Maxine Waters
Representative · CA-43 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 3, 1991
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Representative · CA-43 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 3, 1991
Official websiteBiographical Directory
Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
274 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 4, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Jan 15, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R. 6181 · John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 20, 2026 · Families
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 6166 · Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 18, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 6164 · To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28201 Franklin Parkway in Santa Clarita, California, as the "Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer Post Office Building".
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 27, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 6151 · Global Respect Act
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 20, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 29, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
H.R. 6088 · Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 18, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
H.R. 6056 · International Human Rights Defense Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 17, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 16, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Nov 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 5950 · Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 7, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Nov 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
H.R. 5862 · American Energy Independence and Affordability Act
Introduced Oct 28, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 28, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Oct 28, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 5740 · WIC Benefits Protection Act
Introduced Oct 10, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 14, 2025 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Oct 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 5705 · To authorize the reimbursement by the Federal Government of State funds used to maintain participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children in the event of a Government shutdown.
Introduced Oct 8, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 14, 2025 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Oct 8, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 5658 · Child Care for Every Community Act
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 13, 2026 · Families
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Ocasio-Cortez asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5658, a bill originally introduced by Representative Sherrill, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 5657 · Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 5635 · Veterans Healthcare Equality Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 21, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Oct 15, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.Res. 748 · Condemning attempts to use Federal regulatory power or litigation to suppress lawful speech, particularly speech critical of a political party or the President of the United States, and warning against the rise of authoritarianism.
Introduced Sep 19, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Sep 19, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.J.Res. 126 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.
Introduced Sep 19, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 21, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 19, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 5486 · Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 23, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 5475 · No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 20, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 5461 · Special Diabetes Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 24, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 5449 · Redistricting Reform Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 5434 · 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 17, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 20, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Sep 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 5408 · Faster Labor Contracts Act
Introduced Sep 16, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 20, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jun 10, 2026): Received in the Senate.
Introduced Sep 16, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Sep 16, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 5361 · George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 15, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 15, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.