Maxine Dexter
Democrat Representative, District 3, Oregon
14 bills295 cosponsored$1.3M raised674 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “She grew up in the Pacific Northwest in a working-class family.” source
Education
Career
Public service
- “become Chair of the House Housing and Homelessness Committee” source
- “In 2024, Dexter was honored to be elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.” source
- “She represents Oregon’s 3rd Congressional District” source
- “she was elected to serve her physician group and became the first woman to be Chair of the Board of Directors at Northwest Permanente” source
Family
- “Dexter moved to Portland, Oregon, with her husband and two children.” source
Also stated
- “In 2020, Dexter was appointed to serve Oregon’s 33rd District in the Oregon House of Representatives.” source
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Legislation
HRES 1627cosponsor
Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to preserve and expand pathways to citizenship.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 10798cosponsor
To establish a grant program for funding silicosis treatment and education, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10774cosponsor
To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit the taking, importation, exportation, and breeding of certain cetaceans for public display, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10686cosponsor
To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to establish a pilot program to award grants to covered entities to support the design, development, facilitation, or implementation of community-based catastrophe insurance.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HRES 1603cosponsor
Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10642cosponsor
To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to settlements in the West Bank and Gaza, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10600cosponsor
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 10585cosponsor
To amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Civilian Climate Corps to help communities respond to climate change and transition to a clean economy, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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HR 10492sponsor
To authorize the Federal Wildland Firefighter Health and Wellbeing Program, a comprehensive initiative to improve the health of Federal wildland firefighters, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10444cosponsor
To establish certain protections for physicians and other licensed health professionals, place certain requirements on medical practices and management services organizations, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10458cosponsor
To transfer certain Federal land into trust for the benefit of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HJRES 216cosponsor
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 10397cosponsor
To authorize financial restitution for the violation of rights of survivors of sexual violence, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HJRES 215cosponsor
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media".
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 10252cosponsor
Launching with Healthcare Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10256sponsor
Taxpayer Relief from Big Oil Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR 10255sponsor
Penalties for Polluters Act
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10231cosponsor
No Homeless Detention Centers Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 10045cosponsor
To provide that no Federal funds may be used to carry out the final rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility", and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9944cosponsor
To authorize judicial review of temporary protected status terminations, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Voting Record
270 yea393 nay9 missed2 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing 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”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Maxine DexterDemocratic· this member$1.3M raised
- Jessica SalasNone—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$1.3M
Small donors $114KLarge individual $694KPACs $437K
Spent $1.1MCash $177K
2024 cycle$1.8M
Small donors $93KLarge individual $1.4MPACs $268K
Spent $1.8MCash $22K
Top Contributors
DIGITAL VISION INC$15K
VERNIER SCIENCE EDUCATION$14K
OHSU$12K
NORTHWEST PERMANENTE$11K
HOWARD PROPERTIES$10K
OHSU$8K
STATE OF OREGON$8K
MINERVA VENTURES LLC$8K
ADVOCACY ASSOCIATES$8K
THORN RUN PARTNERS$7K
Committees
House Committee on Natural Resources
- Federal Lands
- Oversight and Investigations
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs
- Health
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HRES 1627: Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to preserve and expand pathways to citizenship.
cosponsor2026-10-15
legislation
HR 10798: To establish a grant program for funding silicosis treatment and education, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-10-13
legislation
HR 10774: To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit the taking, importation, exportation, and breeding of certain cetaceans for public display, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-10-09
legislation
HR 10686: To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to establish a pilot program to award grants to covered entities to support the design, development, facilitation, or implementation of community-based catastrophe insurance.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HRES 1603: Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10642: To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to settlements in the West Bank and Gaza, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10585: To amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Civilian Climate Corps to help communities respond to climate change and transition to a clean economy, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10600: To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
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HR 10492: To authorize the Federal Wildland Firefighter Health and Wellbeing Program, a comprehensive initiative to improve the health of Federal wildland firefighters, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-17
legislation
HR 10444: To establish certain protections for physicians and other licensed health professionals, place certain requirements on medical practices and management services organizations, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
HR 10458: To transfer certain Federal land into trust for the benefit of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
Providing 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”
nay2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
HR 10397: To authorize financial restitution for the violation of rights of survivors of sexual violence, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-15
legislation
HJRES 216: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.
cosponsor2026-09-15
legislation
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing 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”
nay2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-09-15
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 32025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
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