Congresswoman Maxine Waters may be making headlines today for her stance against President Donald Trump's agenda, but she has a long history of advocacy and legislative achievements. For nearly forty years, Congresswoman Waters has been at the forefront of effective policy-making, beginning first in the California State Assembly where she rose to Democratic Caucus Chair until her election to the US House in 1990. As Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, Congresswoman Waters is leading the fight to protect the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.