In closing, Mr. Chair, I want to thank you and the committee again for the opportunity to advocate for my constituents.
Alma Adams
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Alma Shealey Adams is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 12th congressional district since January 6, 2014. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and economic development throughout her tenure. Adams is known for her advocacy on behalf of marginalized communities and her commitment to social justice initiatives. Before her election to Congress, she served in the North Carolina General Assembly, where she was recognized for her work on various legislative efforts.
Thank you to Chairman DeFazio, to Ranking Member Graves, and to the distinguished members of this committee for the opportunity to be with you today.
I want to applaud you, Chairman DeFazio, for your work last Congress to dramatically increase the CIG program's authorized level of funding.
And that is why our Charlotte Area Transit System, CATS, boldly invested to create our State and region's first light rail transit back in 2007.
Unfortunately, our transportation infrastructure has not kept pace with our rapid growth.
African-American women experience intimate partner violence at a rate of about 35 percent higher than their white counterparts.
I think that when it comes to law enforcement, there is absolutely a role that they play, an important role, in keeping us all safe from domestic and sexual violence, but it's everyone's issue.
Simply put, we cannot continue to rob nearly half of our Nation's work force of the wages they deserve.
Congress has a moral responsibility to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act and the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act.





