Maxine Dexter

Healthcare Expand the Inflation Reduction Act to allow Medicare to negotiate all prescription drug prices. Housing Establish housing developments that allow our medically complex, low-income seniors to age in place with the support of their community. Abortion / Contraception Protect access to abortion and reproductive healthcare across our nation through legislative action. Environment / Energy Transition to 100% clean electricity nationwide to decarbonize our economy. Abortion / Contraception Expand teaching programs that train clinicians to provide abortion and reproductive healthcare. Guns Expand federal background checks to prevent prohibited individuals from purchasing guns without adequate scrutiny. Healthcare Fight for a universal healthcare system to deliver high-quality, low-cost care for all Americans. Drug Policy Bring in federal investments to expand the number of detox beds and drug treatment programs. Housing Invest in new, affordable housing development and expand the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF). Legislation Pass the Equality Act to ensure equal treatment in employment, housing, public accommodations, and more, establishing a much needed standard of protection for LGBTQ individuals nationwide. Environment / Energy Ban ‘forever’ PFAS chemicals from consumer goods. Education Invest in universal pre-K across the country. Environment / Energy Pass a Green New Deal to create more high-quality, good-paying jobs for Oregonians. Healthcare Innovate how we attract, train and retain healthcare professionals, making sure we have a workforce that meets the needs of our communities. Wages / Job Benefits Pass the PRO Act to protect a worker’s right to unionize and bargain for better working conditions and benefits. Wages / Job Benefits Increase the federal minimum wage to 15/hour, tie it to inflation and eliminate the lower minimum wage that exists for tipped workers. Education Push for increased IDEA funding, striving for full funding at the promised 40 percent level to support students with disabilities. Civil Rights Hold states accountable for passing anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ legislation. Guns Close the “Charleston loophole” to ensure officials have time to complete background checks. Taxes / Budget Close corporate taxation loopholes and ensure billionaires pay their fair share. Education Pass legislation guaranteeing free breakfast and lunch to public school students nationwide. Healthcare Dramatically increase access to Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) for Oregonians, including those incarcerated who continue to be denied access to constitutionally required care. Healthcare Expand access to PEP, PrEP, and gender-affirming healthcare to ensure everyone has power over their own body. Infrastructure / Transportation Invest in new green construction technologies to make Oregon a leader in the research, development, and production of emerging, environmentally friendly construction technology. Infrastructure / Transportation Bury electrical lines wherever possible to prevent wildfires and power outages. Taxes / Budget Eliminate the Social Security Tax Cap to ensure the longevity of Social Security. Education Advocate for increased Title I funding to address the needs of disadvantaged students and schools. Guns Invest in state Red Flag laws, which have proven effective in preventing firearm suicides and mass shootings.