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Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
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Mar 6, 2026
Congresswoman Dexter voted for the Khanna-Massie War Powers Resolution to terminate unauthorized hostilities against Iran, arguing that war decisions belong to Congress and the American people, and that federal resources should prioritize domestic needs like affordable groceries, rent, and healthcare.
Voted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
The statement says Dexter voted for the Khanna-Massie War Powers Resolution to terminate unauthorized hostilities against Iran, and the bill directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, allowing only defensive operations against imminent attacks. Dexter's recorded yes vote on passage matches the stated position on this specific question. The statement's emphasis on domestic spending priorities is not addressed by the bill, but this does not contradict the vote.
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A national law should protect access to abortion in every state.
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Dexter, Merkley, Wyden, Bonamici, Announce $12.4 Million for Affordable Housing in Portland
Position: The release announces $12.4 million in federal Housing Choice Voucher funds to Home Forward of Portland to prevent a lapse in the Section 8 program, and the members state support for affordable housing investment.
Portland, OR – U.S. Representatives Maxine Dexter (OR-03) and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), as well as, U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, today announced that $12,418,414 in federal funds are coming to Portland to help Oregonians continue to access affordable housing. The funds to Home Forward of Portland will ensure there is no lapse in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program—also known as Section 8—which supports families, the elderly, and Americans with disabilities in accessing affordable housing.
“Safe, abundant, and affordable housing is the bedrock of healthy, thriving communities,” said Dexter. “As housing costs rise, I am so grateful to bring this funding back to Home Forward of Portland to help keep Oregon families housed. I will continue to keep up the fight to deliver the dignified housing every single individual in our state deserves.”
“All Oregonians deserve a safe, affordable place to call home,” said Merkley. “As folks in Portland and across Oregon struggle with rising housing costs, we must do everything we can to help families searching for a decent roof overhead. I’ll keep fighting to support public housing authorities across our state and deliver the necessary federal resources to tackle our housing affordability crisis.”
“Housing is a human right and it’s essential that federal policies move toward that goal with significant investments in Oregon and nationwide,” said Wyden. “This $12 million-plus in federal resources will help Oregonians working to find housing they can afford in Portland. I’ll never stop working to provide similar affordable housing funds for communities across our state in the ongoing battle to support people working to make ends meet.”
“The cost of housing can make or break a family’s budget,” said Bonamici. “Affordable housing programs, such as the Housing Choice Voucher Program, are essential safety nets when the housing market can’t meet the needs of the community. This award will enable the Housing Authority of Portland to continue its essential work to support our most vulnerable households and keep roofs over the heads of countless Portland families.”
The federal funding is being awarded to Home Forward from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through its HCV Program. These HCV Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) Set-Aside Shortfall funds are provided to Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) to ensure there is no lapse in the HCV Program.
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Issues:
Housing
Economic Opportunity
Dexter, Larsen Introduce Bill to Stop Trump Admin from Rolling Back Veterans’ Benefits
Position: The release supports introduction of the Veteran Breast Cancer Fairness Act, which would restore male breast cancer as a presumptive illness under the PACT Act, and opposes the VA's September 2025 removal of male breast cancer from the presumptive list.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03) and Rick Larsen (WA-02) introduced the Veteran Breast Cancer Fairness Act to restore male breast cancer as a presumptive illness under the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act (PACT Act). October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and October 17 to 23 is Men’s Breast Cancer Awareness Week.
In September 2025, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) removed male breast cancer from the list of reproductive cancers considered presumptive under PACT to align with President Trump’s discriminatory executive orders. Male breast cancer has been linked to toxic exposure, and about 100 male veterans are diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
“Policy changes should be evidence-based and not based on political ideology and hate,” said Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. “That is why I was alarmed when last Fall, Secretary Collins removed male breast cancer as a presumptive illness to conform with Trump’s anti-trans mandates. As a member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, I am proud to co-lead this bill with Rep. Larsen to restore male breast cancer as a presumptive condition under the PACT Act.”
“I am committed to ensuring veterans can access high-quality, timely health care for illnesses related to their military service, and this bill is an important step towards guaranteeing that,” said Representative Larsen. “Male veterans with breast cancer should not be denied the benefits they’ve earned because of this Administration’s political agenda.”
