Press Releases

Congresswoman Waters Marks 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act

July 2, 2014

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) released the following statement today marking the 50th anniversary of the signing of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964:

Congresswoman Waters Responds to Iraq Crisis

June 18, 2014

Press Release

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), founder of the former Congressional Out of Iraq Caucus, issued the following statement in response to the ongoing situation in Iraq:

Issues: Iraq, Afghanistan & National Security Foreign Affairs

Congresswoman Waters' Statement on the Passing of Ruby Dee

June 12, 2014

Press Release

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) released the following statement on the death of actress and civil rights activist, Ruby Dee. She was 91 years old.

Congresswoman Waters Applauds Committee Approval of Hernandez Airport Security Act

June 12, 2014

Press Release

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) applauded the Homeland Security Committee's approval of H.R. 4802, the Hernandez Airport Security Act, a bipartisan bill that was introduced in response to the November 1, 2013, shooting incident at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), which took the life of Gerardo Hernandez, a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officer who was killed in the line of duty. LAX is located in Congresswoman Waters' congressional district.

Issues: 43rd District

Congressman Waters Voices Opposition to Republican THUD Bill; Reiterates Support for TIGER Transportation Funding

June 10, 2014

Press Release

Last night, on the floor of the House of Representatives, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) spoke in opposition to the Republican Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2015. The bill cuts to historic lows some key housing and transportation initiatives, including the TIGER program, which facilitated the construction of the Crenshaw/LAX Transit Corridor.

Full text of the Congresswoman's remark are below:

Issues: Iraq, Afghanistan & National Security 43rd District Housing

House Adopts Waters Amendment to Halt Closure of LA’s HUD Field Office

June 10, 2014

Press Release

The House of Representatives has adopted a measure authored by Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) that would halt the closure of the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) multifamily field office in Los Angeles. The measure, which was adopted during debate over a housing and transportation funding bill, prohibits HUD from using funds appropriated to relocate asset management staff as part of the controversial Multifamily Housing Transformation Initiative, thereby preventing the closure of offices in Los Angeles and other areas of the country.

Issues: Housing Rep. Waters' Legislation

Congresswoman Waters Marks Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

June 6, 2014

Press Release

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) released the following statement marking Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, which is observed in June.

Issues: Alzheimer's

Congresswoman Waters Remembers Dr. Maya Angelou

May 28, 2014

Press Release

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) released the following statement today marking the passing of Dr. Maya Angelou. She was 86 years old.

"I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my dear friend, Dr. Maya Angelou, one of the most renowned and inspirational voices of our time. In a career that spanned over more than five decades, Maya was a celebrated author, poet, educator, producer, actress and filmmaker. She was a phenomenal woman who shared her wisdom with the world, inspiring countless individuals and teaching us how to reach unity in the midst of division.

Rep. Waters Takes Action to Protect Students from Predatory Debit Card Accounts

May 27, 2014

Press Release

At a time when student debt has reached record levels, and studies show those with excessive debt may be unable to gain access to credit for important purposes like a home purchase, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) is taking steps to ensure that predatory financial products are not taking additional dollars out of the pockets of our nation's graduates.

Issues: Education Consumer Protection

Rep. Waters Blasts Cuts to Housing Programs

May 21, 2014

Press Release

Following the House Appropriations Committee's approval of a measure to fund the nation's housing programs, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Committee, blasted Republicans for undercutting important housing programs that protect our most vulnerable populations.

Issues: Housing