Maxine Dexter

Representative · OR-3 · D

Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 3, 2025

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Maxine Dexter

Representative · OR-3 · D

Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 3, 2025

Official website Biographical Directory

Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)

395 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.

H.R. 6397 · Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act
Introduced Dec 3, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Dec 4, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
H.R. 6390 · Make Housing Affordable and Defend Democracy Act
Introduced Dec 3, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Dec 4, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
H.R. 6389 · Upholding Protections for Unaccompanied Children Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 3, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 20, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Dec 4, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
H.Con.Res. 64 · To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Introduced Dec 1, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 10, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 6258 · Disarm Hate Act
Introduced Nov 21, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 21, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Nov 21, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 899 · Supporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year.
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 20, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 6199 · Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 16, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): 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.
H.R. 6181 · John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored May 11, 2026 · Families
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
H.R. 6166 · Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 1, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, 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.
H.R. 6151 · Global Respect Act
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
H.R. 6145 · EXPERTS Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
H.R. 6124 · End Rent Fixing Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 11, 2025 · Commerce
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 6091 · Bivens Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 18, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Nov 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 6088 · Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 18, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
H.R. 6078 · Wildlife Road Crossings Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 18, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 16, 2026 · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R. 6056 · International Human Rights Defense Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 17, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Nov 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 6049 · No Payola Act
Introduced Nov 17, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 18, 2025 · Congress
Latest action (Nov 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.Con.Res. 61 · Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere.
Introduced Nov 17, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 10, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.Res. 876 · Recognizing the genocide of the Palestinian people in Gaza.
Introduced Nov 13, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Nov 13, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 5999 · To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish an opioid antagonist to a veteran without requiring a prescription or copayment.
Introduced Nov 10, 2025 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
H.R. 5940 · Seniors Deserve SMARTER Care Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 7, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Nov 7, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
H.Res. 846 · Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2025
Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Oct 31, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 5862 · American Energy Independence and Affordability Act
Introduced Oct 28, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 18, 2025 · Taxation
Latest action (Oct 28, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.Res. 797 · Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Introduced Oct 8, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Oct 8, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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.
H.R. 5657 · Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 21, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.

395 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.

H.R. 6397 · Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act
Introduced Dec 3, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Dec 4, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
H.R. 6390 · Make Housing Affordable and Defend Democracy Act
Introduced Dec 3, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Dec 4, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
H.R. 6389 · Upholding Protections for Unaccompanied Children Act of 2025
Introduced Dec 3, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 20, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Dec 4, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
H.Con.Res. 64 · To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
Introduced Dec 1, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 10, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 6258 · Disarm Hate Act
Introduced Nov 21, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 21, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Nov 21, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 899 · Supporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year.
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 20, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 6199 · Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 16, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): 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.
H.R. 6181 · John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored May 11, 2026 · Families
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
H.R. 6166 · Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act
Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 1, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, 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.
H.R. 6151 · Global Respect Act
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
H.R. 6145 · EXPERTS Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
H.R. 6124 · End Rent Fixing Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 11, 2025 · Commerce
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 6091 · Bivens Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 18, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Nov 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 6088 · Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 18, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
H.R. 6078 · Wildlife Road Crossings Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 18, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 16, 2026 · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
H.R. 6056 · International Human Rights Defense Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 17, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Nov 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 6049 · No Payola Act
Introduced Nov 17, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 18, 2025 · Congress
Latest action (Nov 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.Con.Res. 61 · Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere.
Introduced Nov 17, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 10, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.Res. 876 · Recognizing the genocide of the Palestinian people in Gaza.
Introduced Nov 13, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Nov 13, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 5999 · To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to furnish an opioid antagonist to a veteran without requiring a prescription or copayment.
Introduced Nov 10, 2025 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
H.R. 5940 · Seniors Deserve SMARTER Care Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 7, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Nov 7, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
H.Res. 846 · Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2025
Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Oct 31, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 5862 · American Energy Independence and Affordability Act
Introduced Oct 28, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 18, 2025 · Taxation
Latest action (Oct 28, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.Res. 797 · Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Introduced Oct 8, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Oct 8, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and 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.
H.R. 5657 · Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 21, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.