Press Releases

Charlotte, NC—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement regarding the second special session of the North Carolina General Assembly called on December 14^th.

"I am appalled by this pathetic power grab by our Republican led General Assembly" said Congresswoman Adams. "This special session was called under the guise of ensuring relief for victims of Hurricane Matthew and the wildfires in Western North Carolina and it has devolved into a dangerous game of partisan politics.

Charlotte, NC--Congresswoman Alma Adams is excited to announce the 2016 winners of the Congressional App Challenge (CAC) from North Carolina’s 12^th District. Winning first place is Lynette Bright of Greensboro Middle College; second place, Anitra Griffin of West Charlotte High School; and third place, Ahmad Martin of the Middle College at GTCC-Greensboro. Their winning submissions, selected by a panel of judges from the community, will be featured on a display in the U.S. Capitol building and on the CAC website.

Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the below statement following the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by the U.S. Senate. The NDAA included the Small and Disadvantaged Businesses Act of 2016, introduced by Congresswoman Adams. The NDAA will soon be signed into law by President Obama.

“I am proud to announce the passage of the Small and Disadvantaged Businesses Act of 2016 which will be my second bill signed into law” said Congresswoman Adams.

Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement regarding the passage of the FY2017 Continuing Resolution:

“Today I voted for a short-term continuing resolution that will fund our nation’s government until April 28, 2017” said Congresswoman Adams. “I am disappointed this Republican led Congress has once again failed the American people by not putting forth a long term budget, but there was too much at stake not to support this measure.

Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Alma Adams’ (NC-12) district staff will host “Congress in your Community” information sessions throughout the month of December to educate the constituents of the 12^th District about the transition to new representation. The new congressional district lines take effect on January 3, 2017 and the 12^th District will be relocated to solely encompass Mecklenburg County. The staffs of Rep. Virginia Foxx, Rep.

Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement congratulating Governor-Elect Roy Cooper.

“I am elated to congratulate Governor-Elect Roy Cooper on his recent victory” said Congresswoman Adams.

“The people of North Carolina have spoken and I look forward to working with our new Governor. Together we will continue to grow the economy, strengthen our public education system, invest in infrastructure, and stand up for the rights of all North Carolinians.

Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the subsequent statement following the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA included the Small and Disadvantaged Businesses Act of 2016, introduced by Congresswoman Adams.

Washington, D.C.— Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) voted against H. Res. 933. This legislation would increase the funding available to the select panel assembled to investigate Planned Parenthood following the release of heavily edited videos from anti-abortion activists that allegedly showed Planned Parenthood profiting from the sale of fetal tissue collected from abortions by $800,000. An investigation by three House Committees has failed to produce any evidence that Planned Parenthood acted illegally or misused federal funds.