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April 23, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03), who spent twenty years as a critical care physician and pulmonologist, announced she is traveling to Texas to conduct oversight at two immigration facilities notorious for health violations against pregnant teens, families, and children.  


April 22, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) used a Motion to Recommit—the final procedural tool available before passage of legislation—to challenge House Republicans’ attempt to weaken Clean Air Act protections and make it easier to ignore dangerous air pollution. 


April 20, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03), one of just six Democratic physicians serving in Congress, introduced the Dietary Supplement Listing Act, to require dietary supplement manufacturers to register their products with the U.S.


April 14, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Maxine Dexter (OR-03) introduced a resolution with U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, supported by Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Cliff Bentz (OR-02), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Val Hoyle (OR-04), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05) to honor the four Olympic athletes and two Paralympic athletes who represented Oregon in the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.


April 7, 2026

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.


March 26, 2026

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.


March 6, 2026

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


February 23, 2026

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.  

 


February 13, 2026

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.