The legislation would designate male breast cancer as a presumptive illness under the PACT Act. PACT creates a presumption of service connection for certain disabilities and illnesses that have been linked to exposure to hazardous substances during military service.
The full text of the Veteran Breast Cancer Fairness Act is available here.
The Veteran Breast Cancer Fairness Act is supported by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and Burn Pits 360, the only 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to offer an independent burn pit exposure registry in which family members can record the names of warriors who served the nation but have passed away due to illnesses from toxic injury.
“Male breast cancer is rare, often caught late, and too easily overlooked, by patients and clinicians alike. For a veteran who breathed burn pit smoke for months or years, that diagnosis is hard enough without also wondering whether the PACT Act covers him,” said Julie Tomáška, PhD, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), Scientific Committee Chair at Burn Pits 360. “The science on military toxic exposures keeps pointing the same way: federal researchers found male breast cancer rates about 39% higher among Marines and sailors at Camp Lejeune, where the drinking water was contaminated with industrial solvents, than at Camp Pendleton. Yet last year VA stopped presuming those men's cancers are service-connected, while women with the same diagnosis still are. Reps. Larsen and Dexter's bill removes the guesswork and writes the answer into law, so every veteran, claims examiner and advocate works from the same clear standard.”
Larsen and Dexter Fight for Veterans in the Pacific Northwest
This February, Representatives Larsen, Dexter, Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-05) and Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced the Mammography Access for Veterans Act, bipartisan legislation to expand veterans’ access to lifesaving breast cancer screenings.
In November 2025, Reps. Larsen and Dexter joined many of their colleagues in a letter calling on VA Secretary Doug Collins to immediately restore male breast cancer as a presumptive condition under the PACT Act and to provide Congress with data and analysis used to justify the policy change in November 2025.
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Reps. Dexter, Grijalva, and Ansari Join Reproductive Freedom for All to Advocate for Pregnant Women in Immigration Detention
Position: The release describes an oversight visit to the Eloy Detention Center and calls for protecting reproductive health, ensuring adequate medical care, and upholding the dignity of women in immigration detention, particularly pregnant detainees.
ELOY, AZ — Yesterday, on Wednesday, October 21, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter (OR-03), joined Representatives Adelita S. Grijalva (AZ-07), Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) alongside Reproductive Freedom for All President Mini Timmaraju, for an oversight visit to the Eloy Detention Center to hear directly from women about their reproductive health experiences in immigration detention. Multiple pregnant women have previously been held at Eloy, including one who miscarried. This is a departure from the policies of previous administrations that typically did not hold pregnant people in detention.
The visit focused on the urgent need to protect reproductive health, ensure access to adequate medical care, and uphold the dignity of women in immigration detention. During the visit, the lawmakers heard from women about their experiences navigating pregnancy and accessing essential reproductive health supplies while detained. The lawmakers met with two women:
Maria Alejandra Valero Brinez, a 24-year-old Venezuelan woman and mother of a six-year-old son. She has valid employment authorization until 2029, a pending asylum petition, and no criminal convictions. She was living in Mesa, Arizona before she was detained in August. She is approximately five months pregnant and described serious concerns about her pregnancy and access to adequate medical care while detained. She has experienced spotting and reported that she has to throw herself on the ground and plead for attention in order to receive medical care. When she was able to receive care, the doctors informed her she has a low-lying placenta — the same condition that led to a stillborn birth three years earlier. Despite having a high-risk pregnancy, she said she has not been able to receive images from ultrasounds or other information about her and her baby’s condition. Maria fears for their safety and well-being, especially given the lack of information about her pregnancy. She is also afraid to express any emotion about her current condition, as detainees are often placed into solitary confinement if they show any signs of emotional distress.
Maria also raised concerns about access to drinking water and food inside the facility. Despite clear doctor’s recommendations to receive double food portions, Maria reports that one guard routinely dismisses this and only gives her the standard single portion. Maria also reported that she was not given antibiotics following a dental abscess that led to a tooth extraction. Untreated bacterial infections have the potential to cause miscarriages. Earlier this year, Emmanuel Damas passed away due to complications from an untreated tooth infection after being held at the Florence Detention Center.
