Foreign Affairs

Urges Colleagues to Join in Efforts to Secure Safe Return of Americans Traveling Abroad

LOS ANGELES – Within 24 hours of demanding immediate assistance on behalf of her constituent and 3000 Americans who were stranded in Morocco, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Chair of the House Committee on Financial Services, received notice that the U.S. State Department had heeded her calls and chartered special emergency flights for all U.S. citizens in Morocco.

LOS ANGELES – In direct response to calls from her constituents, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo demanding that the Department provide immediate assistance to a resident of the 43^rd District as well as approximately 3000 American citizens who are stranded in Morocco.

Commends Los Angeles County Fire Department's Search and Rescue Efforts in Haiti

"The 2010 earthquake is one of many tragedies in Haiti's rich and inspiring history. The hard work, determination and resilience of the Haitian people have enabled them to survive centuries of slavery, repression, political violence, and natural disasters. No matter the challenges, the Haitian people always rebuild."

Rep. Waters' Message of Support for #NoWarWithIran Peace Advocates in Los Angeles & Across the Country

WASHINGTON -- Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), a founding member of the Congressional No War With Iran Caucus, issued a strong message of support for concerned Americans and peace advocates who led demonstrations in Los Angeles and cities across the country in order to express their opposition to further military escalation by Donald Trump that could lead to a senseless war with Iran. Her remarks as prepared for delivery are below.

Americans Deserve Answers Rather than Dangerous Disruption in the Entire Middle East, Says Rep. Waters

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), a founding member of the Congressional No War With Iran Caucus, issued a statement on the deadly U.S. drone strike at the Baghdad International Airport that targeted Iraqis and Iranians, and killed Iranian Quds Force Commander, Major General Qasem Soleimani:

‘Those responsible for acts of politically motivated violence in Haiti must be held accountable. Impunity in Haiti must end now'

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the Lasalin Massacre in Haiti:

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