Representative Maxine Dexter introduced the Shielding Students from Wildfire Smoke Act to enhance protections for children during wildfire events.
Quiver AI Summary
Representative Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-3), has introduced the Shielding Students from Wildfire Smoke Act, a new legislative initiative designed to enhance understanding and strategies for protecting children during wildfire smoke events. The bill addresses the dangers of wildfire smoke, which can trigger health issues and long-term respiratory damage.
Dexter emphasized the need for data-driven policy, stating, “This bill is about protecting our children with science, not guesswork.” The proposed legislation mandates a comprehensive review by the National Academies of Sciences to inform federal responses and ensure the safety of children in schools nationwide.
The bill has garnered support from various lawmakers and health advocates, who highlighted the escalating threat of wildfire smoke and the importance of safeguarding children's health. Elizabeth Bechard from Moms Clean Air Force remarked on the urgency of understanding the impact of smoke on child development, while Carrie Nyssen from the American Lung Association called the legislation a critical step forward.
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Maxine Dexter Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Maxine Dexter is worth $5.2M, as of August 15th, 2025. This is the 161st highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Dexter has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Maxine Dexter's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Dexter.
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.
