La congresista Maxine Waters

Congresswoman Maxine Waters is considered by many to be one of the most powerful women in American politics today. She has gained a reputation as a fearless and outspoken advocate for women, los niños, personas de color, and the poor. Elected in November 2016 to her fourteenth term in the U.S. House of Representatives with more than 76 percent of the vote in the 43rd Congressional District of California, Congresswoman Waters represents a large part of South Central Los Angeles including the communities of Westchester, Playa Del Rey, and Watts and the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County comprised of Lennox, West Athens, West Carson, Harbor Gateway and El Camino Village. The 43rd District also includes the diverse cities of Gardena, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lomita, and Torrance.

Congresswoman Waters serves as the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Financial Services. Un miembro integral del Liderazgo Demócrata del Congreso, Congresswoman Waters serves as a member of the Steering & Comité de Política. She is also a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and a member and past chair of the Congressional Black Caucus.

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