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November 19, 2019

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., (NC-12) released the following statement following the Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act, H.R. 4995, passing the Energy and Commerce Committee with bipartisan support:

"America is facing a maternal health crisis, and women of color are the most impacted victims. Today, I am pleased with the work of the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee as it passed the Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act, a bill I co-led, with bipartisan support," said Congresswoman Adams.

November 13, 2019
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., (NC-12) released the following statement after she was joined by leaders of the Congressional Tri-Caucus, urging House leadership to include the FUTURE Act in the upcoming government funding package:
"On September 30th, the Senate failed in its duty to provide for the futures of America's college students.
November 13, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C.– House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn (SC-6), Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), and Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay (MO-1) today introduced H.R. 5042, the "Opportunity Zone Reform Act," which aims to tighten rules around the Opportunity Zone program and terminate zones that are not low-income. This legislation is a House companion to nearly identical sections of S. 2787, introduced last week by Senator Ron Wyden (OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee.

November 13, 2019
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., (NC-12) released the following statement on the Supreme Court Case Comcast Corp. v. National Association of African American-Owned Media:
"Today, the United States Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in the matter of Comcast Corp. v. National Association of African American-Owned Media — a case that implicates the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1866," said Congresswoman Alma Adams.
November 8, 2019

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., (NC-12) released the following statement, announcing that North Carolina's 12th Congressional District will benefit from $500,000 in affordable housing funding awarded by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta).

November 1, 2019

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), released the following statement on the advancement of the College Affordability Act:

October 31, 2019

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), released the following statement on today's House impeachment resolution vote.

October 29, 2019

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Alma S. Adams (NC-12), G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), and David E. Price (NC-04), the Democratic members of North Carolina's congressional delegation, issued a joint statement in support of the ruling handed down by NC Superior Court judges issuing a preliminary injunction preventing elections under the current congressional map:

October 28, 2019
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), released the following statement on the passing of former Sen. Kay Hagan.
"It is with great sadness that I mourn the loss of former United States Senator, and General Assembly colleague, Janet Kay Hagan. Senator Hagan was a champion for all people, supporting legislation that expanded the rights of women, immigrants, veterans and members of the LGBTQ community.
October 17, 2019
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), released the following statement on the passing of Rep. Elijah Cummings.
"I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my dear friend and colleague, Representative Elijah Eugene Cummings.
Elijah was an honorable man who worked tirelessly for all people, serving Maryland's 7th Congressional District, and our nation, with dignity and compassion.