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Washington, D.C. – Congreswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 35, the Emmett Till Antilynching Act:
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (D-NC) released the following statement applauding the YWCA Central Carolinas' commitment to build 100 affordable housing units on Park Road, with a focus on families earning between 30 and 60 percent of area median income (AMI):
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) announced the third annual HBCU STEAM Day of Action on Capitol Hill, to be held on March 3 & 5.
Washington, D.C. – Founding co-chairs of the Black Maternal Health Caucus Alma Adams (D-NC) and Lauren Underwood (D-IL) as well as founding co-chairs of the Congressional Maternity Care Caucus Congresswomen Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA) and Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) and have signed on as co-leads of Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY)'s bill, H.R. 5592, the PUMP (Providing Urgent Maternal Protections) for Nursing Mothers Act.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) joined Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) yesterday in introducing a resolution recognizing the maternal mortality health crisis affecting communities in North Carolina and across the nation.
Washington, D.C. – Today, with Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) along with Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), Congressman Gregory F. Murphy, M.D. (NC-03), and Congressman David E. Price (NC-04) introduced the George Henry White Commemorative Stamp Act. This bill directs the U.S. Postmaster General to issue a commemorative postage stamp in honor of George Henry White, the last African American to serve in Congress during the Reconstruction Era.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., (NC-12) released the following statement about President Trump's $4.8 trillion budget, which proposes deep cuts to critical safety net programs:
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., (NC-12)'s bill to name a Charlotte Post Office in honor of civil rights legend Julius Chambers has passed the House.
In prepared floor remarks, Congresswoman Adams said, "my state and our nation are undoubtedly better for the life of Julius L. Chambers. During this Black History Month, I hope that my colleagues will join me in voting in favor of this legislation and help me honor this civil rights legend in a community he worked so hard to improve."
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