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CHARLOTTE (January 4, 2022) – Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) issued the following statement on the tenure of Johnson C. Smith University’s 14th President, Clarence Armbrister, who announced he will retire in June:
WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 3, 2022) – Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) issued the following statement on the start of the 118th Congress:
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 21, 2022) – Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for North Carolina priorities in the fiscal year 2023 omnibus. Victories include new programs to address HBCU & MSI research infrastructure and the maternal health crisis, as well as community project funding for the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, and Cabarrus County.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 14, 2022) – Earlier this morning, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) delivered remarks in honor of retiring Representatives David Price (NC-04) and G. K. Butterfield (NC-01).
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 9, 2022) – The Hill published an opinion piece by Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) entitled “3 proposals Congress can pass to fulfill Biden’s promises to Black America.” In the editorial, Rep.
WASHINGTON (December 5, 2022) – Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) has introduced the Protecting Wages of Essential Workers Act of 2022. The Protecting Wages Act will protect $1,000 or 75 percent, whichever is greater, of take-home earnings per week from seizure and index that net amount annually based on inflation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 5, 2022) – Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) is excited to announce one internship opportunity in her Washington, D.C. office as well as one internship opportunity in her Charlotte, N.C. office for the Spring 2023 semester. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately; applications close on Friday, December 16, 2022. This internship includes a monthly stipend for eligible candidates.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 1, 2022) – Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement on the historic Democratic leadership elections this week, including the election of Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) as the first African American to serve as caucus leader in either house of Congress.
CHARLOTTE (December 1, 2022) – In recognition of World AIDS Day, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released a video recognizing the millions of people lost to HIV and AIDS, and the approximately 40 million people around the world living with HIV. The video includes a “Human Ribbon” of people recognizing World AIDS Day.