Lilianne (who only wishes to use her first name), a Cuban woman detained at Eloy, described difficulties obtaining sufficient menstrual hygiene products. She reported inconsistent access, with the number of products provided varying depending on the detention officer, raising concerns about the availability of basic necessities for women in custody.
“Maria is desperate to protect the health and safety of her baby. The federal government, by blatantly ignoring medical guidelines and advice, is putting her and her baby’s life at risk,” said Representative Dexter, who is one of six Democratic doctors in Congress. “She must be released immediately. DHS is refusing basic human and civil rights to the people in these despicable facilities and shows zero concern for the lives of people in them. Pregnant women and children do not belong in ICE detention. I will continue to use my experience as a physician, a mother, and my power as a member of Congress to protect women and children in this country.”
“Maria and Lilianne’s stories show the deliberate cruelty at the heart of the Trump Administration’s immigration agenda. Their treatment is not just inhumane — it is a disgraceful failure of the government's legal duty to protect the people in its custody,” said Rep. Grijalva. “While private contractors rake in billions of taxpayer dollars, they are denying the most vulnerable individuals – including pregnant people – their most basic necessities, including medical care, clean drinking water, and adequate food. These corporations are profiting off human suffering, and the Trump Administration is footing the bill with our tax dollars. Maria, as well as all pregnant people in detention, deserve dignity, proper medical care, and immediate release.”
“The inhumane conditions inside Eloy Detention Center are unconscionable. Maria, a high-risk pregnant woman, is being denied critical medical care and adequate food. My constituent, Lilianne, the wife of a U.S. citizen, was detained at her green card appointment and is now being denied basic feminine hygiene products. No one should be treated this way,” said Rep. Ansari. “All the while, the Trump Administration is pouring billions into ICE as private prison corporations like CoreCivic and GEO Group profit from detention. The level of cruelty and corruption is abundantly clear. This is a profound failure of human dignity, and we will hold this Administration accountable.”
“ICE is putting women’s health, pregnancies, and lives at risk—leaving them to plead for even the most basic care and access to menstrual products,” said Mini Timmaraju, President and CEO of Reproductive Freedom for All. “I’m grateful to Reps. Grijalva, Ansari, and Dexter for shining light on this crisis, and Reproductive Freedom for All is with them every step of the way in demanding an end to this cruelty.”
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Dexter, Bonamici, Merkley Conduct Unannounced Oversight Visit to Portland ICE Facility After Reports of Denied Access to Legal Counsel
Position: The lawmakers oppose denial of detained immigrants' access to legal counsel and call for answers, transparency, and accountability regarding ICE treatment of people in custody and the agency's compliance with federal law.
PORTLAND, OR – Today, Congresswomen Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) and U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) conducted an unannounced congressional oversight visit to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing facility on Macadam Avenue in Portland following troubling reports that attorneys were repeatedly denied access to detained clients.
“No one should be denied access to legal counsel, regardless of their immigration status,” Congresswoman Dexter said. “It is a major concern when attorneys are repeatedly prevented from meeting with their clients. ICE is not above the law, and the Trump administration must be held accountable for how people are treated in federal custody. We are demanding answers, transparency and accountability.”
Rep. Dexter’s office received information from the Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition that attorneys were denied access to four clients on 12 separate occasions Tuesday. These reports, coupled with an uptick in ICE enforcement activity in the Portland area, prompted the lawmakers to conduct an oversight visit to demand answers and examine conditions at the facility.
“I just conducted a Congressional oversight visit at the ICE processing facility in Portland with Rep. Dexter and Senator Merkley,” Congresswoman Bonamici said. “ICE is not making us safer and this surge is increasing fear in the community. I encourage everyone to make a safety plan and take care of each other. I will not stop advocating for safe communities, due process, and humane immigration reform.”
“ICE and Border Patrol agents are terrorizing our friends and neighbors,” Senator Merkley said. “Time after time, they are trampling civil rights, denying due process, and utilizing secret police tactics, totally wrong in our democratic republic. I'll keep doing all I can to stop them.”
During the visit, the lawmakers asked about access to lawyers, the treatment of people in ICE custody, and whether the facility was complying with federal law. The visit builds on Rep. Dexter’s ongoing work to hold federal immigration enforcement accountable and protect the dignity and legal rights of people in ICE custody.
