“Jesse and Me” A Statement from Congresswoman Maxine Waters The very Reverend Jesse Jackson, presidential candidate and civil rights leader, was not only my close friend and confidant, he was my longtime political ally and mentor. Rev. Jesse Jacskson was my idol and spiritual and political leader. He was a brilliant, gifted and courageous […]
Congresswoman Maxine Waters Introduces Resolution Honoring National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, has introduced a House resolution recognizing National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, observed annually on February 7. The resolution, H.Res. 1039, underscores the continued disproportionate impact of HIV/AIDS on Black Americans and […]
U.S. Military Strike in Venezuela and Maduro’s Detention Sparks Domestic and International Backlash On January 3, 2026, the United States conducted a large-scale military operation in Venezuela that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and their transfer to the United States to face criminal charges. President Donald […]
Traffic Laws Taking Effect in January 2026 Reflect a Broader National Push for Accountability As 2026 begins, drivers across the United States are facing a sweeping set of new traffic regulations that signal a coordinated shift toward stricter enforcement, expanded use of monitoring technology, and tougher penalties for high-risk behavior. While traffic laws remain primarily […]
Congresswoman Maxine Waters and Senator Cory Booker Introduce Fair Competition for Small Business Act to Bolster Antitrust Enforcement and Protect Independent Retailers WASHINGTON, D.C. — On December 19, 2025, Representative Maxine Waters of California and Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey formally introduced the Fair Competition for Small Business Act of 2025, bicameral legislation aimed […]
Community Engagement Weekend: Congresswoman Maxine Waters’ Multi-Event Outreach Across the South Bay Over the course of a packed two-day schedule, Congresswoman Maxine Waters engaged with thousands of residents across Los Angeles County’s 43rd District, participating in seven major community events centered on public health, small business development, food security, veterans’ support, LGBTQ+ history, and youth-focused […]
Congresswoman Maxine Waters, on Friday sharply condemned the federal government’s handling of food-assistance payments as part of the ongoing funding standoff, and directed families in her district to local relief resources while the legal fight over SNAP continues. Ms. Waters — the ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee — issued a statement […]
If you live within the boundaries of Los Angeles’ 43rd congressional district that encompasses a significant portion of the South Bay and South Los Angeles. Your district includes: The entire cities of Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lawndale, Gardena, and Lomita. Portions of the cities of Los Angeles (including LAX and the neighborhood of Watts) and Torrance. Census-designated […]
On the seventeenth day of the government shutdown, Maxine Waters introduced the Head Start Shutdown Protection Act of 2025 (H.R. 5790) in the House of Representatives. The proposed legislation seeks to shield the nation’s early-childhood education programs from disruption when federal funding lapses. The bill addresses a pressing concern: without federal […]