Press Releases

Rep. Maxine Waters on Passing of Longtime Watts Community Leader Arturo Ybarra

August 10, 2023

Los Angeles - Congresswoman Maxine Waters released the following statement on the passing of Arturo Ybarra, a beloved community leader, known for his impactful work in South Los Angeles.

Issues: 43rd District

Rep. Maxine Waters Lauds Tennessee Reps Reclaiming Their Seats

August 4, 2023

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WASHINGTON D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Financial Services, issued the follow statement on the announcement of Tennessee Representatives Justin Pearson and Justin Jones reclaiming their legislative seats after being unfairly expelled from the Tennessee State House in April.

Rep. Maxine Waters Commemorates Emmett Till’s Birthday and Applauds President Biden’s Monument Proclamation

July 25, 2023

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Washington D.C. - Congresswoman Maxine Waters released the following statement on President Biden’s signing of a proclamation to create the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument in Mississippi and Illinois.

"Good Trouble" Forever: John R. Lewis United States Postal Service Forever Stamp Unveiling with Rep. Maxine Waters in Los Angeles

Rep. Maxine Waters on John Lewis Forever Stamp Unveiling in Los Angeles

July 24, 2023

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"On Sunday, I was honored to preside over the unveiling of the United States Postal Service Forever postage stamp, which commemorates the extraordinary life and legacy of my dear friend and civil rights icon, John R. Lewis. The Los Angeles community embraced the opportunity to honor and celebrate his remarkable contributions to our nation by being a part of the unveiling of this tribute stamp."

Issues: 43rd District

Rep. Waters Announces $2.2 Million Grant for the City of Gardena’s Transit System

August 15, 2022

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Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chair of the House Committee on Financial Services, announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a $2,215,647 grant to the City of Gardena for the GTrans Zero-Emission Bus Replacement Project, which will enable the City’s GTrans transit system to purchase as many as five zero-emission battery electric buses to replace older buses that have reached the end of their useful life.

Issues: Rep. Waters' Projects for Our Community Transportation 43rd District

Rep. Waters Announces $15 Million Federal Grant for Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC)

August 8, 2022

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chair of the House Committee on Financial Services, announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded a $15 million RAISE grant to the City of Inglewood to support the Inglewood Transit Connector (ITC) Project.

Issues: Rep. Waters' Projects for Our Community Transportation 43rd District

Rep. Waters' Community Project Funding Requests for Inclusion in FY 2023 Appropriations Legislation

May 19, 2022

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I am proud to request funding for the following Community Projects – which will benefit the diverse communities in my congressional district – in the FY 2023 appropriations legislation that is currently under consideration in the House Appropriations Committee:

(Projects are listed in alphabetical order based on project name.)

Issues: Rep. Waters' Projects for Our Community 43rd District

Waters Condemns United States Border Patrol Treatment of Haitian Migrants

September 21, 2021

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