Committee Remarks
  • Knight Losses Ignite Call for Stronger SEC Trading Oversight
    Aug 3, 2012 - Washington Post Robert Schmidt and Michael J. MooreAug 03, 2012 12:00 am ET Aug. 3 (Bloomberg) -- The trading losses at Knight Capital Group Inc. renewed pressure on Washington regulators to prove they are equipped to protect investors in markets that are increasingly computerized and fragmented. Th... More
  • Markup of HR 1309, the Flood Insurance Reform Act
    May 12, 2011 - I move to strike the last word. Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for convening this markup. I would also like to thank Chairwoman Biggert for the work she has done on H.R. 1309, the Flood Insurance Reform Act and I am proud to be an original cosponsor this important bill. As you know, Mr. Chairman, earlier ... More
  • Markup of H.R. 1315, the Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011
    May 12, 2011 - Opening Statement & Amendment Statements Opening Mr. Chairman, I am deeply, deeply opposed to H.R. 1315, which would decrease the threshold needed for the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) to override regulations issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) from a 2/3 super-m... More
  • Hearing on H.R. 754, Intelligence Authorization Act for FY 2011
    May 11, 2011 - Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) delivered the following testimony to the House Rules Committee today: I would like to thank my colleague from California, Chairman David Dreier; Ranking Member Louise Slaughter; and all of the members of the committee for allowing me to testify today. I come he... More
  • Legislative Proposals to Address the Negative Consequences of the Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Provisions
    May 11, 2011 - Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing. Under the Dodd-Frank Act, Congress recognized that robust whistleblower protection is critical to preventing another financial crisis. Prior to Dodd-Frank, the inducements for whistleblowers to step forward were inadequate when balanced against the ... More
  • Department of Justice Oversight Hearing with Attorney General Eric Holder
    May 3, 2011 - Watch Video of the Congresswoman's Q & A with Attorney General Holder Mr. Chairman, thank you for scheduling today’s oversight hearing for the Department of Justice. In the limited time I have this morning, I’d like to discuss a few issues with you, and then submit additional questions in writing so... More
  • Markup of 7 Bills
    May 3, 2011 - Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises, delivered the following opening remarks during a mark up of seven different bills today. The Congresswoman also delivered many statements and amendme... More
  • Waters Amendment Requiring a USPTO Implementation Study
    Apr 14, 2011 - This amendment offered by Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) was accepted by Republicans and included in the final bill H.R. 1249, the America Invents Act, that passed the Committee today. In introducing her amendment, the Congresswomand delivered the following remarks: I have an amendment at th... More
  • Markup of 8 GSE Bills
    Apr 5, 2011 - Ranking Member Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) delivered the following opening remarks: "Mr. Chairman, I’d like to thank you for convening this mark-up this morning, and for this Subcommittee’s continued attention to the state of the Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs). As I have said consistently duri... More
  • Legislative Hearing on Immediate Steps to Protect Taxpayers from the Ongoing Bailout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
    Mar 31, 2011 - Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for organizing this hearing. This is now our third hearing on GSE reform during the 112th Congress. As I have stated at those previous hearings, I am committed to working with my colleagues on a practical, comprehensive reform proposal to reshape our housing finance system. ... More

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