119th Congress

Maxine Waters

Representative, CA-43, California

Party

Democrat

Born: August 15, 1938 (age 88)
In Congress: House since 1991
Term Ends: January 3, 2027
Votes With Party: 98%
Missed Votes: 6%
Office Phone: 202-225-2201
Website: waters.house.gov

Committees

Financial Services Ranking Member

Who Is Maxine Waters?

Maxine Waters is a Democratic representative from CA-43 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 1991. Born August 15, 1938, Waters is 88. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Waters voted on 291 and missed 19. Waters voted with the majority of their party 98% of the time. Waters sponsored 45 bills and resolutions this Congress.

How Maxine Waters Voted

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NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".H.J.Res. 213, September 16, 2026
NayPROOF ActH.R. 10326, September 16, 2026
NayLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026H.R. 5334, September 16, 2026
YeaRatepayer Protection ActH.R. 9340, September 16, 2026
YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026H.R. 9497, September 16, 2026
YeaNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026H.R. 9576, September 16, 2026
YeaRetire through Ownership ActS. 2403, September 16, 2026
YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.H.Con.Res. 93, September 15, 2026
NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".H.J.Res. 210, September 15, 2026
YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025H.R. 2140, September 15, 2026
YeaGUARD ActH.R. 2978, September 15, 2026
YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025H.R. 4646, September 15, 2026

Bills Maxine Waters Sponsored

Urban Health Transformation Act of 2026 (H.R. 10640, In Committee)
To increase the mandatory contribution amount of Federal Home Loan Banks to the Affordable Housing Program, and for other purposes. (H.R. 10325, In Committee)
American Access to Banking Act (H.R. 4544, Passed the House)
GUIDANCE Act of 2026 (H.R. 8777, In Committee)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022-04: Insufficient Data Protection or Security for Sensitive Consumer Information". (H.J.Res. 179, In Committee)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "The Fair Credit Reporting Act's Limited Preemption of State Laws". (H.J.Res. 170, In Committee)
DPA Transparency Act of 2026 (H.R. 8030, In Committee)
Closing the Enhanced Prudential Standards Loophole Act (H.R. 7888, In Committee)
Incentivizing Safe and Sound Banking Act (H.R. 7887, In Committee)
Failed Bank Executives Accountability and Consequences Act (H.R. 7886, In Committee)
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. (H.Res. 1109, Introduced)
Honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr. (H.Res. 1106, Introduced)

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Food for Palestinian Children and Families in Gaza Act of 2026 (H.R. 7565, In Committee)
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day". (H.Res. 1039, Introduced)
Preventing Mass Casualties from Release of Hydrofluoric Acid at Refineries Act of 2026 (H.R. 7384, In Committee)
Recognizing the 90th anniversary of the National Council of Negro Women and honoring its historic legacy and continued service to the Nation. (H.Res. 968, Introduced)
Fair Competition for Small Business Act of 2025 (H.R. 6830, In Committee)
International Financial Access Improvements Act (H.R. 6829, In Committee)
FHA Small-Dollar Mortgages Act (H.R. 6774, In Committee)
Databases of Publicly Owned Land Act (H.R. 6773, In Committee)
Housing Crisis Response Act of 2025 (H.R. 6771, In Committee)
Urban and Rural Diabetes Initiative Act (H.R. 6241, In Committee)
Head Start Shutdown Protection Act of 2025 (H.R. 5790, In Committee)
Justice for Exonerees Act (H.R. 5540, In Committee)
Honoring Paul Kawata for his unwavering commitment to communities of color, the LGBTQ+ community, and work to end the HIV epidemic. (H.Res. 679, Introduced)
PrEP and PEP are Prevention Act (H.R. 5127, In Committee)
HIV Prevention Now Act (H.R. 5126, In Committee)
Strengthening Housing Supply Act of 2025 (H.R. 5077, In Committee)
Ending Homelessness Act of 2025 (H.R. 4872, In Committee)
Aligning SEC Regulations for the World Bank’s International Development Association Act (H.R. 1764, Passed the House)
Employee Paycheck and Small Business Protection Act (H.R. 4551, In Committee)
Medicare Breast Reconstruction Access and Information Act (H.R. 4545, In Committee)
Medicaid Breast Cancer Access to Treatment Act (H.R. 4543, In Committee)
Promoting Opportunities for Non-Traditional Capital Formation Act (H.R. 3422, Passed the House)
Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2025 (H.R. 4069, In Committee)
CLASS Act of 2025 (H.R. 3938, In Committee)
Stop TRUMP in Crypto Act of 2025 (H.R. 3573, In Committee)
International Financial Institution Improvements Act of 2025 (H.R. 3224, In Committee)
Reduction in Force Review Act (H.R. 3171, In Committee)
Restoring Fair Housing Protections Eliminated by Trump Act of 2025 (H.R. 3086, In Committee)
Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents in the President's possession to the House of Representatives relating to the access provided to the staff and advisers of, including any individual working for or in conjunction with, the Department of Government Efficiency to the systems, applications, and accounts, and any information contained therein, of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. (H.Res. 259, Introduced)
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. (H.Res. 210, Introduced)
Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act of 2025 (H.R. 1966, In Committee)
Affordable PLUS Repayment Options for Parents Act of 2025 (H.R. 1759, In Committee)
Wildfire Insurance Coverage Study Act of 2025 (H.R. 550, In Committee)

Floor Speeches

Waters spoke on the floor 51 times on 26 session days in the 119th Congress.

