Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) was re-selected unanimously by the Democratic Caucus to serve as the top Democrat, or Ranking Member, of the House Committee on Financial Services for the 119th Congress. This Committee oversees all components of the nation’s housing and financial services sector, including banking, insurance, real estate, public and assisted housing, and securities. Ranking Member Waters issued this statement in response:

“I am honored that the Democratic caucus has once again put their faith in me to lead Democrats on the House Committee on Financial Services for the 119^th Congress. I will continue the fight to improve conditions for working families across the country,” said Congresswoman Waters. “Under my leadership over the past few years, we’ve achieved historic progress to expand housing and address homelessness, support small businesses, and protect people from fraud. But our work is far from finished. Next year, when the Trump administration tries to push policies that raise costs for working families and eliminate hard fought consumer protections, Committee Democrats will resist and fight for policies that provide all Americans with safe and affordable housing, protection from predatory lending and fraud, and the economic freedom to pursue their dreams and provide for their families.”

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