Local Residents Join Congresswoman Waters at Town Hall Meeting Highlighting First 100 Hours of Legislation
Local Residents Join Congresswoman Waters at Town Hall Meeting Highlighting First 100 Hours of Legislation
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-35), held the first in a series of Town Hall meetings this past Saturday, with residents of her district, to discuss the first 100 hours of legislation in accordance with the 110th Congressional Democratic agenda.
Gathering during the day at both Los Angeles Southwest College in South LA and First Church of God in Inglewood, constituents had the opportunity to hear and respond to major issues regarding the war in Iraq as well as discussion of the democratic caucus agenda and legislation recently introduced by Congresswoman Waters such as: H.R. 647, The Mark-to-Market Extension Act, which will provide the opportunity for project owners across the country to restructure their loans consistent with market conditions and H.R. 822, The Routine HIV/AIDS Screening Coverage Act, which will require health insurance plans to cover routine HIV tests under the same terms and conditions as other routine health screenings.
"These Town Hall meetings are a wonderful way for us to interact with our constituents in a forum, to share the legislative issues in which we are involved in Washington, D.C. as well as the work we are doing in the community," said Congresswoman Waters.
Recently elected to serve as Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity, Congresswoman Waters expressed her passion and accountability for developing a housing agenda related to the affordable housing and community development needs of low and moderate income, the elderly and disabled communities in America.
"I will also serve on the Subcommittees on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit; Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology; and Oversight and Investigations of the Financial Services Committee," explained Congresswoman Waters. "Each of these Subcommittees are involved in issues of major importance to the citizens of this District."
In addition, she will also continue her service on the Judiciary Committee and will sit on the Subcommittees on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security; and Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. Congresswoman Waters was also appointed to serve as Chief Deputy Whip by Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/ca35_waters/PR070220_townhall.html