.S. and Israel relationship.
Washington, DC – On the 50th anniversary of Medicaid and Medicare, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today sent a letter urging North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory to expand Medicaid in North Carolina.
Funding Will Be Used To Support Housing Initiatives throughout Greensboro
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today announced $3,574,061 in federal funding for Greensboro, North Carolina. The funding was allocated through four U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant programs and will be used to support housing initiatives to help those in need.
Three National Science Foundation Grants Awarded to UNCC
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today announced three federal grants totaling $1,798,241 for the University of North Carolina Charlotte (UNCC).
Just This Year Alone, SBA’s 7(A) Program Supported More Than $38 Million in Small Business Loans For 69 Small Businesses in North Carolina’s 12th District
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) a member of the House Small Business Committee and Ranking member of the Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight and Regulations today announced her co-sponsorship of H.R. 3132, emergency legislation that would raise the lending cap for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 7(a) program.
Amendment Adds Protections To Coal Ash Bill To Keep Families Informed About Coal Ash Pollutants; Enhances Access To Safe Drinking Water
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today introduced an amendment to H.R. 1734, the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015. The amendment to H.R. 1734 is up for a vote today on the House floor.
Washington, DC – According to the U.S. Department of Justice, more than 290,000 Americans are victims of rape and sexual assault each year, and young women between the ages of 16 and 24 consistently experience the highest rate of intimate partner violence. Three Members of Congress say that the solution starts with teaching safe relationships.
Congresswoman Adams Introduced an Amendment to H.R. 1734 that Would Keep Families Informed About Coal Ash Pollutants; Enhance Access to Safe Drinking Water
Washington, DC – The U.S. House today passed H.R. 1734, Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015. Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) introduced an amendment to H.R. 1734 that would have required regular water-well testing as well as the creation of a public website containing up-to-date water quality information.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today released the following statement on the passing of Dr. George Cooper, the Executive Director for the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs):
New Legislation Ensures Healthcare Coverage for All Women; Lifts Abortion Restrictions
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) joined Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA), Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Congresswoman Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (D-NY) and more than 50 Members of Congress, in co-sponsoring the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH Woman) Act.