117th Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On the 50th Anniversary of the effective date Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, commonly known as “Title IX,” Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) and Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut announced the forthcoming introduction of the Fair Play for Women Act of 2022, legislation that will address gaps in Title IX.
The proposed legislation would:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) applauded a bipartisan agreement to extend school nutrition waivers for school systems across the United States. The pandemic-era waivers are set to expire on June 30.
Washington, D.C.– Tomorrow, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), the Bipartisan Congressional HBCU Caucus, Truist, business leaders, and leaders from Historically Black Colleges and Universities are meeting virtually and on site at Virginia Union University for the Diversity in Tech Summit.
Congratulations to HBCU Scholars and Interns
The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities 2022 HBCU Scholar and the North Carolina Governor’s HBCU Internship Program
HBCU DIVERSITY IN TECH SUMMIT
Friday, June 17, 2022
9:30 AM - 2 PM
Join us as we bring together private sector, government, and educational leaders to address and ultimately improve the representation of African Americans and people of color, including women of color, in the tech sector.
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
10:00 AM and 11:00 AM
Registration for the event is open to the public and media here
On Zoom
Men do not seek healthcare at the same rate as women and children. This symposium will raise awareness about healthcare for men and address diseases that disproportionately impact men, such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and depression. The discussion will focus on encouraging men to practice a healthier lifestyle in observance of National Men’s Health Month. Healthcare is a priority and one of the 4 H’s for Congresswoman Alma Adams as we observe National Men’s Health Month from June 1st through June 30th.
CHARLOTTE – On Wednesday, June 29th, between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM, the Office of Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) will host their inaugural Men’s Health Symposium. This symposium will raise awareness about healthcare for men and address diseases that disproportionately impact men, such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and depression. The discussion will focus on encouraging men to practice a healthier lifestyle in observance of National Men’s Health Month (June).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) voted to protect our communities and schools with a strong legislative package to address gun violence. The Protecting Our Kids Act includes common-sense gun safety measures that will crack down on illegal gun trafficking, keep weapons of war out of the hands of teenagers, strengthen safe gun storage, restrict access to untraceable “ghost guns” and more.
Community Project Funds
Directly secured $11.6 million for local community projects, including: