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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.
Rep. Waters Applauds Tyler Perry for Historic Grand Opening of Tyler Perry Studios
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) wrote a letter of commendation to Tyler Perry – the first African American to own a major movie studio – following the grand opening of the Tyler Perry Studios, which Congresswoman Waters attended in Atlanta.
Rep. Waters Statement on the Death of Diahann Carroll
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) issued a statement on the death of Diahann Carroll:
Rep. Maxine Waters Announces a $35.6 Million Grant for LAX
WASHINGTON– Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Chair of the House Financial Services Committee, released the following statement today announcing that the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a $35.6 million grant to the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in her congressional district, as part of its Airport Improvement Program (AIP):
Congresswoman Waters Introduces Minority Diabetes Initiative Act to Reduce Diabetes Disparities
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Chair of the Committee on Financial Services, introduced the Minority Diabetes Initiative Act (H.R. 4550) today. This bill will establish an initiative to provide grants to physicians and community-based organizations for diabetes prevention, care and treatment programs in minority communities.