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Washington, D.C.–Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), released the following statement on President Trump's removal of troops from Syria.
Dear Secretary Perdue:
We the members of the Congressional Black Caucus are vehemently opposed to the Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) titled, Revision of the Categorical Eligibility in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The proposed rule will push struggling families and children further into poverty and we strongly urge the USDA to rescind it immediately.
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.
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:
Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., (NC-12) released the following statement regarding the reported Whistleblower Complaint.
Charlotte, NC - Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released the following statement in support of Speaker Nancy Pelosi's impeachment inquiry:
"I firmly support Speaker Pelosi moving forward with an impeachment inquiry," said Congresswoman Adams. "The President has admitted to breaking the law. He acknowledges working with a foreign nation to impede our election process. This is illegal, unacceptable and cannot be tolerated."
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. The legislation, called the FUTURE Act, cleared the House this week, but its fate in the Senate is uncertain. Adams warned if the authorization for the funding is not renewed, it could lead to "laying off" of staff and faculty.
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. It is up to the Senate to move on the legislation, but Republican leadership so far is unwilling.
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.