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CBC Roundup: Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) - fearless and formidable [1]

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Date: 2025-05-29

Congresswoman Maxine Waters is one of 3 Black members of Congress currently representing California in Congress and one of 14 to represent California ever. Congresswoman Maxine Waters was first elected to represent California's 29th District in 1990, the district splitting, so she represented California's 35th District from 1993-2013, and changing again, so that she now represents California's 43rd Congressional District.

Congresswoman Maxine Waters is the first woman and the first Black person to chair the House Committee on Financial Services, currently serving as the Ranking Member of that committee. She’s a member of the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, a founding member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) and a member and former chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC).

Congresswoman Maxine Waters is fierce advocate for international peace, justice and human rights and she walks the walk, as evidenced by her lifelong public service and by her legislative accomplishments. During her tenure in the US House of Representatives, Congresswoman Maxine Waters has sponsored 9 bills that were enacted into law. She spearheaded the Minority AIDS Initiative and authored the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. She’s a long-time friend of Haiti. So far, during the 119th Congress, Representative Maxine Waters has sponsored 11 bills.

Congresswoman Maxine Waters is not a mainstream or social media hound; she excels at being an extremely effective communicator and doer, in legislating, on the floor of the House, in Committee hearings and in her Congressional district.

Here are some examples of Congresswoman Maxine Waters in action from the past months’ time.

1) Speaking on the House floor for an hour, laying out charges against the mfg for corruption:

2) Initiating a walk-out from a House Financial Services Committee hearing:

3) Leading a Democratic hearing on the mfg’s crypto corruption and conflicts of interest:

4) Testifying (in the middle of the night) before the House Rules Committee on the consequences of the Republican Budget's defunding of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau:

5) Holding a town hall:

This week’s news from the CBC

Thursday (May 22):

The R’s in the House passed the Big Billionaire Bonanza FU Bill in the middle of the night. See last week’s CBC Roundup.

There were 8 meetings scheduled, 2 in the House and 6 in the Senate. No CBC members participated in any of the meetings.

Floor speeches:

x I went to the floor today to share some of the stories I’ve heard from Delawareans whose lives depend on Medicaid. I want my Republican colleagues to hear their names and their stories so they understand the tradeoffs they’re making to support more tax cuts for the wealthy. — Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (@bluntrochester.senate.gov) 2025-05-23T10:31:31.829Z

Congress is adjourned until May 28.

Media appearances:

x I joined @protectourcare.org to speak out against the threats to Medicaid expansion in Virginia — and warn of the dire impact to our Commonwealth if the Congressional Republicans successfully enact the largest Medicaid cuts in history. Watch 13News Now’s coverage of the event. — Rep. Jennifer McClellan (@mcclellan.house.gov) 2025-05-22T20:02:35.401Z

Friday (May 23):

Media appearances:

x Join Rep. Sykes TODAY for the WTF Show at 5:30 p.m. on Instagram Live to discuss the Republicans' budget bill, and why it is a bad deal for #OH13. — Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes (@repemiliasykes.bsky.social) 2025-05-23T18:16:20.081Z

Saturday (May 24):

Media appearances:

Weekly wrap-ups:

x This week, the fight took place day and night. From combating the Republican Billionaire Bailout to celebrating the student artists of the Fifth, this week was a busy one! Read more in #NikemasNotes! — Congresswoman Nikema Williams (@repnikema.bsky.social) 2025-05-24T00:35:14.133Z

x This week, Virginia lost one of its most stalwart fighters in the Congressional delegation and Trump’s One Big Ugly Bill made its way through the House to give tax breaks to the wealthiest few by stripping health care and food assistance from those who need it most. — Rep. Jennifer McClellan (@mcclellan.house.gov) 2025-05-23T23:44:50.770Z

x Despite all the chaos and cruelty from Republicans, I’m still fighting for Oregonians. This week, 3 of my bipartisan bills to help our small businesses took another step toward becoming laws! — Rep. Janelle Bynum (@bynum.house.gov) 2025-05-23T22:53:15.689Z

Sunday (May 25):

Media appearances:

x Trump’s “big, beautiful bill”? It’s bullshit. It’s a straight-up scam that abandons working families and rigs the system even more for the rich. They’re slashing jobs and gutting the very resources that people need to survive—while calling it “fiscal responsibility.” — Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (@repjasmine.bsky.social) 2025-05-25T19:57:10.331Z

x BREAKING: In a stunning moment, Rep. Jasmine Crockett just announced that when Democrats take back the House, they’ll launch full investigations into Donald Trump’s corruption.



