Press Releases
Waters Statement on the 5th Anniversary of the Haiti Earthquake
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Maxine Waters released a statement today on the fifth anniversary of the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Following the earthquake, Rep. Waters led the efforts in Congress to ensure the cancellation of Haiti's international debts and support free and fair elections. She also worked with her colleagues to address the cholera epidemic and provide oversight of the earthquake recovery funding.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, the Root Magazine listed Rep. Maxine Waters (CA-43) as number two on its list of "People to Watch in 2015," acknowledging her efforts as the Ranking Democrat on the House Committee on Financial Services and for her leadership in "tackling" economic issues important to moderate and middle income Americans.
Waters Statement on the Terrorist Attack in France
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Maxine Waters released the following statement today on the terrorist attack against the Charlie Hebdo magazine office in Paris, France:
Waters Celebrates the Fighting Spirit of Sports Broadcasting Icon Stuart Scott
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement on the passing of sports broadcaster Stuart Scott.
Congresswoman Waters Welcomes the President's New Course on Cuba
Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) issued a statement congratulating the President for his announcement of historic steps to chart a new course in U.S. relations with Cuba. Her statement follows:
Reps. Maxine Waters, Chris Smith Urge President to Increase Funding for Alzheimer's Research in FY 2016 Budget
December 11, 2014
VA Honors Waters for Commitment to Women's Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) has honored Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) for her years of work on behalf of America's women veterans.
Reps. Maxine Waters, Chris Smith Seek Increase in Funds for Alzheimer's Research in Final FY 2015 Budget Package
December 4, 2014
Congresswoman Waters Urges Robust Funding for Alzheimer's Programs in FY 2015 and FY 2016
December 3, 2014
Congresswoman Waters Commemorates World AIDS Day
Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), a Congressional leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS, issued the following statement in recognition of World AIDS Day: