Alma S. Adams
- Previous profession
- Bennett College art professor, curator, and administrator
- First public office
- 1984Member, Greensboro City School Board, 1984 to 1986
- Years in public office
- 41
Confirmed from the official recordSource: Congressional Directory for the 119th Congress (2025-2026), February 20, 2026. We saved our copy on October 8, 2026.
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Since the current Congress began on January 3, 2025, Adams has a recorded vote on 60 laws that passed, and 1 vote on a resolution that passed a law.
The tally counts votes on passage. 1 vote on a resolution that passed a law is listed apart.
This record covers laws that passed. Votes on bills that did not become law are not included yet.
The record in plain language
Of the 118 laws passed since January 3, 2025, 60 came to a recorded vote on passage in the House while Adams is a member. On 1 more, the recorded House vote is on a resolution. Adams votes No on H.Res. 590, the resolution that passed the Rescissions Act of 2025 in the House. The rest passed the House by voice vote or without objection, which records no individual votes.
Adams votes Yes on the HALT Fentanyl Act, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the defense policy law for fiscal year 2026 and the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.
On funding the government, Adams votes Yes on the January 2026 funding law for science, energy, Interior and the EPA, and the September 2026 funding extension, and No on the March 2025 full-year funding law, the November 2025 law that ended the 43-day shutdown and the February 2026 funding law for a further group of agencies.
Adams votes No on the Laken Riley Act on immigration detention; the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the 2025 tax and spending law; the GENIUS Act on stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar); the Secure America Act, a 2026 budget law; and the Russia and Iran sanctions law.
Congress cancelled 24 federal rules by recorded vote in the House in that time. Adams votes to cancel 0 and against cancelling 24.
Adams votes differently from most House Democrats on 1 of 60 Yes and No votes: No on the law that extends again the surveillance authority that lets intelligence agencies collect the communications of foreigners abroad from U.S. providers without individual warrants.
Votes on laws that passed
Most recent
Authorizes and expands sanctions and tariffs on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran.
Requires the federal prison system to act on sexual harassment and assault of its staff by incarcerated people.
Adds College Station, Texas, and El Centro, California, to the places where federal court can sit.
Keeps the federal government funded at about last year's levels through December 11, 2026.
Most recent No votes
Authorizes and expands sanctions and tariffs on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran.
Gives the Department of Homeland Security extra money for border and immigration enforcement, in seven amounts that add up to $69.545 billion.
Votes on a resolution that passed a law
Cancels about $9 billion that Congress had already approved: roughly $8 billion in foreign aid and about $1 billion for public broadcasting.
What this member says about laws and orders
This section has two lists: statements in the official record, and excerpts from this member’s own press releases. Together they name 4 laws.
From the official record
Statements from the official record: Not checked yet. A statement appears here after a person reviews our account of the law or order it is about.
From this member’s press releases
From a secondary sourceThese are excerpts from press releases on this member’s official website that name a law or an executive order. We save a copy of each one.
10 excerpts
- 21st Century ROAD to Housing ActJuly 1, 2026
Rep. Adams Speaks on Bipartisan Housing Bill
“WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), released a statement regarding the passage of H.R. 6644, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in Congress.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActJune 9, 2026
Rep. Adams Statement on the ICE Funding Package
“House Rule 1, or the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) allocated an extra $75 billion to ICE for the expansion of its workforce, detention facilities, and enforcement operations over the next four years. The new reconciliation package directs another $70 billion ICE, U.S. Border Patrol, and the Office of the Secretary budget over the next 3 years.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActMarch 24, 2026
Congresswoman Alma Adams Convenes Regional Leaders to Address Hunger and the Future of SNAP
“Adams pointed to the recent House Agriculture Committee markup of the Farm Bill—an extended session that included efforts to reverse changes to SNAP enacted through H.R. 1.”
- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026February 3, 2026
Rep. Adams Votes Against DHS Funding Package
“WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) voted against H.R. 7148, a bill that would direct funding to the Department of Homeland Security.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActJanuary 8, 2026
“At the same time, due to Medicaid and Medicare cuts in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, at least five North Carolina rural hospitals are already at risk of closing, threatening healthcare access for thousands of residents. The increase in uninsured patients due to the expiration of these tax credits will only worsen the financial burden on hospitals and emergency”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActDecember 17, 2025
Rep. Adams Blasts House Republicans’ Failure to Address the Republican Healthcare Crisis
“This is on top of the 10 million Americans that are projected to lose health insurance in the next decade because of provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed in July.”
