Press Releases
Washington, DC — Ahead of Memorial Day, Congresswomen Alma S. Adams (NC-12) and Vicky Hartzler (MO-4) introduced the bipartisan Army Security Agency Monument Act. The bill would establish a monument at Arlington National Cemetery to honor veterans of the Army Security Agency (ASA).
Washington, DC — This week, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) offered an amendment to H.R. 1500, the Consumers First Act. The amendment would restore an interagency memorandum of understanding between the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Department of Education and would require the agencies to share information with each other about student loan servicers and student borrower complaints. The amendment passed unanimously and was included in the final bill that passed the House floor.
Charlotte, NC— Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) issued the following statement on Robert F. Smith's announcement that he will pay the student loan debt for the graduating class of Morehouse College.
Washington, DC — Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) issued the following statement after voting for the passage of H.R. 5, the Equality Act. The bill amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to protect LGBTQ Americans from discrimination.
Washington, DC — Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) issued the following statement on President Trump's proposed immigration plan.
"America's immigration system is broken. Yet, instead of working with Congress to develop a serious solution to this crisis, the Trump Administration has doubled down on policies that have only made our immigration system worse.
Washington, DC – Today, during Mental Health Month, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) reintroduced the Long-term InVestment in Education for Wellness (LIVE Well) Act. The LIVE Well Act allows U.S. Department of Agriculture school and community-based nutrition education programs to allow the inclusion of eating disorder prevention curriculum and screenings.
Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Alma S. Adams (NC-12) and Mark Walker (NC-6) introduced the bipartisan Fostering Undergraduate Talent by Unlocking Resources for Education (FUTURE) Act to ensure continued funding for Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs), including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). A companion bill was introduced in the Senate by Senators Doug Jones (D-AL) and Tim Scott (R-SC).
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Alma S. Adams released the following statement on the shooting at UNC Charlotte that left two dead, and four others injured.
"I am profoundly devastated by the shooting at UNC Charlotte. It's heartbreaking that this tragedy should occur on the last day of classes, during a time when students are preparing to graduate, and looking toward their futures.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) and Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (D-IL), co-chairs of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, led 57 of their colleagues to introduce legislation designating April 11 -17, 2019 as the 2nd Annual Black Maternal Health Week. The week aims to raise awareness about the Black maternal health crisis in the United States.
Washington, DC — Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12), Chairwoman of the Education and Labor Subcommittee on Workforce Protections sent a letter to Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary R. Alexander Acosta asking to extend the comment period for three recent DOL proposals on minimum wage and overtime pay exemptions, regular rate, joint employer liability under the Fair Labor Standards Act.