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February 6, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), Dean of the North Carolina Democratic Congressional Delegation, introduced a resolution recognizing the Greensboro Four for their contributions to American History. Fellow North Carolina representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Don Davis (NC-01) and Valerie Foushee (NC-04) joined as original cosponsors of the resolution. 

Issues:Education
February 4, 2025

Washington, DC- Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, released the following statement expressing concern over the unprecedented access to federal government systems, including federal employment data, sensitive payment systems within the Department of the Treasury, and USAID, given to Elon Musk by the President: 

February 3, 2025

Washington, DC- Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, PhD, Democratic Chairwoman of the Bipartisan Congressional Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus, released the following statement recognizing the beginning of Black History Month: 

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Rep. Adams speaks at the State of the District
January 30, 2025

Charlotte, NC- Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, PhD, representing North Carolina’s 12th Congressional District, delivered her annual State of the District Address and took questions from constituents during a lengthy Q&A at the Goodwill Opportunity Campus in Charlotte. The address covered a range of topics from lowering the cost of living to workers’ rights and healthcare access as she reiterated her commitment to serving the working families of the 12th district during the 119th Congress. 

January 30, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the below statement following the tragic plane crash in Washington:

“My heart is broken by the tragic accident in Washington last night, on a flightpath to DCA that I regularly use as part of my job, and carrying a crew based in Charlotte. I am praying for the victims on the airline, the Army helicopter, and their loved ones, and my heart and gratitude are with the first responders on the scene. That leaves no room for consideration of the President’s disgraceful comments.”

Issues:Local Issues
January 17, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), and Democratic Women’s Caucus Chair Teresa Leger Fernández (NM-03) applauded the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights’ newly released fact sheet clarifying colleges’ obligation under Title IX to offer equal opportunity to college athletes with respect to publicity, support services, Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) offerings, and direct payments.
January 15, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement on a ceasefire being reached in the war between Israel and Hamas:
January 15, 2025
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), along with Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott, Congressman Raúl Grijalva (AZ-07), Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-28), and Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35), all members of the House Committee on Education and Workforce, led 52 House Members in submitting a comment letter applauding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s proposed rule to protect workers from occupational exposure to extreme heat.
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Photo of Congresswoman Adams, Congresswoman Johnson, and other AKA Sorority Sisters.
January 15, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) introduced a resolution honoring Founder’s Day for the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, of which she is a member.