Maxine Waters

U.S. Representative · California's 43rd district

DemocraticTerm 2025

Official site: waters.house.gov
Washington office phone: (202) 225-2201
Office: 2221 Rayburn House Office Building
Profile source: Congress.gov

What this office does

Representatives serve a single district for two-year terms. They write and vote on federal legislation, originate revenue and spending bills, and oversee federal agencies through committees.

Recent recorded votes

Yea-and-Nay
HRES 1499
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-09-01
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 6500
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-09-01
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 32
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-08-31
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 307
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-08-31
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 5201
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-21
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
S 1020
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-21
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 5200
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-20
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HRES 1175
Position recorded: No · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-04-17
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Yea-and-Nay
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-04-17
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Yea-and-Nay
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-17
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HRES 1156
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-16
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HR 1689
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-16
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Recorded Vote
HRES 1174
Position recorded: No · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-15
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HRES 965
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-15
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 7613
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-14
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HR 1011
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-14
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HCONRES 38
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-03-05
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2/3 Yea-And-Nay
HRES 1099
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-05
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HR 7744
Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-03-05
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HR 7744
Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-05
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Legislation

Cosponsored · HR 10401
No ICE Deaths in the Dark Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 10642
Stop the Settlements Act
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, and 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.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 5271
Pakistan Freedom and Accountability Act
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
Bill on Congress.gov
Sponsored · HR 10640
Urban Health Transformation Act of 2026
Latest action: 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.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 7608
Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill on Congress.gov
Sponsored · HR 10325
To increase the mandatory contribution amount of Federal Home Loan Banks to the Affordable Housing Program, and for other purposes.
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported Unfavorably (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 28.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 10273
Fairness for Farm Workers Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HRES 1511
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 6751
Sunset for the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 4696
Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 10131
National Archives Protection Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HJRES 108
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that there is no immunity from criminal prosecution for an act on the grounds that such act was within the constitutional authority or official duties of an individual, and providing that the President may not grant a pardon to himself or herself.
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 7802
DISCLOSE Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 7853
PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Natural Resources, Financial Services, and Education and Workforce, 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.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 6164
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28201 Franklin Parkway in Santa Clarita, California, as the "Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer Post Office Building".
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 4170
Bridge Corrosion Prevention and Repair Act of 2025
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 8730
Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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.
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Cosponsored · HR 10114
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15642 Sand Canyon Avenue in Irvine, California, as the "Mary Kageyama Nomura Post Office Building".
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 7937
Working Americans’ Tax Cut Act
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bill on Congress.gov
Cosponsored · HR 8816
Tax Cut for Striking Workers Act of 2026
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bill on Congress.gov

Service history

House · 2025–present · CA
House · 2023–2025 · CA
House · 2021–2023 · CA
House · 2019–2021 · CA
House · 2017–2019 · CA
House · 2015–2017 · CA
House · 2013–2015 · CA
House · 2011–2013 · CA
House · 2009–2011 · CA
House · 2007–2009 · CA
House · 2005–2007 · CA
House · 2003–2005 · CA
House · 2001–2003 · CA
House · 1999–2001 · CA
House · 1997–1999 · CA
House · 1995–1997 · CA
House · 1993–1995 · CA
House · 1991–1993 · CA

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