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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.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) was sworn in for her fourth full term as a member of the United States House of Representatives. She released this statement after her swearing-in.
Washington, DC –– Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), released the following statement:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) applauded the House passage of the Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help (CASH) Act of 2020 to increase the amount of money struggling Americans receive in a second round of direct payments to $2,000.
Washington, D.C. – Since co-founding the Black Maternal Health Caucus in 2019,Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) has been at the forefront of the fight for equitable health care for Black birthing persons. The year 2020 saw historic advances in public awareness and policy proposals, including the introduction of the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Actwith Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14).