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Front view of the Capitol
January 3, 2021
The First Session of the 117th U.S. Congress will commence on January 3rd, 2021 in Washington, DC.
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South East view of the Capitol
January 3, 2021

The freshman class will be sworn in on January 3rd, 2021 when the First Session of the 117th United States Congress convenes.

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117th Congress Swearing In
January 3, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) was sworn in for her fourth full term as a member of the United States House of Representatives. She released this statement after her swearing-in.

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Marc Basnight
December 28, 2020

Washington, DC –– Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), released the following statement:

Issues:Local Issues
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Money
December 28, 2020

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.

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Momnibus Presser
December 22, 2020

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.

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HBCU Strong
December 22, 2020

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) announced four new companies joining the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Partnership Challenge.

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Omnibus
December 20, 2020

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.

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Rep. Alma Adams at hearing
December 18, 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).

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schoolroom desks and chairs
December 18, 2020

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.