Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, delivered the following opening statement during a Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion Subcommittee hearing entitled, “Bureaucratic Overreach or Consumer Protection? Examining the CFPB's Latest Action to Restrict Competition in Payments.”
Thank you very much Mr. Chair.… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, delivered the following opening statement during a Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion Subcommittee hearing entitled, “Crypto Crime in Context Part II: Examining Approaches to Combat Illicit Activity.”
It is ironic that Republicans are holding this hearing on crypto… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, delivered the following opening statement during a joint Financial Services and Agriculture Subcommittee hearing entitled, “The Future of Digital Assets: Measuring the Regulatory Gaps in the Digital Asset Markets.”
“Last Congress, I focused the efforts of this Committee around… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, delivered the following statement at a Subcommittee hearing on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion entitled, “The Future of Digital Assets: Identifying the Regulatory Gaps in Digital Asset Market Structure."
Last week, I questioned SEC’s Chair Gensler if the agency has… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, announced the following Democratic Committee members selected to be Vice Ranking Members for the 118th Congress:
Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, Texas – Vice Ranking Member of the Full Committee
Congressman Sean Casten, Illinois – Vice Ranking Member of the… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, delivered the following statement at a Subcommittee hearing on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion entitled, “Understanding Stablecoins' Role in Payments and the Need for Legislation.”
Thank you very much, Chair Hill and Ranking Member Lynch, and I thank all the… Read more »
Following news that Committee Republicans plan to eliminate the Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee first established by then-Chairwoman Waters in 2019, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, released the following statement:
“I am deeply disappointed and disturbed to hear that Committee Republicans plan to eliminate the… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, released a report highlighting the historic and transformational work that Committee Democrats achieved under her leadership for both the 116th and 117th Congresses. During a global pandemic, a worsening housing crisis and a widening racial-wealth gap, Committee Democrats have consistently… Read more »
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services, delivered the following statement at a Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion hearing entitled, “Unfinished Business: A Review of Progress Made and a Plan to Achieve Full Economic Inclusion for Every American.”
Thank you very much, Ms. Garcia. As we approach the end of the 117th congress, I’m… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services, announced the following schedule for the month of December:
Thursday, December 1 at 10 a.m. ET: The full Committee will convene for a hybrid hearing entitled, “Boom and Bust: The Need for Bold Investments in Fair and Affordable Housing to Combat Inflation.”
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services, delivered the following statement at a Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion hearing entitled, “A Review of Diversity and Inclusion at America’s Largest Insurance Companies.”
Thank you so very much, Chair Beatty. I am proud that we are releasing a third in an unprecedented series of reports… Read more »
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the Committee on Financial Services, and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH), Chair of the Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion, released a Majority staff report entitled, “Diversity and Inclusion: Holding America’s Largest Insurance Companies Accountable.” On Tuesday, September 20, the Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion will hold a… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services, announced the following schedule for the month of September:
POSTPONED -Thursday, September 8 at 12 p.m. ET: The Subcommittee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets will convene for a virtual hearing entitled, “Accounting Standards in the 21st Century.”
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Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services, gave the following opening statement at a Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion hearing entitled, “Diversity Includes Disability: Exploring Inequities in Financial Services for Persons with Disabilities, Including Those Newly Disabled Due to Long-Term COVID.”
Thank you… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services, announced the following update to the schedule for the month of May:
UPDATED - Tuesday, May 17 at 12:00 PM ET (and subsequent days if necessary): The full Committee will convene for a hybrid markup.
Tuesday, May 24 at 12:00 PM ET: The Subcommittee on Diversity and… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services, announced the following schedule for the month of May:
Wednesday, May 11 at 10:00 AM ET: The Subcommittee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship and Capital Markets will convene for a hybrid hearing entitled, “A Notch Above? Examining the Bond Rating Industry.”
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Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH), Chair of the Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion, sent letters to the largest property, casualty and life insurance companies that receive $7 billion in direct premiums or more each year, requesting diversity and inclusion data to examine America’s insurance… Read more »
Following the successful conclusion of their annual retreat, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, released a report on the Committee’s work during the first session of the 117th Congress. During a time of crisis, the Committee continued to work tirelessly to provide relief and protections to individuals, families, and small businesses… Read more »
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services, gave the following statement today at a Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion hearing entitled, “Building Opportunity: Addressing the Financial Barriers to Minority and Women-Owned Businesses’ Involvement in Infrastructure Projects.”
Thank you so very much, Ms. Beatty. I am so pleased that… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services, announced the following schedule for the month of February:
February 2 at 10:00 AM ET: The Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance will convene for a virtual hearing entitled, “Housing America: Addressing Challenges in Serving People Experiencing Homelessness.”… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the Committee on Financial Services, and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (D-OH), Chair of the Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion, released a Majority staff report entitled, “Diversity and Inclusion: Holding America’s Largest Investment Firms Accountable.”
Immediately after George Floyd’s murder, large firms and financial… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services, announced the following update to the schedule for the month of December:
POSTPONED - December 7 at 10:00 AM ET: The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will convene for a hybrid hearing entitled, “Ensuring Equitable Delivery of Disaster Benefits to Vulnerable… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services, announced the following schedule for the month of December:
December 1 at 10:00 AM ET: The full Committee will convene for a hybrid hearing entitled, “Oversight of the Treasury Department's and Federal Reserve's Pandemic Response.”
December 7 at 10:00 AM ET:… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services, gave the following statement at a Subcommittee on Diversity and Inclusion hearing entitled, “There Is No Pride in Prejudice: Eliminating Barriers to Full Economic Inclusion for the LGBTQ+ Community.”
Thank you so very much for holding this important hearing, Chair Beatty.
The… Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Financial Services, announced the following schedule for the month of November:
November 2 at 10:00 AM ET: The Task Force on Financial Technology will convene for a hybrid hearing entitled, “Buy Now, Pay More Later? Investigating Risks and Benefits of BNPL and Other Emerging Fintech Cash Flow… Read more »
