117th Congress
Washington, D.C. – Tonight, ahead of its passage, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) delivered a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives in support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
CHARLOTTE – Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. released the following statement on the situation in Afghanistan and our country's obligations to the Afghan people:
CHARLOTTE – Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. released the following statement on the bomb threat at the United States Capitol:
"It is a blessing that today's standoff ended without violence. Our Capitol Police are to be commended for ending the situation peacefully, and I am thankful that they continue to come to work to protect democracy from attacks by violent extremists. Our entire office is safe and continuing to work for the people of the 12th Congressional District."
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Washington, D.C. — Today, Reps. Alma Adams (NC-12),Annie Kuster (NH-02), Jim McGovern (MA-02), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), members of the House Nutrition & Oversight Subcommittee of the House Committee on Agriculture, introduced the Streamlining Nutrition Assistance Paperwork Act. This legislation would make permanent a flexibility set up by the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) announced two internship opportunities in her Washington, D.C. office for the Fall 2021 semester. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately; applications close on Friday, August 20, 2021. This internship includes a monthly stipend for eligible candidates.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. We are dedicated to helping ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the virus.
Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, FEMA is providing financial assistance for COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.
Eviction Moratorium Community Collaborative
Mecklenburg County, in partnership with District Courts, the Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee and other community partners, is piloting an "Eviction Moratorium Community Collaborative."
The "Eviction Moratorium Community Collaborative" establishes a primary agency point of contact to connect households with pending summary ejectment hearings to resources such as mediation, legal and financial assistance.
Mediation
WASHINGTON, D.C – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) announced the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) under the leadership of Chairwoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) endorsed the bipartisan IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act.
Chairwoman Beatty issued the following statement endorsing the landmark legislation:
