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DEMOCRATIC
U.S. Representative · California 43rd District
Maxine
Waters
Terms served
18
House
Years in Congress
35.3y
Since 1991
Bills sponsored
621
All time
Bills cosponsored
4747
All time
Current staff
13
Personal office
Career staff alumni
57
Distinct people
% with party
…
Voting record pending
Chapter I
Legislative Activity
Sponsored: 621 bills all time · Cosponsored: 4747 bills all time. Showing sponsored bills in the 119th Congress.
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Chapter II
Committees
1 assignment across 1 congress
119th Congress
House
House Committee on Financial Services
Ranking memberChapter III
Office & Staff
Current personal office roster · 12 staffers · 1 intern
Staff · 12· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton S. Cloud | SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR | Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Asya Evelyn | CASEWORK MANAGER | Oct 11, 2021 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Heather Henry-Bryant | FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR | Sep 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Diego Jauregui | STAFF ASSISTANT | Dec 15, 2021 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Blanca E. Jimenez | DISTRICT DIRECTOR | Mar 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Gerald G. Jones | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Apr 30, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Marcos F. Manosalvas | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Nov 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| James Ellis McGinnis | CHIEF OF STAFF | Jul 24, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Darlene P. Murray | SCHEDULER | Jun 21, 2021 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Kathleen Sengstock | SENIOR LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Sep 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Cora A. Thompson | SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR | Sep 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Austin D. Tyree | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Jan 17, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 |
Interns · 1
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tazie SuttonIntern | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Sep 2, 2025 to Dec 30, 2025 |
Chapter IV
Staff Alumni
Former personal office staff · 48 staffers · 9 interns
Alumni staff · 48· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clement O. Abonyi Jr. | CHIEF OF STAFF | Mar 14, 2022 to Aug 31, 2022 | |
| Kingsley T. Animley | SPECIAL ASSISTANT | Sep 8, 2017 to Sep 30, 2017 | |
| Kossi J. Anyinefa | LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR | Jan 27, 2025 to Nov 14, 2025 | |
| Hermela A. Aregawi | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Jul 17, 2023 to Sep 30, 2023 | |
| E'Dona Baker | RECEPTIONIST | Mar 20, 2025 to Sep 3, 2025 | |
| Andres W. Bascumbe | LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL | Apr 1, 2019 to Apr 6, 2022 | |
| Kristin I. Bonner | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | Jun 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2021 | |
| Dustin J. Brandenburg | SCHEDULER | May 9, 2016 to Mar 31, 2017 | |
| Shauna C. Burton | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Feb 24, 2025 to Apr 11, 2025 | |
| Robin K. Chand | DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF | Jul 13, 2021 to Apr 19, 2022 | |
| Zachary A. Cooper | STAFF ASSISTANT | May 1, 2016 to Apr 30, 2018 | |
| Michael P. Darner | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Apr 1, 2016 to Apr 30, 2018 | |
| Rykia G. Dorsey | PRESS SECRETARY | Jul 1, 2017 to Jul 24, 2020 | |
| Patrick Fergusson | SHARED EMPLOYEE | May 1, 2022 to May 2, 2022 | |
| Sean E. Fleming Jr. | CONGRESSIONAL AIDE | Jan 1, 2016 to Sep 30, 2016 | |
| Marcus A. Frias | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Jul 1, 2021 to Nov 14, 2021 | |
| Ellen M. Hamilton | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Sep 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2025 | |
| Timothy W. Han | CONGRESSIONAL AIDE | Jan 1, 2016 to Feb 12, 2016 | |
| Nancy M. Juarez | POLICY ADVISOR | May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2024 | |
| Krystal C. Ka'Ai | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Feb 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Bradford R. Kane | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Apr 2, 2019 to Oct 15, 2019 | |
| Dion A. Lawson Jr. | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Mar 1, 2020 to Feb 1, 2023 | |
| Chasseny M. Lewis | CHIEF OF STAFF | Jun 14, 2021 to Dec 3, 2021 | |
