Veterans
Congresswoman Maxine Dexter serves on the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, including the Subcommittees on Health and Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. In these roles, she advocates for policies that ensure veterans receive the health care and benefits they have earned and deserve.
Dexter has led efforts to protect veterans' access to reproductive health care. She co-authored a letter with over 130 House Democrats urging the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to maintain its policy allowing abortion services in cases of rape, incest, or when the life of the veteran is at risk, opposing attempts to rescind this access.
In response to the Trump administration's federal hiring freeze, which affected over 40,000 positions at the VA, Dexter joined fellow committee members in demanding transparency and action to prevent disruptions in veterans' access to health care and benefits.
Dexter is committed to ensuring that Oregon veterans receive the care and support they have earned, advocating for policies that uphold their dignity and well-being.