Maxine Waters

Maxine Waters

Legislative Focus

Key areas of legislative activity based on sponsored legislation.
Finance and Financial Sector32%
Housing and Community Development16%
Health13%
International Affairs9%

Sponsored Legislation

Bills that Maxine Waters has sponsored from the most recent three Congresses (119th, 118th, and 117th).
BillTitleIntroducedStatusActions
HR 7565
To ensure sufficient food assistance for the civilian population of Gaza.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HRES 1039
Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 7384
Preventing Mass Casualties from Release of Hydrofluoric Acid at Refineries Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HRES 968
Recognizing the 90th anniversary of the National Council of Negro Women and honoring its historic legacy and continued service to the Nation.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

In Committee
HR 6774
To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, acting through the Federal Housing Commissioner, to establish a pilot program to increase access to small-dollar mortgages, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 6771
Housing Crisis Response Act of 2025

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 6773
Databases of Publicly Owned Land Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 6829
International Financial Access Improvements Act

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 6830
To amend the Clayton Act to permit a State attorney general to bring a civil action for damages as parens patriae for injuries sustained by reason of price discrimination in violation of the Robinson-Patman Act amendments to the Clayton Act, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
Amendment 125
House Amendment 125

On agreeing to the Waters amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 211 - 219 (Roll no. 326). (consideration: CR H5791)

Not Agreed to (211-219)
Amendment 126
House Amendment 126

On agreeing to the Waters amendment (A004) Failed by voice vote.

Agreed to by Voice Vote
Amendment 127
House Amendment 127

On agreeing to the Waters amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 214 - 215 (Roll no. 327). (consideration: CR H5792)

Not Agreed to (214-215)
HR 6241
Urban and Rural Diabetes Initiative Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 5790
Head Start Shutdown Protection Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

In Committee
HR 5540
Justice for Exonerees Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 5127
PrEP and PEP are Prevention Act

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 5126
HIV Prevention Now Act

Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

In Committee
HRES 679
Honoring Paul Kawata for his unwavering commitment to communities of color, the LGBTQ+ community, and work to end the HIV epidemic.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

In Committee
HR 5077
Strengthening Housing Supply Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 4872
Ending Homelessness Act of 2025

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 4551
Employee Paycheck and Small Business Protection Act

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 4544
American Access to Banking Act

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 210.

Active
HR 4543
Medicaid Breast Cancer Access to Treatment Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 4545
Medicare Breast Reconstruction Access and Information Act

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 4069
Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 3938
CLASS Act of 2025

Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 3573
Stop TRUMP in Crypto Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 3422
Promoting Opportunities for Non-Traditional Capital Formation Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

In Committee
HR 3224
International Financial Institution Improvements Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 3171
Reduction in Force Review Act

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 3086
Restoring Fair Housing Protections Eliminated by Trump Act of 2025

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HRES 259
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.

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

In Committee
HRES 210
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 1966
Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 1764
Aligning SEC Regulations for the World Bank’s International Development Association Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

In Committee
HR 1759
Affordable PLUS Repayment Options for Parents Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

In Committee
HR 550
Wildfire Insurance Coverage Study Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 10542
Employee Paycheck and Small Business Protection Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 10511
Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 10509
Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 10510
Central Liquidity Facility Enhancement Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 10442
Justice for Exonerees Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 10441
Preventing Mass Casualties from Release of Hydrofluoric Acid at Refineries Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 10262
AI Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 10263
Responsible AI Disclosure Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 10192
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HR 10193
Minority Diabetes Initiative Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 10059
International Financial Institution Improvements Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 10060
Medicare Breast Reconstruction Access and Information Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 10058
Medicaid Breast Cancer Access to Treatment Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 9767
Promoting and Advancing Communities of Color Through Inclusive Lending Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 9746
Affordable PLUS Repayment Options for Parents Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HR 9303
Protecting Consumers From Payment Scams Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 7815
Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act of 2024

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
Amendment 859
House Amendment 859

On agreeing to the Waters amendment (A009) Failed by recorded vote: 206 - 217 (Roll no. 76).

Not Agreed to (206-217)
HR 7462
Wildfire Insurance Coverage Study Act of 2024

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 489.

Active
HR 6949
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 6948
Strengthening Housing Supply Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 6456
Confronting Police Violence Against Children Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 6365
Stopping Illicit Oil Shipments Act of 2023

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 269.

Active
HR 6362
Protecting Benefits for Disabled Veterans Act of 2023

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

In Committee
HR 6361
Veterans Service Organization Modernization Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 6039
CLASS Act of 2023

Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 5523
Financial Access Improvements Act

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-805, Part I.

In Committee
HR 4768
No Russian Agriculture Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
HR 4231
Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 4233
Housing Crisis Response Act of 2023

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 4232
Ending Homelessness Act of 2023

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 4209
Incentivizing Safe and Sound Banking Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 4208
Failed Bank Executives Accountability and Consequences Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 4210
Closing the Enhanced Prudential Standards Loophole Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 4194
Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 2796
Promoting Opportunities for Non-Traditional Capital Formation Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

In Committee
HR 1161
Aligning SEC Regulations for the World Bank’s International Development Association Act

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 233.

Active
HR 9522
Strengthening Housing Supply Act of 2022

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 8907
Kevin and Avonte's Law Reauthorization Act of 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

In Committee
HR 8833
Making Communities Stronger through the Community Reinvestment Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 8797
Caribbean Stakeholders Engagement Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 8798
The INCSR Improvement Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 8483
Wildfire Insurance Coverage Study Act of 2022

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 8484
Aligning SEC Regulations for the World Bank’s International Development Association Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 7977
Promoting Opportunities for Non-Traditional Capital Formation Act

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 24.

Active
HR 7978
Promoting and Advancing Communities of Color Through Inclusive Lending Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 7734
Timely Delivery of Bank Secrecy Act Reports Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

In Committee
HRES 1087
Remembering the 30th anniversary of the 1992 Los Angeles insurrection.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

In Committee
HR 7080
Nowhere to Hide Oligarchs’ Assets Act

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 23.

Active
HR 7003
Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 265.

Active
HR 6475
To amend the International Financial Institutions Act to instruct certain United States Executive Directors to vote against any assistance to the People's Republic of China unless certain certifications are met, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 6340
To establish the United States policy on Burma at the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank Group, and the Asian Development Bank, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 6055
Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

In Committee
HR 5196
Expediting Assistance to Renters and Landlords Act of 2021

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 22.

Active
HR 5195
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2021

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 15.

Active
HR 4791
Protecting Renters from Evictions Act of 2021

Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Commerce be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 4791 and offered an amendment to the bill. Objection heard. (text: CR H4302)

In Committee
HR 4732
Protecting Benefits for Disabled Veterans Act of 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

In Committee
HR 4731
Veterans Service Organization Modernization Act of 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 4618
Short Sale Transparency and Market Fairness Act

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 22.

Active
HR 4497
Housing is Infrastructure Act of 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

In Committee
HR 4496
Ending Homelessness Act of 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

In Committee
HR 4495
Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2021

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 23.

Active
HR 4111
Sovereign Debt Contract Capacity Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee

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