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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today announced House passage of her amendment to the FY 16 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congresswoman Adams' amendment recognizes the impact of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on service members and their families. It also recommends changes to the Department of Defense's (DOD) handling of services for members with PTSD. Congresswoman Adams' amendment passed the House on May 15, 2015.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) released the following statement after learning Dr. Derrick E. Griffith, an academic and alumnus of the University of North Carolina Charlotte was killed during an Amtrak train derailment in Philadelphia late Tuesday night:

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) today announced the opening of six new satellite offices throughout North Carolina's 12^th District. In addition to Congresswoman Adams' two district offices in Charlotte and Greensboro, constituents from North Carolina's 12^th Congressional District can visit either one of the six satellite offices during the days and hours they are open. Congresswoman Adams' staff will be available to assist constituents with casework and various other services during the times the satellite offices are open.

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12), a former art professor at Bennett College and member of the Congressional Arts Caucus today announced the winners of her 2015 Congressional art competition. Congresswoman Adams held an exhibit and competition at the African American Atelier gallery. During the reception, 38 pieces of art submitted by high school students in North Carolina's 12^th Congressional District were displayed and judged by three local artists.

In honor of National Small Business Week, from Tuesday, May 5^th through Thursday, May 7^th Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) will host a series of events throughout North Carolina's 12^th Congressional District. Congresswoman Adams is a member of the House Small Business Committee.

Washington, DC - Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (D-NC12) has been named the Ranking Member for the House Small Business Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight, and Regulations. This is Congresswoman Adams' first committee leadership position in the 114^th Congress.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (D-NC) joined in the fight to raise the minimum wage by becoming an original cosponsor for the Raise the Wage Act. The Raise the Wage Act would gradually raise the minimum wage to $12 by 2020. The legislation would also phase out the current $2.13 minimum wage for tipped employees.

Washington, D.C. – Representatives Alma S. Adams (D-NC-12) and Bradley Byrne (R-AL-1) today launched the Bipartisan Congressional Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus. The Bipartisan Congressional HBCU Caucus' mission is to highlight and address unique challenges that HBCUs face; and to make sure their needs are heard and recognized on Capitol Hill. The Bipartisan Congressional HBCU Caucus is an official caucus approved by the Committee on House Administration in the 114^th Congress.