No more dodging.

No more immunity by chaos.



Trump opened the door to revenge politics and now the… pic.twitter.com/c98fjP4eFD — Brian Allen (@allenanalysis) May 25, 2025

Monday (May 26):

Congressman Glenn Ivey was in San Salvador, El Salvador to check on the condition of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. He was denied access.

x Today, I was denied access to seeing my constituent, Mr. Kilmar Abrego Garcia. If there is nothing to hide, cut the crap. Let his lawyer and I check on him. — Congressman Glenn Ivey (MD-04) (@ivey.house.gov) 2025-05-26T19:32:05.580Z

Former Congressman Carlie Rangel, the last surviving founder of the CBC died. RIP Congressman Charlie Rangel.

x Rep. Charlie Rangel was a phenomenal patriot, hero, statesman, leader, trailblazer, change agent & champion for justice. The Lion of Lenox Ave was a transformational force of nature. Harlem, NYC & America are better today because of his service. May he forever rest in power. — Hakeem Jeffries (@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social) 2025-05-26T14:34:28.763Z

x It is with deep respect and profound sadness that we mourn the passing of former Congressman Charles B. Rangel, a founding member and former Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus.



May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/ikm5nkkSB5 — The Black Caucus (@TheBlackCaucus) May 26, 2025

x Today, as I memorialize the loss of so many of our men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for serving our nation, I am also mourning the loss of my dear friend and colleague, Congressman Charlie Rangel. Congressman Rangel has passed, but he left a legacy of service and… — Maxine Waters (@RepMaxineWaters) May 27, 2025

Tuesday (May 27):

Media appearances:

x There just aren't enough people in America that you can cut SNAP or Medicaid to the bone to generate enough "savings" to cover the bill for these tax giveaways to the wealthiest among us. — Congresswoman Gwen Moore (@repgwenmoore.bsky.social) 2025-05-27T22:14:44.358Z

x Under Trump's Big Ugly Bill hundreds of thousands of Ohioans will lose health care and basic nutrition benefits - all to enrich those at the top.



I won't stop fighting, because my constituents can't afford this scam. pic.twitter.com/WhZq3gpAjK — Rep. Shontel Brown (@RepShontelBrown) May 28, 2025

Town Halls:

x 🆕 UPCOMING TOWN HALLS - Berkeley and Emeryville, see you next week for our CA-12 town hall tour! Sign up here: Simon.house.gov/RSVP — Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (@replsimon.bsky.social) 2025-05-22T21:55:37.513Z

x Berkeley Town Hall Energy! See you in 30 minutes for our town hall. Grab some community resources and a question sheet on your way in! — Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (@replsimon.bsky.social) 2025-05-28T01:31:15.594Z

x Great being with you last night, Cranford! It’s always a pleasure to connect directly with constituents and talk about the work we’re doing for you in Congress. Thank you, Cranford, for hosting such a thoughtful and engaging town hall. — Rep. LaMonica McIver (@replamonica.bsky.social) 2025-05-28T16:15:35.129Z

x Portland, are you pissed off about the budget bill? Are you ready to give 'em hell? Join me for the second stop on my town hall tour Tuesday at Lewis and Clark College. Full info here: bynum.house.gov/about/events... — Rep. Janelle Bynum (@bynum.house.gov) 2025-05-23T22:58:46.739Z

