Education
As a former educator, Congresswoman Adams understands how access to quality, affordable education can change lives. Her goal is to shorten the achievement gap and ensure more students have access to educational opportunities.
The first piece of legislation she introduced in the House was the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Professional Readiness Education Preparation (STEM PREP) Act. The STEM PREP Act helps create a pipeline of skilled workers to enter STEM fields. The STEM PREP Act also prioritizes the inclusion of fine arts in technical education. This equips employees with not only the technical skills and critical thinking skills needed to do the job.
A graduate of an HBCU and a professor at one for 40 years, Congresswoman Adams recognizes the importance of HBCUs in their communities and their impacts on their students. The first bill she co-sponsored focused on the restoration and preservation of these historic sites. She is also spearheading the HBCU Caucus, guaranteeing that HBCUs are always a part of legislative conversation.
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Washington, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) sent a letter to Congressman Duncan Hunter (CA-50) expressing her strong opposition and disappointment to the removal of the artwork of Mr. David Pulphus, the high school artist and winner of Missouri’s 1st District Congressional Art Competition, from the exhibit in the U.S. Capitol.
Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) made the following statement after a week of highly partisan attacks led by radical Republicans to begin the 115th Congress.
“I am appalled by the behavior of extremist Congressional Republicans who would rather push an ideological agenda than tackle the issues facing our nation” said Congresswoman Adams.
Charlotte, NC--Congresswoman Alma Adams is excited to announce the 2016 winners of the Congressional App Challenge (CAC) from North Carolina’s 12th District. Winning first place is Lynette Bright of Greensboro Middle College; second place, Anitra Griffin of West Charlotte High School; and third place, Ahmad Martin of the Middle College at GTCC-Greensboro. Their winning submissions, selected by a panel of judges from the community, will be featured on a display in the U.S. Capitol building and on the CAC website.
Washington, D.C.—Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) released the following statement regarding the passage of the FY2017 Continuing Resolution:
“Today I voted for a short-term continuing resolution that will fund our nation’s government until April 28, 2017” said Congresswoman Adams. “I am disappointed this Republican led Congress has once again failed the American people by not putting forth a long term budget, but there was too much at stake not to support this measure.
FY2017 Continuing Resolution
December 2016
Highlights and Key Points
The Continuing Resolution will maintain government funding at its current spend rate through April 28, 2017.
FUNDING LEVEL
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) scores a Continuing Resolution slightly above the Budget Control Act sequester cap for FY2017. The CR addresses the matter with an across-the-board cut of 0.19% for all accounts, defense and non-defense.
Congresswoman Alma Adams Signs Onto a Letter to Protect Student Loan Borrowers, Reduce Default Rates
The Honorable John B. King, Jr.
Secretary
United States Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20202
Dear Secretary King:
We respectfully request that the Department of Education (the Department) take immediate action to protect struggling student loan borrowers from defaulting on their education debt by streamlining access to income-driven repayment plans.
Charlotte, NC--Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) issued the following statement following the passing of North Carolina Central University (NCCU) Chancellor Saunders-White.
"I am saddened by the passing of Chancellor Saunders-White" said Congresswoman Adams. "Her leadership, her dedication to our students and her commitment to excellence will be sorely missed at NCCU and all across our great state.
"She was a powerful force in our educational system and she played an integral role in shaping the lives of so many young people.
Charlotte, NC—Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) released the following statement regarding National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Week.
“As a proud two time graduate of North Carolina A&T University and a retired professor of forty years from Bennett College I am a living testament to the impact HBCUs have on our communities. These schools play an integral role in educating minority and first time college students while providing opportunities for the most underserved communities.
WASHINGTON— Congresswoman Alma S. Adams (NC-12) and Congressman Keith Ellison held a press conference at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference to promote Rep. Ellison’s HBCU Investment Expansion Act of 2016.