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Dexter Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Comprehensive Legislation to Protect Wildland Firefighters’ Health
Position: Introduces bipartisan legislation to establish federal respiratory protection standards for wildland firefighters, strengthen long-term health monitoring, improve decontamination practices, and support federal workers' compensation claims for job-related illnesses.
Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act establishes first-of-its-kind respiratory protections, strengthens health monitoring and improves care for federal wildland firefighters.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (D-OR), Reps. Huffman (D-CA) and Gallagher (R-CA), and Sens. Merkley (D-OR), Padilla (D-CA), Curtis (R-UT), Sheehy (R-Mont.) introduced the Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to protect wildland firefighters from the serious health risks associated with smoke, toxic substances and other hazards they encounter on the job.
For nearly 30 years, federal agencies have had data documenting the serious health risks wildland firefighters face. Structural firefighters began using respiratory protection in the 1970s, yet wildland firefighters are still routinely sent into dangerous conditions without adequate respiratory protection.
Developed in partnership with firefighters, unions and health experts, Dexter’s legislation would establish federal respiratory protection standards, strengthen long-term health monitoring, improve decontamination practices and ensure firefighters have better support when seeking federal workers’ compensation for job-related illnesses.
“As a pulmonologist and critical care physician, I’ve cared for firefighters with acute smoke and burn injuries, as well as chronic lung disease and cancer caused by repeated smoke exposure,” Congresswoman Dexter said. “It is devastating, and it is preventable. Our wildland firefighters deserve more than our gratitude—they deserve a government that protects them as fiercely as they protect all of us. The Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act is legislation that will finally close critical gaps in protecting wildland firefighter health. It is built upon a simple principle: protecting firefighters’ health must be an operational priority, not an afterthought.”
“Every day, wildland firefighters face tremendous health risks at work, where they protect our communities, defend the environment, and save lives,” said Senator Padilla. “As California faces an increasing threat from devastating wildfires, we have a responsibility to make sure the heroes fighting these fires have the resources, safety equipment, and support needed to do their jobs safely. The Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act takes an important step toward closing longstanding gaps in health and safety protections, giving our wildland firefighters the equipment, resources, and support they need to stay healthy while they brave dangerous conditions to save lives.”
“As climate chaos fuels an even more ferocious fire season, our wildland firefighters are on the front lines, battling deadly blazes to protect our communities,” said Senator Merkley. “These heroes deserve adequate resources and strong protections from the dangers posed by smoke exposure and other contaminants. Our bipartisan Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act is critical to ensuring these firefighters get the support they need because they put their lives on the line to keep us safe, and it’s our job to step up to keep them safe.”
“Our wildland firefighters are facing one of the worst fire seasons on record. Rep. Dexter and I have heard directly from these first responders on the dangers they face on the fire line and the health risks they take on every day as they fight these increasingly catastrophic fires. Young, healthy firefighters are developing cancer and lung disease at alarming rates, and some are paying with their lives,” said Ranking Member Huffman, House Natural Resources Committee - Democrats. “These folks keep our communities standing and our forests healthy. The least we owe them is the pay, the protective gear, and the health care to live long, healthy lives, and I am going to make sure Congress delivers.”
“Wildland firefighters run toward danger battling some of the biggest blazes we have ever seen,” said Congressman Gallagher. “We must take the health risks that come with that job seriously. The Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act ensures that our firefighters have the right protocols, equipment, and working conditions to better protect them during and after a wildland fire.”
“NFFE-IAM strongly supports the Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act and its commitment to safeguarding the health and well-being of federal wildland firefighters who put themselves in harm’s way to protect our communities and public lands,” said Randy Erwin, National President, National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE-IAM). “Wildland firefighters face extraordinary occupational hazards, including toxic smoke, extreme heat, injuries, fatigue, and mental health challenges. They deserve the best available prevention, treatment, and protective technologies. Investing in their long-term health will save lives, retain experienced firefighters, strengthen workforce readiness, and help ensure these dedicated public servants can enjoy long, healthy lives after their service.”