House, July 21, 2026, 3,457 wordsMain Street Capital Access Act
Let me start by saying that we all care about community banks and credit unions.
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House, July 21, 2026, 10 wordsMain Street Capital Access ActThat Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
House, July 14, 2026, 965 wordsProtecting Privacy in Purchases Act
I strongly oppose this bill because it limits efforts to detect and investigate gun violence and acts of terrorism.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
House, July 14, 2026, 10 wordsProtecting Privacy in Purchases ActThat Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
House, June 24, 2026, 1,297 wordsFinancial Exploitation Prevention Act of 2025
I rise in support of H.R. 2478, the Financial Exploitation Prevention Act of 2025, sponsored by Representative Wagner.
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House, June 23, 2026, 990 wordsHousing for the 21st Century Act
I rise in support of H.R. 6644, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, sponsored by Chairman Hill and myself.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
House, May 19, 2026, 487 words25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
I rise in support of H.R. 1993, the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act, sponsored by Representative Goldman of New York.
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House, May 19, 2026, 744 wordsKeeping Deposits Local Act
I rise in support of H.R. 3234, the Keeping Deposits Local Act, sponsored by Representative Emmer and our former Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee chairwoman, Mrs. Joyce Beatty.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
House, May 19, 2026, 626 wordsAmerican Access to Banking Act
I rise in support of H.R. 4544, the American Access to Banking Act that I sponsored.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
House, May 19, 2026, 518 wordsCommunity Bank Deposit Access Act of 2025
I rise in support of H.R. 5317, the Community Bank Deposit Access Act of 2025, sponsored by Chairman Hill.
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Providing for the Concurrence by the House in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6644, With Amendment (House, May 19, 2026)
Save Our Shrimpers Act (House, May 12, 2026)
Supervisory Modifications for Appropriate Risk-Based Testing Act of 2025 (House, May 12, 2026)
Advancing the Mentor-Protege Program for Small Financial Institutions Act (House, May 12, 2026)
Tailored Regulatory Updates for Supervisory Testing Act of 2025 (House, May 12, 2026)
Another Blight on American History (House, May 12, 2026)
Remembering Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. (House, April 14, 2026)
Directing the President Pursuant to Section 5(C) of the War Powers Resolution to Remove United States Armed Forces From Unauthorized Hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran (House, March 4, 2026)
$2.50 for America's 250th Act (House, February 9, 2026)
Housing for the 21st Century Act (House, February 9, 2026)
Increasing Investor Opportunities Act (House, December 11, 2025)
Increasing Investor Opportunities Act (House, December 10, 2025)
HUD Transparency Act of 2025 (House, December 1, 2025)
No New Burma Funds Act (House, December 1, 2025)
Systemic Risk Authority Transparency Act (House, December 1, 2025)
Developing and Empowering Our Aspiring Leaders Act of 2025 (House, December 1, 2025)
Improving Capital Allocation for Newcomers Act of 2025 (House, December 1, 2025)
Expanding Wksi Eligibility Act (House, December 1, 2025)
Denouncing the Horrors of Socialism (House, November 21, 2025)
Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (House, September 9, 2025)
Honoring Paul Kawata (House, September 4, 2025)
In Defense of Lisa Cook (House, September 2, 2025)
China Financial Threat Mitigation Act of 2025 (House, July 23, 2025)
Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act of 2025 (House, July 21, 2025)
Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act (House, July 21, 2025)
Financial Technology Protection Act of 2025 (House, July 21, 2025)
Middle Market Ipo Cost Act (House, July 21, 2025)
Aligning SEC Regulations for the World Bank's International Development Association Act (House, July 21, 2025)
Taiwan Conflict Deterrence Act of 2025 (House, July 21, 2025)
Ofac Licensure for Investigators Act (House, July 21, 2025)
Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (House, July 17, 2025)
Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (House, July 17, 2025)
Anti-Cbdc Surveillance State Act (House, July 17, 2025)
Providing for Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House, July 2, 2025)
Promoting Opportunities for Non-Traditional Capital Formation Act (House, June 23, 2025)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency of the Department of the Treasury Relating to the Review of Applications Under The... (House, May 20, 2025)
Protecting Americans From Harmful Crypto Practices (House, May 8, 2025)
Disapproving the Rule Submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Relating to "Defining Larger Participants of a Market for General-Use Digital Consumer Payment Applications" (House, April 9, 2025)
Disapproving the Rule Submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions" (House, April 9, 2025)
Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (House, February 25, 2025)
Mses. McCOLLUM, SIMON, Messrs. MOSKOWITZ, DOGGETT, Mses. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, BROWNLEY, KAPTUR, and Mr. PAPPAS changed their vote from "yea" to "nay." Mrs. SPARTZ changed her vote from "nay" to... (House, February 11, 2025)

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Questions About Maxine Waters

Is Maxine Waters still in Congress?

Yes. Maxine Waters is serving as representative from CA-43 in the 119th Congress.

What party is Maxine Waters?

Maxine Waters is a Democrat.

When is Maxine Waters up for reelection?

Waters's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.

How old is Maxine Waters?

Maxine Waters was born August 15, 1938 and is 88.

How often does Maxine Waters vote with their party?

On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Waters voted with the majority of their party 98% of the time.

What committees is Maxine Waters on?

House Committee on Financial Services (Ranking Member).