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Running forU.S. House, District 43

Maxine Waters

DemocratHas the job now

Overview

How to reach them
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators
Offices held
  • U.S. House, California's 43rd District · 2013–now
  • U.S. House, California's 35th District · 1993–2013
  • U.S. House, California's 29th District · 1991–1993
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators
Leadership roles
  • Top Democrat on the House Committee on Financial Services
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators

Campaign money

  • Raised $1 million and spent $0.8 million since Jan 2025.
  • Of the money donors gave, 44% came from individual people and 56% from PACs (groups that collect money to give to candidates).
  • Since 2025, 3 PACs gave $8,500 to their campaign.
  • Since 2025, outside groups like super PACs spent $12,667 to help them.
Source and every donor: FEC
Outside groups that spent to help them since 20253 groups · $12,667

Bills they wrote

Bills and joint resolutions where they're the main author, since 2023. Laws first, then the ones that got furthest.

Wrote

74 bills

Became law

None became law. 5 passed the House or Senate but didn't become law.

  • Introduced Jul 17, 2025H.R. 4544: American Access to Banking Act
    Passed the House
  • Introduced May 15, 2025H.R. 3422: Promoting Opportunities for Non-Traditional Capital Formation Act
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Mar 3, 2025H.R. 1764: Aligning SEC Regulations for the World Bank’s International Development Association Act
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Jul 20, 2023H.R. 4768: No Russian Agriculture Act
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Apr 24, 2023H.R. 2796: Promoting Opportunities for Non-Traditional Capital Formation Act
    Passed the House
  • Introduced Oct 1, 2026H.R. 10640: Urban Health Transformation Act of 2026
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 8, 2026H.R. 10325: To increase the mandatory contribution amount of Federal Home Loan Banks to the Affordable Housing Program, and for other purposes.
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 13, 2026H.R. 8777: GUIDANCE Act of 2026
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 7, 2026H.J.Res. 179: 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".
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 30, 2026H.J.Res. 170: 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".
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 20, 2026H.R. 8030: DPA Transparency Act of 2026
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 9, 2026H.R. 7886: Failed Bank Executives Accountability and Consequences Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 9, 2026H.R. 7888: Closing the Enhanced Prudential Standards Loophole Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 9, 2026H.R. 7887: Incentivizing Safe and Sound Banking Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 12, 2026H.R. 7565: Food for Palestinian Children and Families in Gaza Act of 2026
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 4, 2026H.R. 7384: Preventing Mass Casualties from Release of Hydrofluoric Acid at Refineries Act of 2026
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 17, 2025H.R. 6774: FHA Small-Dollar Mortgages Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 17, 2025H.R. 6771: Housing Crisis Response Act of 2025
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 17, 2025H.R. 6773: Databases of Publicly Owned Land Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 17, 2025H.R. 6829: International Financial Access Improvements Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 17, 2025H.R. 6830: Fair Competition for Small Business Act of 2025
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 20, 2025H.R. 6241: Urban and Rural Diabetes Initiative Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 17, 2025H.R. 5790: Head Start Shutdown Protection Act of 2025
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 19, 2025H.R. 5540: Justice for Exonerees Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 4, 2025H.R. 5127: PrEP and PEP are Prevention Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 4, 2025H.R. 5126: HIV Prevention Now Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 29, 2025H.R. 5077: Strengthening Housing Supply Act of 2025
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 5, 2025H.R. 4872: Ending Homelessness Act of 2025
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jul 21, 2025H.R. 4551: Employee Paycheck and Small Business Protection Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jul 17, 2025H.R. 4543: Medicaid Breast Cancer Access to Treatment Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jul 17, 2025H.R. 4545: Medicare Breast Reconstruction Access and Information Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 23, 2025H.R. 4069: Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2025
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 11, 2025H.R. 3938: CLASS Act of 2025
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 21, 2025H.R. 3573: Stop TRUMP in Crypto Act of 2025
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 6, 2025H.R. 3224: International Financial Institution Improvements Act of 2025
    Introduced
  • Introduced May 1, 2025H.R. 3171: Reduction in Force Review Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Apr 29, 2025H.R. 3086: Restoring Fair Housing Protections Eliminated by Trump Act of 2025
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 6, 2025H.R. 1966: Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act of 2025
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 27, 2025H.R. 1759: Affordable PLUS Repayment Options for Parents Act of 2025
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 16, 2025H.R. 550: Wildfire Insurance Coverage Study Act of 2025
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 19, 2024H.R. 10542: Employee Paycheck and Small Business Protection Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 18, 2024H.R. 10511: Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 18, 2024H.R. 10509: Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 18, 2024H.R. 10510: Central Liquidity Facility Enhancement Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 17, 2024H.R. 10442: Justice for Exonerees Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Dec 16, 2024H.R. 10441: Preventing Mass Casualties from Release of Hydrofluoric Acid at Refineries Act of 2024
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 26, 2024H.R. 10262: AI Act of 2024
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 26, 2024H.R. 10263: Responsible AI Disclosure Act of 2024
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 21, 2024H.R. 10192: Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Act of 2024
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 21, 2024H.R. 10193: Minority Diabetes Initiative Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 25, 2024H.R. 10059: International Financial Institution Improvements Act of 2024
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 25, 2024H.R. 10060: Medicare Breast Reconstruction Access and Information Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 25, 2024H.R. 10058: Medicaid Breast Cancer Access to Treatment Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 23, 2024H.R. 9767: Promoting and Advancing Communities of Color Through Inclusive Lending Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 20, 2024H.R. 9746: Affordable PLUS Repayment Options for Parents Act of 2024
    Introduced
  • Introduced Aug 2, 2024H.R. 9303: Protecting Consumers From Payment Scams Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Mar 22, 2024H.R. 7815: Mamas and Babies in Underserved Communities Act of 2024
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 26, 2024H.R. 7462: Wildfire Insurance Coverage Study Act of 2024
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 10, 2024H.R. 6949: Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2024
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jan 10, 2024H.R. 6948: Strengthening Housing Supply Act of 2024
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 17, 2023H.R. 6456: Confronting Police Violence Against Children Act of 2023
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 13, 2023H.R. 6365: Stopping Illicit Oil Shipments Act of 2023
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 9, 2023H.R. 6362: Protecting Benefits for Disabled Veterans Act of 2023
    Introduced
  • Introduced Nov 9, 2023H.R. 6361: Veterans Service Organization Modernization Act of 2023
    Introduced
  • Introduced Oct 24, 2023H.R. 6039: CLASS Act of 2023
    Introduced
  • Introduced Sep 18, 2023H.R. 5523: Financial Access Improvements Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 21, 2023H.R. 4231: Downpayment Toward Equity Act of 2023
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 21, 2023H.R. 4233: Housing Crisis Response Act of 2023
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 21, 2023H.R. 4232: Ending Homelessness Act of 2023
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 20, 2023H.R. 4209: Incentivizing Safe and Sound Banking Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 20, 2023H.R. 4208: Failed Bank Executives Accountability and Consequences Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 20, 2023H.R. 4210: Closing the Enhanced Prudential Standards Loophole Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Jun 15, 2023H.R. 4194: Federal Reserve Racial and Economic Equity Act
    Introduced
  • Introduced Feb 24, 2023H.R. 1161: Aligning SEC Regulations for the World Bank’s International Development Association Act
    Introduced

