Maxine Waters is a U.S. Representative from California and a powerful voice for civil rights, economic justice, and accountability in government who previously chaired the House Financial Services Committee.
Born in St. Louis, Maxine Waters served in the California state legislature before being elected to Congress. She has been a fierce advocate for her district, civil rights, and economic justice. She previously chaired the House Financial Services Committee from 2019 to 2023 and continues to serve in Congress.
Waters's legacy is her decades of public service, her uncompromising advocacy for her constituents, and her work on financial accountability and economic justice.
She has served in Congress for decades
She chaired the House Financial Services Committee from 2019 to 2023
She is a vocal advocate for civil rights and economic justice
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