“Wildland firefighters and fire support personnel are exposed to a variety of hazards, including wildfire smoke, on the job. Understanding the significant impacts of these hazards, the Commission called for investments in the physical and mental health of fire personnel as well as improved mitigation techniques for wildfire smoke exposure,” said Annie Schmidt, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Partnerships for Alliance for Wildfire Resilience. “The Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act’s creation of a Federal Wildland Firefighter Health and Wellbeing Program makes an important and necessary investment in the health and safety of those who serve us all by responding to wildfires. We applaud Reps. Dexter and Gallagher as well as Senators Padilla, Merkley, Sheehy, and Curtis on their efforts to protect wildland fire personnel.”
"There is a huge gap between the safety risks and health hazards that wildland firefighters face, including risk of severe musculoskeletal damage and rare cancers, and the inadequate level of medical care they are provided. The Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act will go a long way towards narrowing this gap in their health care, providing support for crews whose work-related injuries and illnesses sometimes appear long after they've disengaged from the firelines," said Timothy Ingalsbee, Executive Director of FUSEE: Firefighters United for Safety, Ethics, and Ecology.
“Our firefighters put everything on the line to protect us, and they deserve the same commitment in return. This bill takes an important step toward ensuring firefighters get the healthcare, benefits, and long-term support they’ve earned,” said Matt Weiner, founder and CEO of Megafire Action. “Congresswoman Dexter is a leader on this issue and Megafire Action looks forward to advancing this long-overdue commitment to those who protect our communities.”
The Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act would:
Establish a Wildland Firefighter Health Task Force and Program
Create an interagency Wildland Firefighter Health Task Force and an advisory panel of outside stakeholders to coordinate efforts to reduce harmful exposures, pilot respiratory technologies and develop an updated Wildland Firefighter Health Strategy every three years.
Codify and fund the Federal Wildland Firefighter Health and Wellbeing Program to support firefighters’ long-term health and safety.
Establish Respiratory Protection Standards
Permanently establish a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Office of Firefighter Health and Safety to develop criteria for new Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards and support long-term health surveillance.
Establish a two-year pilot program to test respiratory protection technologies under real-world wildland firefighting conditions.
Require OSHA to issue an interim final standard for wildland firefighter health protection, followed by a final standard within five years of the pilot program’s report.
Protect Firefighters During and After the Job
Require paid duty time during operations for firefighters to shower, decontaminate gear and clean vehicles following exposure to smoke or PFAS.
Require fire facilities to provide commercial-grade washing machines for contaminated gear, designated decontamination areas and access to showers.
Create a dedicated Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs claims unit with specialized training on firefighting exposures to reduce processing delays and improve coordination for firefighters seeking benefits.
The Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act is endorsed by the National Federation of Federal Employees, Grassroots Wildland Firefighters, International Association of Fire Fighters, National Fire Protection Association, Megafire, Firefighters United for Safety,
Read bill text here.
A one-pager of the bill is available here.
Watch Rep. Dexter’s remarks here.
Watch full Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act press conference here.
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Issues:
Climate
Congress
Health
SEEC Members Highlight Strategies to Build a Thriving Economy
Position: Members of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition highlight over 800 policy ideas in the Thriving Economy Project report, which proposes federal and private-sector strategies to address climate risks, farm viability, energy costs, and community resilience.
Washington, D.C. – Today, members of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), including Vice Chairs Reps. Sean Casten (IL-06) and Mike Levin (CA-49), as well as Members Reps. Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Kathy Castor (FL-14), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), Deborah Ross (NC-02), Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), and George Whitesides (CA-27), participated in a press conference to highlight the more than 800 policy ideas in the newly released Thriving Economy Project report that will address the unique set of challenges facing American families and businesses today and help usher in a cleaner, safer, and thriving American economy.
“My district is one of the most productive farmland areas in the country. And while the reality is that while our farmers are producing more than ever, too many are struggling to stay in business. The time is now for a federal policy framework that reflects the realities of modern agriculture,” said Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski. “That's what the Thriving Economy Project is all about -- making sure the next generation has a real opportunity to farm, own land, and build a successful business. This is just one glimpse into the policy proposals we’ve put out in this project. I’m excited that once Democrats take back the House, we can begin to take real action. And this project gives us the tools we need to make that happen.”
