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WASHINGTON, DC [02/13/19] – Today Alma S. Adams (D-NC), Chair of the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections and Congresswomen Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Chair of the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services, held a joint Education and Labor Committee hearing on the Paycheck Fairness Act.
"The raids occurring in our District today appear to be related to a worksite action. In the past year, the Trump Administration has conducted an increased number of these raids and that is an issue of deep concern," said Congresswoman Adams. "I have been in communication with ICE and other Department of Homeland Security officials. My office is here to help anyone who has been impacted by these raids and rest assured, we will continue to press the Administration for answers."
Washington DC - Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Chairwoman of the Workforce Protections Subcommittee, issued the below statement announcing the reintroduction of the Paycheck Fairness Act (H.R. 7). The Paycheck Fairness Act will work to address continuing disparities in women's pay and is being reintroduced exactly ten years after the signing of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Paycheck Act by President Barack Obama.
Washington D.C.- "I came to Congress to raise the wage, push for equal opportunity and to ensure that North Carolina's families have the resources they need to thrive. That is why I made it my mission to serve on key committees " said Congresswoman Adams. I worked hard to be appointed to the exclusive Committee on Financial Services, a major achievement for our District. We are home to 71 financial institutions that employ over 70,000 people. Financial Services will lead the push for affordable housing, an issue that plagues our region.
Charlotte NC- "Today's announcement was an embarrassment. President Trump and Senator McConnell must stop the antics and re-open the government now. Thousands of families are suffering and our nation's security and our economy are at risk," said Congresswoman Adams. "President Trump unilaterally ended DACA and limited TPS just months ago. Today, he back tracked and proposed three year, temporary protections for Dreamers and those seeking TPS in return for his permanent wall. This is unacceptable and offensive."
Washington, D.C- As the government shutdown nears day 19, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement on the impact of the government shutdown.
Charlotte, NC - Today, Congresswoman Adams issued the below statement regarding President Trump's decision to shutdown the federal government.
Washington, D.C- Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement on the enactment of North Carolina Voter ID laws that were passed today by the North Carolina General Assembly.