119th Congress
Cliff Bentz
Representative, OR-2, Oregon
Party
- Republican
- Born
- January 12, 1952 (age 74)
- In Congress
- House since 2021
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 100%
- Missed Votes
- 0%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-6730
- Website
- bentz.house.gov
Committees
- Energy and Commerce
- Natural Resources
Who Is Cliff Bentz?
Cliff Bentz is a Republican representative from OR-2 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2021. Born January 12, 1952, Bentz is 74. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Bentz voted on 309 and missed 1. Bentz voted with the majority of their party 100% of the time. Bentz sponsored 17 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Cliff Bentz Voted
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- YeaProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
- YeaPROOF Act
- YeaLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- YeaRatepayer Protection Act
- YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026
- YeaNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- YeaRetire through Ownership Act
- NayDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- YeaProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
- YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- YeaGUARD Act
- YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Bills Cliff Bentz Sponsored
- IMD CARE Act (H.R. 10647, In Committee)
- Public Access to HHS Health Data Act of 2026 (H.R. 10616, In Committee)
- Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026 (H.R. 9827, In Committee)
- McCarty and Heideman Air Safety Enhancement Act (H.R. 9695, In Committee)
- Dalles Watershed Development Act (H.R. 655, Passed the House)
- Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act (H.R. 9337, In Committee)
- To grant to Crook County, Oregon, a right-of-way for the construction of a new road in Juniper Canyon, and for other purposes. (H.R. 8958, In Committee)
- Federal Water Projects Consultation Improvement Act of 2026 (H.R. 8259, In Committee)
- Bonneville Power Leadership Recruitment Act (H.R. 8132, In Committee)
- National Flood Insurance Program Clarification Act of 2026 (H.R. 7862, In Committee)
- O&C Renewal Act of 2026 (H.R. 7603, In Committee)
- Oregon Owyhee Wilderness and Community Protection Act (H.R. 6777, In Committee)
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- Safe Social Media Act (H.R. 6290, In Committee)
- Pacific Northwest Gray Wolves Relief Act of 2025 (H.R. 5171, In Committee)
- Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act of 2025 (H.R. 5133, In Committee)
- Wildfire Communications Resiliency Act (H.R. 1655, In Committee)
- SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 (H.R. 1777, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Bentz spoke on the floor 10 times on 8 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, June 29, 2026, 145 wordsCongratulating Oregon Wheat Growers' League on Its 100th Anniversary
I rise to congratulate the Oregon Wheat Growers' League on its 100-year anniversary.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, April 29, 2026, 139 wordsFarm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
I rise to offer my amendment designated Bentz No. 2 which modestly expands the definition of ``renewable biomass'' under the Renewable Fuel Standard so that it includes materials generated in the manufacture of forest products, such as mill residuals, wood chips, bark sawdust, and shavings.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, January 8, 2026, 119 wordsIn Remembrance of the Honorable Doug Lamalfa
I rise to honor Doug LaMalfa, my good friend. His office is right across from mine and his district is right across from mine in California from Oregon. This meant we worked together over and over again on issues involving water to try to save it from the grasp of misguided environmentalists.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, December 18, 2025, 140 wordsStandardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development Act
The purpose of process is to create a predictable sequence of steps to achieve an outcome consistent with substantive law. When process is allowed to intrude, the purpose of the law itself is perverted.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, December 18, 2025, 796 wordsPet and Livestock Protection Act
I rise today in strong support of H.R. 845. The bill would address at least some of the injury and injustice being inflicted on my State and my constituents by the inappropriate and unfair enforcement of the Endangered Species Act as it has been applied in the reintroduction of the gray wolf.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, December 10, 2025, 656 wordsUnfair Enforcement of Endangered Species Act
I rise today to call out the injury and injustice being inflicted on my State and my constituents by the inappropriate and unfair enforcement of the Endangered Species Act as it has been and is being applied to the reintroduction of the gray wolf.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, December 9, 2025, 252 wordsSecure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025
I rise today in support of S. 356, the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, December 9, 2025, 288 wordsDalles Watershed Development Act
I rise today in support of my legislation, H.R. 655, the Dalles Watershed Development Act.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, January 23, 2025, 214 wordsFix Our Forests Act
I thank Chair Westerman for yielding me time and for his tireless efforts as an engineer and a forester to help save our forests.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, January 16, 2025, 768 wordsAddressing California Wildfires
I thank the gentleman for allowing me to join this Special Order today and discuss this horrid and tragic situation in Southern California, truly a national emergency.
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Questions About Cliff Bentz
Is Cliff Bentz still in Congress?
Yes. Cliff Bentz is serving as representative from OR-2 in the 119th Congress.
What party is Cliff Bentz?
Cliff Bentz is a Republican.
When is Cliff Bentz up for reelection?
Bentz's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Cliff Bentz?
Cliff Bentz was born January 12, 1952 and is 74.
How often does Cliff Bentz vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Bentz voted with the majority of their party 100% of the time.
What committees is Cliff Bentz on?
House Committee on Energy and Commerce; House Committee on Natural Resources.