Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), who is an active member of theCongressional Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, issued a statement on the shooting at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, CA:
WASHINGTON – Ahead of the first day of oral arguments in the Supreme Court case Comcast Corp. V. National Association of African American-Owned Media (NAAOM), Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) led her colleagues in introducing a resolution that affirms the vital role that the Civil Rights Act of 1866 – particularly Section 1981 of the Act – has played in prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity when making and enforcing business contracts.
Rep. Waters: Veterans Deserve the Best this Country Has to Offer, I'll Never Stop Fighting on their Behalf
Attends Veterans Day Events in Inglewood, Los Angeles & Gardena
First in a Series of Educational Meetings on LA County Voting System as a Part of ‘For the People' Agenda
LOS ANGELES – On Saturday, November 2, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) conducted the first in a series of educational meetings that she will host throughout the 43rd District with local elected officials, the leadership of community and civic organizations, and her constituents in order to increase awareness and understanding of the new Los Angeles County Voting System.
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) issued a statement recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is celebrated annually throughout the month of October:
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services, delivered a floor speech on H.Res 660, which directs the six investigative committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Donald Trump. The resolution will ensure transparency, enable effective public hearings, and provide due process protections. H. Res. 660 passed the House by a vote of 232-196.
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) issued a statement on the death of former Congressman John Conyers, Jr.:
"I am heartbroken by the passing of my dear friend Congressman John Conyers, Jr.-- one of the most productive and effective public policy makers in the history of the U.S. Congress.
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WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement on the death of Congressman Elijah Cummings (MD-7), Chair of the House Oversight and Reform Committee:
"There are no words that are sufficient in describing the immense sorrow I feel following the passing of my dear colleague and friend, Chairman Elijah Cummings.