Press Releases

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.

LOS ANGELES – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, was a keynote speaker at the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce's 2020 State of the Region Luncheon at the DoubleTree by Hilton Torrance-South Bay.

During her speech, Congresswoman Waters discussed her strong support for small businesses and acknowledged the integral role they play throughout the South Bay.

Rep. Waters Statement on the Death of B. Smith

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer's Disease, issued the following statement on the death of entrepreneur and restauranteur, Barbara Smith, who was widely known as "B. Smith":

"I am deeply saddened by the passing of Barbara Smith, who emerged as a highly successful lifestyle maven and was referred to in households around the country as simply ‘B. Smith.'

Rep. Waters Mourns the Passing of Actress Ja'Net Dubois

LOS ANGELES – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) issued the following statement on the passing of iconic actress Ja'Net DuBois:

Donald Trump, Bill Barr & Roger Stone should be Sharing a Jail Cell

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) issued a statement on Attorney General Bill Barr's decision to recommend leniency in the sentencing of Roger Stone, one of Donald Trump's closest advisors, who was found guilty on seven federal counts, including obstructing official proceedings, making false statements to Congress, and witness tampering:

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) issued a statement on the passage of H.J.Res.79, a resolution to remove the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA):

"This week marked a historic moment for women all across America. The House passed a vital piece of legislation that gets us one step closer in our century-long struggle for equality: the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.