Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) released the following statement after announcement of the passing of Congressman K. Mark Takai (HI-1):

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman David Price (NC-04), Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), and Congressman G. K.

Washington, DC—Today, Rep. Alma S. Adams (NC-12 released the following statement after the shooting deaths of three officers in Baton Rouge, LA:

Charlotte, NC— Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) joined the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus and other members of Congress to remember the 49 victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting on its one-month anniversary.

Rep. Adams paid special homage to the memory of one of North Carolina victims, Shane Evan Tomlinson, by holding his picture during the vigil atop the U.S. Capitol steps. Following the day of remembrance, Congresswoman Adams had this to say:

Charlotte, NC— Governor Pat McCroy, following the recent shootings of Alton Sterling, Philando Castile and Alva Braziel, signed House Bill 972 which excludes police video recordings from scrutiny as public records. Congresswoman Adams released the following statement:

Washington, DC — Today the Congressional Black Caucus and House Democrats joined together to hold a national speak out to address gun violence and community policing in America.

As Congress prepares for its six-week recess, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (D-NC) released the following statement:

WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) announced that the Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Capital Financing Improvements Act (H.R. 5530) was passed out by the House of Representatives. This legislation makes important changes to the HBCU Capital Improvement Program to increase access to capital for HBCUs which often is a major challenge for these institutions.

Washington, DC — Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) announced the reauthorization of the Career and Technical Education Act (CTE) by the House Education and the Workforce Committee through markup of the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21^st Century Act.