x Way to give ‘em hell, Portland! Thank you to everyone for bringing the energy and sharing what’s on your mind at my town hall. Linn County, I’ll see you next Monday in Albany! — Rep. Janelle Bynum (@bynum.house.gov) 2025-05-28T20:28:46.191Z

x See you at the #Kent Community House on Tuesday, May 27 at 5:30pm for a Community Forum. I will provide updates from Congress and answer your questions. — Rep Jahana Hayes (@repjahanahayes.bsky.social) 2025-05-24T21:15:05.492Z

x Serious concerns voiced at the #Kent community forum. Residents are angry about the erosion of our institutions, the unchecked power of this administration and harmful cuts to critical programs. I will continue to push back-Thank you for showing up and placing your trust in me. — Rep Jahana Hayes (@repjahanahayes.bsky.social) 2025-05-28T00:21:45.567Z

x I'll be holding my next town town hall on Tuesday, May 27 at 7:00 PM in Lake City, SC. We can do better, working together. I want to hear from you. Join me. RSVP: forms.office.com/g/VEJj5KxcpM — James E. Clyburn (@repjamesclyburn.bsky.social) 2025-05-19T21:49:28.698Z

x Thank you to everyone who came to yesterday’s in-person town hall. We talked budget reconciliation and I heard your fears and answered your questions. I will always show up face to face to fight for Nevada. #NV04 #TownHall #BudgetReconciliation — Rep. Steven Horsford (@repstevenhorsford.bsky.social) 2025-05-28T20:32:56.574Z

Wednesday (May 28):

There was only one meeting, in the House, with no participants from the CBC..

Media appearances:

x Trump is a bully and just wants to be king. @harvard.edu is an institution that has prioritized diversity and academic freedom. This is about retribution, not antisemitism. youtu.be/UR-kJfPTDl4 — Rep. Gregory Meeks (@meeks.house.gov) 2025-05-28T19:02:35.597Z

x People keep asking me what comes next after the House GOP passed the Big Bonanza for Billionaires and the reckless and cruel cuts it makes to healthcare. Y'all, the fight isn't over. The fight is now in the Senate, so keep paying close attention. — Congresswoman Gwen Moore (@repgwenmoore.bsky.social) 2025-05-28T21:18:05.019Z

Town Halls:

x Join Rep. Sykes tomorrow in Fairlawn for a Community Conversation focused on Medicaid, Social Security, and protecting seniors. She will be joined by special guests, Abigail Morgan, President & CEO of Direction Home Akron-Canton and Norm Wernet, State Director for the Alliance for Retired Americans. — Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes (@repemiliasykes.bsky.social) 2025-05-27T23:21:13.897Z

x 🗣️ I'm hosting a Town Hall & Resource Fair this upcoming week!



I know the news from D.C. has been overwhelming, so we'll break it down and discuss ways to fight back. You'll also get the chance to connect with local organizations ready to provide you with support and resources… pic.twitter.com/zGpBcPOgSg — Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (@RepMaxwellFrost) May 25, 2025

x Immigration, Medicaid, food security, education, federal employees, government reform & humanitarian aid to Gaza were among some of the hot topics at tonight’s forum in Bethel. A productive discussion that has left me with so much to think about. Thank you to all who joined us. — Rep Jahana Hayes (@repjahanahayes.bsky.social) 2025-05-29T00:27:32.450Z

x Grateful to everyone who attended our town halls today in Allenspark and Gold Hill! 🏔️🏔️🏔️ — Rep. Joe Neguse (@neguse.house.gov) 2025-05-28T23:03:36.695Z

x I am hosting another town hall TODAY at 6:30 PM. Your voice matters, and I want to discuss the issues that impact you. You can watch the live stream at: hankjohnson.house.gov/live — Congressman Hank Johnson (@hankjohnson.house.gov) 2025-05-28T18:08:07.039Z

Reminder: CBC Roundup is a weekly series, published on Thursdays at 9 AM ET. Members of the CBC are on the frontlines of protecting our democracy and deserve our support, so please share widely. For daily updates, see my CBC comments in the Abbreviated Pundit Roundup.

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