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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Maxine Waters (D-CA-43), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee, introduced the Fair Competition for Small Business Act of 2025, legislation to protect small businesses from anti-competitive pricing practices that favor large retailers. U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights Subcommittee and a member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, introduced the Senate Companion.
Washington, DC – On December 6, 2025, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, received the Uncommon Height Crystal Stair Award at the 90th Annual National Council of Negro Women's gala, in Washington, DC. This award is the highest honor given by the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW).
Upon receiving the Uncommon Height Crystal Stair Award, Congresswoman Waters issued the following remarks:
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, sent letters on December 9, 2025, to six executive branch agencies in response to the Trump administration’s executive orders terminating diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) policies and programs. The letters ask how the agencies are implementing these anti-DEIA executive orders and what steps – if any – they have taken to ensure they are not violating civil rights law. The letters were signed by 40 Members of Congress.
Washington, D.C. – 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 following President Trump’s refusal to commemorate World AIDS Day, which is celebrated every year on December 1:
“I am outraged by Donald Trump’srefusal to commemorate World AIDS Day!
Washington, D.C. – 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:
“On World AIDS Day today, I am proud to honor Rev. Elder Leslie Burke, a pioneering HIV/AIDS advocate who has served the Los Angeles AIDS community through her work with the Minority AIDS Project, since its founding 40 years ago.
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Co-Chair of the Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease and Ranking Member of the Committee on Financial Services, joined more than 1,000 participants at the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s - Los Angeles on November 22. The event, organized by the Alzheimer’s Association California Southland Chapter, raised nearly $440,000 to support care, support, and research programs for individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
Los Angeles, CA – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), one of the hardest-working women in politics and one of the most respected leaders in Congress, joined thousands of constituents across the District this past weekend for a series of community events that highlighted her compassion and unwavering dedication to the families she represents.
Washington, D.C. – On November 15, 2025, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the Committee on Financial Services, received the Mary Church Terrell Award at the NAACP of Henry County Branch's 25th Branch Anniversary and 19th Annual Freedom Fund Gala. The award honors fearless advocates whose lifelong commitment to justice and equity reflects the legacy of a founding member of the NAACP and a pioneering civil rights leader who fought for racial and gender equality.
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Washington, D.C. – On November 16, 2025, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the Committee on Financial Services, attended the grand opening of STORIES: The AIDS Monument in West Hollywood.
The Congresswoman released the following statement:
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the Committee on Financial Services, introduced the Urban and Rural Diabetes Initiative Act (H.R.