Press Releases

Congresswoman Waters' Statement on the 50th Anniversary of the Assassination of Medgar Evers

June 12, 2013

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) released the following statement in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the assassination of civil rights activist Medgar Evers, who was 37 years old when he was killed by a sniper's bullet on June 12, 1963:

Congresswoman Waters Recognizes 50th Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act

June 7, 2013

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Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) released the following statement in recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, which was signed into law by President John F. Kennedy on June 10, 1963.

Issues: 43rd District Economic Security

Congresswoman Waters' Statement on TSA Reversing Decision to Allow Knives on Planes

June 6, 2013

Press Release

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Financial Services, released the following statement in support of the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) decision to cancel its proposal to allow small knives on planes:

Issues: 43rd District

Waters Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Amendment to Delay Flood Insurance Rate Increases

June 6, 2013

Press Release

Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, made the following statement yesterday on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. Ranking Member Waters called for bipartisan support to an amendment, offered by Rep. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) that would delay implementation of Section 207 of the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012, and provide relief for many homeowners across the nation facing significant increases in their flood insurance premiums.

Issues: Helping Homeowners Avoid Foreclosure FEMA Flood Maps

Ranking Member Waters Joins Sen. Blumenthal, Rep. Capps to Urge Obama Administration to Protect Surviving Spouses from Foreclosure

June 5, 2013

Press Release

Today, Ranking Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), joined U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Lois Capps (D-Calif.), in sending a letter to eight executive agencies urging them to protect surviving spouses from foreclosure. This segment of the homeowner population – often women in their later years – faces unique circumstances that unfairly deprive them of opportunities to avoid losing their home.

"Surviving spouses throughout the country have found themselves in this troubling situation, including in our states," Waters, Blumenthal, and Capps wrote.

Issues: Housing

Congresswoman Waters Urges United Nations to Commit Resources to Eradicate Cholera in Haiti

May 31, 2013

Press Release

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), a strong advocate for the Haitian people in the U.S. Congress, sent a letter today to the Honorable Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations, expressing concerns about the lack of progress in responding effectively to the Haitian cholera epidemic. The letter urges the Secretary General to use his office and his influence to ensure that the United Nations takes responsibility for the introduction of cholera into Haiti and commits an appropriate level of resources to support cholera response efforts.

Issues: Haiti

Congresswoman Waters Applauds Approval of Leimert Park and Hindry Rail Stations

May 30, 2013

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Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) issued the following statement regarding the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's vote to build Leimert Park and Hindry rail stations on the Crenshaw/LAX line:

"I am pleased that the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) voted last week to include light rail stations on the Crenshaw/LAX Corridor at Leimert Park and Florence & Hindry.

Issues: 43rd District

Congresswoman Waters “Pumps it up” for Autism Awareness

May 29, 2013

Press Release

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) attended the 5th Annual Pink Pump Affair at the Montage Beverly Hills Hotel on Sunday, May 19. Organized by the Special Needs Network (SNN), a leading autism advocacy organization based in Los Angeles, the Pink Pump Affair honored five "Women of Distinction" who have made outstanding contributions to increasing autism awareness and supporting children and families impacted by the disorder.

Issues: 43rd District Health Disparities

Congresswoman Waters' Memorial Day Statement

May 28, 2013

Press Release

Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) issued the following statement today in honor of Memorial Day:

Issues: Iraq, Afghanistan & National Security 43rd District

Waters Calls for Aggressive Prosecution of Financial Institutions Involved in Drug Money Laundering

May 24, 2013

Press Release

Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, lit up a committee hearing Wednesday by calling for aggressive prosecution of financial institutions involved in the laundering of illegal drug money.

Issues: Consumer Protection