Press Releases

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 119^th 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.  

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.