Source: Congress.gov

How they voted

Final votes on bills that passed the U.S. House or Senate, since 2023. Votes on amendments, committees, and procedure are left out.

Votes shown

671 votes on bills that passed at least one chamber.

Attendance

Didn't vote on 79 of 1,909 votes (4%).

By topic
Agriculture and Food6 votes
    Animals6 votes
      Armed Forces and National Security46 votes
        Arts, Culture, Religion3 votes
          Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues4 votes
            Commerce38 votes
              Congress5 votes
                Crime and Law Enforcement43 votes
                  Economics and Public Finance44 votes
                    Education22 votes
                      Emergency Management10 votes
                        Energy48 votes
                          Environmental Protection37 votes
                            Families5 votes
                              Finance and Financial Sector38 votes
                                Foreign Trade and International Finance10 votes
                                  Government Operations and Politics58 votes
                                    Health22 votes
                                      Housing and Community Development3 votes
                                        Immigration26 votes
                                          International Affairs58 votes
                                            Labor and Employment12 votes
                                              Law9 votes
                                                Native Americans10 votes
                                                  Public Lands and Natural Resources39 votes
                                                    Science, Technology, Communications27 votes
                                                      Social Welfare4 votes
                                                        Taxation15 votes
                                                          Transportation and Public Works18 votes
                                                            Water Resources Development5 votes

                                                              Source: Congress.gov, Voteview (UCLA). Topics from Congress.gov.