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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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Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., (NC-12) introduced the Gateway to Careers Act in the House yesterday afternoon. The bill will create a career pathway grant program for community college and career and technical education (CTE) students.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., (NC-12) released the following statement following the Senate vote to acquit President Trump:
Charlotte, NC – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., (NC-12) announced Pam Oliver, MD as her guest at the President's State of the Union address to the United States Congress on Tuesday, February 4, 2020.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) and Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) introduced a resolution recognizing the significance of the Greensboro Four Sit-In of 1960. The resolution recognizes the four students of Greensboro, North Carolina for their contribution to the civil rights movement and encourages all States to include this historical account in their educational curriculum.
Washington, DC — The Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Commerce concluded a months-long investigation requested by Rep. Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) to review the hiring process utilized by the Census Bureau's Charlotte Area Census Office (ACO). In January 2019, Kenneth Mabry, a registered sex offender, was hired by the Charlotte ACO in violation of the Census Bureau's existing guidelines. Mr.
Washington, DC –– Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), released the following statement after the signing of her bill H.R. 5363, the FUTURE Act.
Washington, DC –– Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), released the following statement on today's vote by the House of Representatives to impeach President Donald John Trump.
Washington, D.C.— Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) unveiled a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report she commissioned to investigate whether the Small Business Administration (SBA) is providing adequate support to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to help students become successful small business owners.