Press Releases

PORTLAND, OR — Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter released the following statement in response to Donald Trump’s threats that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if a deal is not reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure, today joined U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), and Ed Markey (D-Mass.), alongside U.S.

“The federal government should be focused on helping Oregonians afford groceries, rent, and healthcare, not buying bombs”

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.