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October 17, 2019
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), released the following statement on the passing of Rep. Elijah Cummings.
"I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my dear friend and colleague, Representative Elijah Eugene Cummings.
October 11, 2019

Washington, D.C.Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), released the following statement on President Trump's removal of troops from Syria.

September 27, 2019

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., (NC-12) released the following statement on the Senate's refusal to pass the FUTURE Act.

September 27, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC- U.S. Representatives David E. Price (NC-04), G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), and Alma Adams (NC-12), the Democratic members of North Carolina's congressional delegation, issued a joint statement in support of the lawsuit filed today challenging North Carolina's congressional map under the North Carolina Constitution:

September 26, 2019

Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., (NC-12) released the following statement regarding the reported Whistleblower Complaint.

September 24, 2019

Charlotte, NC - Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released the following statement in support of Speaker Nancy Pelosi's impeachment inquiry:

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Rep. Adams Pushes for HBCU Funding
September 23, 2019

Reps. Alma Adams and Mark Walker are sponsoring legislation that extends for two years hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for minority-serving institutions, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The current authorization for that money expires at the end of the month. "It is dire that we pass this bill," said Adams, D-12th District.

Issues:Education
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Rep. Adams and Rep. Walker with HBCU Scholars
September 18, 2019

Following a House vote Tuesday to extend $255 million in spending for minority-serving colleges and universities, advocacy groups are urging the Senate to take action before the funding expires Sept. 30. On Tuesday evening, the House approved the chamber's version of the bipartisan bill, sponsored by Rep. Alma Adams (D-N.C.) and Rep. Mark Walker (R-N.C.), on a voice vote.

Issues:Education
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Rep. Adams on FUTURE Act
September 17, 2019

Congresswoman Alma Adams speaks with Roland Martin on Roland Martin Unfiltered to discuss the FUTURE Act and what Congress is doing to protect funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Issues:Education