DemocratU.S. Representative, OR-03
Maxine Dexter
In the House since Jan 3, 2025 (1 term). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born Dec 5, 1972.
Official website · DC office 202-225-4811 · @RepDexterOR
At a glance
18Bills and joint resolutions sponsored (119th)
1Sponsored bills that became law
323Bills cosponsored
1.3%Roll-call votes missed (9 of 674)
97.3%Votes with own party's majority
$1,297,975Raised, 2025 to 2026 cycle
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 10492 | Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act Government Operations and Politics · 2 cosponsors | Sep 17, 2026 | 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. Sep 17, 2026 |
| H.R. 10256 | Taxpayer Relief from Big Oil Act Energy · 19 cosponsors | Sep 3, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. Sep 3, 2026 |
| H.R. 10255 | Penalties for Polluters Act Energy · 19 cosponsors | Sep 3, 2026 | 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. Sep 3, 2026 |
| H.R. 9510 | VHA OPEN Policies Act of 2026 Armed Forces and National Security · 1 cosponsors | Jun 29, 2026 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Jun 30, 2026 |
| H.R. 9270 | Dignity and Due Process for Children Act of 2026 Immigration · 28 cosponsors | Jun 11, 2026 | 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. Jun 11, 2026 |
| H.R. 9140 | MEDIC Careers Act of 2026 Armed Forces and National Security · 3 cosponsors | Jun 4, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. Jun 4, 2026 |
| H.R. 8370 | Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2026 Health · 0 cosponsors | Apr 20, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Apr 20, 2026 |
| H.R. 8099 | Plug Offshore Wells Act Environmental Protection · 10 cosponsors | Mar 26, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. Mar 26, 2026 |
| H.R. 7980 | Protecting Americans from Unsafe Drugs Act of 2026 Health · 0 cosponsors | Mar 18, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Mar 18, 2026 |
| H.R. 7573 | Modernize SSI Stipends Act Social Welfare · 1 cosponsors | Feb 13, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Feb 13, 2026 |
| H.R. 6977 | Better Care for PFAS Patients Act of 2026 Health · 1 cosponsors | Jan 8, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Jan 8, 2026 |
| H.R. 5941 | Restoring Access for Detainees Act Immigration · 49 cosponsors | Nov 7, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Nov 7, 2025 |
| H.R. 4976 | Shielding Students from Wildfire Smoke Act Environmental Protection · 21 cosponsors | Aug 15, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Aug 15, 2025 |
| H.R. 4844 | Farmworker Smoke and Excessive Heat Protection Act of 2025 Labor and Employment · 0 cosponsors | Aug 1, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Aug 1, 2025 |
| H.R. 4493 | Climate Health Emergency Act of 2025 Health · 17 cosponsors | Jul 17, 2025 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3548-3549) Jul 22, 2025 |
| H.R. 4446 Law | FAST VETS Act Armed Forces and National Security · 3 cosponsors | Jul 16, 2025 | Became Public Law No: 119-72. Jan 20, 2026 |
| H.R. 3869 | Every Veteran Housed Act Armed Forces and National Security · 1 cosponsors | Jun 10, 2025 | Committee Hearings Held May 20, 2026 |
| H.R. 994 | Stop Musk Act Government Operations and Politics · 5 cosponsors | Feb 5, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Feb 5, 2025 |
Showing the 18 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 674 S2403 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Retire through Ownership Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 673 HR9497 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Water Resources Development Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 672 HR9340 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Ratepayer Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 671 HJRES213 | On Passage 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” Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 670 HR10326 | On Passage PROOF Act Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 669 HR9576 | On Passage National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 668 HR5334 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments 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 Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 667 HCONRES93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 666 HJRES210 | On Passage 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” Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 665 HR9500 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 664 HR2140 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 663 HR4646 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Whistleblower Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 662 HR8278 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 661 HR2978 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended GUARD Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 660 HRES1530 | On Agreeing to the Resolution 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 Result: Passed | Nay |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- House Committee on Natural Resources
- House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the House Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: House Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
$1,297,975Total raised
$829,966From individuals
$1,131,821Spent
$188,640Cash on hand
Source: FEC candidate summary, H4OR03192, coverage through Oct 14, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
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Data refreshed Oct 29, 2026.