Rep. Alma S. Adams, Ph.D.
@RepAdams
Dean of NC Dems representing NC’s 12th District. Educator. Artist. Founder & Co-Chair of the Black Maternal Health @BMHCaucus and the Bipartisan @HBCUCaucus.
I am proud to be inducted into the Order of the Long Leaf Pine and thank you to @NC_Governor for honoring me with this award. Here's to the land of the long leaf pine!
It’s an honor to present the order of the Long Leaf Pine, to a new group of North Carolinians who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to strengthen our state. Congratulations to Representative Alma Adams, former Duke Energy CEO Lynn Good, District Attorney Spencer…
Meeting Nelson Mandela was one of the most important moments in my life that has defined my own dedication to public service. As we celebrate Mandela Day, let us never stop fighting to make his vision for a World free of injustice and inequality a reality.
Republicans’ decision to defund public broadcasting today only serves to abandon communities facing natural disasters in the future, especially rural Americans, and they should be ashamed. Read my full statement here: adams.house.gov/media-center/p…
Today marks 11 years since Eric Garner's tragic death, a stark reminder of the work still needed to address police brutality and racial injustice. Let's honor Eric's memory by continuing to fight for accountability and reform. #BlackLivesMatter
Today, I joined my colleagues alongside union workers to discuss our new bill to to protect workers from extreme heat. As we face record temperatures, it has never been more important that we protect our workers facing extreme heat in the workplace. adams.house.gov/media-center/p…
Over 20 years ago, Asunción Valdivia died of heatstroke after picking grapes for ten hours straight in extreme temperatures. As summer temperatures continue to break records, we're fighting to protect workers from heat illness and death.
Our small, mid-sized, and family farms are the backbone of our economy, but the Trump Administration has chosen to abandon them by defunding the Regional Food Business Centers. Read my full statement here: adams.house.gov/media-center/p…
Today, I sent a letter with @RepDeborahRoss, @ValerieFoushee, and @RepDonDavis calling on Senate leadership to strike cuts to public broadcasting in the rescissions package to keep NC safe during emergencies. Read our full letter here: adams.house.gov/media-center/p…
60 years ago, the Older Americans Act was signed into law. The OAA protects the dignity of all of our older Americans, including their healthcare, housing, and economic stability. I will always stand by our older Americans and fight for their security, dignity, and future.
One year ago today, my bipartisan Stillbirth Prevention Act was signed into law. The SPA has been essential in combatting the silent crisis of stillbirth & we still have more work to do. Let's work together to bring an end to the stillbirth crisis & protect our moms & children.
12 years ago, I brought a coat hanger to the NC House floor to show my Republican colleagues what would happen if their dangerous abortion ban went into effect. 12 years later, I am still as committed to protecting abortion rights for everyone—because abortion is healthcare.
I was appalled and disappointed to learn that the USDA is no longer taking remediation steps for race- and sex-based discrimination in farm lending, conservation grants, loans, and other programs. Read my full statement here: adams.house.gov/media-center/p…
For too long, Black women have been forced to work twice as hard to get half as far, facing steep barriers, discrimination, and lack of opportunity to succeed. I’m proud to introduce the Black Women's Equal Pay Day Resolution and continue our fight for wage equity in America.
The One Big Ugly Bill is a complete betrayal of my constituents and every single person who calls North Carolina home. This bill isn’t just budget line items; it represents people who will be hurt by these reckless, unprecedented cuts. My statement here: adams.house.gov/media-center/p…
I just tried to make an amendment to the budget bill on the House floor that would protect against any cuts to Medicaid and SNAP. Republicans wouldn't entertain it. We are going to keep fighting this One Big, Ugly Bill.
If this budget bill passes, North Carolina will suffer. People will lose their healthcare. Prices will go up. People will not be able to eat because SNAP is going to be demolished.
The One Big, Ugly Bill is bad for North Carolina. ❌ 663,000+ NC Medicaid recipients would lose their healthcare. ❌ $500M+ in new SNAP costs that the NC would be forced to pay. ❌ 238,000 NC college students would see their student loan payments doubled or tripled.
The budget bill could cost North Carolina more than $500M to keep SNAP running for our state and threatens food security for 1.4 North Carolinians on the lifesaving food security program. Read the full letter here: adams.house.gov/media-center/p…
Gun violence affects everyone in every corner of our country. It upends lives and rips families apart. During National Gun Violence Awareness Month, I want you to know that I am fighting to end gun violence in America and keep our communities safe.
Today marks a decade since the historic Obergefell v. Hodges decision that affirmed marriage equality nationwide. Let's celebrate the love of all couples, regardless of gender, and recommit to upholding marriage equality no matter how hard they try to reverse it. #LoveWins
Today, I joined @RepDeborahRoss, @ValerieFoushee, and @RepDonDavis in a letter calling on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to eliminate the reckless cuts to Medicaid that will devastate NC's health care system. Read the full letter here: adams.house.gov/media-center/p…
