RepublicanU.S. Representative, OR-02
Cliff Bentz
In the House since Jan 3, 2021 (3 terms). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born Jan 12, 1952.
Official website · DC office 202-225-6730 · @RepBentz
At a glance
17Bills and joint resolutions sponsored (119th)
0Sponsored bills that became law
99Bills cosponsored
0.1%Roll-call votes missed (1 of 674)
98.2%Votes with own party's majority
$1,339,192Raised, 2025 to 2026 cycle
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 10647 | IMD CARE Act Health · 1 cosponsors | Oct 1, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Oct 1, 2026 |
| H.R. 10616 | Public Access to HHS Health Data Act of 2026 Health · 1 cosponsors | Sep 28, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Sep 28, 2026 |
| H.R. 9827 | Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026 Energy · 33 cosponsors | Jul 22, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Jul 22, 2026 |
| H.R. 9695 | McCarty and Heideman Air Safety Enhancement Act Transportation and Public Works · 2 cosponsors | Jul 15, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Jul 15, 2026 |
| H.R. 9337 | Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act Energy · 30 cosponsors | Jun 18, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Jun 18, 2026 |
| H.R. 8958 | To grant to Crook County, Oregon, a right-of-way for the construction of a new road in Juniper Canyon, and for other purposes. Public Lands and Natural Resources · 0 cosponsors | May 21, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. May 21, 2026 |
| H.R. 8259 | Federal Water Projects Consultation Improvement Act of 2026 Water Resources Development · 1 cosponsors | Apr 14, 2026 | Subcommittee Hearings Held Apr 29, 2026 |
| H.R. 8132 | Bonneville Power Leadership Recruitment Act Energy · 3 cosponsors | Mar 27, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Mar 27, 2026 |
| H.R. 7862 | National Flood Insurance Program Clarification Act of 2026 Finance and Financial Sector · 4 cosponsors | Mar 9, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Mar 9, 2026 |
| H.R. 7603 | O&C Renewal Act of 2026 Public Lands and Natural Resources · 0 cosponsors | Feb 20, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. Feb 20, 2026 |
| H.R. 6777 | Oregon Owyhee Wilderness and Community Protection Act Public Lands and Natural Resources · 0 cosponsors | Dec 17, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. Dec 17, 2025 |
| H.R. 6290 | Safe Social Media Act Commerce · 2 cosponsors | Nov 25, 2025 | Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote. Dec 11, 2025 |
| H.R. 5171 | Pacific Northwest Gray Wolves Relief Act of 2025 Animals · 3 cosponsors | Sep 8, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. Sep 8, 2025 |
| H.R. 5133 | Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act of 2025 Health · 12 cosponsors | Sep 4, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Sep 4, 2025 |
| H.R. 1777 | SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 Law · 8 cosponsors | Mar 3, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Mar 3, 2025 |
| H.R. 1655 | Wildfire Communications Resiliency Act Science, Technology, Communications · 0 cosponsors | Feb 27, 2025 | Subcommittee Hearings Held Jun 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 655 | Dalles Watershed Development Act Public Lands and Natural Resources · 0 cosponsors | Jan 23, 2025 | Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held. Jul 15, 2026 |
Showing the 17 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 674 S2403 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Retire through Ownership Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 673 HR9497 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Water Resources Development Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 672 HR9340 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Ratepayer Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 671 HJRES213 | On Passage Providing 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” Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 670 HR10326 | On Passage PROOF Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 669 HR9576 | On Passage National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 668 HR5334 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 667 HCONRES93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 666 HJRES210 | On Passage Providing 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” Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 665 HR9500 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 664 HR2140 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 663 HR4646 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Whistleblower Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 662 HR8278 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 661 HR2978 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended GUARD Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 660 HRES1530 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334 Result: Passed | Yea |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- House Committee on Natural Resources
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the House Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: House Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
$1,339,192Total raised
$602,474From individuals
$955,440Spent
$1,440,096Cash on hand
Source: FEC candidate summary, H0OR02127, coverage through Oct 14, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
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Data refreshed Oct 29, 2026.