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| https://adams.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-adams-october-review | Rep. Adams' October in Review | 2020-10-31 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | NC | Alma Adams | A000370 | adams.house.gov | legacy | CHARLOTTECongresswomanAlma Adams (NC-12)had a busy October representing Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. Here are the highlights: COVID-19 Adamsfought for economic relieffor Charlotte's struggling airline workers. Adamscontinued to push OSHA to do a better job protecting American workers. Adamswrote congressional leadershipto make sure HBCUs are a part of any COVID-19 relief package. Postal Service Reform Rep. Adams waspublished in theHarvard Law School Journal on Legislation. Higher Education Adamshosted the second annual (and first virtual) HBCU Day. Across platforms (Zoom, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter) over 1,000 people participated. Adams' work as co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional HBCU Caucushave made the schools a priorityin the 2020 campaign. The HBCU Caucus' Partnership Challenge hasaccelerated private investment and interestin HBCUs. Adams' editorial on the importance of HBCUs was published inQCity Metro, theAfro, and theMilwaukee Courier. Honoring Legends Adams spoke on the House floor in honor of the lateRuth Bader Ginsburgand her former North Carolina General Assembly colleagues,Sen. Katie Dorsett and Mary McAllister. Voting and Elections Adams hosted a"Voting in 2020" town hallto help 12th District residents answer their questions about voting. Adamsjoined members of the NC delegationto urge Facebook to stop misleading political ads on both sides. Trump Administration Adamsopposed Amy Coney Barrett's nominationto the Supreme Court, stating"There is nothing in this appointment for the vast majority of Americans except for pain and suffering." Adamsexpressed concernwith the Trump Administration's decision to end the census count early. Adamscalled on the Department of Laborto stop a proposed rule that would harm women in the workplace. Military and Veterans Adams hosted aMilitary Service Academy Dayfor prospective officers. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |