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Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today announced the introduction of H.R.4857, the HBCU Innovation Fund Act. The legislation would create the HBCU Innovation Fund, which would be authorized in the Higher Education Act. Under the program, competitive grants would be made available to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) across the country to develop critical solutions to meet current and emerging needs.
Charlotte, NC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today released the following statement after New York City Mayor Bill deBlasio issued a non-essential travel ban for city workers to North Carolina:
Charlotte, NC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today released the following statement:
“I am disappointed and ashamed by the actions of the state legislature. Today’s special session was a power grab by State Republicans to legalize discrimination, wasting taxpayers’ hard-earned dollars.
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) released the following statement on the terrorist attacks in Brussels this morning:
Congresswoman Adams: “It took a disastrous spill of coal ash into the Dan River to make it clear that we were not doing a good enough job to protect our communities and waterways. Look at the children and families in Flint who will never be same because we failed to protect their basic human right of access to clean water.”
Greensboro, NC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today released the following statement on the passing of North Carolina State House Representative Ralph Johnson:
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today released the following statement on the passing of former North Carolina State Senator and Outreach Director for North Carolina’s 12th Congressional District, the beloved, Earline Parmon:
“Today, one of my closest confidants, colleagues and a true friend, Earline Parmon, departed this life. My heart is broken and I know her passing will be felt in Winston-Salem, Greensboro and throughout the entire state of North Carolina.
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today released the following statement following the Senate confirmation of Dr. John B. King, Jr. as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education:
Washington, DC — Congresswomen Alma Adams (NC-12) and Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) led a group of 129 Members of the House of Representatives in calling on House leadership to protect the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which lifts millions of Americans out of poverty.
“I’m honored to receive this award from the Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind and the National Industries for the Blind,” said Congresswoman Alma Adams. “More than 252,000 North Carolinians and 6 million people nationwide are blind or visually impaired. As the largest employer in the nation for the blind and visually impaired, Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind is truly a powerful and positive force in this country. By providing training and creating jobs – you are leveling the playing field for the blind and visually impaired.