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- Epstein Files Transparency ActNovember 18, 2025
Rep. Adams Votes to Release Epstein Files
“WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released a statement on her vote for H.R.4405, the “Epstein Files Transparency Act”, which requires the Department of Justice to publish all unclassified materials related to the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActNovember 7, 2025
Rep. Adams, Democrats Raise Concerns Over Education Department Capacity During Shutdown
“The letter emphasized how implementing provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will require significant staff capacity and resources now threatened by shortages, saying, “The Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE) Committee is working through new repayment rules, loan caps, and phaseouts that affect tens of millions of borrowers. The committee met with limited public input at the close”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActSeptember 26, 2025
Letter: Adams, Lawmakers Call on USDA to Reinstate Household Food Security Reports
“The letter emphasized how eliminating the reports comes as Americans navigate unprecedented cuts to food security programs in the Republican “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”: “Non-partisan estimates project that the law will cut SNAP benefits for all participants by an average of $168 per year and further reduce or eliminate food assistance entirely from 4 million Americans, at minimum. In”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActJuly 1, 2025
Letter: SNAP Budget Cuts Could Force States to Withdraw from SNAP Entirely
“In their letter, lawmakers wrote, “Based on the language of the underlying Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (FNA) combined with the proposed changes in HR 1, some states may be unable to meet the newly introduced state cost-sharing requirements. This raises the alarming possibility that certain states may be forced to withdraw from SNAP entirely.”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 11 spending items this member requested, $7,481,000 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson C. Smith University | Public Law 119-74 | Johnson C. Smith University: Workforce Skills Enhancement through EquipmentDOC · NIST--STR S | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| My Brother's Keeper Charlotte--Mecklenburg | Public Law 119-74 | Youth Impact OfficeDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $200,000 |
| Center for Employment Opportunities | Public Law 119-74 | Job Training & Career Pathways for North Carolina's Returning CitizensDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $250,000 |
| The Center for Community Transitions, Inc. (CCT) | Public Law 119-74 | Second Chance Employment & In-Custody Behavioral Health SupportDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $700,000 |
| North Carolina Department of Transportation | Public Law 119-75 | Charlotte Gateway StationDepartment of Transportation · Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements | NC | $500,000 |
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools | Public Law 119-75 | Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Educator Community HousingDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NC | $1,500,000 |
| City of Charlotte | Public Law 119-75 | Housing Development InitiativeDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NC | $1,200,000 |
| City of Charlotte | Public Law 119-75 | Three Sisters Market Food Cooperative-- Development and EquipmentDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NC | $750,000 |
| City of Charlotte | Public Law 119-75 | Wheatley Seniors Apartments Development and ConstructionDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NC | $850,000 |
| City of Charlotte | Public Law 119-75 | United Neighborhoods Facilities Construction, Upgrades and EquipmentDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NC | $250,000 |
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| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority | Public Law 119-75 | The Pearl Underpass Infrastructure Improvements and Roadway ConnectivityDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NC | $250,000 |
Read from the lists Congress printed for 4 laws. An item requested by several members appears under each of them, so sums across members count such an item more than once. A list the Congressional Record printed on two days is counted once, from the later printing. A requester is tied to a member only when exactly one member serving in that chamber on that day has the printed name.
Campaign promises
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- Campaign website: almaadamsforcongress.com. The Federal Election Commission’s record of ALMA ADAMS FOR CONGRESS gives this address.Confirmed from the official record
- 2 pages of almaadamsforcongress.com saved on October 8, 2026. 1 states positions on issues.From a secondary source
- 2 Internet Archive copies of almaadamsforcongress.com, the earliest captured November 5, 2024. We ask the Archive for the copy closest to election day, November 5, 2024.From a secondary source
Online ads
No advertiser in the ad libraries we read is tied to this member by an FEC number or an exact name.
Read from Google Ads Transparency Center, its data file of October 7, 2026. Meta Ad Library: Not started. An ad counts when the library last shows it on or after January 3, 2025.
Campaign money
For the 2026 election cycle, Adams's campaign reports receiving $370,506.43 and reports spending $487,322.17, as of June 30, 2026.
Confirmed from the official record| What the filing reports | 2026 cycleFEC number H4NC12100as of June 30, 2026 | 2024 cycleFEC number H4NC12100as of December 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Money raised (total receipts) | $370,506.43 | $715,498.20 |
| Money spent (total disbursements) | $487,322.17 | $685,531.13 |
| Cash on hand (at the end of the period) | $456,593.63 | $573,409.37 |
| Debts (owed by the committee) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Where it comes from
| Reported as received from | 2026 cycleFEC number H4NC12100as of June 30, 2026 | 2024 cycleFEC number H4NC12100as of December 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals, itemized | $82,510.00 | $164,759.52 |
| Individuals, unitemized | $12,384.06 | $34,494.18 |
| Other political committees | $271,275.00 | $516,244.49 |
| Party committees | $3,000.00 | $0.00 |
| The candidate, contributions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| The candidate, loans | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Committees
- ALMA ADAMS FOR CONGRESS Principal campaign committee · 2024 and 2026 · FEC committee C00546358
- CAPITOL HEEL PAC Leadership PAC · 2024 and 2026 · FEC committee C00572586
Every figure is copied from the Federal Election Commission. The campaign's committee reports each one.
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