Press Releases

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:

Waters Statement on One Year Anniversary of LAX Shooting

LOS ANGELES, CA – On the eve of the one-year anniversary of the shooting at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), who represents the district that includes LAX, released the following statement:

"On this somber anniversary, my thoughts and prayers remain with the LAX shooting victims, their families and loved ones.

U.S. Reps. Smith, Waters Mark Alzheimer's Foundation 12^th Annual Memory Screening Day

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Chris Smith (R-N.J.) and Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), House co-Chairs of the Bipartisan, Bicameral Task Force on Alzheimer's disease, commended the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) for holding its 12^th annual Memory Screening Day on Nov. 18.

Waters Kicks Off Covered California's Open Enrollment

Waters Calls for Review of Ebola Protocols at LAX

LOS ANGELES, CA – Citing concerns from airport police officers, flight attendants, nurses and many others, a senior congresswoman representing Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has called for a meeting to review the current procedures being undertaken to screen passengers for – and respond to – a potential incident involving the Ebola virus.

Congresswoman Waters Congratulates the City of Gardena on $375,000 COPS Hiring Program Award

October 8, 2014