Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C—Tonight, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) walked out of the House chamber during Trump’s State of the Union to protest his assault on democracy and betrayal of key campaign promises to protect and support working families.
“I refuse to normalize Trump’s constitutional crisis.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Maxine Dexter (OR-03) announced today that her guest for President Trump's joint address to Congress will be Alan Ferschweiler, a local firefighter and Legislative Director for the Oregon State Firefighters Council. Ferschweiler has been a steadfast advocate for firefighters across Oregon, fighting to secure the resources necessary to protect communities from increasingly severe wildfires.
WASHINGTON, D.C — Yesterday, at a joint Senate and House Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing focused on Veterans Service Organizations, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) introduced six amendments to stop House Republicans from slashing funding for vital programs—like Medicaid, SNAP, and federal housing assistance—to bankroll $4.5 trillion in tax breaks for billionaires and big corporations.
PORTLAND, OR — Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D., (OR-03) announced she will be hosting a town hall on Saturday, March 1 at Centennial High School in Gresham, Oregon at 2:30 pm. Dexter will answer questions from attendees and provide an update on what she is doing to safeguard Oregon values amid Trump’s assault on our democracy.
PORTLAND, OR — Last night, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) and Attorney General Dan Rayfield hosted an hour-long tele-town hall focused on safeguarding Oregon’s values and fighting back against Trump’s assault on our democracy. Nearly 10,000 people joined. A majority of listeners cited defending democracy as their top concern when polled on the most pressing issue facing our country.
PORTLAND, OR — Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) hosted a ceremonial swearing-in event at the University of Oregon’s Northeast Portland campus. Congresswoman Dexter was joined by community leaders, family, and distinguished guests, including Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici and former Congressman Earl Blumenauer. Judge Adrienne Nelson officiated the event.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) released the following statement announcing she is joining the Congressional Equality Caucus for the 119th Congress:
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) introduced new legislation to protect federal workers who stand up against Elon Musk’s grotesque seizure of critical government agencies. The Stop Musk Act would prohibit retaliation of any kind against any federal employee who resists illegal or unconstitutional efforts led by Elon Musk, Trump’s “special government employee,” to dismantle federal agencies.