Press Releases
PORTLAND, OR — Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) joined Democrats across the nation on Medicaid Day of Action to fight back against Republican budget plans that would impose the largest Medicaid cuts in U.S. history—gutting $880 billion in critical healthcare funding. Rep. Dexter toured East County Health Center in Multnomah County and, the day prior, One Community Health in Hood River. Both clinics are Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that provide essential care to thousands of Oregonians.
Lawmakers’ letter to Trump: “If the administration’s goal is truly to ensure reliable, secure, and affordable energy, then why are you actively dismantling the most effective and self-sustaining power system in the country?”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Oregon’s entire Democratic delegation—U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden along with U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05)—are sounding the alarm over serious concerns stemming from the dangerous firings of National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) staff in Oregon and across the nation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Today, all six Democratic physicians serving in the U.S. House of Representatives formally announced the launch of the Congressional Doctors Caucus.
The caucus is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of Americans, advancing pragmatic health care policy and providing fellow Members with insights on critical health issues.
Members of the caucus include:
WASHINGTON, D.C — Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) released the following statement on House Republicans’ funding bill, which slashes nearly $23 billion in veterans’ benefits, jeopardizes Social Security, cuts nutrition assistance, and claws back infrastructure investments in Oregon’s 3rd Congressional District.
“House Republicans are dead set on hurtling from one fiscal cliff to the next to appease unelected billionaire Elon Musk.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—This week, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter took to MSNBC’s The Rachel Maddow Show to share what she heard from the 1,200+ Oregonians who packed her first solo town hall in Gresham.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley along with U.S. Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, Val Hoyle, Andrea Salinas, Janelle Bynum and Maxine Dexter today asked why the Trump administration proposed earlier this week to dispose of federal properties paid for by taxpayers in Baker City, Eugene, Medford, Portland and Troutdale.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner:
“I am heartbroken by the passing of my friend, colleague, and fellow freshman classmate, Congressman Sylvester Turner. He was a kind and funny colleague. He was also a tireless public servant as a mayor and Congressman for the people of Houston. He was a mentor to many and a champion for many more.
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.