Congresswoman Maxine Dexter introduces legislation to counteract Trump's proposal on veterans' access to reproductive healthcare.
Quiver AI Summary
On August 6, 2025, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter introduced the Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act, aiming to counter a proposed rule by the Trump administration that seeks to reinstate a near-total abortion ban at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This initiative comes as part of efforts to protect veterans' access to reproductive health care.
Dexter, a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, emphasized the importance of providing care to veterans, stating, "Our veterans sacrificed everything for this country, and in return, we promised them the best care possible." The proposed legislation follows Dexter’s previous efforts to advocate for reproductive health access following the Supreme Court’s decision in *Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization*.
If the Trump administration's new rule is implemented, it would prevent the VA from offering abortion services even in cases of rape or incest, a restriction that critics deem excessively harsh. Dexter's introduction of the bill aims to ensure ongoing access to reproductive health services for veterans.
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Maxine Dexter Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Maxine Dexter:
- H.R.4844: Farmworker Smoke and Excessive Heat Protection Act of 2025
- H.R.4493: Climate Health Emergency Act of 2025
- H.R.4446: FAST VETS Act
- H.R.3869: Every Veteran Housed Act
- H.R.994: Stop Musk Act
You can track bills proposed by Maxine Dexter on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Dexter.
Maxine Dexter Fundraising
Maxine Dexter recently disclosed $166.4K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 497th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 64.5% came from individual donors.
Dexter disclosed $140.8K of spending. This was the 398th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Dexter disclosed $189.4K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 672nd most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Maxine Dexter's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
