Press Releases
On May 30, 2025, Congresswoman Maxine Waters delivered the commencement speech to the graduating class at the Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center. The Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center is an accredited school within the Los Angeles Unified School District that offers quality educational programs to a diverse student population. Its mission is to educate and prepare adult learners for academic excellence and career success. This year alone, the school has helped over 11,000 students.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the Committee on Financial Services, released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court granting the Trump Administration’s request to revoke humanitarian parole from more than 500,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, and order them out of the Country.
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: