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January 6, 2017

Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) made the following statement after a week of highly partisan attacks led by radical Republicans to begin the 115th Congress.

January 4, 2017

Charlotte, NC—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement after a North Carolina Superior Court judge temporarily blocked a law passed by the Republican-controlled General Assembly limiting Governor-Elect Cooper's powers over election boards.

January 3, 2017

Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) was sworn into the 115th Congress and will join House Democratic Leadership as an Assistant Whip. In this new position, she will play a key role in enforcing the Democratic agenda.

December 22, 2016

Charlotte, NC—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement after the North Carolina General Assembly failed to repeal HB2.

Issues:Local Issues
December 16, 2016

Charlotte, NC—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement today after Governor McCrory signed bills into law limiting Governor-Elect Roy Cooper’s power.

“Governor McCrory and the Republican led General Assembly chose to put their egos ahead of the people of North Carolina” said Congresswoman Adams.

Issues:Local Issues
December 15, 2016

Charlotte, NC—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement regarding the second special session of the North Carolina General Assembly called on December 14th.

Issues:Local Issues
December 14, 2016

Charlotte, NC--Congresswoman Alma Adams is excited to announce the 2016 winners of the Congressional App Challenge (CAC) from North Carolina’s 12th District. Winning first place is Lynette Bright of Greensboro Middle College; second place, Anitra Griffin of West Charlotte High School; and third place, Ahmad Martin of the Middle College at GTCC-Greensboro.

December 9, 2016

Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the below statement following the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by the U.S. Senate. The NDAA included the Small and Disadvantaged Businesses Act of 2016, introduced by Congresswoman Adams. The NDAA will soon be signed into law by President Obama.

December 7, 2016

Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Alma Adams’ (NC-12) district staff will host “Congress in your Community” information sessions throughout the month of December to educate the constituents of the 12th District about the transition to new representation.