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Summary

Representative Maxine Waters

Full Name: Maxine Waters
Office: U.S. House (CA) - District 43, Democratic
First Elected: 11/06/1990
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Female
Family: Husband: Sidney; 2 Children: Edward, Karen
Birth Date: 08/15/1938
Birth Place: Saint Louis, MO
Home City: Los Angeles, CA
Religion: Christian

Recent Key Votes

HR 2055 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2012
Legislation (Nay)

Dec. 16, 2011

HR 3082 - Continuing Appropriations
Legislation (Yea)

Dec. 21, 2010 - Amends "The Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011" to extend the expiration date from December 3, 2010, to March 4, 2011 (Sec. 1). ...

HR 5987 - Seniors Protection Act
Legislation (Yea)

Dec. 8, 2010 - Requires the Secretary of the Treasury to disburse a $250 payment to each individual entitled to Federal benefits if no cost-of-living increase takes effect ...

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Recent Public Statements

Congresswoman Waters Recognizes 50th Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act

June 10, 2013 - Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) released the following statement in recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the Equal Pay Act, which was signed into law by ...

Congresswoman Waters' Statement on TSA Reversing Decision to Allow Knives on Planes

June 6, 2013 - Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Financial Services, released the following statement in support of the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) ...

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2014

June 5, 2013 - BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT Ms. WATERS. Mr. Chairman, I rise in support of this amendment offered by the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Cassidy). I am pleased ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2011 Vietnam Veterans of America Positions 0%
2009 Disabled American Veterans House of Representatives Score 100%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $729,887.77
Total Spent $717,251.40
Cash On Hand $46,683.21
Debt $89,005.09
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Maxine Waters refused to tell citizens where she stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
https://waters.house.gov/contact/contactform.htm

Washington, D.C. Website
http://waters.house.gov/

Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/MaxineWaters

Capitol Website - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/MaxineWaters

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://youtube.com/MaxineWaters

Washington, D.C.
2221 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2201
Fax: 202-225-7854

District
10124 South Broadway
Suite 1
Los Angeles, CA 90003
Phone: 323-757-8900
Fax: 323-757-9506

Key Staff
Michael Levin
Communications Director
2344 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2201
Fax: 202-225-7854

Key Staff
Mikael Moore
Chief of Staff
2344 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2201
Fax: 202-225-7854

Key Staff
Kendra Brown
Scheduler
2344 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2201
Fax: 202-225-7854

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