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June 24, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) and U.S. Senator Gillibrand (D-NY) announced the introduction of the Closing the Meal Gap Act of2021, transformative legislation that expands and strengthens Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for vulnerable community members who struggle to make ends meet.

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Philadelphia Pride Flag
June 23, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Last night, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) delivered a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives during a special order hour for Pride Month.

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Juneteenth
June 17, 2021

Washington, D.C.Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) will enter remarks on the passage of legislation making Juneteenth a federal holiday into the Congressional record. The legislation passed the Senate on Tuesday, and the House last night. Later today, in advance of the Juneteenth holiday this weekend, Congresswoman Adams will join President Joe Biden and members of the Congressional Black Caucus at the White House for the signing of the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act.

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HBCU Excellence
June 16, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Today, in advance of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus' Diversity in Tech Summit, Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC-12), and Rep. French Hill (R-AR-02), co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional HBCU Caucus, announced that HP, Lincoln Financial Group, and Micron are joining the HBCU Partnership Challenge.

June 16, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Today, the fourth annual Diversity in Tech Summit was hosted by the Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus and Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC-12) founder and co-chair of the caucus.

June 15, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) will host the fourth annual Diversity in Tech Summit. The Summit brings together private sector, government, and education leaders to address and ultimately improve the representation of Black Americans and people of color, including women of color, in the tech sector.

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HBCU Excellence
May 27, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC) and Rep. French Hill (R-AR), announced 25 new cosponsors of the Institutional Grants for New Infrastructure, Technology, and Education for HBCU Excellence Act (IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act). The legislation would make historic investments in Historically Black Colleges and Universities to rectify over a century of systemic neglect.

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PUMP for Nursing Moms Act
May 26, 2021

WASHINGTON, DCCongresswomen Alma Adams (D-NC) and Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), sponsors of H.R. 3110, the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act, today celebrated the bill's passage out of the House Education and Labor Committee. The bill now heads to the House floor.

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Black Lives Matter Graphic
May 25, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C.Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement on the one year anniversary (May 25) of the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, MN:

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HBCU Excellence
May 20, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-NC), Rep. French Hill (R-AR), and Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) announced the introduction of the Institutional Grants for New Infrastructure, Technology, and Education for HBCU Excellence Act (IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act). The legislation would make historic investments in Historically Black Colleges and Universities to rectify over a century of systemic neglect.