Alma S. Adams

Alma S. Adams

Democrat · U.S. Representative for North Carolina's 12th district

31 sponsored · 371 cosponsored

Age 80 · In office since 2014

Contact their office: (202) 225-1510 · 2436 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website

Of the bills they sponsored: 31 are in committee.

The paragraph under each bill and the scores beside it were written by an AI model from the bill's text; the rest is the record.

In committee 31 bills

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

What happens next: The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Alma Adams (D-NC)

Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Centers Act of 2026

H.R. 10531 Health

A Democratic bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Sep 24

This bill establishes a program to award grants for creating Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Centers using a hub-and-spoke framework.

Yes· 2 of 22

  • Scored +8

    Would Black Americans be better off under this?

    Because sickle cell disease disproportionately impacts Black Americans, this comprehensive funding and care initiative directly targets and improves health outcomes within the African American community.

  • Scored +8

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    The legislation establishes a hub-and-spoke framework and grants to significantly improve lifelong health care access, care coordination, and support services for sickle cell disease patients.

No question was scored the opposite.

Alma Adams (D-NC)

Quality Educator Partnership Act

H.R. 10530 Education

A Democratic bill with 6 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Sep 24

This bill aims to support educators and address critical shortages in the teaching workforce.

Yes· 2 of 30

  • Scored +8

    Does this put more money into public schools?

    The bill authorizes billions of dollars in federal grants for public school educator preparation, staffing, and professional development.

  • Scored +6

    Would children be better off under this?

    By addressing teacher shortages and improving educator training, the bill directly enhances educational quality and student achievement for children.

The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?

    The legislation authorizes billions of dollars in new federal spending and grants without offsetting revenue measures.

Alma Adams (D-NC)

Faith-Based Affordable Housing Predevelopment Fund Act

H.R. 10513 Housing and Community Development

A Democratic bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Financial Services · Sep 21

This bill requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to set up a five-year pilot grant program.

Yes· 2 of 16

  • Scored +6

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The pilot program specifically targets the creation and rehabilitation of housing that qualifies as affordable housing for lower-income individuals.

  • Scored +6

    Does this make housing cost less?

    The bill establishes a pilot grant program to fund pre-development activities for new construction or rehabilitation of affordable housing on land owned by faith-based organizations.

The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill authorizes $100,000,000 to be appropriated for a new grant program.

Alma Adams (D-NC)

Community Health Worker Access Act

H.R. 10414 Health

A Democratic bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 · Sep 16

The bill amends the Social Security Act to increase access to community health services under both Medicare and Medicaid programs.

Yes· 2 of 19

  • Scored +7

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    The legislation significantly expands access to preventive care and social determinants of health services under Medicare and Medicaid.

  • Scored +6

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The bill expands Medicare Part B coverage to include community health services and waives associated deductibles for seniors.

No question was scored the opposite.

Alma Adams (D-NC)

Higher Education Oversight for Nonprofits Ensuring Standards and Transparency Act

H.R. 10330 Taxation

A Democratic bill with 21 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Ways and Means · Sep 10

This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to place specific restrictions on tax inquiries and examinations directed at universities.

Yes· 2 of 7

  • Scored +7

    Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?

    Establishes strict notice requirements and conference rights for universities facing tax inquiries.

  • Scored +5

    Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?

    Prevents the use of tax examinations to target the ideological positions or advocacy of universities.

The opposite· 2 of 4

  • Scored -5

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    Significantly restricts the federal government's power to audit and examine nonprofit universities.

  • Scored -3

    Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?

    Requires the Secretary to report university inquiries to Congress, increasing legislative oversight of specific institutions.

Alma Adams (D-NC)

Expressing support for the designation of the week of August 25 through August 31, 2026, as "Black Breastfeeding Week".

H.Res. 1491 Health

A Democratic resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Aug 27

This resolution expresses support for designating the week of August 25 through August 31, 2026, as Black Breastfeeding Week.

Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +8

    Would Black Americans be better off under this?

    The resolution specifically addresses the unique health barriers and mortality risks faced by Black mothers and infants.

  • Scored +7

    Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

    The resolution explicitly targets the elimination of systemic racism and racial inequities in health outcomes.

No question was scored the opposite.

Alma Adams (D-NC)

Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

H.Con.Res. 114 Labor and Employment

A Democratic resolution with 79 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Jul 21

This concurrent resolution recognizes the wage disparity between Black women and white, non-Hispanic men. It highlights that July 21, 2026, is Black Women's Equal Pay Day.

Yes· 2 of 10

  • Scored +2

    Would women be better off under this?

    The resolution advocates for the economic advancement and rights of women.

  • Scored +2

    Would Black Americans be better off under this?

    The resolution specifically targets the economic disadvantages faced by Black women.

The opposite

  • Scored -1

    Would white Americans be better off under this?

    The resolution highlights a wage disparity where white, non-Hispanic men earn more than Black women.

Alma Adams (D-NC)

FACT Pilot Program Act

H.R. 9669 Health

A Democratic bill with 5 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Energy and Commerce · Jul 14

This bill establishes the "Forensic Assertive Community Treatment Pilot Program Act" to create a 5-year pilot program.

Yes· 2 of 13

  • Scored +8

    Does this make mental health care easier to get?

    The bill establishes a pilot program to expand intensive, field-based mental health care for individuals with serious mental illness.

  • Scored +7

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The bill expands intensive community-based support for individuals with serious mental illness.

No question was scored the opposite.

Alma Adams (D-NC)

Extreme Temperatures Injustice in Prisons Act of 2026

H.R. 9591 Crime and Law Enforcement

A Democratic bill with 19 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — 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 · Jul 6

This bill requires the Bureau of Prisons to install or update heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in all federal correctional facilities within five years.

Yes· 2 of 11

  • Scored +4

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    The bill specifically protects elderly incarcerated individuals from extreme temperatures.

  • Scored +4

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The bill provides protections for individuals with compromised thermoregulatory systems and medical vulnerabilities.

The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill authorizes new appropriations for upgrading HVAC systems in federal prisons.

Alma Adams (D-NC)

Living Wage for Federal Contractors Act

H.R. 9571 Government Operations and Politics

A Democratic bill with 8 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — 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 · Jul 2

This bill establishes a minimum wage for all federal contractors and subcontractors.

Yes· 2 of 29

  • Scored +9

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    Directly increases wages for low-income federal contractor and service workers up to $25 per hour.

  • Scored +8

    Would workers who earn tips be better off under this?

    The bill increases the minimum wage floor for tipped workers employed by federal contractors from $13.00 per hour up to $25.00 per hour.

The opposite

  • Scored -4

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Imposes higher labor costs, civil penalties, and strict compliance burdens on federal contracting businesses.

  • Scored -2

    Is this likely to slow the rise in prices?

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