Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source ↗
Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Dexter says she will push to restore government watchdogs. She presents this as part of restoring trust in government, but does not specify which watchdog offices or what changes she would seek.
Context: The proposal does not identify the watchdogs or describe how they would be restored.
Dexter says she will push to pass the Stop Insider Trading Act, which would prohibit insider trading in Congress. The stated goal is to prevent elected officials from using access or information for personal gain.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Dexter commits to improving how health care professionals are attracted, trained, and retained. She says the workforce should meet the needs of communities, but does not identify specific workforce programs or changes.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Dexter supports working toward a single-payer health care model. She says it should cover behavioral health, vision, dental care, and prescription drugs, and describes the goal as making high-quality care affordable and accessible to every American.
Context: The single-payer model is a stated goal; the passage does not specify a transition plan.
Dexter plans to close the de minimis loophole so the government can crack down on fentanyl imports. She says this would help curb the drug supply chain operated by international drug cartels.
Context: The source does not explain what legal change closing the loophole would entail.
Dexter plans to invest in mental and behavioral health resources in schools, communities, and the justice system. The proposal identifies these settings as places where people should be able to access support.
Context: The source does not specify investment amounts or the services to be funded.
Dexter plans to advocate for comprehensive criminal justice reform that gives effective treatment priority over punishment. She frames this as part of addressing addiction through treatment rather than relying on punitive responses.
Context: The source does not specify particular reforms or which offenses or justice-system stages they would cover.
Dexter plans to increase access to Medication Assisted Therapy for Oregonians, including people who are incarcerated and are being denied access to what she describes as constitutionally required care. The proposal applies to both the broader public and people in custody.
Context: The proposal does not specify a funding mechanism or a particular level of expanded access.
Dexter plans to seek federal investments to increase the number of detox beds and drug treatment programs. She presents this as a way to expand access to treatment for people with substance use disorders.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Dexter proposes investing in housing and transportation infrastructure to work toward building dense, walkable communities. She frames these investments as a way to support development where housing and transportation infrastructure serve more compact communities.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.