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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement marking Women's Equality Day, commemorating the 101st anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment:
Washington, D.C. – Tonight, ahead of its passage, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) delivered a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives in support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
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CHARLOTTE – Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. released the following statement on the situation in Afghanistan and our country's obligations to the Afghan people:
CHARLOTTE – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. released the following statement on the bomb threat at the United States Capitol:
"It is a blessing that today's standoff ended without violence. Our Capitol Police are to be commended for ending the situation peacefully, and I am thankful that they continue to come to work to protect democracy from attacks by violent extremists. Our entire office is safe and continuing to work for the people of the 12th Congressional District."
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Washington, D.C. — Today, Reps. Alma Adams (NC-12),Annie Kuster (NH-02), Jim McGovern (MA-02), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), members of the House Nutrition & Oversight Subcommittee of the House Committee on Agriculture, introduced the Streamlining Nutrition Assistance Paperwork Act. This legislation would make permanent a flexibility set up by the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) announced two internship opportunities in her Washington, D.C. office for the Fall 2021 semester. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately; applications close on Friday, August 20, 2021. This internship includes a monthly stipend for eligible candidates.
WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) announced the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) under the leadership of Chairwoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) endorsed the bipartisan IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act.
Chairwoman Beatty issued the following statement endorsing the landmark legislation:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswomen Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) and Congressman David Trone (MD-06), as well as CongresswomanMarie Newman (IL-03), announced the introduction of the Emergency Child and Adult Nutrition Assistance Act of 2021. This legislation combines and extends both Rep. Adams's FEED the Children Act and Rep. Trone's Food and Nutrition Provider Emergency Support Act from the 116th Congress.