Press Releases
WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) and Congressman Keith Ellison held a press conference at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference to promote Rep. Ellison’s HBCU Investment Expansion Act of 2016.
Washington, D.C.-Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (D-NC) released the following statement regarding the vote to override President Obama’s veto of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act.
After meeting with activists, community leaders, CMPD, and the National Guard at today's peaceful rally, Congresswoman Alma Adams released the following statement regarding the local law enforcement's decision to make public the footage from the shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott:
Charlotte, NC —This evening, Congresswoman Adams returned to Charlotte, North Carolina where she met with local leaders regarding the shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott. Following the meeting, she released the following statement.
WASHINGTON, DC —Today Congresswoman Adams announced that she will return to Charlotte, NC Wednesday evening following final votes to meet with local officials and community leaders.
Congresswoman Adams will receive updates on the ongoing investigation of the shooting death of Keith Lamont Scott and protests taking place around the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area.
WASHINGTON, DC — "Earlier this morning I had a call with Mayor Jennifer Roberts; I will continue to work closely with all City officials and community leaders as this case develops. I understand all too well the emotions that many Charlotteans and people all across the nation are feeling. However, violence is not the answer.
WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) participated in the annual NC Business & Economic Development Summit hosted by the 13 Members of the North Carolina Congressional delegation. Key speakers included House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD).
CHARLOTTE— Today Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) released the following statement after learning of the passing of Rodney Ellis, former President of North Carolina Association of Educators.
CHARLOTTE — Today Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court denied North Carolina’s request to implement voting restrictions recently struck down by the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals:
CHARLOTTE — On Wednesday, August 31, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) visited Pedro Salmeron at Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Georgia.
After her visit with Pedro Salmeron, Congresswoman Adams released the following statement: