Alma Adams

we heard compelling testimony on the need for Congress to build upon the successes of the Family and Medical Leave Act

I will continue to fight for it, but people in every State need paid leave insurance so action by Congress is essential.

Unfortunately, 27 years later, we have failed to build upon that legislation.

All workers should be able to contribute to the economy knowing that, if personal health or family needs demand it, they can take leave from work without losing their jobs and their livelihoods.

Will the Federal Reserve release its own proposal on the Community Reinvestment Act, one that takes into account the needs of low- and moderate-income communities?

CRA is meant to meaningfully address redlining and ensure access to capital in LMI areas, including for small business lending.

It is up to us as lawmakers to make it easier for our caregivers to take what works and expand upon it.

Today's discussions confirmed what mothers and communities across the country have long known, our Nation's maternal and infant health is in crisis and the Federal government must do more to stop it.

I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure that any mother anywhere in the United States can receive the quality care and support she needs to navigate a healthy pregnancy and raise a healthy child.

There is no question that our country is facing a maternal and infant health crisis.

I am proud that in Mecklenburg County our Sheriff McFadden terminated the County's 287(g) agreement because he knew that it didn't help improve public safety.

Thank you, Mr. Secretary, for being here.

One of the few quarrels that I have with our Registered Apprenticeships is the lack of diversity, particularly gender diversity.

However, we do know from the information you shared with my office, is there has been significant declines in the number of employees in the Office of Civil Rights from Fiscal Year 2016 to Fiscal Year 2019.

The foundational federal protections for workers -including fair wages, reasonable hours, and safe workplaces - are grounded in two key employment laws: The Fair Labor Standards Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

The foundation Federal protections for workers including fair wages, reasonable hours, and safe work places are grounded in two key employment laws.

In response, Congress must take bold, decisive action to protect workers.

if HBCUs are not a part of the industry's diversity and inclusion strategies, you are not doing it right.

making an investment in diversity, inclusion, and equity is not only the right thing to do, the data show us that it makes good business sense.

The administration is circumventing congressional intent which was made clear in the 2018 Farm Bill to roll back categorical eligibility and take food assistance away from children, families, veterans, disabled, and older Americans.

you hold the power to right these wrongs and restore it to its original intent.

So how does this rule then help families save for their children's future when they are forced to choose between saving for tomorrow or making sure that their kids have enough to eat today?

So but this rule wouldn't just penalize families if they receive a modest raise of $1 per hour in a low wage job.

With this legislation, the committee has an opportunity to stand united in taking a significant step to uphold workers' rights and improve the lives of workers across the country.

I am pleased that we discussed the Payroll Fraud Prevention Act, which would outlaw misclassification nationwide and hold accountable those employers that ignore workers' right.