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Waters Amendment to H.R. 3996 on Minority Inclusion
Nov 18, 2009
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) delivered the following opening remarks on her amendment to create Offices of Minority Inclusion at the Federal financial services agencies under the House Financial Services Committee's jurisdiction. The amendment was offered to H.R. 3996, The Financial Stability ...
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The Future of the FHA's Capital Reserves
Oct 8, 2009
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) gave the following opening remarks during the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, of which she is Chairwoman, hearing on the future of the Federal Housing Administration's Capital Reserves:
"Good morning ladies and gentlemen.
I would ...
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Credit Card Interchange Fees Act and Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act
Oct 8, 2009
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) gave the following opening remarks during the Financial Service Committee's hearing on HR 2382, the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2009, and HR 3639, the Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009:
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman and thank you for arrangi...
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The World Bank’s Disclosure Policy Review and the Role of Democratic Participatory Processes in Achieving Successful Development Outcomes
Sep 10, 2009
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I would like to begin by thanking Chairman Barney Frank and Ranking Member Spencer Bachus for organizing this hearing on “The World Bank’s Disclosure Policy Review and the Role of Democratic Participatory Processes in Achieving Successful Development Outcomes.” I especially appreciate Chairman Frank...
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Hearing on Academic Perspectives on the Future of Public Housing
Jul 29, 2009
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, gave the following opening remarks at a hearing entitled "Academic Perspectives on the Future of Public Housing":
"Good morning ladies and gentlemen.
I would like to thank the Ranking Mem...
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Judiciary Committee with Attorney General Eric Holder
May 14, 2009
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Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA):
Thank you so very much, Mr. Chairman. I really do appreciate this hearing today. And I'd like it welcome our new attorney general, Mr. Holder. And I'd first like to thank him for the strong leadership that he has already demonstrated in taking this most important positi...
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Appropriations Requests for FY 2010
Apr 2, 2009
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Brief Overview:
Many constituents are interested in federal appropriations requests, or "earmarks," and how they work. The responsible application of earmarked funds, federal resources designated for local projects of high public purpose, can have widespread benefits for our communities, our state,...
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Hearing on “Loan Modifications: Are Mortgage Servicers Assisting Borrowers with Unaffordable Mortgages?”
Feb 24, 2009
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Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA):
I would like to thank the Ranking Member and the other Members of the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity for joining me today for this hearing on “Loan Modifications: Are Mortgage Servicers Assisting Borrowers with Unaffordable Mortgages?”
Today’s hearin...
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The Hurricanes in Haiti: Disaster and Recovery
Sep 23, 2008
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Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA):
I would like to begin by thanking my colleague, Eliot Engel, the Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, for inviting me to testify at this hearing on “The Hurricanes in Haiti: Disaster and Recovery.” I am honored to be here.
I have traveled to Hait...
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Hearing on Silver Alert Act
Jul 15, 2008
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Rep. Maxine Waters [D-CA]:
Judiciary Crime Subcommittee Hearing on
H.R. 6064, the “National Silver Alert Act”;
H.R. 5898, the “Silver Alert Grant Program Act of 2008”;
and H.R. 423, the “Kristen's Act Reauthorization of 2007”
Statement by Rep. Maxine Waters
July 15, 2008
2:00 pm
2237 Raybu...
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