Years in Office
34
Bills Sponsored
602
Bills Co-Sponsored
4716
Committees
1
Maxine Waters Biography
Maxine Waters began her career as a community organizer and advocate for economic justice in Los Angeles. Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives for California’s 43rd District in 1990, she has focused on affordable housing, financial reform, and civil rights. Waters authored the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act provisions and has chaired the House Financial Services Committee, overseeing critical banking and housing policies. Her leadership is marked by direct advocacy and legislation that aims to address inequality and empower underserved communities in her district.
Education
- B.A. in Sociology, California State University at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA(1971)
Professional History
U.S. Representative
(1991-Present)Representing California's 43rd district
Member, California Assembly
(1976–90)Chief Deputy, Staff of Los Angeles City Councilman David S. Cunningham, Jr.
(1973)Teacher
Impact & Accomplishments
Notable contributions during Maxine Waters's congressional service.
Dodd-Frank Act Leadership
Played a key role in crafting and passing the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act in 2010.
Chair of House Financial Services Committee
Became the first woman and African American to chair the House Financial Services Committee in 2019.
Homeless Assistance Funding
Secured increased federal funding for homeless assistance programs, including the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grants.
Haiti Debt Relief Advocacy
Led efforts to secure debt relief for Haiti after the 2010 earthquake through U.S. and international financial institutions.
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