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WASHINGTON D.C.—Today, Representative Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-3) introduced the Shielding Students from Wildfire Smoke Act, new legislation aimed at strengthening national understanding and response strategies to protect children’s health during wildfire smoke events.Wildfire smoke contains dangerous pollutants that can trigger asthma, worsen respiratory conditions, and increase the risk of long-term lung damage.
PORTLAND, OR—Last week, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) honored Diane Lund-Muzikant, a leader in health care reporting and founder of The Lund Report, by formally recognizing her life’s work in the Congressional Record, the official and permanent archive of the United States Congress. Lund-Muzikant, who passed away last month at the age of 86, was a pioneer in health care journalism and for decades made a more transparent and accountable health care system in Oregon.
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Washington, D.C. – Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Maxine Dexter (OR-03) today announced they introduced the Farmworker Smoke and Excessive Heat Protection Act. The bicameral bill would put safeguards in place for farmworkers facing the dangers of wildfire smoke and extreme weather.
Over the past few weeks, I’ve traveled across Oregon’s Third Congressional District—and at every stop, I’ve been reminded of the enormous privilege it is to serve this district in Congress. From the peak of Mount Hood to the banks of Cascade Locks, from North Portland’s vibrant streets to the quiet corners of Sandy and Estacada, our district is as diverse as it is determined. In every community, Oregonians are rising— speaking out, demanding better, and fueling the fight for a future that reflects our shared values.
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PORTLAND, OR — Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D.
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GRESHAM, OR — Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) and U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced that the City of Gresham received $959,752 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for essential upgrades to Gresham’s Wastewater Treatment Plant to remove ammonia in the waste streams created by growth in the semiconductor industry.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressional Doctors and U.S. Representatives Maxine Dexter (OR-03), Ami Bera (CA-06), Kelly Morrison (MI-03), Raul Ruiz (CA-25), and Kim Schrier (WA-08) sent a letter urging the Trump Administration to take immediate and sustained action to address the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza. The letter highlights the extreme hunger, mass displacement, and near-collapse of Gaza’s health care system, which has left millions of civilians in desperate need of food, water, medical care, and safe shelter.