Political Quotes

Maxine Waters: “I think a pilot program may be too small at this point, but I do think that we have to start incrementally.”

On the recordMay 24, 2022
I think a pilot program may be too small at this point, but I do think that we have to start incrementally.
Said by
Maxine Waters
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Waters expresses concern that a pilot program for flood insurance may be insufficient.

Share

More from Maxine Waters

Dec 10, 2025

With costs soaring and small businesses struggling to weather the impacts of the Trump tariffs and his administration's war on small businesses, it is crucial that we do what we can to make sure government is working for them, not against…

govinfo.gov
Dec 10, 2025

I encourage all Members to vote ``yes'' on Ms. Garcia's amendment to strengthen the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering requirements for foreign investment advisers. This reasonable and well-considered provision will ensure…

govinfo.gov
May 12, 2026

Mr. Speaker, there is a lot that Congress can do to help our community financial institutions. This includes taking up deposit insurance reform bills like the ones that I and my committee Republicans have put forward. Increasing deposit…

govinfo.gov
Jun 23, 2026

Congress has finally woken up to the need to prioritize housing affordability and this bill is an important step to reducing costs for Americans. However, the enactment of this law should not mean the end of our advocacy in Congress for…

theguardian.com

Other voices in this conversation