Alma S. Adams

My statement today on the legacy of Congressman John Lewis.

My statement on the Massie Amendment to the National Security Department of State, & Related Programs Appropriations Bill

I recently introduced the Living Wage for Federal Contractors Act, legislation establishing a permanent, predictable minimum wage for workers employed through federal contracts.

Through bipartisan efforts with Congresswoman Hinson, I have successfully secured the inclusion of a provision providing technical assistance for stillbirth prevention in the Fiscal Year 2027 Labor...

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is a transformative bill that overwhelmingly passed both chambers in Congress with bipartisan support. It should soon become law.

Today is the 4th anniversary of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the first federal gun violence prevention legislation to become law in over 30 years. We must keep building on this foundati...

Gun violence is the leading cause of death of American children and teenagers. As Gun Violence Prevention Month comes to an end, please remember to help keep our community safe by securely storing...

Today on the 6th Federal Juneteenth, we must continue to protect the rights, representation, and opportunities that generations fought to secure and remain vigilant in the ongoing pursuit of equal ...

On Wednesday night, I voted to support the passage of the Iran War Powers Resolution. For over 90 days, the Trump administration has waged war on Iran without a defined exit strategy or congressi...

I was proud to present Charlotte FC center back Tim Ream with my Congressional Challenge Coin in recognition of his unwavering commitment to the Charlotte community and his recent selection as Capt...

I am proud to announce Morgan Wade, a sophomore at West Charlotte High School, as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition representing North Carolina’s 12th Congressional District. W...

During the Education and Workforce Committee markup today, I proposed an amendment to the CHARLIE Act, ensuring that the censorship bill could not be used to prevent the teaching of the horrors of ...

It's becoming more and more common for hospitals to buy up private physician practices. Studies have found that following a private practice's consolidation with a hospital, the healthcare costs at...

Working people need overtime pay now more than ever, and I am proud to partner with Congressman Takano and Senator Sanders to introduce the Restoring Overtime Pay Act and ensure workers are paid wh...

There are no established protocols for postpartum physical therapy rehabilitation, and that needs to change. I'm co-sponsoring H.R. 4074 because our mothers deserve better.

A century of underfunding and financial neglect from state and federal governments have left the vast majority of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with aging laboratories, deter...

HBCU Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Adams and I have been working for years on our bipartisan IGNITE HBCU Excellence Act. We are fighting to strengthen HBCUs. This legislation would direct the Department of...

Women deserve healthcare, and abortion care is healthcare. This lower court decision cannot stand.

During National Nurses Week, we show our appreciation for the wonderful nurses who keep North Carolina's 12th District safe and healthy! These dedicated professionals are doing incredible work, day...

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to the dedicated educators of North Carolina's 12th District! I taught for 40 years in North Carolina, so I know better than most the hard work and time you put in f...