In Congress
Congresswoman Waters serves as a Chief Deputy Whip, making her an integral part of the House Democratic Leadership, which is lead by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Majority Whip James Clyburn.

Congresswoman Waters also serves on two House committees and their various subcommittees:
  • Financial Services Committee
    • Chairwoman, Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity
    • Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
    • Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy, Trade and Technology
  •  Judiciary Committee
    • Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security
    • Subcommittee on Immigration

Additionally, Congresswoman Waters is an influential member of many Congressional caucuses:

  •    Congressional Black Caucus, former Chairwoman
  •    Out of Iraq Caucus, co-founder and Chairwoman
  •    Congressional Progressive Caucus, co-founder