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Washington, D.C – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) introduced the Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act, which would establish a new initiative to expand and improve maternal and infant health services in minority, low-income, rural, and medically underserved communities. According to the CDC, over 80% of pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) issued the following statement upon the news of the death of Congressman Sylvester Turner: 

“I am devastated by the sudden passing of my friend and colleague, Congressman Sylvester Turner, who dedicated his life to public service and representing the people of Houston.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Saturday in Los Angeles County, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) joined over 3,000 people in protest against Elon Musk’s takeover of the government. Her remarks are below: 

Washington, D.C – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) introduced the Affordable PLUS Repayment Options for Parents Act of 2025, which would make affordable, income-driven repayment (IDR) plans available to parents who have taken out “Parent PLUS” loans to send their children to college.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee and a congressional leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS, issued the following statement today in recognition of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, which is celebrated every year on February 7:

Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement following the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles County. 

Washington (December 5, 2024) – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), and Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) called on the Department of Education to discharge student loan debt for hundreds of thousands of students who were defrauded by predatory schools.

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee and a congressional leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS, issued the following statement in recognition of World AIDS Day, which is celebrated every year on December 1: 

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), the Co-Chair of the Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer’s Disease and the Ranking Member of the Committee on Financial Services introduced the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Act (H.R.

WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the Committee on Financial Services, introduced the Minority Diabetes Initiative Act (H.R.