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Provides $1.2 Billion for Navigator Programs and Promotional Activities
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), introduced legislation to increase federal funding for outreach activities by the federal health insurance marketplaces, state-run health insurance marketplaces, and local advocacy organizations to encourage health coverage enrollment, particularly among minority, rural, and underserved communities; people with disabilities; and young adults.
Stamp Will Promote Public Awareness and Raise Funds for Research
WASHINGTON — In response to a request and advocacy by Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee and Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease, the U.S. Postal Service held a ceremony yesterday to dedicate a new Alzheimer's Semipostal Fundraising Stamp.
Urges robust funding for HIV/AIDS programs and health coverage for Americans living with HIV/AIDS
WASHINGTON -- Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee and a congressional leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS, issued a statement in recognition of World AIDS Day, which is celebrated every year on December 1st. Her statement follows:
His goal is to sabotage our nation's health care system just because a major health reform law has his predecessor's name on it.
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, released the following statement on Donald Trump's decision to eliminate the federal cost-sharing subsidies that help pay out-of-pocket costs for middle- and low- income families:
Congresswoman Waters Condemns Donald Trump's Efforts to Destroy the American Health Care System
WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, released the following statement after Donald Trump signed an executive order undermining the Affordable Care Act (ACA):
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October 6, 2017
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Congresswoman Waters on Trump Attacking Women (in More Ways than One)
WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, released the following statement after the announcement that President Trump has restricted women's access to birth control.
Stamp Will Raise Funds for Research and Treatment of Disease
Washington, D.C.—Today, in response to requests from Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), Co-Chair of the Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease, and Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD), the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, the Postal Service announced that it is issuing a new stamp to promote Alzheimer's awareness and support research on the disease.
Congresswoman Waters' Statement on Graham-Cassidy Bill Being Pulled from Senate Floor
WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement after Senate Republicans said they will not bring their latest version of Trumpcare, the Graham-Cassidy bill, to the Senate floor:
Congresswoman Waters: The Latest Version of Trumpcare is Truly Catastrophic!
WASHINGTON—Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, released the following statement today in response to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's plans to pass a bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, known as the Graham-Cassidy bill:
Offers Amendments to Restore Funds for HIV/AIDS, Family Planning, and Teen Pregnancy Prevention, which Republicans Refused to Make in Order
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee, announced her opposition to H.R.