Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, announced the passage of the historic $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Congresswoman Waters played an integral role in drafting this landmark legislation, which passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support and was signed into law by the president.
LOS ANGELES – More than 19,000 concerned citizens joined and live streamed a 43rd Congressional District telephone town hall discussing the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic that was hosted by Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee on Thursday, March 19.
Urges Colleagues to Join in Efforts to Secure Safe Return of Americans Traveling Abroad
LOS ANGELES – Within 24 hours of demanding immediate assistance on behalf of her constituent and 3000 Americans who were stranded in Morocco, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Chair of the House Committee on Financial Services, received notice that the U.S. State Department had heeded her calls and chartered special emergency flights for all U.S. citizens in Morocco.
LOS ANGELES – In direct response to calls from her constituents, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo demanding that the Department provide immediate assistance to a resident of the 43rd District as well as approximately 3000 American citizens who are stranded in Morocco.
Dear Neighbor,
I know there has been great concern recently about COVID-19, also known as the Coronavirus, and what we can do as a community to protect our families. It is imperative that you remain calm, informed, and follow the guidance of our Los Angeles County public health experts and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). My staff and I are closely monitoring the situation, and we have compiled this webpage to help better inform you and your families.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Website: www.publichealth.lacounty.gov
Call your doctor immediately if you think you have these symptoms. If you do not have a doctor or a usual source of health care, you can call 2-1-1 in Los Angeles County.
LOS ANGELES – Over the past several years, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) has joined the faculty, staff, parents, and students of Lomita STEAM Magnet Elementary School to celebrate National Read Across America Day, which is formally recognized on March 2nd, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. This year, Rep. Waters visited several classrooms where she read Dr. Seuss' famous book, "Green Eggs and Ham," and discussed the importance of reading with students.