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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters delivered a powerful speech to a packed crowd at KJLH’s 25th Annual Women’s Health Expo. The KJLH Women’s Health Expo is one of the largest health events for women in the state. This year’s theme – The Silver Lining: 25 Years of Building Generational Health – honors the legacy and impact of the event, as well as the dedication to advancing the health and empowerment of women and families across Southern California.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters joined the Greater Zion Church Family in Compton to celebrate Bishop Michael J. Fisher’s 20th pastoral anniversary and elevation to Bishop.
See excerpts of the Congresswoman’s remarks below:
On May 30, 2025, Congresswoman Maxine Waters delivered the commencement speech to the graduating class at the Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center. The Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center is an accredited school within the Los Angeles Unified School District that offers quality educational programs to a diverse student population. Its mission is to educate and prepare adult learners for academic excellence and career success. This year alone, the school has helped over 11,000 students.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the Committee on Financial Services, released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court granting the Trump Administration’s request to revoke humanitarian parole from more than 500,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, and order them out of the Country.
My heart goes out to Cathy, Caitlin, and the entire family of Representative Gerry Connolly at this difficult time. With a true heart for the people, he fiercely advocated for the working class, particularly for federal employees and civil servants.
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the Committee on Financial Services, met with Grand Marshall Lieutenant General Jonathan P. Braga, active service members, veterans, and other leaders at the City of Torrance’s 63rd Annual Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration on May 17, 2025.
“As an elected official, it is my responsibility not only to honor service members and veterans but to ensure that they receive the benefits and services they’ve been promised,” said Congresswoman Waters.
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the Committee on Financial Services, released the following statement in response to the 33rd Annual Malcolm X Celebration and Festival in Leimert Park, and the 100th Birthday Anniversary Celebration of Malcolm X.
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the Committee on Financial Services, joined with community members on May 17, 2025, at a rally in her district to discuss Donald Trump’s and Elon Musk’s attempts to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education. The Congresswoman released the following statement after the rally:
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the Committee on Financial Services, released the following statement in response to the opening of LA Metro’s Rail to Rail Active Transportation Corridor in South Los Angeles.