| Deanne B. Millison | LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR | Jan 1, 2016 to Sep 30, 2016 | |
| Stephanie Y. Moore | CHIEF OF STAFF | May 22, 2023 to Jan 30, 2024 | |
| Veronica Morales | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Apr 1, 2022 to Jul 1, 2022 | |
| Michelle D. Moreno-Silva | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Jun 1, 2022 to Jun 30, 2022 | |
| Terry M. Nicholson | STAFF ASSISTANT | Jan 1, 2016 to Mar 31, 2025 | |
| Juninho Paniouchkine | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Feb 23, 2022 to Mar 11, 2022 | |
| Jason R. Powell | LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR | Jan 23, 2017 to Nov 7, 2018 | |
| Martin Radosevich | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Jul 1, 2016 to Jul 1, 2018 | |
| Candace L. Randle | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Feb 1, 2016 to Feb 29, 2016 | |
| Paniz Rezaee-Rod | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Mar 1, 2016 to Jan 30, 2018 | |
| Alexandria N. Roberts | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | Mar 1, 2018 to May 18, 2018 | |
| Nicole J. Robinson | CONGRESSIONAL AIDE | Aug 6, 2017 to Sep 16, 2019 | |
| Ari F. Ruiz-Reyes | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE | Oct 13, 2022 to Sep 30, 2023 | |
| Twaun Samuel | CHIEF OF STAFF | Jan 1, 2016 to May 1, 2021 | |
| Andrew Sanchez | CONGRESSIONAL AIDE | Jul 1, 2017 to Aug 7, 2017 | |
| Roxanne M. Scott | SCHEDULER/EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | Jan 1, 2016 to Mar 8, 2016 | |
| Kenneth S. Simons | SPECIAL ASSISTANT | Mar 1, 2019 to Jul 8, 2021 | |
| Symonne M. Smith | SCHEDULER | Jul 24, 2017 to Jun 18, 2021 | |
| Jocelyn M. Steele | PRESS SECRETARY | Jan 1, 2016 to Jan 15, 2016 | |
| Joseph Sweiss | CONGRESSIONAL AIDE | Jan 1, 2016 to Jun 17, 2016 | |
| Francis C. Taylor Jr. | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Jul 10, 2024 to Feb 28, 2025 | |
| Alexandra Uriarte | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Jan 1, 2016 to Mar 31, 2017 | |
| Tiayana C. Walker | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Jul 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2018 | |
| Matthew S. Weiner | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Jul 1, 2019 to Jul 31, 2021 | |
| Nathaniel Woodward | CONGRESSIONAL AIDE | Jan 1, 2016 to Feb 28, 2025 |
Alumni interns · 9· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Betanzo | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Apr 14, 2022 to Jun 1, 2022 | |
| Malak Bouzid | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Nov 23, 2022 to Jan 13, 2023 | |
| Evan Donath | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 24, 2025 to Aug 2, 2025 | |
| Oumou L. Hardy | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 1, 2024 to Jul 31, 2024 | |
| Joshua A. Lechter | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Aug 27, 2021 to Sep 30, 2021 | |
| Jalen J. Lester | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 21, 2024 to Aug 20, 2024 | |
| Aaron T. Lindsay | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 9, 2023 to May 8, 2023 | |
| Ammons Smith | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 9, 2024 to Dec 20, 2024 | |
| Laila M. Wheeler | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 23, 2024 to Dec 6, 2024 |
Chapter V
Travel & Disclosures
2 trips · $5,458 combined disclosed value.
Chapter VI
Tenure
Member terms in Congress.
Jan 3, 2025 to Jan 3, 2027
House · California 43rd District
Democratic
2025
Jan 3, 2023 to Jan 3, 2025
House · California 43rd District
Democratic
2023
Jan 3, 2021 to Jan 3, 2023
House · California 43rd District
Democratic
2021
Jan 3, 2019 to Jan 3, 2021
House · California 43rd District
Democratic
2019
Jan 3, 2017 to Jan 3, 2019
House · California 43rd District
Democratic
2017
Jan 6, 2015 to Jan 3, 2017
House · California 43rd District
Democratic
2015
Jan 3, 2013 to Jan 3, 2015
House · California 43rd District
Democratic
2013
Jan 5, 2011 to Jan 3, 2013
House · California 35th District
Democratic
2011
Jan 6, 2009 to Jan 3, 2011
House · California 35th District
Democratic
2009
Jan 4, 2007 to Jan 3, 2009
House · California 35th District
Democratic
2007
Jan 4, 2005 to Jan 3, 2007
House · California 35th District
Democratic
2005
Jan 7, 2003 to Jan 3, 2005
House · California 35th District
Democratic
2003
Jan 3, 2001 to Jan 3, 2003
House · California 35th District
Democratic
2001
Jan 6, 1999 to Jan 3, 2001
House · California 35th District
Democratic
1999
Jan 7, 1997 to Jan 3, 1999
House · California 35th District
Democratic
1997
Jan 4, 1995 to Jan 3, 1997
House · California 35th District
Democratic
1995
Jan 5, 1993 to Jan 3, 1995
House · California 35th District
Democratic
1993
Jan 3, 1991 to Jan 3, 1993
House · California 29th District
Democratic
1991