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DAY 28 OF THE TRUMP-REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN: How Is the Trump-Republican Shutdown Enabling Financial Fraud and Scams?

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Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released information on day 28 of the Trump-Republican shutdown—which Trump and Republicans initiated because of their refusal to negotiate with Democrats to protect health care for millions of Americans. Today’s release highlights how the ongoing shutdown has limited the operations of…

Ranking Member Maxine Waters and Congressman Bill Foster Lead 122 House Democrats in Demanding Trump Administration Stop Unlawful Plan to Eliminate Bipartisan CDFI Fund

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Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee and Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL), the top Democrat on the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Monetary Policy led 122 House Democrats in sending a letter to U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought,…

DAY 27 OF THE TRUMP-REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN: What is the Trump Administration Doing During the Government Shutdown? Pardoning Convicted Crypto Criminals and Lining His Pockets

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Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released information on day 27 of the Trump-Republican shutdown—which Trump and Republicans initiated because of their refusal to negotiate with Democrats to protect health care for millions of Americans. Today’s release highlights President Trump’s recent pardon of convicted Binance…

DAY 24 OF THE TRUMP-REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN: Congresswoman Maxine Waters Shares Resources and Information for Consumers Impacted by the Shutdown

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Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released this fact sheet with information and resources available for Federal workers, servicemembers, and others affected by the government shutdown as a result of President Trump and Congressional Republicans refusal to negotiate with Democrats to protect healthcare for millions…

DAY 21 OF THE TRUMP-REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN: Crypto JUST Experienced a Major Meltdown. How is the Trump-Republican Shutdown Paving the Way for a Repeat?

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Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released information on day 21 of the Trump-Republican shutdown—which Trump and Republicans initiated because of their refusal to negotiate with Democrats to protect health care for millions of Americans. Today’s release highlights how the ongoing shutdown has left average American…

DAY 20 OF THE TRUMP-REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN: What is the Trump Administration Doing During the Government Shutdown? Plotting on How to Make Wall Street CEOs Even Richer

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Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released information on day 20 of the Trump-Republican shutdown —which Trump and Republicans initiated because of their refusal to negotiate with Democrats to protect health care for millions of Americans. Today’s release highlights how the Administration is spending the shutdown…

DAY 17 OF THE TRUMP-REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN: What is Trump Doing During the Government Shutdown?

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Negotiating with Democrats to Save Affordable Health Care BAILING OUT FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released a fact sheet on day 17 of the Trump-Republican shutdown—which Trump and Republicans initiated because of their refusal to negotiate with Democrats to protect health care for millions…

DAY 16 OF THE TRUMP-REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN: Congresswoman Maxine Waters Demands Answers from Treasury Secretary Bessent Following Trump’s Argentina Bailout

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Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent following President Donald Trump’s sudden bailout of Argentina’s economy. In the letter, Waters demands Treasury Secretary Bessent promptly provide a briefing for Committee members and detailed information about the…

DAY 15 OF THE TRUMP-REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN: Part II: How is the Trump Administration Using the Shutdown as Cover to Break the Law and Shutter Crucial Programs?

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Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released information on day 15 of the Trump-Republican shutdown—which Trump and Republicans initiated because of their refusal to negotiate with Democrats to protect health care for millions of Americans. Today’s release highlights how the Trump Administration is using the government…

DAY 14 OF THE TRUMP-REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN: Part I: How is the Trump Administration Using the Shutdown as Cover to Break the Law and Shutter Crucial Programs?

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Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released information on day 14 of the Trump-Republican shutdown—which Trump and Republicans initiated because of their refusal to negotiate with Democrats to protect health care for millions of Americans. Today’s release highlights how the Trump Administration is using the government…

DAY 10 OF THE TRUMP-REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN: How Will the Trump-Republican Shutdown Hurt America’s Federal Workers and Military Families?

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Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, shared the following information on how the Trump-Republican shutdown—which Republicans initiated because of their refusal to negotiate with Democrats to protect health care for millions of Americans— is harming federal employees, including military families who are essential to keeping…

Congresswoman Maxine Waters Slams Trump’s Attempt to Illegally Fire CDFI Fund Staff

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Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released this statement following reports that the Trump Administration has attempted to fire all Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund staff at the Treasury Department. Congress established the CDFI Fund in 1994 to support community financial institutions providing…

DAY 9 OF THE TRUMP-REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN: How is the Trump-Republican Shutdown Further Slowing Down the Economy and Preventing Businesses from Going Public?

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Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released the below fact sheet outlining the harmful impacts of the government shutdown—which Trump and Republicans initiated because of their refusal to negotiate with Democrats to protect health care for millions of Americans. This fact sheet highlights how the Trump-Republican shutdown…

Ranking Member Maxine Waters Urges Banking Industry Leaders to Help Harmed American Families During Trump-Republican Shutdown

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Today, in light of the ongoing Trump–Republican government shutdown—which Trump and Republicans initiated because of their refusal to cancel cuts to health care—Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, sent a letter to the leaders of a number of financial industry trade organizations, including the American Bankers Association,…

DAY 7 OF THE TRUMP-REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN: PART II: How will the Trump-Republican Shutdown Hurt America’s Small Businesses?

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Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released this fact sheet outlining the harmful impacts of the government shutdown—which Trump and Republicans initiated because of their refusal to negotiate with Democrats to protect healthcare for millions of Americans. This fact sheet highlights the negative impact the…

DAY 6 OF THE TRUMP-REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN: How will the Trump-Republican Shutdown Hurt America’s Small Businesses?

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Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released this fact sheet on the harm that the Trump-Republican shutdown – which Republicans initiated because of their refusal to cancel cuts to healthcare – would pose to small businesses. These healthcare cuts not only endanger the wellbeing of millions of Americans but also increase…

DAY 3 OF THE TRUMP-REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN: How will the Trump-Republican Shutdown Worsen the Housing and Homelessness Crisis?

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Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released this fact sheet on the impact the Trump-Republican shutdown will have on the housing and homelessness crisis. The Trump-Republican shutdown will harm millions of hard-working American families in the United States who are simply trying to make ends meet, including renters and…

DAY 2 OF THE TRUMP-REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN: How will the Trump-Republican Shutdown Further Dismantle Fair Housing for American Families?

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Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released this fact sheet on the impact the Trump-Republican shutdown will have on fair housing. Fair housing is a cornerstone of economic opportunity and civil rights in the United States, ensuring that every person regardless of race, religion, sex, or other protected characteristics,…

DAY 1 OF THE TRUMP-REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN: How will the Trump-Republican Shutdown Hurt Renters and Homeowners in Flood-Prone Communities?

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The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is a critical lifeline for millions of American homeowners, renters, and businesses in flood-prone areas. As climate change increases the frequency and severity of storms, floods are becoming more destructive and widespread, even in areas that historically haven’t seen such risks. NFIP helps ensure that families can rebuild after disaster…

Ranking Member Waters’ Statement on Trump-Republican Government Shutdown

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Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released this statement in light of the Trump and Republican government shutdown. “Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans have made the reckless and cruel decision to shut down the government because they don’t want to protect affordable healthcare for millions of hard-working…

Ranking Member Maxine Waters Urges “NO” Vote on Partisan Republican-NDAA That Hurts Working-Class Families and Enables Trump’s Crypto Corruption

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Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, took to the House floor to urge a “NO” vote on H.R. 3838, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Waters blasted Speaker Johnson for blocking amendments offered by Committee Democrats to strengthen consumer protections, safeguard small businesses and community banks, expand…

Ranking Member Maxine Waters Calls on Appropriators to Fund Critical Programs to Combat Housing Crisis, Support Small Businesses and Protect Investors

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Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, announced that she sent letters to the leadership of the House Committee on Appropriations urging appropriators to fund programs that would address our nation’s worsening housing and homelessness crises; support small, minority-owned businesses; and protect our nation’s investors and…

Ranking Member Maxine Waters, Senators Padilla, and Warren Lead Fight to Continue Funding for Emergency Housing Voucher Program

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Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, and U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), the top Democrat of the Senate Banking Committee, led nearly 100 lawmakers in urging Congressional Appropriations leadership to include robust funding for the Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) program as part of Fiscal Year (FY)…

WHILE YOU WERE ASLEEP - Ranking Member Waters Slams GOP Tax Scam Bill During Republicans’ Late-Night Sham Hearing: “This Bill Cuts Programs That Will Literally Make American Families Poorer and Make Donald Trump and His Billionaire Donors Richer.”

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On Wednesday, Republicans on the Rules Committee held a hearing in the middle of the night – all in the hopes that the American people would be asleep – to rush through their unpopular GOP Tax Scam bill that aims to give a massive tax break to the top 1%. Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, delivered the following…

Ranking Member Maxine Waters Blasts Republican Budget Rip Off: “Republicans Are Defunding the Police by Stripping Funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau”

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Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, took to the House floor to blast the Republican budget rip off, which guts funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and key federal programs. Mr. Speaker, I strongly oppose the Republican Budget Rip Off. I hear from constituents everyday about the high cost of living.…

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