Press Releases
Washington, DC –– Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), released the following statement:
"In the spirit of the holiday season and in the name of basic decency, the Senate should follow our lead and pass this bill"
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) applauded the House passage of the Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help (CASH) Act of 2020 to increase the amount of money struggling Americans receive in a second round of direct payments to $2,000.
Black Maternal Health Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Adams led a year of advocacy for Black birthing parents
Washington, D.C. – Since co-founding the Black Maternal Health Caucus in 2019, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) has been at the forefront of the fight for equitable health care for Black birthing persons. The year 2020 saw historic advances in public awareness and policy proposals, including the introduction of the
Adams wins historic victories for equity in higher education in the FY21 Omnibus
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma Adams' (NC-12) bill, the HBCU Capital Finance Debt Relief Act, which cancels over $1.3 billion in debt held by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), was included in the Omnibus spending deal.
During the 116th Congress, $527,612,699 came to NC-12; Almost half a billion dollars awarded in 2020
CHARLOTTE – Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) announced that over $500 million in federal grants was awarded to North Carolina's 12th Congressional District during the 116th Congress (January 3, 2019 through January 3, 2021).
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswomen Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), Haley Stevens (MI-11), and Delegate Gregorio Kilili Sablan (MP-At Large) led a letter with 22 of their colleagues calling on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to make K-12 teachers and school personnel a priority group for receiving COVID-19 vaccinations.
Michael Regan is a well-qualified, historic pick.
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released the following statement celebrating President-elect Joe Biden's selection of Michael Regan to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
Resolution Outlines Existing Executive Authority to Cancel Federal Student Loan Debt. Cancellation Would Reduce Racial Wealth Gap, Stimulate Economy, and Provide Much-Needed Economic Relief Amid Pandemic
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During the 116th Congress, Representative Alma S. Adams, Ph.D.