117th Congress
WASHINGTON, DC – On Monday, April 12 at 10:00 AM ET, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) will host a Black Maternal Health Week press call with members of the North Carolina General Assembly and representatives from the Black Mamas Matter Alliance. The call will address the Black Maternal Health Momnibuslegislation being introduced at both the federal and state levels, as well as the ongoing Black maternal health crisis that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) introduced the Saving Transit Art Resources (STAR) Act, which would reinstate a federal flexibility that allows local transit authorities to incorporate art into federally- funded transit projects.
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement mourning the passing of her colleague, Rep. Alcee Hastings of Florida:
"I am deeply saddened to hear of Congressman Hastings' passing," said Adams. "Alcee was a compassionate Congressman and a leader with conviction and purpose. I admired both his courage and his unique ability to bring reason and deep thought to the many conversations we shared. He was a friend and mentor we all respected, and I will miss his wise counsel and caring demeanor."
CHARLOTTE – On Tuesday, March 30 at 6:00 PM EDT, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) will host a town hall event for constituents on the American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 relief package passed earlier this month. The public is invited to attend and submit questions ahead of time.
Please note: These projects are not listed in order of priority.
Charlotte– Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) is honored to sponsor the Congressional Art Competition, which is open to Charlotte-Mecklenburg high school students who reside in and/or attend school in the 12th Congressional District. Students can enter the competition here; submissions are due by April 16.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA), Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA), and Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), sent a letter to Secretary Marty Walsh urging the Department of Labor to take strong action to restore overtime pay protections for millions of workers.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– As we mark Equal Pay Day on March 24,Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) said that more needs to be done to close the wage gap that still exists between men and women – including passage of the critical Paycheck Fairness Act. Each year, Equal Pay Day symbolizes when, almost three months into the year, women's wages finally catch up to what men were paid in the previous year.