“The chapter on Thriving, Affordable, and Resilient Communities is deeply personal to me as Tampa Bay’s Congresswoman. Since 2020, Tampa has had 136 record-high temperatures and one record-low. That means higher electric bills for families running their AC, more dangerous conditions for our farm workers, and more people in the hospital,” said Congresswoman Kathy Castor. “The Thriving, Affordable, Resilient Communities chapter offers a practical agenda to meet those challenges head-on. It focuses on aligning federal tools with local leadership – supporting safer housing, smarter infrastructure, lower energy costs, and stronger main streets. Thriving communities are the foundation of a strong American economy – and we’re providing a roadmap to help every family, in every zip code, share in a healthier and more secure future."
“The scale of capital that we need to address the climate crisis – from wildfires, to flooding, to the spread of tropical diseases, crop failures, and on and on down the list – that amount of money vastly exceeds the capacity of the federal government,” said Congressman Sean Casten. “What we really tried to address is, number one, to recognize that 25% of the U.S. economy is federal spending and 75% is not. We asked all our contributors to not limit your solution space to simply tax and spending policy for the federal government. How do we make sure that we unlock the capital in all of those climate change mitigating strategies, so that we can lever the private sector and bring that capital into all the other needs that we have.”
“We have just come through the worst wildfire season ever on record in Oregon, with over two and a half million acres burned. And what I have learned in the last month is that every time we have these events, we are not just under-prepared for them, but we are under-acknowledging the impacts on our communities, the impact of smoke on children, on our elders, on our infrastructure, and our agriculture,” said Congresswoman Maxine Dexter. “This chapter is especially dear to my heart because of the benchmarks that we are centering on. Number one, that public health is strengthened through guaranteed access to clean air and clean water. As a mother, as a pulmonary and critical care doctor who has been practicing for 20 years, I can tell you that clean air is not just a human right; it is something that is foundational to our thriving economies.”
“Right now, energy bills are rising faster than households can manage as America suffers through an energy affordability crisis that is forcing families to choose between paying for their electric bill or paying for other essentials like rent or groceries. Nationwide, roughly 17 percent of Americans are struggling to keep up with their electric bills, and energy costs are rising faster than inflation. It is clear from these skyrocketing costs that our current approach to energy policy simply is not working. The American people deserve better,” said Congressman Mike Levin. “This chapter, Chapter Five, provides solutions to our energy affordability crisis and lays out how we can modernize our electric sector to ensure that families can afford their bills and we can energize the industries of the future. Our proposed solutions and policy recommendations are all rooted in one central premise: Working families must be the focus of any plan for a thriving economy and that begins by addressing energy affordability.”
“In my home state of North Carolina, we know just how urgent the work is. We’ve seen the devastating impact of extreme weather across our state, from homes falling into the ocean as sea levels rise along the Outer Banks, to record-breaking heat scorching rural farmland, to widespread devastation from Hurricane Helene and the landslides that follow,” said Congresswoman Deborah Ross. “In light of these tragedies, it makes what this project achieves remarkable. It addresses the environmental and infrastructure problems facing us today, while also building a roadmap for the future. Our country’s energy industry is at an inflection point. That is why it’s so important for the Thriving Economy Project’s chapter on next generation energy technology to make sure that it is researched, developed, and built in the United States.”
“Right now, New Mexico is experiencing the most sustained drought that we have experienced in modern recorded history. And when you think about the long history of communities like those that I represent, not only is water life, water is sustaining, water is culture, water is necessary for thriving economies,” said Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury. “And that is really at the heart of this effort, which is how do we put together a policy proposal for the future of the United States that revitalizes our commitment as a nation to our rural and tribal communities and all of our diverse communities that each of us represent across the United States. I believe that we are on the precipice of a new New Deal for America.”
“We must confront a fundamental and important reality: that is an energy policy that’s reliant on fossil fuels, even those produced in the United States, places Americans at risk of wild price swings. Transitioning to domestic, clean energy reduces our and our allies’ dependence on global geopolitical choke points. It is also a critical step in reducing the risk my and many other districts face from severe wildfires and other disasters associated with climate change,” said Congressman George Whitesides. “We are reminded daily of our vulnerability to global energy stocks and shocks. If we make the right investments and policy choices, we can build an energy system that is more resilient to wildfires and other disasters, more affordable, and less dependent on adversarial nations.”
