Press Releases
My heart goes out to Cathy, Caitlin, and the entire family of Representative Gerry Connolly at this difficult time. With a true heart for the people, he fiercely advocated for the working class, particularly for federal employees and civil servants.
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the Committee on Financial Services, met with Grand Marshall Lieutenant General Jonathan P. Braga, active service members, veterans, and other leaders at the City of Torrance’s 63rd Annual Armed Forces Day Parade and Celebration on May 17, 2025.
“As an elected official, it is my responsibility not only to honor service members and veterans but to ensure that they receive the benefits and services they’ve been promised,” said Congresswoman Waters.
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the Committee on Financial Services, released the following statement in response to the 33rd Annual Malcolm X Celebration and Festival in Leimert Park, and the 100th Birthday Anniversary Celebration of Malcolm X.
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the Committee on Financial Services, joined with community members on May 17, 2025, at a rally in her district to discuss Donald Trump’s and Elon Musk’s attempts to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education. The Congresswoman released the following statement after the rally:
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the Committee on Financial Services, released the following statement in response to the opening of LA Metro’s Rail to Rail Active Transportation Corridor in South Los Angeles.
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the Committee on Financial Services, released the following statement in response to YouTube’s ‘For Your Consideration’ (FYC) event.
“Today, the nation mourns the loss and celebrates the extraordinary contributions of Alexis M. Herman. My thoughts and prayers are with her three children and extended family during this difficult time.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the Committee on Financial Services, released a statement in response to Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s announcement of a restructuring of the State Department, which includes the elimination of 132 bureaus and offices and which follows the dismantling of USAID. Her statement follows:
Washington, D.C. – As the Trump Administration continues mass firings of federal employees, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, today introduced first-of-its-kind legislation to strengthen Congress’ authority to protect workers and override federal staffing cuts implemented without consultation.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) released a statement in response to reports that the Trump administration plans to slash $40 billion from the budget of the Department of Health and Human Services in Fiscal Year 2026, which is about one-third of the department’s current budget. Her statement follows:
I was absolutely appalled to learn of the Trump administration’s plans to slash $40 billion from the budget of the Department of Health and Human Services.