Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Founding co-chairs of the Black Maternal Health Caucus Alma Adams (D-NC) and Lauren Underwood (D-IL) as well as founding co-chairs of the Congressional Maternity Care Caucus Congresswomen Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA) and Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) and have signed on as co-leads of Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY)'s bill, H.R. 5592, the PUMP (Providing Urgent Maternal Protections) for Nursing Mothers Act.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) joined Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) yesterday in introducing a resolution recognizing the maternal mortality health crisis affecting communities in North Carolina and across the nation.
Washington, D.C. – Today, with Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) along with Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), Congressman Gregory F. Murphy, M.D. (NC-03), and Congressman David E. Price (NC-04) introduced the George Henry White Commemorative Stamp Act. This bill directs the U.S. Postmaster General to issue a commemorative postage stamp in honor of George Henry White, the last African American to serve in Congress during the Reconstruction Era.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., (NC-12) released the following statement about President Trump's $4.8 trillion budget, which proposes deep cuts to critical safety net programs:
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., (NC-12)'s bill to name a Charlotte Post Office in honor of civil rights legend Julius Chambers has passed the House.
In prepared floor remarks, Congresswoman Adams said, "my state and our nation are undoubtedly better for the life of Julius L. Chambers. During this Black History Month, I hope that my colleagues will join me in voting in favor of this legislation and help me honor this civil rights legend in a community he worked so hard to improve."
Full Floor Speech
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., (NC-12) introduced the Gateway to Careers Act in the House yesterday afternoon. The bill will create a career pathway grant program for community college and career and technical education (CTE) students.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., (NC-12) released the following statement following the Senate vote to acquit President Trump:
Charlotte, NC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., (NC-12) announced Pam Oliver, MD as her guest at the President's State of the Union address to the United States Congress on Tuesday, February 4, 2020.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) and Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) introduced a resolution recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four Sit-In of 1960. The resolution recognizes the four students of Greensboro, North Carolina for their contribution to the civil rights movement and encourages all States to include this historical account in their educational curriculum.