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September 14, 2018

Charlotte, NC - "Hurricane Florence has officially made landfall in North Carolina and is already causing major flooding and devastation along the coast. The storm is projected to release over ten inches of rain in Charlotte, triggering life threatening flood conditions in Mecklenburg.

September 12, 2018

Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus along with Co-Chair Congressman Bradley Byrne (AL-01) and HBCU Caucus Members Sen. David Perdue (R-GA), Rep. Terri Sewell (AL-07), Rep. Will Hurd (TX-23), Rep. Hank Johnson (GA-04), and Rep.

September 11, 2018

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams released the following statement on Hurricane Florence as North Carolina braces for impact:

September 7, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released the following statement in response to a report of subpoenas issued by the U.S.

September 5, 2018

Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), along with original cosponsor Rep. Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), introduced the Maternal Care Access and Reducing Emergencies (CARE) Act, a bill to reduce the racial disparities in maternal mortality and morbidity.

August 25, 2018

Charlotte, NC – Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released the following statement on the passing of Senator John McCain (R-AZ):

August 20, 2018

Charlotte, NC – Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) presented Khalia Braswell with the One Meck Community Recognition Award. This award is presented to constituents who have exhibited exemplary character and service to improve the quality of life for the citizens of the 12th Congressional District.

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August 16, 2018

Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. made the following statement on the death of musical icon and legend, Aretha Franklin:

August 15, 2018

Washington, D.C. – A coordinated effort between United Way of Central Carolinas (UWCC) and local nonprofits, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., and political leaders has resulted in $628,068 of Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) funding for Mecklenburg County.

August 8, 2018

Greensboro, N.C. – Today, the Congressional Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus, led by Founder & Co-Chair Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D., announced the Inaugural Diversity in Tech Summit.