Press Releases
House Democrats, led by Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Maxine Waters, today released a "set of critical core principles" they believe should be part of legislative efforts to address the future of housing finance reform. Since the beginning of the 113th Congress, Democrats on the Financial Services Committee have held a series of briefings, roundtables, and caucuses on housing finance reform. As a result of this work, Committee Democrats have developed principles to guide their consideration of any housing finance reform proposals.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) released the following statement in recognition of the 95th birthday of Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa. This morning, she joined her colleagues of the Congressional Black Caucus and leaders from both the House of Representatives and the United States Senate at the Celebration of the Life, Legacy and Values of Nelson R. Mandela. Congresswoman Waters led the organizing of the event, which took place in Emancipation Hall of the United States Capitol Visitor's Center.
At 10am on Thursday, July 18 Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) will be joined by the Congressional Black Caucus and the leadership of both the House of Representatives and United States Senate in celebrating the life, legacy and values of Nelson Mandela. The date marks Mr. Mandela's 95th birthday, and is recognized internationally as Mandela Day. The ceremony will take place in Emancipation Hall of the United States Capitol Visitors Center.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters, Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, released the following statement today in response to the Senate's vote to confirm Richard Cordray as the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB):
Today, in response to Financial Services Chairman Jeb Hensarling's release of a proposal to reform the nation's housing finance system, Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Maxine Waters released the following statement:
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) released the following statement after George Zimmerman was found "not guilty" of all criminal charges in the killing of Trayvon Martin:
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) released the following statement after the passing of former Congressman William "Bill" Gray (D-PA). He was 71 years old.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), a leading advocate in Congress for HIV/AIDS prevention, testing and treatment, released the following statement in recognition of National HIV Testing Day.