Maxine Waters
Sourced recordU.S. House - CA District 43 · Congressional District 43
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Profile Snapshot
Maxine Waters is a Democratic Representative from California, serving in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1991. Born 1938. Official website: https://waters.house.gov
Five-pillar framework
Right for Office Score
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
Honesty
Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
Consistency
Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
Support for Law Enforcement
Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
National Debt
Tax Policy
Inflation
Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
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- PartialMaxine Waters is a candidate for U.S. House - CA District 43profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on KIDS Act
- VerifiedRaised $2,126,589.58 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Press and News Media
- VerifiedPublic statement: Congresswoman Maxine Waters Slams Trump Administration Efforts to Weaponize Federal Power to Harm Los Angeles, LAX and Other Sanctuary Cities
- VerifiedPublic statement: Congresswoman Maxine Waters Blasts Trump Administration Efforts to Abuse Americans Personal Data and Control Elections
- VerifiedPublic statement: Ranking Member Maxine Waters Statement on the Passing of Former Congressman and House Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank
- VerifiedPublic statement: Congresswoman Maxine Waters Introduces Food for Palestinian Children and Families in Gaza Act
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressmember Maxine Waters Visits California City for Women’s Empowerment Brunch - Mojave Desert News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Maxine Waters slams ‘racist’ Trump over stalled housing bill aiding Black Americans - Yahoo
- VerifiedNews coverage: Maxine Waters Tells Trump To ‘Sign The Damn Bill’ - Newsweek
- VerifiedNews coverage: Ranking Member Maxine Waters and Chairman French Hill Celebrate Final Passage of Historic Bipartisan, Bicameral Housing Package - House Financial Services Committee Democrats (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congresswoman Maxine Waters Ethics Charges Dropped - Independent Voter News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Ranking Member Maxine Waters Calls for Urgent Briefing from Top U.S. Financial Institutions on Emerging Cybersecurity Threats Identified by Mythos - House Financial Services Committee Democrats (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: 2026 Election Results: In CA-43, D-Maxine Waters and Cristian Morales lead - Los Angeles Daily News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Democrat Maxine Waters advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 43rd Congressional District - WKYC
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congresswoman Maxine Waters blasts Trump administration - Our Weekly
- VerifiedNews coverage: Maxine Waters, Dr. Dre at odds in Compton school bond campaign - Politico
- VerifiedNews coverage: Dr Dre and far-left congresswoman Maxine Waters go to war over ‘vital’ LA project - New York Post
- VerifiedNews coverage: Commentary: Election mystery: Why is Rep. Maxine Waters opposing help for Compton schools? - Los Angeles Times
- VerifiedNews coverage: Ranking Member Maxine Waters: “None of the Bills Today Will Help Americans Struggling Under Trump’s Failed Economic Policies. None Will Lower Costs, Nor Protect Consumers or Help Workers.” - House Financial Services Committee Democrats (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Maxine Waters, Brad Sherman face Democratic challengers in primary calling for new, younger leaders - ABC7 Los Angeles
- VerifiedNews coverage: Maxine Waters, CA-43 candidate, 2026 primary election questionnaire - Orange County Register
- VerifiedNews coverage: Crypto Critic Maxine Waters’s New Primary Foe Got Over Two-Thirds of Money From Crypto - The Intercept
- VerifiedNews coverage: California Congressmembers state opposition to Trump Administration's push to expand oil production in federal waters - News Channel 3-12
- VerifiedNews coverage: Maxine Waters, 87, refuses to retire, could chair powerful committee - The Hill
- VerifiedNews coverage: LA native challenges 87-year-old Rep. Maxine Waters: ‘People sick and tired of the same old thing’ - New York Post
- VerifiedNews coverage: Maxine Waters is the newest target in Democrats’ intergenerational war - Politico
- VerifiedNews coverage: PFLAG honors Maxine Waters - Washington Blade
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-05-13: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2026-05-07: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2026-04-30: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2026-03-20: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2026-03-09: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2026-03-09: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2026-03-09: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2026-03-05: 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.
2026-03-04: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2026-02-12: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Press Releases May 28, 2026 Press Release Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) , the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement condemning Donald Trump and his Administration’s efforts to weaponize federal resources and government authority to target sanctuary cities and expand his mass deportation agenda, including reported proposals that could disrupt operations at major airports like Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Issues : Foreign Af
Foreign Affairs Immigration Transportation Economic Security 43rd District May 28, 2026 Press Release Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) , the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement condemning Donald Trump and his Administration’s dangerous efforts to use federal agencies and sensitive government data to expand control over voter eligibility verification, including the use of Social Security, DHS, USCIS, passport, and DMV records as part of
agencies and sensitive government data to expand control over voter eligibility verification, including the use of Social Security, DHS, USCIS, passport, and DMV records as part of a sweeping escalation of federal involvement in elections. Issues : Transportation May 20, 2026 Press Release Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) , the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement after the passing of former Congressman and Chairman of the House Financi
Press Release 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 civil rights leader who inspired millions. He registered millions to vote and challenged and changed Democratic Party politics. February 13, 2026 Press Release
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