Op-Eds and Articles

Congressman Waxman, State Senator Lieu and State Senator-Elect Ben Allen Release Statement on UCLA Student Government Endorsement of Israel Divestment Policy

The President’s National Security Agenda: Curtailing Ebola, Safeguarding the Future

Rep. Henry Waxman’s Opinion Pieces and Letters to the Editor

Rep. Henry Waxman's retirement draws curtain on Los Angeles political era

When Rep. Henry Waxman, who will turn 75 in September, retires at the end of this year after 46 years in elected office, it will mark more than just the end of a storied career as one of the most prolific lawmakers in Congress.

Beverly Press: City council salutes a ‘legend’ in politics

The Los Angeles City Council proclaimed last Friday as “Henry Waxman Day in L.A.” and invited the retiring U.S. Congressman to city hall, where officials praised his 40-year career in politics.

Press Coverage of Rep. Waxman's Recent Announcement to Retire at the end of the 113th Congress

On January 30, 2014 Congressman Henry A. Waxman, senior Democrat from California, announced his decision not to seek reelection to the House this fall.

Sequestration hitting California hard

An Op-ed by Henry Waxman

Snuffing out Tobacco Sales to Minors

Park Labrea and Beverly Press cover Representative Waxman holding a press conference calling for tougher regulations on cigar sales to minors.

Malibu Surfside News Report Says 112th Fails Environment

Malibu Surfside News Report published an article detailing a report released by Rep. Waxman and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce revealing the failure to protect coastal environments during the 112th Congress.

Rep. Waxman: Coastal Protection Needs to be National Priority

Santa Monica Patch covers Rep. Henry Waxman's call for renewed protections on California’s coastline in the wake of a new report detailing Republican attacks on coastal water, marine life and the environment.