Alma S. Adams
U.S. Representative · NC-12 · Democrat
Statements and posts
141 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Rep. Adams Statement on the Louisiana V. Callais Supreme Court Decision
Criticized Supreme Court decision weakening Voting Rights Act protections against racial gerrymandering.
“This recent Supreme Court ruling is part of a long assault on the Voting Rights Act (VRA) of 1965. The Supreme Court has weakened an essential provision in the VRA used to protect the country from extremely biased racial gerrymandering.”
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Rep. Adams Statement on the Death of Rep. David Scott
Released statement mourning death of Congressman David Scott.
“I am deeply saddened by the news of my colleague Congressman David Scott’s death. Representative Scott was the first Black Chair of the House Agriculture Committee where I had the privilege of working beside him as Vice Chair.”
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Rep. Adams, Senator Hirono Reintroduce the Saving Transit Art Resources (STAR) Act
Reintroduced bipartisan legislation to restore federal funding for public art in transit projects.
“Due to a change in federal law in 2015, transit systems like the Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) are no longer able to use Federal Transit Administration (FTA) funds to integrate art into stations and park-and-ride lots”
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Rep. Adams Pushes to Preserve Department of Education During Congressional Committee Meeting
Introduced amendment to prevent Department of Education dismantling and preserve adult literacy programs.
“It’s an education program that is fundamentally about helping adults learn a foundational level of reading, writing, and math. The Department of Education fills a critical void in our nation’s workforce system by providing much needed expertise in adult literacy instructional delivery.”
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Reps. Adams, Underwood and Sen. Booker Introduce Black Maternal Health Week Resolution
Introduced resolution recognizing April 11-17 as Black Maternal Health Week.
“Our annual Black Maternal Health Week resolution says, unequivocally, that Black Moms matter”
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Statement From Rep. Adams Following House Agriculture Committee Hearing With CFTC Chairman Selig
Questioned CFTC Chairman on regulatory direction and lack of commissioner coordination.
“Today's hearing raised serious and unanswered questions about the direction of the CFTC under Chairman Selig's leadership — and the American people, farmers, and investors deserve straight answers.”
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Introduced HBCU Research Capacity Act to expand federal research funding access for historically Black colleges.
“HBCUs have always punched above their weight. HBCUs contribute nearly $16.5 billion to the economy every year despite receiving less than 1% of federal research funding. That gap isn't a reflection of merit, it's a reflection of decades of systemic underfunding”
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Rep. Adams Backs Resolution to Stop Corruption of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Introduced resolution to prevent executive branch from limiting Public Service Loan Forgiveness program eligibility.
“The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is a lifeline for countless Americans who have chosen careers in teaching, nursing, social work, and other vital roles in public service”
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Reintroduced bipartisan bill to establish Army Security Agency Monument at Arlington National Cemetery.
“The classified nature of the Army Security Agency’s work has kept these service members from the recognition they deserve”
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Rep. Adams Condemns Trump's Threats in the Iran War
Condemned Trump's Iran war threats and reckless military action without clear strategy.
“The unhinged threats of 'A whole civilization will die tonight' shows a lack of leadership”
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REP. ADAMS HOSTS 8th ANNUAL HBCU STEAM DAYS OF ACTION
Hosted 8th Annual HBCU STEAM Days of Action to advance research infrastructure investments.
“The truth is, HBCU’s have always had the talent to meet the moment, but what we have not always had is the level of investment required to sustain it”
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Introduced the Kira Johnson Act to address maternal mortality disparities affecting Black women.
“Kira Johnson is one of the many women who we have lost too soon”
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Congresswoman Alma Adams Convenes Regional Leaders to Address Hunger and the Future of SNAP
Convened regional leaders to discuss hunger, SNAP, and 2026 Farm Bill policy decisions affecting food access.
“Hunger is not an abstract issue—it is showing up every day in our communities”
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Op-Ed from Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, representing North Carolina's 12th Congressional District
Warned that Strait of Hormuz disruptions raise energy and food costs for North Carolina families.
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Spoke at energy conference encouraging Black professionals to build careers in energy sector.
“The most important pipeline is not the one that carries oil or natural gas”
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Adams, Underwood, Booker Reintroduce the Momnibus to Reduce Maternal Deaths in the United States
Reintroduced comprehensive bill addressing maternal mortality and health disparities.
“The Momnibus Act is the most comprehensive piece of legislation ever drafted to address the maternal health crisis.”
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Rep. Adams Statement on the United States Attack on Iran
Called on Speaker Johnson to reconvene Congress before military action against Iran.
“Congress must exercise its constitutional authority, and I am calling on Speaker Johnson to call the House of Representatives back to Washington immediately.”
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Rep. Adams Statement on the Passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson
Released statement mourning the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson.
“It is with profound sadness that I acknowledge the passing of a civil rights icon, my North Carolina A&T Aggie brother, and my friend, Rev. Jesse Jackson.”
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Rep. Adams, Hayes, Lee, and Simon Introduce Bill to Improve Access to SNAP
Introduced bill to lift SNAP's three-month benefit limit for working adults without dependents.
“Hunger is on the rise across the country while Republicans have made the largest cuts to SNAP in history”
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Rep. Adams Introduces Resolution Honoring the Greensboro Four
Introduced resolution honoring the Greensboro Four civil rights activists.
“It has been 66 years since four freshmen from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Joseph McNeil, Jibreel Khazan (formerly Ezell Blair, Jr.), Franklin McCain, and David Richmond led a 6-month-long sit-in at Woolworth’s Cafeteria in my hometown on Greensboro, North Carolina”
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Rep. Adams Votes Against DHS Funding Package
Voted against H.R. 7148 DHS funding bill, opposing ICE budget increases.
“In July, Republicans handed ICE a blank check to brutalize our communities—$75 billion with no strings attached as part of their One Big Ugly Bill—while slashing healthcare and making the largest cut to food assistance in our nation’s history”
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Rep. Adams Condemns the Killing of Alex Pretti at the Hands of Federal Law Enforcement
Condemned the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by a Customs and Border Patrol agent.
“The killing of Alex Pretti at the hands of federal law enforcement should shock every American. This ongoing assault and terrorizing of the American people must stop now.”
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Rep. Adams Introduces Impeachment Articles Against DHS Sec. Kristi Noem
Introduced impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for obstruction and abuse of power.
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Rep. Adams Calls for Independent Investigation into ICE Shooting of Minnesota Woman
Called for independent investigation into ICE agent's fatal shooting of Minnesota woman.
“I am appalled at the video of a masked ICE agent fatally shooting Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis and the abhorrent, inhumane response by the Trump administration”
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Voted to restore Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits to lower health care costs.
“I was proud to vote to restore the ACA tax credits today and lower healthcare premium costs for the people of Charlotte-Mecklenburg”
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