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Official biography
Congressional sourceEducation
- “Congresswoman Adams graduated from North Carolina A&T State University in 1968” source
- “For 40 years, Dr. Adams taught Art at Bennett College.” source
- “received her Master of Arts in Art Education in 1972” source
- “She earned her Ph.D. in Art Education and Multicultural Education from The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio in 1981.” source
Public service
- “Before serving as a member of the North Carolina General Assembly, Congresswoman Adams served nine years on the Greensboro City Council.” source
- “Dr. Alma S. Adams was elected to her sixth full term representing the 12th Congressional District of North Carolina on November 5, 2024.” source
- “In 1994 Dr. Adams was appointed by her peers to serve in the North Carolina House District 26 seat.” source
- “She went on to serve ten terms in the State House.” source
- “the first African American woman ever elected to the Greensboro City School Board” source
Family
- “Congresswoman Adams has one daughter, Linda Jeanelle Lindsay, one son Billy E. Adams II, four grandchildren: Joslyn Lindsay, Aaron Lindsay, Billy E. Adams III, and Miracle Sumner, and one great granddaughter Blair Rose Adams.” source
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Legislation
HR 10298cosponsor
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow certain payments made by public service employees to qualify for public service repayment, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10277cosponsor
Access to School Supplies Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1491sponsor
Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25 through August 31, 2026, as "Black Breastfeeding Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9816cosponsor
To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to improve Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program for low-income mothers.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9817cosponsor
To end the shackling of pregnant individuals, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HCONRES 114sponsor
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 9712cosponsor
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide coverage under the Medicaid program for services provided by doulas, midwives, and lactation support providers, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9669sponsor
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, to establish a 5-year pilot program under which the Secretary will award grants to eligible entities for purposes of expanding forensic assertive community treatment team programs.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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HR 9628cosponsor
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 regarding the use of TEACH grants, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1420cosponsor
Honoring the 31st International President and CEO of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.,Danette Anthony Reed.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 9591sponsor
To improve response to, and preparation for, extreme temperatures, in Federal correctional facilities.
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.
HR 9581cosponsor
To establish a pilot program in the Department of Agriculture providing certain households with a monthly payment to purchase produce, to study the effect of such payments, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
HR 9571sponsor
To establish a minimum wage for all Federal contractors, and for other purposes.
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.
HRES 1410cosponsor
Congratulating the Carolina Hurricanes on winning the 2026 Stanley Cup Championship, the team's first Stanley Cup win in 20 years.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 9432cosponsor
To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 and an Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14 (Public Law 119-21) to provide certain benefits to noncitizens, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
HR 9414cosponsor
To improve the structure of the Federal Pell Grant program, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
HR 9380cosponsor
To amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to require creditors to consider certain additional credit information when making mortgage loans, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 9347cosponsor
To strengthen protections against child labor violations, and for other purposes.
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.
HRES 1342cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9114cosponsor
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require payroll tax withholding on independent contractors of certain large businesses.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Voting Record
276 yea376 nay1 missed2 present
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Passed (237-169)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
Failed (212-206)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Passed (218-201)
AGOA Extension Act
Passed (370-48)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (212-205)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (210-208)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Passed (220-192)
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Failed (202-212)
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Passed (219-196)
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Passed (413-2)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Passed (376-8)
Local Access to Courts Act
Passed (378-10)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed (232-188)
H R 8800
Agreed to (221-210)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Alma Shealey AdamsDemocratic· this member$371K raised
- Charay HedgepethDemocratic$63K raised
- John Jack CodigaRepublican$29K raised
- Addul Rahman Eli AliRepublican—
- Ryan RabahIndependent—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$371K
Small donors $12KLarge individual $83KPACs $271K
Spent $487KCash $457K
2024 cycle$715K
Small donors $34KLarge individual $165KPACs $516K
Spent $686KCash $573K
2022 cycle$957K
Small donors $30KLarge individual $248KPACs $679K
Spent $761KCash $543K
2020 cycle$842K
Small donors $34KLarge individual $202KPACs $600K
Spent $670KCash $347K
2018 cycle$590K
Small donors $24KLarge individual $108KPACs $458K
Spent $522KCash $174K
2016 cycle$928K
Small donors $71KLarge individual $234KPACs $615K
Spent $844KCash $107K
2014 cycle$767K
Small donors $184KLarge individual $274KPACs $309K
Spent $744KCash $23K
Top Contributors
C.W. WILLIAMS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER$6K
JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY$5K
FEDERAL STREET STRATEGIES$5K
MILLS CONSTRUCTION CO.$5K
KEATON BARROW REALTY$4K
ACNC$4K
FEDERAL STREET STRATEGIES$4K
SMITH-FREE GROUP$3K
JOHNSON C. SMITH UNIVERSITY$3K
D. WILSON AGENCY$3K
Committees
House Committee on Agriculture
- Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology
- Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture
House Committee on Education and Workforce
- Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education
- Higher Education and Workforce Development
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HR 10298: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow certain payments made by public service employees to qualify for public service repayment, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-04
legislation
HR 10277: Access to School Supplies Act of 2026
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
nay2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
nay2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
nay2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
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Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
yea2026-09-01
vote
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
HRES 1491: Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25 through August 31, 2026, as "Black Breastfeeding Week".
sponsor2026-08-27
legislation
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
nay2026-07-23
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
yea2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
nay2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
yea2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
nay2026-07-22
vote
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
nay2026-07-22
vote
HR 9816: To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to improve Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program for low-income mothers.
cosponsor2026-07-21
legislation
HCONRES 114: Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
sponsor2026-07-21
legislation
HR 9817: To end the shackling of pregnant individuals, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-21
legislation
Value Over Cost Act
yea2026-07-21
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 122025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 122023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 122021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 122019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 122017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 122015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 122014-11-12, 2015-01-03Democrat
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- Campaign financeTracked · 7
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