119th Congress
Maxine Dexter
Representative, OR-3, Oregon
Party
- Democrat
- Born
- December 5, 1972 (age 53)
- In Congress
- House since 2025
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 96%
- Missed Votes
- 2%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-4811
- Website
- dexter.house.gov
Committees
- Natural Resources
- Veterans' Affairs
Who Is Maxine Dexter?
Maxine Dexter is a Democratic representative from OR-3 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2025. Born December 5, 1972, Dexter is 53. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Dexter voted on 303 and missed 7. Dexter voted with the majority of their party 96% of the time. Dexter sponsored 20 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Maxine Dexter Voted
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- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
- NayPROOF Act
- NayLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- YeaRatepayer Protection Act
- YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026
- NayNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- YeaRetire through Ownership Act
- YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
- YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- YeaGUARD Act
- YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Bills Maxine Dexter Sponsored
- Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act (H.R. 10492, In Committee)
- Taxpayer Relief from Big Oil Act (H.R. 10256, In Committee)
- Penalties for Polluters Act (H.R. 10255, In Committee)
- VHA OPEN Policies Act of 2026 (H.R. 9510, In Committee)
- Dignity and Due Process for Children Act of 2026 (H.R. 9270, In Committee)
- MEDIC Careers Act of 2026 (H.R. 9140, In Committee)
- Every Veteran Housed Act (H.R. 3869, In Committee)
- Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. (H.Con.Res. 91, In Committee)
- Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2026 (H.R. 8370, In Committee)
- Honoring the 2026 Olympians and Paralympians from Oregon. (H.Res. 1169, Introduced)
- Plug Offshore Wells Act (H.R. 8099, In Committee)
- Protecting Americans from Unsafe Drugs Act of 2026 (H.R. 7980, In Committee)
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- Modernize SSI Stipends Act (H.R. 7573, In Committee)
- FAST VETS Act (H.R. 4446, Became Law)
- Better Care for PFAS Patients Act of 2026 (H.R. 6977, In Committee)
- Restoring Access for Detainees Act (H.R. 5941, In Committee)
- Shielding Students from Wildfire Smoke Act (H.R. 4976, In Committee)
- Farmworker Smoke and Excessive Heat Protection Act of 2025 (H.R. 4844, In Committee)
- Climate Health Emergency Act of 2025 (H.R. 4493, In Committee)
- Stop Musk Act (H.R. 994, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Dexter spoke on the floor 70 times on 62 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, September 16, 2026, 154 wordsArtificial Intelligence Threatens Our Safety and Security
I rise today at a moment of a grave importance for our collective humanity.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 3, 2026, 205 wordsWorking Families Falling Behind
I care deeply about the people who I represent. Working families in Oregon are doing everything right, and still they are falling behind.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 21, 2026, 639 wordsStanding up for Cuba
The American people need to know that their government is intentionally suffocating the nation of Cuba. There is no other way to describe what is happening.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 14, 2026, 47 wordsProtecting Privacy in Purchases Act
Due to an emergency department visit, I missed votes today. Had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 238, H.R. 139; YEA on Roll Call No. 239, motion to recommit H.R. 1181; and NAY on Roll Call 240, H.R. 1181.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 24, 2026, 168 wordsFighting for Every Woman
The decision to have a child is one of the most personal decisions a human can make.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 4, 2026, 533 wordsHonoring Lives Lost in Sandy, Oregon, Tragedy
I rise to honor the lives lost in a horrific, senseless act of violence that took place in Sandy, Oregon, on May 31, 2026.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 4, 2026, 557 wordsFighting Back Against Dismantling of Voting Rights
I thank Congressman Jackson for convening this Special Order hour and for humbling me with such a kind introduction, but mostly for the gentleman's leadership and his steadfast commitment to protecting the Voting Rights Act.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, May 20, 2026, 173 wordsWe Are Not Going Back
This past weekend, I stood in Montgomery, Alabama, on ground that has absorbed the blood, tears, and sweat of people fighting for equal rights and felt the full weight of this moment.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, May 14, 2026, 597 wordsHonoring the Life and Legacy of Cayle Tern
I rise today to honor the far too short life and legacy of Cayle Tern, a community leader, a fierce advocate for immigrant and refugee families, and a beloved son of east county and of Oregon.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, April 29, 2026, 204 wordsProviding for Consideration of H.R. 7567, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026; Providing for Consideration of H.R. 2616, Parental Rights Over the Education and Care of Their Kids Act...
At a time when too many Americans are struggling to afford groceries, Congress should be working together to help feed working families.
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- Demanding Justice and Rule of Law for Immigration (House, April 27, 2026)
- Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events Act (House, April 21, 2026)
- Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for Economic Stability Act (House, April 15, 2026)
- End Cruel Immigration Enforcement Against Kids (House, March 26, 2026)
- Airport Chaos (House, March 24, 2026)
- Americans Deserve a Say in Decisions to Go to War (House, March 18, 2026)
- Your Tax Dollars Are Funding This (House, February 12, 2026)
- DHS Excessive Use of Force (House, February 4, 2026)
- Horrific ICE Abuses (House, February 4, 2026)
- Stop the Republican Affordability Crisis (House, February 3, 2026)
- Funding Crisis Pregnancy Centers (House, January 21, 2026)
- Denouncing Immunization Stance of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (House, January 15, 2026)
- Delivering on Commitments to Oregon's Third Congressional District (House, January 8, 2026)
- Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act (House, December 17, 2025)
- Protect Children's Innocence Act (House, December 17, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of H.R. 2550 to Nullify the Executive Order Relating to Exclusions From Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs, and for Other Purposes (House, December 10, 2025)
- Vaccines Are a Great Invention (House, December 9, 2025)
- Fighting DHS Immigration Raids (House, December 3, 2025)
- Oregon's Third District Constituent Services (House, December 1, 2025)
- Genocide in Gaza (House, November 20, 2025)
- Youth Advisory Council (House, November 19, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (House, November 12, 2025)
- Servicing the Right to Breathe Clean, Safe Air (House, September 16, 2025)
- Focused Assistance and Skills Training for Veterans' Employment and Transition Success Act (House, September 15, 2025)
- National Guard in Portland (House, September 10, 2025)
- Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (House, September 10, 2025)
- Permission for Member to Be Considered as First Sponsor of H.R. 1510 (House, September 8, 2025)
- Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Bureau of Land Management Relating to "North Dakota Field Office Record of Decision and Approved Resource Management Plan" (House, September 3, 2025)
- Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (House, September 3, 2025)
- Toward a More Dignified and Just Immigration System (House, September 2, 2025)
- Ongoing Massacre in Gaza (House, July 23, 2025)
- Climate Crisis Is a Public Health Emergency (House, July 22, 2025)
- Clean Air and Healthy Parks Go Hand in Hand (House, July 16, 2025)
- Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act (House, July 14, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (House, July 2, 2025)
- Recognizing Constituents of Oregon's Third District (House, June 11, 2025)
- Condemning Anti-Semitism (House, June 5, 2025)
- Hands Off Crater Lake National Park (House, June 4, 2025)
- Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 (House, June 4, 2025)
- 151 Days Without a Vote to Lower Costs (House, June 3, 2025)
- Gop Tax Scam Hurts Women and Families (House, May 20, 2025)
- Threat to Suspend Habeas Corpus (House, May 15, 2025)
- Celebrating Marilynn Weber (House, May 13, 2025)
- Gulf of America Act (House, May 8, 2025)
- Medicaid Is Not a Handout (House, May 8, 2025)
- Stand for Justice: Bring Detainees Home (House, May 1, 2025)
- Providing Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty... (House, April 30, 2025)
- Voter Suppression Bill Cloaked in Lies About Election Integrity (House, April 10, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of S.J. RES. 18, Disapproving the Rule Submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions... (House, April 1, 2025)
- Republican Cr Vote Is Shameful (House, March 11, 2025)
- Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Rubber Tire Manufacturing" (House, March 5, 2025)
- Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures For... (House, February 26, 2025)
- Democratic Proposals (House, February 26, 2025)
- Providing for Consideration of H.J. RES. 20, Providing for Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Department of Energy Relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation... (House, February 25, 2025)
- China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2025 (House, February 10, 2025)
- Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act (House, February 6, 2025)
- Supporting Federal Workers (House, February 5, 2025)
- Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (House, January 23, 2025)
- Making Progress for America (House, January 16, 2025)
- Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 (House, January 14, 2025)
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Questions About Maxine Dexter
Is Maxine Dexter still in Congress?
Yes. Maxine Dexter is serving as representative from OR-3 in the 119th Congress.
What party is Maxine Dexter?
Maxine Dexter is a Democrat.
When is Maxine Dexter up for reelection?
Dexter's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Maxine Dexter?
Maxine Dexter was born December 5, 1972 and is 53.
How often does Maxine Dexter vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Dexter voted with the majority of their party 96% of the time.
What committees is Maxine Dexter on?
House Committee on Natural Resources; House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.