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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement:
"I want you to know I am safe, our 12th District Staff is safe, and we are sheltering in place. Right now, the safety of our staff and colleagues is my number one priority. As soon as the situation at the Capitol passes, I stand ready to do my constitutional duty, certify the vote, and return to the business of working for the people. Thanks to everyone who is concerned for our safety and checking in on us."
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) joined Congressman Hank Johnson's (GA-04) resolution censuring and condemning President Donald J. Trump for attempting to overturn the results of the November 2020 presidential election in the State of Georgia. They were joined by more than 90 colleagues.
Washington, D.C. – A bill introduced by Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., (NC-12) to strengthen partnerships between Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and federal agencies was signed into law last week. The HBCU Propelling Agency Relationships Towards a New Era of Results for Students (PARTNERS) Act will strengthen partnerships between federal agencies and the country's more than 100 HBCUs.
This is Adams' third stand-alone bill to be signed into law during the 116th Congress.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement on President Donald Trump's attempted election fraud in Georgia:
"Today, the Washington Post released tapes of the President of the United States attempting to pressure and blackmail a state elections official into changing the results of Georgia's presidential election.
Donald Trump belongs in prison. His actions justify it, the integrity of the Constitution necessitates it, and the sanctity of our Democracy requires it."
The freshman class will be sworn in on January 3rd, 2021 when the First Session of the 117th United States Congress convenes.
Editorials historically came about as a means to let the average person know the opinions of the editors and publishers of newspapers and magazines.
When a Member of Congress is given time to formally express an opinion or make a statement on an issue before the House, they are said to have the 'floor' of the House, and their views are referred to as a 'Floor Speech'.
How House Members are allotted time to speak, or sometimes observe silence, are adapted from rules of order originally written by Thomas Jefferson. The speeches and other proceedings of the House are published daily in the Congressional Record.