Maxine Waters
U.S. Representative · CA-43 · Democrat · Ranking Member, Financial Services
Statements and posts
62 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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All 62 statements
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Praised federal court for blocking Trump administration cuts to Los Angeles homelessness funding.
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Criticized Trump administration efforts to restrict international travel and trade through major airports.
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Criticized Trump executive order restricting mail-in voting as unconstitutional election interference.
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Released statement praising former Congressman Barney Frank's legislative achievements and advocacy.
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Released statement honoring Reverend Jesse Jackson's civil rights legacy and mentorship.
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters Introduces Food for Palestinian Children and Families in Gaza Act
Introduced bill requiring State Department to ensure food assistance for Palestinian children in Gaza.
“The children and families of Gaza have been devastated by the war, and the food assistance being provided is far from sufficient”
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Congresswoman Waters Introduces Resolution to Honor National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Introduced resolution honoring National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day with 29 cosponsors.
“National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is a day set aside to increase HIV awareness and enhance prevention, testing and treatment among African Americans”
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Honored with Watts Area Ministers Legacy Award for civil rights and economic justice advocacy.
“Dr. King didn’t march so we could celebrate once a year and go back to business as usual”
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Criticized Trump administration's unauthorized military strike in Venezuela and seizure of Maduro without congressional approval.
“Just last month, Congress repealed two separate authorizations of military force in Iraq, but Donald Trump once again chose to unilaterally attack, and ignore Congress’ Constitutional role.”
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Introduced Fair Competition for Small Business Act to protect small grocers from anti-competitive pricing.
“For far too long, large retailers have been able to use their market power to demand price concessions from suppliers that smaller retailers are unable to secure, thereby threatening the ability of smaller retailers to remain viable, reducing competition, and increasing prices for consumers”
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters Receives Highest Honor From National Council of Negro Women
Received Uncommon Height Crystal Stair Award from National Council of Negro Women.
“And know this: as long as I have a voice, as long as I have a vote, as long as I have a platform, I will continue to march, I will continue to build, I will continue to fight. Because when we fight, we win!!”
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Congresswoman Waters Demands Answers on Implementation of Anti-DEIA Executive Orders
Sent letters to six agencies demanding answers on anti-DEIA executive order implementation.
“Everyone deserves to have access to living-wage jobs; safe, affordable housing; quality health care; and educational opportunities”
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Congresswoman Waters Condemns Trump’s Refusal to Commemorate World AIDS Day
Condemned Trump administration's refusal to commemorate World AIDS Day.
“In honor of World AIDS Day, we must rededicate ourselves to stopping the spread of HIV/AIDS, caring for those who are infected, and searching for a cure. We must never give up until we put an end to the HIV/AIDS pandemic once and for all.”
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Honored Rev. Elder Leslie Burke for 40 years of service at Minority AIDS Project on World AIDS Day.
“On World AIDS Day 2025, we must rededicate ourselves to stopping the spread of HIV/AIDS, caring for those who are infected, and searching for a cure. We must never give up until we put an end to the HIV/AIDS pandemic once and for all.”
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters Joins Los Angeles Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Participated in Walk to End Alzheimer's in Los Angeles, raising nearly $440,000.
“I have been honored to work with the Alzheimer's Association over the years to promote Alzheimer's research and improve the quality of life for Alzheimer's patients, families, and caregivers”
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters Engages Thousands of Constituents Across Weekend Events
Engaged constituents across weekend events on health, small business, food insecurity, and veterans support.
“I have been honored to work with the Alzheimer's Association over the years to promote Alzheimer's research and improve the quality of life for Alzheimer's patients, families, and caregivers”
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters Receives Keys To The City At NAACP Event
Received Mary Church Terrell Award from NAACP for commitment to justice and equity.
“As a lifetime member of the NAACP, I would like to express my deep gratitude for being a part of such an incredible legacy”
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters Recognized At Grand Opening of STORIES: The AIDS Monument
Attended grand opening of AIDS Monument in West Hollywood and praised advocates and public health leaders.
“I am especially grateful to be recognized by the founder of the Black AIDS Institute, and former board member of the Foundation for the AIDS Monument, Phill Wilson, who acknowledged me in his remarks for my ongoing HIV/AIDS policy advocacy.”
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Introduced bill to provide grants for diabetes prevention and treatment in underserved communities.
“Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, and it is having a severe impact on many American communities”
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters Condemns Trump’s Decision to Withhold SNAP Funds During the Shutdown
Condemned Trump's decision to withhold SNAP contingency funds during government shutdown.
“I will continue to fight hard for each of you to ensure we have a functioning government that benefits all Americans. Below you’ll find important information about where you can find food assistance and other types of community support during the shutdown.”
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Introduced bill to protect Head Start programs from government shutdown impacts.
“I introduced the Head Start Shutdown Protection Act in order to protect children and families in the Head Start program from the devastating impacts of the Trump-Republican shutdown, which is now in its 17th day”
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Congresswoman Waters’ Statement on the Explosion and Fire at the Chevron Refinery in El Segundo
Praised emergency response to Chevron refinery explosion in El Segundo.
“I urge all refineries to invest in the safest available technologies and put safety first in all of their operations. Nothing is more important than the safety of our workers, our families, and our communities.”
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Criticized Trump Justice Department's indictment of former FBI Director James Comey as political retaliation.
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Condemned ICE immigration raids in Los Angeles during Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Introduced two bills to expand HIV prevention and treatment access.
“I am deeply concerned by the continuing spread of HIV in communities across the United States”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.