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October 31, 2019

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), released the following statement on today's House impeachment resolution vote.

October 29, 2019

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Alma S. Adams (NC-12), G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), and David E. Price (NC-04), the Democratic members of North Carolina's congressional delegation, issued a joint statement in support of the ruling handed down by NC Superior Court judges issuing a preliminary injunction preventing elections under the current congressional map:

October 28, 2019
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), released the following statement on the passing of former Sen. Kay Hagan.
"It is with great sadness that I mourn the loss of former United States Senator, and General Assembly colleague, Janet Kay Hagan. Senator Hagan was a champion for all people, supporting legislation that expanded the rights of women, immigrants, veterans and members of the LGBTQ community.
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.
Elijah was an honorable man who worked tirelessly for all people, serving Maryland's 7th Congressional District, and our nation, with dignity and compassion.
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.

October 2, 2019

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.

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:

"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."