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Merkley, Wyden, Bonamici, Dexter: Nearly $8 Million Coming to Portland-Area Airports for Infrastructure Improvements
Position: The release announces $7,657,874 in federal Airport Improvement Program funding for runway and taxiway reconstruction at Hillsboro Airport and a groundwater PFAS treatment pilot at Portland International Airport, and states that federal investment in airport infrastructure is needed.
Portland, OR – Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, as well as U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) and Maxine Dexter (OR-03), announced that the Port of Portland has been awarded $7,657,874 in federal funding for Hillsboro Airport and Portland International Airport (PDX).
“Portland’s airports connect our communities, businesses, and travelers to the rest of the world,” said Merkley. “As Hillsboro Airport and PDX continue to grow, we must invest in critical airport improvements—such as runways, taxiways, and innovative groundwater management—to allow these hubs to keep driving our economy forward and growing local tourism.”
“These two metro-area airports play an essential role in building an even stronger quality of life for Oregonians and for economic development statewide,” said Wyden. “Vital infrastructure such as Portland International Airport and Hillsboro Airport requires investments just like these that keep them safe for travelers and modern for years to come.”
“I'm grateful for the federal funding going to the Portland and Hillsboro airports,” said Bonamici. “These investments will help maintain and update critical infrastructure and keep the runways safe.”
“PDX is the best airport in the country,” said Dexter. “I am grateful to have fought for this funding to improve airport infrastructure and secure a transformative groundwater management system to keep our travelers, workers, and communities safe.”
“From the terminal to the taxiways, we work to keep every inch of our airports safe and efficient,” said Curtis Robinhold, Executive Director of the Port of Portland. “These federal investments will fund essential runway and taxiway maintenance at Hillsboro Airport and support a pilot program for an innovative groundwater management system for construction projects at PDX. Projects like these are core to maintaining smooth airport operations, and I’m grateful for the Oregon delegation's continued commitment to keeping our critical infrastructure first-class.”
The awards—totaling nearly $8 million from the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)—for the Port of Portland are as follows:
$7,057,474 for Hillsboro Airport to reconstruct 550 feet of existing paved Runway 13R/31L that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 1,500 feet of existing paved Taxiway A, A8, A9, and B pavement that have reached the end of their useful lives.
$600,400 for Portland International Airport (PDX) to help construct a portable groundwater PFAS treatment system for on-airport water quality mitigation as part of the Federal Aviation Administration environmental mitigation pilot program.
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Dexter Introduces War Powers Resolution to End Iran War
Position: Congresswoman Dexter opposes the current military conflict with Iran and introduced a War Powers Resolution to end it, characterizing the war as unconstitutional and calling for an immediate halt to military operations.
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter (OR-03), a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), introduced a War Powers Resolution to end Trump’s illegal and immoral war with Iran.
“Oregonians have been calling my office nonstop with opposition to this war—and they are right to be outraged. I am outraged too,” said Dexter. “From the beginning, Trump has ignored the law and led with his ego, costing us thousands of lives abroad and tens of billions of taxpayer funds. I continue to use every avenue possible to end this unconstitutional war. We must stop the bloodshed.”
Congresswoman Dexter joined CPC members, Representatives Ro Khanna (CA-17), Jared Huffman (CA-02), and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), in an effort to introduce War Power Resolutions to end to the war.
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Physician-Lawmaker Blocked from Speaking with Pregnant Teens at Texas Detention Facility, Demands Answers on Transfers
Position: Rep. Dexter opposes the concentration of pregnant migrant minors in a Texas detention facility where abortion access is limited, and demands transparency and accountability regarding their healthcare, treatment, and transfers. She expresses concern that officials are withholding information about the wellbeing and whereabouts of detained children.
SAN BENITO, TX— Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03), who spent twenty years as a critical care physician and pulmonologist, conducted oversight at the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) facility in San Benito, Texas, where pregnant migrant minors are being detained. During the visit, Rep. Dexter was blocked from speaking with unaccompanied minors who had previously expressed interest in meeting. Additionally, officials failed to provide clear answers to a series of questions about access to care and where children are being transferred to after leaving the facility.
“It should not be difficult to answer straightforward questions about the wellbeing of children in federal custody,” Dexter said. “If girls are being moved out of this facility, Congress and the public deserve to know if they are safe and whether their healthcare needs are being met.”
