Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today released the following statement in response to the South Carolina State Legislature acting to remove the Confederate battle flag from Statehouse grounds; and introduction of a House resolution to remove any state flag containing the Confederate battle flag from U.S. Capitol grounds:
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12), a member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, today voted against H.R. 5, the Student Success Act. This Republican legislation strips education funding and weakens protections for the most underserved students. The legislation passed the House of Representatives today on a party line vote of 218 to 213.
GREENSBORO, NC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) and Congressman Mark Walker (NC-06) toured the FedEx Ground hub in Kernersville, North Carolina yesterday. The joint visit included a tour of their recently expanded facilities and a meeting with FedEx employees.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision to uphold same-sex marriage as a constitutional right:
"Every American deserves the right to marry who they love. The Supreme Court decision today upholds same-sex marriage as a constitutional right, and legalizes it across the United States. I am proud to stand with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community to celebrate the legalization of same-sex marriage.
Greensboro, N.C. – Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) and the U.S. Department of Education Secretary Arne Duncan today met with presidents, chancellors, and representatives from North Carolina's 12th Congressional District's Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The purpose of the round table was to hear directly from local HBCUs about the issues impacting their schools.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court ruling in King vs. Burwell, which upheld Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies for millions of Americans throughout the country:
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today released the following statement in response to the shooting of nine people who were attending bible study at the oldest African Methodist Episcopal (AME) church in the South, Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina:
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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today took to the House floor in support of reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank. The Export-Import Bank is an independent agency that supports the exporting of U.S. goods and services. Below are the Congresswoman's remarks as prepared for delivery:
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today released the following statement after her vote against the Trade Act of 2015, legislation to grant Trade Promotion Authority (TPA):
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) released the following statement after the North Carolina General Assembly overrode a veto of a bill that allows North Carolina court officials to refrain from performing certain marriage related duties because of religious beliefs: