Alma Adams

The Quality Educator Partnership Act authorizes $600 million in fiscal year 2027 and $1 billion annually for the following four years to strengthen the nation's teaching workforce through partnerships between schools, colleges, and universities. The bill aims to recruit and prepare high-quality educators, particularly in shortage areas like special education, mathematics, science, and bilingual education, with a focus on attracting underrepresented groups to the teaching profession. Key programs include two-year induction support for new teachers with experienced mentors, educator workforce development grants to states for recruitment and retention initiatives, research grants to colleges and nonprofits studying effective teacher preparation practices, and a National Educator Service Corps supporting students preparing to teach in high-poverty schools. The legislation requires schools and preparation programs to meet rigorous standards, including demonstrated subject knowledge, state certification, cultural competency, and evidence-based instructional training in literacy and classroom management. The bill also funds technical assistance and centers of excellence to support implementation, with particular attention to improving educator access and quality in rural and underserved communities.

H.R. 10531 was introduced on September 24, 2026 by Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC-12) with 2 Democratic cosponsors. The text for this legislation has not yet been released. A summary will be generated when there is text available.

H.R. 10513 was introduced on September 21, 2026 by Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC-12) with 2 Democratic cosponsors. The text for this legislation has not yet been released. A summary will be generated when there is text available.

This bill would expand Medicare and Medicaid coverage of community health worker services beginning January 1, 2027. Under the Medicare provision, community health agencies would be able to bill Medicare Part B for preventive services and services addressing social determinants of health—such as health coaching, care coordination, transportation assistance, health literacy support, and help accessing resources for food, housing, and employment. Medicare would cover 100 percent of the service costs with no deductible required. For Medicaid, states would have the option to cover similar community health worker services through state plan amendments, and participating states would receive a 6 percentage point increase in federal matching funds to help pay for these services. The bill establishes detailed definitions for community health agencies and workers, emphasizing that agencies should employ workers from the communities they serve, offer market-wage compensation and career advancement, and maintain manageable caseloads to provide person-centered support.

This bill, the Higher Education Oversight for Nonprofits Ensuring Standards and Transparency Act, restricts how the Internal Revenue Service can investigate nonprofit universities' tax status and compliance. The legislation establishes strict procedural requirements for IRS inquiries and examinations, including mandatory written notice to universities, mandatory conferences, approval from IRS Division Counsel, and time limits of 90 days for inquiries and 2 years for examinations. The bill also requires the Treasury Secretary to notify Congress within 60 days of initiating any tax inquiry or examination of a university and prevents universities from facing new inquiries for 5 years if a prior inquiry found no violations. These protections apply broadly to university activities, including ideological positions and curricular content, though criminal investigations are excluded. The new restrictions take effect upon enactment for any IRS inquiries or examinations that begin after the bill becomes law.

This resolution expresses congressional support for designating the week of August 25 through August 31, 2026, as "Black Breastfeeding Week" to raise awareness about maternal and infant health disparities in Black communities. The resolution highlights significant gaps in breastfeeding rates between Black and White mothers, noting that Black mothers face unique barriers including lack of workplace accommodations, insufficient social support, and concerns about breastfeeding in public. The bill emphasizes that lower breastfeeding rates correlate with higher infant mortality in Black communities and that systemic racism creates obstacles preventing Black families from meeting federal breastfeeding recommendations. The resolution calls on Congress to support policies ensuring Black parents have access to affordable healthcare, paid family leave, and appropriate breastfeeding accommodations at work. This is a non-binding resolution that does not allocate funding or create new programs, but rather acknowledges a public health concern and expresses the House's commitment to addressing racial disparities in maternal and child health.

This concurrent resolution recognizes Black Women's Equal Pay Day on July 21, 2026, and acknowledges the significant wage gap between Black women and white, non-Hispanic men. According to the resolution, Black women working full-time earn only 65 cents for every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men, and if current trends continue, it will take nearly 200 years for Black women to achieve equal pay. The resolution highlights that this wage disparity costs the average Black woman nearly $1.1 million in lost earnings over a 40-year career and is driven by factors including workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, lack of family-friendly workplace policies like paid leave and affordable childcare, and restrictions on wage transparency. The resolution does not authorize any spending or establish any specific programs or timelines for action. Instead, it serves as a statement of congressional recognition and reaffirmation of support for equal pay for equal work and narrowing the gender wage gap.

The FACT Pilot Program Act directs the Department of Health and Human Services to establish a five-year grant program funding the expansion of forensic assertive community treatment teams in states and localities that already operate these programs. Forensic assertive community treatment teams provide round-the-clock mental health care, addiction treatment, vocational training, and housing assistance to people with serious mental illness who are involved with the criminal justice system, delivered by multidisciplinary teams that include psychiatrists, substance abuse specialists, criminal justice partners, and peer specialists with lived experience. The bill authorizes open-ended funding for the grants themselves across fiscal years 2027 through 2032, while allocating $1.5 million to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct a study developing effectiveness metrics, identifying implementation frameworks for new programs, and analyzing cost savings and benefits. The National Academies must submit their findings to Congress within 18 months of the bill's enactment, and the Secretary must publish and distribute the report to state and local governments within 60 days of receiving it. This legislation targets individuals with mental health and substance use disorders who have contact with law enforcement, courts, or correctional systems at any stage from arrest through community supervision.

The Extreme Temperatures Injustice in Prisons Act of 2026 requires the Bureau of Prisons to upgrade heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in all federal correctional facilities within five years and install temperature monitoring devices in every occupied space, including prison cells. The bill mandates that the Bureau develop and enforce temperature standards to prevent heat and cold-related illnesses among incarcerated people and staff, provide free cooling and warming items like fans and blankets when temperatures reach dangerous levels, and conduct seasonal training for staff on recognizing temperature-related health emergencies. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must study extreme temperatures in federal prisons and develop guidelines to protect vulnerable populations such as elderly inmates and those with medical conditions. The bill requires the Bureau to submit biennial reports to Congress on upgrade costs and progress, and annual reports on temperature-related illnesses and deaths, while the Department of Justice Inspector General will conduct yearly inspections of temperature systems. Congress is authorized to appropriate whatever funds are necessary for the Bureau of Prisons to complete these upgrades between fiscal years 2026 and 2031.

The Living Wage for Federal Contractors Act would establish a new minimum wage requirement for workers employed by federal government contractors. The bill sets an initial minimum wage of $17 per hour, increasing in $2 annual increments over five years until reaching $25 per hour, after which the wage would adjust annually based on inflation using the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. Tipped employees would follow a similar schedule starting at $13 per hour and reaching $25 per hour, then adjusting for inflation thereafter. The bill affects millions of workers employed by federal contractors across the country and applies to all federal contracts for goods, services, and work on federal lands. Enforcement mechanisms include contract termination for wage violations, double damages owed to underpaid workers, civil penalties up to $1,100 per violation, and a debarment list preventing violators from receiving federal contracts for three years. The bill also amends existing prevailing wage laws so that Davis-Bacon, Service Contract Act, and procurement contracts must meet whichever is higher: existing prevailing wage determinations or the new federal contractor minimum wage established by this legislation.

The STAR Act (Saving Transit Art Resources Act) amends federal transportation law to allow transit agencies to use certain federal funds for the incremental costs of incorporating art into transit facilities. Currently, federal rules restrict how transit funds can be spent, but this bill removes those restrictions to permit public art projects as part of transit infrastructure development. The legislation affects public transit agencies that receive federal funding under title 49 of the United States Code. The bill does not specify new funding amounts or timelines but rather clarifies how existing federal transit dollars can be allocated. By making this change, the bill aims to enable transit systems to beautify stations and facilities with public art while using funds already designated for construction and improvement projects.

This resolution designates April 11-17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week" to raise awareness about the severe maternal health crisis affecting Black women and birthing people in the United States. The legislation highlights that Black women face maternal mortality rates nearly three times higher than white women, with rates increasing to 50.3 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2023 even as rates declined for other groups. The resolution identifies systemic racism, healthcare inequities, lack of access to maternal care in certain communities, and barriers to reproductive health care as major contributors to these disparities. While this resolution does not allocate funding or create new programs, it calls on Congress to support comprehensive policies including extended postpartum health insurance coverage, investment in Black-led maternal health organizations and perinatal workers, and passage of legislation like the Momnibus Act to improve maternal health outcomes. The measure also emphasizes the need for safe housing, living wages, transportation, and freedom from surveillance and discrimination as foundational to improving maternal health for Black communities.

The Army Security Agency Monument Act directs the Secretary of the Army to place a monument in Arlington National Cemetery honoring veterans who served in the Army Security Agency during World War II, the Korean conflict, the Vietnam era, and the Cold War era between 1945 and 1976. The monument would be designed jointly by the Army and the National Army Security Agency Association, with specific size limits of 52 inches by 18 inches at the base and placement on a non-burial plot. If space is unavailable within Arlington Cemetery itself, the monument may be placed outside the cemetery's entrance instead. Importantly, the bill places all financial responsibility on the National Army Security Agency Association, which must agree to fund the site preparation, construction, installation, and ongoing maintenance before the monument can be erected. The legislation has no direct federal funding requirements, as private funding through the veteran association covers all costs.

The Kira Johnson Act is a federal initiative designed to reduce maternal mortality and address health disparities in pregnancy and childbirth care. The bill establishes three main programs running from 2027 through 2031: community-based grants ($100 million annually) to organizations serving high-risk populations, which must provide maternal mental health services, prenatal care, and midwifery support; bias training grants ($5 million annually) for maternity care workers at all levels to address racism and improve cultural competency; and compliance programs that require hospitals to create systems for patients and staff to report discrimination, with annual reporting to the Department of Health and Human Services. The legislation also directs the National Academies to study what bias-reduction strategies work best and requires the Government Accountability Office to track program outcomes, particularly for racial and ethnic minorities. Overall, the bill targets systemic racism and discrimination in maternal healthcare as a key factor in preventing maternal deaths and improving care quality.

Improving Access to Nutrition Act of 2026This bill repeals certain work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).The requirements apply to able-bodied adults who are ages 18-65 and have no dependent children under the age of 14. Individuals who do not meet certain work requirements are generally prohibited from receiving more than 3 months of SNAP benefits over a 36-month period.

This resolution recognizes (1) the Greensboro Four for their contributions to the civil rights movement and the significant role they played as a catalyst for the formation of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee, (2) the value of ethnic and racial diversity in the United States, and (3) the continued importance of sit-ins as an effective form of nonviolent resistance. The resolution also encourages states to include information about the Greensboro Four in their educational curriculums.

The EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act directs the U.S. Department of Agriculture to prioritize purchasing food from beginning farmers, veteran farmers, socially disadvantaged farmers, small and medium-sized farms, and certified sustainable producers when procuring food for federal programs. The bill requires the USDA to purchase a sufficient variety of foods that support worker well-being, environmental sustainability, equity, and animal welfare, while establishing targets to increase such purchases by 2032 and reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with federal food procurement. The legislation authorizes $25 million for fiscal years 2026 through 2031 to support technical assistance and grants—up to $100,000 per applicant—to help covered producers meet food safety certification requirements needed to become USDA vendors, with funding also earmarked to reserve at least $2 million annually for direct contracts with these farmers and producers. The bill requires the USDA to submit baseline and annual reports to Congress on its progress meeting these purchasing targets and includes a five-year pilot program requiring at least 20 percent of federal food purchases to use a "best value" evaluation process that considers social and environmental factors alongside price.

The Fair Credit for Farmers Act provides immediate relief and long-term reforms to help struggling farmers manage debt and access credit. The bill pauses principal and interest payments for two years on federal farm loans for delinquent or financially distressed borrowers, reduces their interest rate to 0.125% during that period, and waives guarantee fees on new loans for beginning farmers, socially disadvantaged farmers, and veteran farmers. The legislation also removes past debt write-downs as barriers to future borrowing, allows hearing officers to grant relief to farmers harmed by USDA errors, and shifts the burden of proof in loan appeals so that farmers earning under $300,000 annually no longer have to disprove agency denials. These changes are designed to strengthen farmer protections and expand access to federal farm credit programs.

This resolution (1) recognizes the 135 years of significant and meaningful contributions the 1890 Institutions (i.e., historically Black universities established under the Second Morrill Act of 1890) have made to the United States, (2) supports the efforts of the Department of Agriculture and other federal agencies to build stronger partnerships with such institutions, and (3) commits to working in a bipartisan way to address the past funding and program inequities of such institutions.

The Closing the Meal Gap Act would increase food assistance benefits for low-income Americans by changing how the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) calculates benefits. Instead of using the current "thrifty food plan," the bill would base benefit amounts on the "low-cost food plan," which is a more generous standard that reflects the actual cost of feeding a family of four. The bill also increases medical deductions for elderly and disabled participants, removes the cap on shelter expense deductions, and eliminates a time limit that currently restricts benefits for certain able-bodied adults without dependents. The changes take effect in fiscal year 2023, with the benefit amounts adjusted annually each October to reflect current food prices. While the bill text does not specify total funding amounts, the changes would increase SNAP spending by expanding benefits across millions of households receiving federal food assistance.

This resolution recognizes the negative effects of systemic and institutional racism on the ability of Black women to meet breastfeeding guidelines. It also recognizes that the barriers created by racism contribute to health disparities and identifies policies to mitigate these barriers.

H.Con.Res. 42 is a symbolic resolution recognizing Black Women's Equal Pay Day on July 10, 2025, and acknowledging the persistent wage gap between Black women and white, non-Hispanic men. According to the resolution, Black women working full-time earn only 66 cents for every dollar paid to white men, and at current rates would need over 200 years to achieve equal pay. The resolution highlights that this wage gap costs the average Black woman nearly $1 million in lost earnings over a 40-year career, with additional impacts including reduced family financial security, lower accumulated wealth, and increased vulnerability to workplace harassment. The resolution does not authorize spending or establish new requirements; rather, it calls on Congress to recognize this disparity and reaffirm its commitment to equal pay for equal work and closing the gender wage gap. The resolution was introduced by Representative Adams and co-sponsored by 50 members of Congress.

This bill would impose a $10,000 annual tax on individuals and corporations that own more than 75 single-family homes, beginning in 2026. The tax applies to any person or entity holding a majority stake in residential properties with up to four dwelling units, though it exempts mortgage lenders in foreclosure, nonprofits, homebuilders, and operators of federally subsidized housing. To enforce compliance, the bill requires home sellers and title companies to report whether buyers are corporations, entities in business, or individuals who already own other properties—with a $50,000 penalty for failure to report accurately. Revenues generated from the excess-property tax would be deposited into a newly created Housing Trust Fund and distributed as grants to state housing finance agencies to fund down payment assistance programs for home buyers, with priority given to families purchasing properties sold by owners subject to the tax. The legislation aims to reduce corporate and investor ownership of single-family homes and increase homeownership opportunities for individual buyers.

The Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act of 2025 expands sex education and sexual health services for young people ages 10-29 by establishing federal grant programs and funding comprehensive, evidence-based instruction that covers topics like anatomy, contraception, consent, and sexual health—replacing the current federal emphasis on abstinence-only programs. The bill targets resources to underserved communities, particularly communities of color and vulnerable youth including LGBTQ individuals, those experiencing homelessness, and youth in foster care, while requiring all instruction to be medically accurate, age-appropriate, and culturally responsive. Congress would authorize $100 million annually from 2026 to 2031, with funding distributed to K-12 schools (30%), colleges (10%), educator training (15%), youth health services (30%), and program evaluation (5%), while repealing the existing federal abstinence-only program. Grants would support schools, youth organizations, colleges, and health providers over five-year periods, with priority given to institutions serving low-income and minority populations, and all funded programs must include information about the risks of intravenous drug use. The bill prohibits federal funding for medically inaccurate or stereotyping materials and requires grantees to report results and participate in independent evaluations of program effectiveness.

This resolution designates April 11-17, 2025, as the eighth annual "Black Maternal Health Week" to raise awareness about the maternal health crisis affecting Black women and birthing people in the United States. The resolution highlights that Black women are 2-3 times more likely than white women to die from pregnancy-related causes, with the maternal mortality rate for Black women reaching 50.3 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2023—a significant increase despite overall decreases for other racial groups. The resolution emphasizes that over 80 percent of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable and attributes disparities to systemic racism, healthcare inequities, lack of insurance coverage, limited maternity care access in underserved communities, and barriers faced by Black midwives and doulas. While this resolution does not provide direct funding or create new legislation, it serves as a congressional statement supporting the Black Mamas Matter Alliance's initiative and calls on Congress to pass the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act and other policies to address reproductive justice, ensure comprehensive healthcare access, and improve maternal health outcomes for Black women.