Rep. Alma Adams Week in Review - February 22-28
Washington, D.C. – This week saw new developments on legislation moving through Congress, as well as preparations for the Third Annual HBCU STEAM Day on March 3 & 5. Highlights from Congresswoman Adams' week are below:
Release of the Week: Rep. Alma Adams Announces the Companies Joining the HBCU Partnership Challenge at the Third Annual HBCU STEAM Day
Coming up Next Week: Rep. Alma Adams Announces the Third Annual HBCU STEAM Day
(Members of the media interested in covering HBCU STEAM Day should email sam.spencer@mail.house.gov)
Critical Vote: Rep. Adams Statement on the Passage of the Emmett Till Antilynching Act
Story of the Week: "In other words, the costs of black lung disease have been socialized, and the gains from DOL's failed oversight have been privatized," Adams said.
Committee Work: Congresswoman Alma Adams warns ‘major failure' of government oversight imperils sick miners
Women's Equality: Rep. Adams joined colleagues on a letter calling for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)
Visitors of the Week: For decades, Davidson Elementary Fifth Graders have travelled to Washington to learn more about how their government works. This year was no exception as Davidson Tigers met with Rep. Adams.
Tweet of the Week: Finding a hat for the Human Rights Campaign Gala
Speech of the Week: Floor speech in support of H.R. 2339, the Protecting American Lungs and Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act.
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Happy Trails! Our amazing Press Assistant, Meagan Holland, had her last day today. Good luck to her in all her future endeavors.