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“She grew up in the Pacific Northwest in a working-class family.”source
Education
“become the first in her family to graduate from college.”source
“She earned a bachelor's degree in political science and communications from the University of Washington”source
“went on to attend the university’s school of medicine.”source
Career
“At 16, she was proud to get a union-job at Albertsons”source
“She practiced for over 15 years as a lung and critical care physician at Kaiser Permanente”source
Public service
Legislation
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.
2026-08-06
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.
2026-07-23
HR 9874cosponsor
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals under such Act to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic business entities, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
2026-07-22
HR 9808cosponsor
Voting Record
255 yea377 nay9 missed2 present
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
yea2026-07-23
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
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Maxine DexterDemocratic· this member
$1.0M raised
Jessica SalasNone
$14K raised
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$1.0M
Small donors $93KLarge individual $581KPACs $351K
Spent $887KCash $174K
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
HR 10045: 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.
cosponsor
2026-08-06
legislation
HR 9944: To authorize judicial review of temporary protected status terminations, and for other purposes.
cosponsor
2026-07-23
legislation
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea
2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
nay
2026-07-23
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 32025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
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BillsTracked · 282
Sponsored or cosponsored bills tracked from Congress.gov.
VotesTracked · 643
Roll-call positions parsed from official chamber XML.
CommitteesTracked · 6
Standing assignments from the @unitedstates project.
Campaign financeTracked · 2
Top-line FEC numbers per election cycle.
Press releasesTracked · 5
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“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 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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No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
2026-07-21
HCONRES 114cosponsor
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
2026-07-21
HR 9745cosponsor
To require certain protections for any dependent child whose parent is a detained alien, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-07-16
HR 9736cosponsor
To provide appropriations for the Internal Revenue Service to overhaul technology and strengthen enforcement, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
2026-07-16
HR 9699cosponsor
To require the Department of Health and Human Services to release documents, communications, and other information relating to most favored nation pricing agreements and other private or confidential drug pricing deals struck with manufacturers, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, 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.
2026-07-15
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HR 9693cosponsor
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify certain physician payments under the Medicare program.
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.
2026-07-15
HRES 1427cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-07-13
HRES 1415cosponsor
Celebrating the country's history of church-state separation and recognizing the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2026-07-02
HR 9510sponsor
To direct the Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Health to make publicly available all national policies of the Veterans Health Administration.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2026-06-29
HRES 1391cosponsor
Impeaching Linda M. McMahon, Secretary of Education, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-06-25
HR 9432cosponsor
To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 and an Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14 (Public Law 119-21) to provide certain benefits to noncitizens, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, and Financial Services, 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.
2026-06-24
HR 9445cosponsor
To ensure the right to provide reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
2026-06-24
HR 9259cosponsor
Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
2026-06-11
HR 9289cosponsor
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the tax credit for contributions of individuals to scholarship granting organizations, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2026-06-11
HR 9270sponsor
To address the enforcement of the immigration laws with respect to unaccompanied minors.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
2026-06-11
HRES 1342cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-06-04
HR 9140sponsor
To require the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of Homeland Security to improve the transition of medics into the civilian workforce in certain health care occupations and to modify the assistance provided to separated members of the Armed Forces seeking employment with health care providers, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
2026-06-04
H R 8800
Agreed to (232-199)
nay
2026-07-22
H R 8800
Failed (175-254)
nay2026-07-22
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Failed (213-216)
yea2026-07-22
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Passed (216-212)
nay2026-07-22
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Stop Insider Trading Act
Failed (211-218)
yea2026-07-22
Stop Insider Trading Act
Passed (232-198)
nay2026-07-22
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
Passed (216-214)
nay2026-07-22
Value Over Cost Act
Passed (421-1)
yea2026-07-21
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
Passed (213-209)
nay2026-07-21
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
Passed (214-211)
nay2026-07-21
H R 8800
Failed (65-361)
nay2026-07-21
HR 9874: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to apply the ban on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals under such Act to foreign-controlled, foreign-influenced, and foreign-owned domestic business entities, and for other purposes.
cosponsor
2026-07-22
legislation
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-22
vote
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H R 8800
nay
2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
yea
2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
nay
2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
yea
2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
nay
2026-07-22
vote
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
nay
2026-07-22
vote
HR 9808: No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026
cosponsor
2026-07-21
legislation
HCONRES 114: Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
cosponsor
2026-07-21
legislation
Value Over Cost Act
yea
2026-07-21
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
nay
2026-07-21
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
yea
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay
2026-07-21
vote
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