Alma Adams
Sourced recordU.S. House - NC District 12 · Congressional District 12
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Profile Snapshot
Alma Shealey Adams is an American politician who represents North Carolina's 12th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. A Democrat, Adams represented the state's 58th House district in Guilford County in the North Carolina General Assembly from her appointment in April 1994 until her election to Congress, succeeded by Ralph C. Johnson. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Five-pillar framework
Right for Office Score
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
Honesty
Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
Consistency
Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
Support for Law Enforcement
Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
National Debt
Tax Policy
Inflation
Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
48/49 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 48 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialAlma Adams is a candidate for U.S. House - NC District 12profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Yea on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $957,366.44 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Reps. Adams, McBath, Introduce Landmark Legislation to Address Extreme Temperatures in Prisons
- VerifiedPublic statement: Rep. Adams Introduces Bill to Set Standard Wages For Federal Contractors
- VerifiedPublic statement: Rep. Adams Applauds Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Decision
- VerifiedPublic statement: Rep. Adams Speaks on Bipartisan Housing Bill
- VerifiedPublic statement: Reps. Adams, Hinson Expand Stillbirth Prevention Efforts with 2027 Appropriations Bill
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Adams Speaks on Bipartisan Housing Bill - Congresswoman Alma Adams (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Reps. Alma Adams and Ashley Hinson Secure Funding for Stillbirth Prevention in 2027 Appropriations Bill - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Congresswoman Alma Adams Issues Statement on Expiration of FISA - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Adams, House Democrats Force Vote to End Trump’s Costly and Deadly Iran War - Congresswoman Alma Adams (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Alma Adams investigated for alleged 'inappropriate relationship' with staffer in 2023 - WCNC
- VerifiedNews coverage: The Ethics Committee Investigated Rep. Alma Adams for Alleged ‘Inappropriate Relationship’ With a Staffer - News of the United States - NOTUS
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Alma Adams of NC reportedly faced ethics investigation into staff relationship - Charlotte Observer
- VerifiedNews coverage: House Ethics quietly probed NC Dem Alma Adams, 79, for alleged ‘inappropriate relationship’ with female staffer - New York Post
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Alma Adams investigated for alleged 'inappropriate relationship' with staffer in 2023 - WXII
- VerifiedNews coverage: Charlotte Rep. Alma Adams faced a House ethics investigation in 2023 but was cleared - WFAE 90.7
- VerifiedNews coverage: Why wasn’t NC Rep. Alma Adams’ case on list of House Ethics investigations? - Charlotte Observer
- VerifiedNews coverage: U.S. House Committee Investigated Alma Adams for Alleged ‘Inappropriate Relationship’ With Staffer - The Assembly NC
- VerifiedNews coverage: REP. ADAMS HOSTS 8th ANNUAL HBCU STEAM DAYS OF ACTION - Congresswoman Alma Adams (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congresswoman Alma Adams Convenes Regional Leaders to Address Hunger and the Future of SNAP - Congresswoman Alma Adams (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Op-Ed from Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, representing North Carolina's 12th Congressional District - Congresswoman Alma Adams (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Alma Adams wins Democratic primary, Codiga wins Republican primary - WCNC
- VerifiedNews coverage: What questions do you have for US North Carolina Rep. Alma Adams? - WBTV
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-07-06: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-07-02: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-04-21: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2026-04-16: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-04-27: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
2026-03-25: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-03-20: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
2026-02-05: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2025-12-15: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2025-12-05: Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
Voting Record Feed
Public Statements
76c833ce2916d"> Image July 6, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), and Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-6) introduced the Extreme Temperatures Injustice in Prisons Act , landmark legislation to protect incarcerated people and prison staff from dangerous temperatures in facilities across the country managed by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). Issues : Health Care Housing Local Issues Read More <div class="media-item med
oduce Landmark Legislation to Address Extreme Temperatures in Prisons" class="btn btn-primary">Read More Image July 2, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12), introduced the Living Wage for Federal Contractors Act , legislation establishing a permanent, predictable minimum wage for workers employed through federal contracts. Issues : Jobs and the Economy Read More Image <a href="/media-center/press-releases
. Adams Introduces Bill to Set Standard Wages For Federal Contractors" class="btn btn-primary">Read More Image July 1, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) commented on the Supreme Court’s June 30th decision to uphold the constitutional right to birthright citizenship. "150 years ago, the 14 th Amendment was written into our Constitution to guarantee formerly enslaved Black Americans could never have their citizenship challenged because of thei
aria-label="Read more about Rep. Adams Applauds Supreme Court Birthright Citizenship Decision" class="btn btn-primary">Read More Image July 1, 2026 Press Release 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. Issues : Housing Read More Image <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/evo-subsites/adams-evo.house.gov/files/styles/evo_image/public/evo-media-image/S
" aria-label="Read more about Rep. Adams Speaks on Bipartisan Housing Bill" class="btn btn-primary">Read More Image June 17, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) , and Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) successfully secured the inclusion of a provision providing technical assistance for stillbirth prevention in the Fiscal Year 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Issues : Black Maternal Health
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