Press Releases

Washington DC- Today, Rep Adams (NC-12) will be honored by Governor Cooper and First Lady Kristin Cooper for her advocacy for the arts. The honor will be in celebration of Black History Month as the Governor and First Lady will be celebrating African American musicians and artists from North Carolina.

WASHINGTON – Today, in honor of Black History Month, Representatives Alma S. Adams and A.

WASHINGTON, DC [02/13/19] – Today Alma S. Adams (D-NC), Chair of the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections and Congresswomen Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Chair of the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services, held a joint Education and Labor Committee hearing on the Paycheck Fairness Act.

"The raids occurring in our District today appear to be related to a worksite action. In the past year, the Trump Administration has conducted an increased number of these raids and that is an issue of deep concern," said Congresswoman Adams. "I have been in communication with ICE and other Department of Homeland Security officials.

Washington DC - Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Chairwoman of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee, issued the below statement announcing the reintroduction of the Paycheck Fairness Act (H.R. 7).

​Washington D.C.- "I came to Congress to raise the wage, push for equal opportunity and to ensure that North Carolina's families have the resources they need to thrive. That is why I made it my mission to serve on key committees " said Congresswoman Adams.