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February 18, 2025
Blog Post

With the unprecedented chaos and confusion that this administration is causing, it is more important than ever before that I hear from you.  

That’s why I am hosting a telephone town hall this Thursday, February 20 at 5:45pm PT with Attorney General Dan Rayfield.   


February 10, 2025

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: 


February 7, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D.


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February 6, 2025
Blog Post

An Open Letter to Our Community:

Last month, Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. Since then, I have heard from thousands of Oregonians who are scared, confused, and outraged by his cruel, chaotic actions.  


February 5, 2025

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.  


February 4, 2025

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.


February 4, 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: 

Issues: Health

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January 30, 2025
Blog Post

Earlier this month, I asked you to share what matters most to you and your community. 

The results are in.  

The top four results were:  


January 28, 2025

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:  


January 24, 2025

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. 

Issues: Veterans