Press Releases
Congresswoman Waters Commends the President for Calling for End to Embargo on Cuba in SOTU
Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued a statement commending President Obama for outlining his new policy towards Cuba and calling for an end to the embargo on Cuba in his January 20th State of the Union (SOTU) address. The new policy towards Cuba was announced by the Administration on December 17, 2014. The Congresswoman's statement follows:
Waters Honored by the YoYo School of Hip Hop, Founded by Grammy-nominated Rapper Yolanda "YoYo" Whitaker
Waters Honored by the City of Inglewood at Volunteer Reception Gala
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Ranking Member of House Financial Services Committee, was honored by the city of Inglewood during its Volunteer Recognition Gala at Loyola Marymount University. The City of Inglewood Parks, Recreation and Library Services Department and Inglewood Police Activities League hosted the gala to honor the work of the city's volunteers.
Waters Statement Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Maxine Waters released the following statement today in commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:
Congresswoman Waters Congratulates the Administration for Issuing Regulations Implementing the President's New Policy towards Cuba
Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) issued a statement congratulating the Administration for quickly issuing new regulations following the President's December 17, 2014, announcement of a new policy towards Cuba. Her statement follows:
Waters Statement on the Large Number of Nigerians Slaughtered in Baga by Boko Haram
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Maxine Waters issued the following statement today on the terrorist attacks in Baga, Borno of Nigeria by terrorist organization Boko Haram. Up to possibly 2,000 civilians were murdered over several days of violent attacks:
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.