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January 22, 2025

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.  

Issues: Climate

January 21, 2025

 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


January 20, 2025


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.


January 19, 2025

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.   


January 17, 2025

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.  

Issues: Health

January 17, 2025

PORTLAND, OR — Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) announced that the National Science Foundation awarded Reed College a $145,557 research grant. The funding will support Computer Science Department Professor Greg Anderson’s work to improve the safety of advanced computing systems.


January 15, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04), along with U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Rep. Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Rep. Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR-05) announced $45 million in funding to Oregon State University for the Corvallis Microfluidics Tech Hub (CorMic). These funds will be used to develop microfluidics technologies and help businesses commercialize their discoveries.  


January 15, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 28, legislation to amend Title IX to impose a nationwide transgender sports ban.


January 14, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) received her committee assignments for the 119th Congress.


January 7, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter M.D. released the following statement marking four years since the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. 

“Four years ago, a violent mob stormed our nation’s Capitol in an attempt to stop the certification of a free and fair election. This deadly insurrection was not just an attack on Congress, but on the very foundation of our democracy: the peaceful transfer of power.