Alma S. Adams
Representative for North Carolina · Democratic · United States
“However, it has not yet been put into statute, which would ensure the longevity of the program and maintain consistent funding to address maternal mortality. The bill would authorize $53.4 million every year for seven years.”
House of Representatives20 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak in favor of the NIH IMPROVE Act. One of my core beliefs that has led to my work in Congress is that health care is our most basic human right. Yet, in our country, we see some of the worst disparities in health care access and outcomes. The maternal health crisis is no exception.”
House of Representatives20 July 2026Source ↗
“That dismissal and delay in care is a story I hear far too often from other mothers, especially Black mothers. Jeanelle is one of the tens of thousands of women who've experience ``near misses'' with pregnancy- related complications. That experience made me think about what it means to be a mom.”
House of Representatives20 July 2026Source ↗
“We have made substantial progress in understanding and addressing this crisis through the NIH IMPROVE Initiative. In early 2019, Congresswoman Underwood and I met with then-Director of the National Institutes of Health to urge the agency to do more to address the maternal health crisis.”
House of Representatives20 July 2026Source ↗
“Through an initiative called ``In Her Honor,'' the ARIAH Foundation and Mothering Justice uplift the lives of women like Fatima, Black mothers who should still be with us today. A proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Fatima worked for Abbott Nutrition and was a devoted stepmother to her teenage daughter, China Carter.”
House of Representatives9 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise this evening to recognize the eighth anniversary of Black Maternal Health Week, founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance. I want to take a moment to honor the life and legacy of my constituent, Fatima Carter. I share with you a stunning portrait of her painted by Omari Maynard of the ARIAH Foundation.”
House of Representatives9 April 2025Source ↗
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“Passing the NIH IMPROVE Act today signifies Congress's united commitment to all mothers across our country that we can and will do better. We will deliver for our moms--because our moms can't wait. I urge my colleagues to vote in favor of this bill.”
House of Representatives20 July 2026Source ↗
“That dismissal and delay in care is a story I hear far too often from other mothers, especially Black mothers. Jeanelle is one of the tens of thousands of women who've experience ``near misses'' with pregnancy- related complications. That experience made me think about what it means to be a mom. Jeanelle is my daughter, a sister, and the mother of two amazing chiidren--she's also a dedicated contributor to her community. Mothers everywhere, like Jeanelle, are calling on Congress to do everything we can to better understand this crisis, so we can fix this crisis. Dedicated research funding is the way to do that. This bill was reported out of the Energy and Commerce Committee with unanimous support. It is bipartisan and bicameral.”
House of Representatives20 July 2026Source ↗
“However, it has not yet been put into statute, which would ensure the longevity of the program and maintain consistent funding to address maternal mortality. The bill would authorize $53.4 million every year for seven years. With that funding, the program will continue to investigate disparities in maternal health care, and develop ways to improve care and outcomes, including in our underserved maternal care deserts. For too long, families in our country have faced the devastating losses of mothers to pregnancy-related causes. And too often these deaths have been completely preventable. This is personal to me. My daughter, Jeanelle, almost lost her life to this crisis. Her doctor dismissed her pain and concerns, and by the time her medical team finally responded, it was almost too late.”
House of Representatives20 July 2026Source ↗
“We have made substantial progress in understanding and addressing this crisis through the NIH IMPROVE Initiative. In early 2019, Congresswoman Underwood and I met with then-Director of the National Institutes of Health to urge the agency to do more to address the maternal health crisis. In response, the NIH launched the IMPROVE Initiative later that year, which stands for Implementing a Maternal Health and Pregnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone. The IMPROVE Initiative supports research to reduce preventable causes of maternal deaths and improve health for women before, during, and after pregnancy.”
House of Representatives20 July 2026Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise to speak in favor of the NIH IMPROVE Act. One of my core beliefs that has led to my work in Congress is that health care is our most basic human right. Yet, in our country, we see some of the worst disparities in health care access and outcomes. The maternal health crisis is no exception. Black women are two to three times more likely to die from pregnancy- related causes than other women. Women living in rural areas are losing access to local labor and delivery units, as more rural hospitals close their maternity wards. This has not only delayed care but has led to worsening outcomes. Our country's maternal mortality rate is higher than any other high-income country in the world. Over 80 percent of these deaths are preventable. We can and must do better.”
House of Representatives20 July 2026Source ↗
“We will not allow her story to be forgotten. We will not stop until justice, safety, and dignity in birth are guaranteed for all. ____________________”
House of Representatives9 April 2025Source ↗
“Through an initiative called ``In Her Honor,'' the ARIAH Foundation and Mothering Justice uplift the lives of women like Fatima, Black mothers who should still be with us today. A proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Fatima worked for Abbott Nutrition and was a devoted stepmother to her teenage daughter, China Carter. After multiple heartbreaking miscarriages, Fatima and her family were preparing to welcome her daughter, Cameron Carter. Because Fatima lived with type 1 diabetes, her pregnancy was considered high risk. After a medical appointment with concerns about preeclampsia were raised, Fatima went to sleep, and she never woke up. The coroner listed sudden cardiac death as the cause, but we know it was more than that. It was the result of our healthcare system that too often ignores Black women's pain.”
House of Representatives9 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I rise this evening to recognize the eighth anniversary of Black Maternal Health Week, founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance. I want to take a moment to honor the life and legacy of my constituent, Fatima Carter. I share with you a stunning portrait of her painted by Omari Maynard of the ARIAH Foundation.”
House of Representatives9 April 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered.”
House of Representatives14 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. Speaker, I have a motion to recommit at the desk.”
House of Representatives14 January 2025Source ↗
“My amendment, based on my Fair Play for Women Act, would strengthen Title IX enforcement and protect all women by increasing accountability, transparency, and training in athletic programs. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to include in the record the text of the amendment immediately prior to the vote on the motion to recommit.”
House of Representatives14 January 2025Source ↗