Press Releases
Washington DC – Today, Rep. Adams joined fellow Members of Congress to co-sponsor H.R. 6, the Dream and Promise Act of 2019 to protect our nation's Dreamers, as well as our Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders, allowing them to contribute fully to North Carolina's communities and our country while providing a pathway to citizenship.
WASHINGTON, DC– Today, ahead of the 2nd Annual HBCU STEAM Day of Action, the Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus announced the addition of Airbnb, Spotify, Wells Fargo, SAS, Ally Financial, Live Oak Bank, Microsoft and Adtalem into its landmark HBCU Partnership Challenge.
Washington, DC — Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) issued the following statement on the passage of H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Check Bill. The bill requires universal background checks on all gun sales, including those sold at gun shows, online and by private vendors.
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).