HOOD RIVER COUNTY: As wildfires continue to burn in our communities, make sure you are signed up for emergency alerts to have the latest information to keep you and your family safe. Sign up here: oralert.gov

Wildfire smoke and high temperatures only fuel one another—and the next few days will be particularly dangerous.

Welcome to Small Business Spotlight, a video series where I travel the district to highlight some of the wonderful small businesses in Oregon's Third.

Chuck Edwards should resign from Congress.

I had an amazing time at the Montavilla Street Fair! From delicious food to great music, there was something for everyone. If you missed it, be sure to attend next year.

Nearly two million acres are burning across Oregon. We are watching the climate crisis burn our state in real time. Now is the time to make sure our communities are prepared to evacuate and are aware of available resources. dexter.house.gov/services/wil...

Wildfire Resources

Oregonians know all too well how deadly wildfires can wreak havoc on our communities. As a lung and critical care physician, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter has seen firsthand how the climate crisis and p...

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Trump and Republicans are cutting legal help for vulnerable families just to fast-track deportations. I've seen children stand alone in immigration court, forced to make life-changing decisions no child should ever have to make. This is wrong! I'll keep fighting to protect our kids.

More than 25,000 children lose previous legal protections, as federal contract ends

Thousands of unaccompanied immigrant children are set to lose legal representation. The federal contract that pays for legal access expired Friday.

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SEI is an organization that works to surround underserved youth with support and opportunity. Ahead of their reception and community rally, this is what was on my mind: I am beyond blessed to represent such an engaged, caring, and loving community. Thank you for staying loud.

Every family in this country deserves high-quality, data-driven care from a team of clinicians they trust, at a price they can afford.

Oregon's wildfire season didn't always look like this. As the only lung doctor in Congress, I know we need to take action—to protect our communities and our lands from wildfires.

No child should be in prison. Shut down Dilley. Ensure dignity and due process for all children. End family detention.

REMINDER: My next telephone town hall is THIS Wednesday at 7pm. Sign up for a call using the link in my bio or stream live at dexter.house.gov/live. I look forward to discussing the path forward with you. Stay loud.

This year’s wildfire season is on track to be one of the worst ever recorded. It is imperative we all do what we can to be prepared. Pack a go-bag full of essentials and sign up for emergency alerts. Learn more at dexter.house.gov/services/wildfire-resources.

Time and time again, the White House has weaponized their power to attack states that disagree with them. Americans do not want partisan politics; they need a real leader who cares about the success of every single American. Trump is unfit to lead.

Trump Administration Admits Canceling Grants to States That Did Not Vote for Him

Federal officials said in court documents that they halted billions of dollars in funding for energy projects to states “based solely” on whether they backed President Trump in the 2024 election.

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This is extraordinary! As an early supporter of the University of Oregon's Ballmer Institute, it’s encouraging to see such investment in youth mental health and such potential in this program, housed right here in Oregon's Third Congressional District.

UO Ballmer Institute graduates first class in early test of youth mental health workforce model

The graduates are the first in the nation to enter the workforce with specialized undergraduate degrees in child behavioral health.

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Love Island may be over, but my next telephone town hall is right around the corner! On July 29th at 7:00 pm, you’ll have the opportunity to speak with me directly. To receive a call, sign up using the link in my bio or watch live at dexter.house.gov/live. I look forward to hearing from you.

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I just voted A FIFTH TIME to end the war in Iran. This shouldn’t be up for debate. The American people have made clear they need a life they can afford, not another senseless, forever war.

The Stop Insider Trading Act is a Trojan Horse for part of the SAVE Act, which functionally ends mail-in voting.  In Oregon, we vote by mail universally, and our state leaders work hard to ensure it’s safe and secure. I just voted no and will continue to fight ALL forms of voter suppression.

I am grateful to Earthjustice for convening a roundtable focused on the intersection of the climate crisis, racial justice, and public health.

Republicans are pushing a bill (part of the SAVE Act) that would make it harder for eligible voters to vote—and eviscerate mail-in voting. Let me be clear: Vote by mail is safe. There is a reason why our state has done it for decades. I will fight to maintain the Oregon way.

73 billion dollars. That’s how much Republicans are proposing in their latest budget to spend on war instead of working families.

Americans are paying record-high gas prices, and we're STILL not any closer to ending the war in Iran. Instead of focusing on violence abroad, the White House should be focused on making your life more affordable.

US gas prices back up to an average of $4 a gallon again as the US and Iran launch attacks

The price is a national average, meaning drivers in some states have been paying well over $4 a gallon for a while now.

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Intern appreciation post! Thank you, Riya and Allie, for all your hard work and dedication serving Oregon's Third this summer. If you are interested in interning in my D.C. office this fall, the deadline is quickly approaching—apply by July 31st on my website at dexter.house.gov.

I send my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the two American soldiers killed, and the third who remains missing, after Iranian strikes in Jordan.

Yesterday marked six years since we lost a giant, a hero, and a freedom fighter: Congressman John Lewis. John Lewis dedicated his life to justice, equality, and protecting the fundamental right to vote. He challenged us to make "good trouble, necessary trouble" in the pursuit of a better America.

Listening to you empowers me with your perspective and helps us build a shared vision for our nation. Please join me for my town hall on Saturday, July 18, from 10:00 to 11:00 am at Portland Community College - Cascade Campus Auditorium, 705 N Killingsworth St., Portland. I hope to see you there!

The climate crisis is fueling an onslaught of dirty air, and it's making our communities sick. As the first and only lung doctor in Congress, I know we can't separate climate policy from public health. The climate crisis is a public health emergency.

Wildfire Updates: Smoke Pushes Air Quality to Dangerous Levels for Millions

Dense smoke from Canadian wildfires is choking a vast stretch of the Northeast and Upper Midwest. Officials encouraged residents, including in New York, to stay indoors.

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This has been a crazy couple of weeks! From Cuba, to Portland, to D.C. I’m always finding ways to put human lives and YOUR best interests first. Your voice gives me the fuel to fight for a better day. Stay loud.

REMINDER: I am hosting my 52nd town hall in person this Saturday, July 18, at 10:00 am, at the Portland Community College Cascade Campus Auditorium, 705 N Killingsworth St., Portland, OR 97217. I am eager to hear your voices and ideas to help make our nation a better place.