Health Care

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) released a statement in response to reports that the Trump administration plans to slash $40 billion from the budget of the Department of Health and Human Services in Fiscal Year 2026, which is about one-third of the department’s current budget. Her statement follows:

I was absolutely appalled to learn of the Trump administration’s plans to slash $40 billion from the budget of the Department of Health and Human Services.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) issued the following statement as Donald Trump and Elon Musk dismantles the Social Security Administration’s infrastructure: 

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) sent a letter to the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. demanding answers regarding the reported complete elimination of $700 million in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) funding for HIV prevention.

In the letter, Congresswoman Waters slams the agency’s drastic and irresponsible actions that would have catastrophic consequences for public health, including critical prevention and screening services in our battle against HIV/AIDS. 

Washington, D.C – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) introduced the Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act, which would establish a new initiative to expand and improve maternal and infant health services in minority, low-income, rural, and medically underserved communities. According to the CDC, over 80% of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. were preventable. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee and a congressional leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS, issued the following statement in recognition of World AIDS Day, which is celebrated every year on December 1: 

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), the Co-Chair of the Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease and the Ranking Member of the Committee on Financial Services introduced the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Act (H.R.

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the Committee on Financial Services, introduced the Minority Diabetes Initiative Act (H.R.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) today recognizes October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, emphasizing the importance of early detection, increased access to quality healthcare, and the need for comprehensive information for patients. Breast cancer remains one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers among women in the United States, and Congresswoman Waters remains committed to supporting initiatives that reduce health disparities and ensure equitable care for all.