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About Rep. Dexter

Congresswoman Maxine Dexter M.D. has dedicated her entire life to caring for her community. As a pragmatic progressive, she is committed to bringing people together to build healthy, thriving communities.

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House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Unanimously Passes Rep. Maxine Dexter’s Motion to Subpoena Oracle Leaders Over $27 Billion VA Contract

September 2, 2026

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs unanimously passed Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D.’s (OR-03) motion to subpoena Oracle Executive Chairman Larry Ellison and Oracle CEO Mike Sicillia to testify before the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs about the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) elect

Issues: Democracy Health Veterans

Dexter, Randall Send Letter Demanding Answers Over Inhumane Condition at ICE Detention Center

August 31, 2026

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Members call attention to reports of inedible food, lack of medical care and alleged sexual assault occurring inside the facility

Issues: Congress Democracy Immigration

Physician-Lawmaker Maxine Dexter Celebrates $125 Million Investment in University of Oregon to Expand Children’s Mental Health Workforce

August 18, 2026

Press Release

PORTLAND, OR. – Today, U.S. Rep. Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03), celebrated a $125 million private investment to expand the University of Oregon’s Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health, the nation’s first undergraduate program focused on child behavioral health.

Issues: Congress Education Health

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