Please expand the Family and Medical Leave Act protections so more people can access the unpaid leave and job protection it provides.
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.
Unfortunately, 27 years later, we have failed to build upon that legislation.
These restrictions, alone, leave out 44 percent of private sector workers--or 49 million workers--from the FMLA.
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.
There is no question that our country is facing a maternal and infant health crisis.
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.
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.
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.





