Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03), in her capacity as Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, and full Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (CA-02) sent a letter to Republican Committee Chair Bruce Westerman demanding a committee hearing on Trump’s unprecedented and illegal late-night firing of inspectors general from various federal agencies, a move that was outlined in Trump’s Project 2025.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, all six Democratic physicians in the House of Representatives spoke out against the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to become Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Representatives Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03), Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25), Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), Kelly Morrison, M.D. (MN-03), and Herb Conaway, M.D. (NJ-03) released the following joint statement:
PORTLAND, OR— Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) released the following statement on Trump’s order to freeze federal funding for grants, loans, aid and more:
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Yesterday, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03), Congressman Mark Takano (CA-39), and Democrats on the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee led an effort to ensure Trump does not undermine veterans’ access to health care and benefits.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives against H.R. 21, an extreme bill to criminalize doctors for providing lifesaving health care. An excerpt of her comments below, edited for clarity:
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03), was elected as the top Democrat on the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. As Ranking Member of the subcommittee, which is responsible for overseeing federal agencies and policies within the Natural Resources jurisdiction, Dexter will steer the subcommittee agenda to advance the issues that matter most to Oregonians.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Congresswoman Maxine Dexter will host town halls on Saturday, January 25 in Hood River County and on Sunday, January 26 in Multnomah County.
Saturday, January 25:
Hood River County Town Hall
Time: 4:30 p.m. PT
Location: Hood River Middle School – Gym
1602 May Street, Hood River, OR 97031
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) released the following statement on her decision to attend Donald J. Trump’s second presidential inauguration.
“I was elected to represent and fight for our community in Congress. To me, that means showing up even on the most difficult days. We cannot fight what we do not understand.
PORTLAND, OR —Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) released the following statement on the ceasefireagreement between Israel and Hamas.
“I am encouraged by the news of a pause in fighting in Gaza, the release of dozens of hostages, and an influx of desperately needed humanitarian aid.
“As a mother and physician, I am devastated by the horrific violence of these past fifteen months.
PORTLAND, OR — Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) celebrated the announcement that 15 new prescription drugs will cost less for Oregonians thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act. This landmark legislation allowed Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices with big pharmaceutical companies for the first time ever.