Press Releases
Waters Statement on Reports that Thousands in Project Roomkey Housing Could Be Kicked Out onto Streets Due to Lack of Funding
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services, issued the following statement following reports that thousands of people finding shelter in California through Project Roomkey could soon lose the roof over their heads.
Waters Blasts Bank of America for Fueling Unemployment Crisis in California
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services, issued the following statement regarding Bank of America's involvement in fueling the unemployment crisis in California:
Waters Slams California DOT for Evicting People from Vacant Homes, Demands State Legislators Act
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services, issued the following statement regarding recent reports that the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) evicted people from vacant homes it bought as part of a failed plan to expand the 710 Freeway.
Waters Slams Refusal of LASD Officers Responsible for Andres Guardado's Death to Testify at Coroner's Inquest
Announces She Will Request U.S. Attorney General Investigate Case as Civil Rights Violation
Congresswoman Waters Commemorates World AIDS Day 2020
Rep. Waters: "On World AIDS Day 2020, we must confront the unprecedented challenges of two simultaneous global pandemics... In honor of the millions of people we have lost to HIV/AIDS, I vow to continue my fight to keep our communities healthy and put an end to the HIV/AIDS pandemic once and for all."
Congresswoman Waters' Statement in Memory of Ghanaian President Jerry Rawlings
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, released the following statement in memory of the former President of Ghana, Jerry Rawlings, who died on November 12, 2020, at the age of 73.
"My deepest sympathies are extended to the people of Ghana upon the death of former President Jerry Rawlings.
Waters Statement on the Passing of First Black Mayor of New York City, David Dinkins
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement following the death of David Dinkins, the first Black Mayor of New York City.
Waters Applauds Victory for Defrauded Students in Case Against Secretary DeVos
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement after student loan borrowers scored a victory in court this week against Education Secretary Betsy DeVos related to the Borrower Defense program.
House Adopts Waters Amendment Prohibiting USDA from Keeping Meat Packing Plants Open Despite COVID-19 Outbreaks
"There have been numerous outbreaks of COVID-19 in meat packing plants, due to a lack of protective gear and crowded, unsafe working conditions. Many workers have died, and others have brought the virus home to their families. Meat packing plants should not be allowed to operate unless they can ensure safe working conditions for all of their workers."
House Adopts Waters Amendment Increasing Funding for Veterans' Services
"My intent in increasing the amount of funds authorized for this account was to focus the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Veterans Health Administration on the challenges facing our veterans and their care through the COVID-19 crisis."