Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congresswoman Maxine Dexter (OR-03) announced today that she is inviting Lisa Phillips, a survivor of Epstein’s abuse, in her place to attend the State of the Union.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) and Congressman Mike Carey (OH-15) introduced the Modernize SSI Stipends Act to double—and update over time—the Personal Needs Allowances (PNAs) certain seniors and people with disabilities receive through the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS — Today, U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) announced that she is escorting the Crespo-Gonzalez family back to Oregon. The family was detained last month while bringing their sick seven-year-old to urgent care and then taken to the nation’s largest family and child detention facility located in Dilley, Texas. Their release came after Dexter traveled to Texas to advocate for the family and conduct oversight at the South Texas Family Residential Center.
DILLEY, TEXAS — Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) was blocked from conducting oversight at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley, Texas despite providing sufficient notice.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03), announced her intention to visit the Dilley, Texas detention facility on Friday to ensure that the Crespo-Gonzalez family has access to medical care and due process.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) announced that her Focused Assistance and Skills Training for Veterans’ Employment and Transition Success (FAST VETS) Act became law. The FAST VETS Act makes the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program more efficient to better connect disabled veterans with good-paying jobs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) introduced impeachment articles against Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) issued the following statement on the shooting of two individuals in Portland by immigration enforcement agents:
“Just one day after the horrific murder in Minneapolis, I received reports that two people in my district were shot by federal immigration officials this afternoon in East Portland. Both individuals are alive, but we do not know the extent of their injuries.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) announced that she advanced $2,252,000 in federal funding across three Community Project Funding requests in Portland and Multnomah County. The funding was included in the bipartisan legislative package comprised of three spending bills for Fiscal Year 2026 that passed the House of Representatives. It now awaits Senate passage.