Press Releases
Commemorates World AIDS Day 2019
WASHINGTON -- As a congressional leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) issued the following statement in recognition of World AIDS Day, which is celebrated every year on December 1:
"World AIDS Day is a time to reflect on the progress we have made in our fight against HIV/AIDS, honor those who have died, and unite in worldwide solidarity to give hope to the 1.1 million Americans, and the 37.9 million women, men, and children worldwide who are living with HIV/AIDS.
‘Those responsible for acts of politically motivated violence in Haiti must be held accountable. Impunity in Haiti must end now'
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the Lasalin Massacre in Haiti:
Rep. Waters on Roger Stone Guilty Verdict: Dirty Tricks & Lies Will Get You Nothing but Jail Time
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) issued a statement after Roger Stone, one of Donald Trump's closest advisors, was found guilty on seven federal counts, including obstructing official proceedings, making false statements to Congress, and witness tampering:
Rep. Waters: Trump's Attacks on Southeast Asians Must Not Be Overlooked
Delivers Remarks at CAPAC Congressional Forum on the Rise of Southeast Asian Deportation
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), who is an active member of the Congressional 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.