Congresswoman Maxine Dexter

Republicans are predicting that this war has already cost taxpayers more than $1B a day. You know what that money could’ve gone toward: extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits. $$$ has never been the problem. It's been politicians who are unwilling to invest in working families.

Remember when Trump kicked millions off health care because he said we didn't have enough money? Now he wants to spend 6x as much money on his reckless war of choice with Iran. Unacceptable.

Don’t let Republicans convince you that affordable, accessible health care is too expensive to accomplish. It’s all a matter of priorities.

It was great touring the SMART Local 16 Training Facility and seeing the hands-on craftsmanship they are teaching sheet metal workers. I’m glad we have this facility to help keep us safe and bolster the construction industry here in Oregon.

Today, I’m thinking about Dolores Huerta and the burden she carried for decades while leading a labor movement that defined a generation, all while enduring abuse from a man the world celebrated. That sacrifice is one that no person should be forced to make. We must hold abusers accountable without exceptions. Dolores Huerta—and every survivor who carried this pain in silence for years—deserves our support. We must tell the truth about their stories and honor their legacy in a way that reflects their voices and their wishes. I’m committed to doing that at home and across the country.

This war is not in the interest of the American people. You know what is? Healthcare, affordable housing, and lower prices. That’s what I am fighting for.

Join me on Wednesday March 18th at 5:45 pm PT for a telephone town hall. RSVP to receive a call in the link in my bio or stream live at Dexter.House.Gov/Live.

This is a MAJOR win! A district court ruled that RFK Jr’s anti-science, anti-vaccination agenda puts Americans at risk and must be overturned. The courts once again act with integrity and independence. As a physician, I will continue to back policies based on science, not bigotry and falsities. Stay loud. nytimes.com/2026/03/16/hea…

Hearing from you inspires me and drives my work in Congress—our next telephone town hall is this Wednesday at 5:45 pm PT. RSVP to receive a call in the link in my bio or stream live at Dexter.House.Gov/Live. I hope you tune in.

Great to tour the LIUNA Local 737 Training Center in Portland! I met with union leaders to talk about how they keep workers safe on the job with the healthcare and benefits they deserve and train the future workforce through their apprenticeship program. I’m taking your concerns straight back to Congress to keep fighting for working families.

Hearing from every city, town, and county in Oregon's Third helps me best serve you. That includes Happy Valley! I will be at Adrienne C. Nelson High School Auditorium in Happy Valley this Sunday at 1:00 pm to hear from you directly. If you live nearby, I hope to see you there!

It was electric to join the Blazers for a win at home during their Women’s History Celebration night this weekend. Go Rip City!

We need answers NOW about how and why a school full of children was struck by the United States military. I'm joining @RepSaraJacobs in pushing for accountability.

I’m thrilled the third annual Hood River Winter PrideFest is returning to Hood River this week! Celebrate our LGBTQ+ community March 13-14 for two days of music, dance, and drag. To our LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters: you make Oregon the vibrant state we know and love. I can’t wait to celebrate you! oregonlive.com/living/2026/03…

I am horrified by the violent antisemitic attack in West Bloomfield, Michigan. No one should be fearful in their place of worship. We must come together to condemn and confront antisemitism—it has no place in this world. cnn.com/us/live-news/m…

Town halls are a great way to hear directly from you—what’s on your mind & how to address the moment we are living in. I am hosting my next in-person town hall this Sunday, March 15, at 1 pm at Adrienne C. Nelson High School Auditorium, 14897 SE Parklane Dr, in Happy Valley. I hope to see you there!

Our national parks and public lands are not a canvas for a president’s offensive vanity projects. Attempting to bypass Congress to put up a massive Arch de Trump on federal land is absurd and a slap in the face to every working family and Oregonian struggling to get by. Americans deserve better. washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/…

The party that lectures America about “fiscal responsibility” just spent $5.6 billion on bombs in two days. Apparently cost is only a concern when it’s for healthcare, housing, or help for working families. washingtonpost.com/national-secur…

Absolutely horrific. Trump is responsible for bombing a school full of children. The American people deserve to know how this happened, what is being done to ensure it never happens again, and when this unconstitutional war will end. nytimes.com/2026/03/11/us/…