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February 26, 2016

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today joined U.S. Representatives Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.), Luiz V. Gutiérrez (D- Ill.), Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.), John Conyers Jr.

February 15, 2016
Editorial

The Hill published an op-ed by Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) which calls for Congress to strengthen the antiquated summer meals program that currently exists in the United States.

February 2, 2016

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today voted against legislation to override the President’s veto of H.R. 3762. This legislation would undermine critical components of the Affordable Care Act and would defund Planned Parenthood.

February 1, 2016

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today released the following statement on the 56th anniversary of the Greensboro Four sit-ins:

January 27, 2016

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) called on House leadership to make the summer meals program a priority in the forthcoming child nutrition reauthorization. The summer meals program has not been updated since 1975.

January 15, 2016

Washington, DC Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) is joining Congressmen Robert Pittenger (NC-09) and Patrick McHenry (NC-10) in a friendly wager on the Carolina Panthers-Seattle Seahawks NFL playoff game with Congressman Jim McDermott (WA-07), whose district includes Seattle.

Issues:Local Issues
January 14, 2016

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12), cosponsored the recently introduced H. Res. 585, legislation to encourage and promote a cooperative effort among states along the Interstate 73 corridor that would be beneficial to its development. The resolution is sponsored by Congressman Robert Hurt (R-Virginia).

Issues:Local Issues
January 13, 2016

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12), Ranking member of the Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations introduced the Small and Disadvantaged Business Enhancement Act, legislation to expand oversight over the government purchase card system.

January 5, 2016

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today applauded President Obama's announcement to take executive action to prevent gun violence in America. Studies show that every day when background checks are used, more than 170 felons, 50 domestic abusers, and nearly 20 fugitives are prevented from buying a gun.