“As of this morning, there were individuals who indicated they wanted to speak with me about their experience in detention. By the time I arrived, officials reported that they would no longer speak to me without explanation,” Dexter continued. “The question is, what are officials hiding? When some of the most vulnerable members of our society—pregnant minors—are detained, transparency and accountability should be the bare minimum.”
Recently, the acting director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) directed that unaccompanied pregnant immigrant children be sent to this single facility in a state where they are unable to access abortion services. Advocates and medical professionals have raised alarms about the risks of concentrating vulnerable pregnant teens in a region with limited access to healthcare. Dexter said she repeatedly asked officials for basic information about the healthcare and resources available to the young people at the facility but did not receive clear or complete answers. She also raised concerns about where the girls are being transferred after leaving San Benito, noting that the number of detainees has decreased while officials did not clearly explain where those minors are being sent or what continuity of care is being provided.
Rep. Dexter traveled to Texas in her capacity as both a Member of Congress and physician to assess the health and safety of children in federal custody and demand accountability for their treatment. Dexter requested written answers from the Office of Refugee Resettlement.
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Position: Rep. Dexter is conducting oversight visits to immigration detention facilities in Texas to assess conditions for detained pregnant minors, families, and children, citing concerns about inadequate healthcare, sanitation, and living conditions.
WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03), who spent twenty years as a critical care physician and pulmonologist, announced she is traveling to Texas to conduct oversight at two immigration facilities notorious for health violations against pregnant teens, families, and children.
“The federal government, funded by our tax dollars, is detaining children at Dilley in conditions that should appall anyone with a conscience, while the public has little visibility into how pregnant minors are being treated in San Benito,” said Rep. Dexter. “As a physician and elected representative, I have a duty to see these conditions firsthand, demand answers, and make clear that no child or expecting mother should be subjected to neglect behind locked doors.”
On Friday, Dexter will go to a facility in San Benito reportedly detaining more than a dozen pregnant minors with limited access to prenatal care. Recently, the acting director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) directed unaccompanied pregnant immigrant children be sent to this single facility in a state where, notably, they are unable to access abortion services. Dexter will conduct oversight to assess the health and safety of individuals in detention.
On Saturday, Dexter will return to the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the largest child and family detention facility in the nation, to conduct oversight amid continued reports of contaminated food, water, and inadequate access to education and medical care, including mental healthcare.
Dexter was previously denied entry to Dilley when she traveled to advocate for a seven-year-old Oregonian detained outside an urgent care clinic. While she was successful in releasing the child and her family, Dexter was given shifting and contradictory explanations as to why she could not go inside the facility—leaving pressing oversight questions unanswered.
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERSLabor2 contributionsTrade-union PAC of the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers — backs candidates supporting union organizing, prevailing wages, and aerospace manufacturing jobs.AI$10,000
2.AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIAN SERVICES INC PAC; AKA ACP SERVICES PACHealth2 contributionsMedical-professional PAC affiliated with the American College of Physicians — backs candidates supporting physician interests and healthcare policy priorities.AI$10,000
3.NATIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICINE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE / AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS3 contributions$10,000
4.AMERICAN ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE3 contributions$10,000
5.INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION LEAGUELabor2 contributionsTrade-union PAC for sheet metal, air, rail, and transportation workers — backs candidates supporting union organizing, prevailing wages, and infrastructure investment.AI$10,000
6.AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES - P.E.O.P.L.E., NATIONAL4 contributions$10,000
7.CAMBIA HEALTH SOLUTIONS INC. PAC6 contributions$7,500
8.AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AAJ PAC)3 contributions$7,500
9.FAIR SHOT PACIdeological3 contributionsProgressive-aligned PAC — backs candidates and causes focused on economic opportunity and reducing inequality.AI$7,000
10.NIKE INC FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NIKE FEDERAL PAC)4 contributions$7,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.SELF$30,695
2.DIGITAL VISION INC$15,000
3.VERNIER SCIENCE EDUCATION$13,500
4.OHSU$8,422
5.MINERVA VENTURES LLC$7,600
6.ADVOCACY ASSOCIATES$7,500
7.ARPININE$7,000
8.GALLO$7,000
9.THORN RUN PARTNERS$7,000
10.EDMUNSON BARNHART KNIGHT$7,000
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
