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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “Congressman Cliff Bentz is a third generation Oregonian, raised on his family’s cattle ranches in Harney County.” source
Education
Career
Public service
- “Cliff Bentz also served eight years as a member and then chair of the Oregon Water Resources Commission” source
- “elected to his first of five two-year terms as Oregon State Representative” source
- “He resigned from the Oregon House of Representatives in 2018, when appointed to fill the Oregon State Senate District 30 seat.” source
- “In January of 2008, Cliff Bentz was appointed to the Oregon House of Representatives District 60 seat” source
- “On November 3, 2020, Bentz was elected to represent Oregon’s Second Congressional District.” source
Family
- “In 1987, Cliff Bentz married Dr. Lindsay Norman, a veterinarian.” source
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Legislation
HR 9827sponsor
To amend the Clean Air Act to modify the definition of renewable biomass for purposes of the renewable fuel standard, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9701cosponsor
To amend title 36, United States Code, to modify the Federal charter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution to clarify its membership eligibility requirements, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9695sponsor
To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to review and update Federal Aviation Administration regulations, policies, and guidance related to low-altitude airspace safety, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 9535cosponsor
To modernize the process for the admission of H-2A workers, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9337sponsor
To amend the Federal Power Act to modernize the hydropower licensing process, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9250cosponsor
To modernize and maintain the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Indian Education in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
HR 8958sponsor
To grant to Crook County, Oregon, a right-of-way for the construction of a new road in Juniper Canyon, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR 8259sponsor
Federal Water Projects Consultation Improvement Act of 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
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HRES 1169cosponsor
Honoring the 2026 Olympians and Paralympians from Oregon.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 8132sponsor
Bonneville Power Leadership Recruitment Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 8092cosponsor
Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Modernization Act of 2026
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3080)
HR 7862sponsor
National Flood Insurance Program Clarification Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 7825cosponsor
Doug LaMalfa Protect Innocent Victims of Taxation After Fire Extension Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 7096cosponsor
Ensuring Seniors’ Access to Quality Care Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
HR 7008cosponsor
Stop Insider Trading Act
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 548.
HRES 864cosponsor
Honoring the service and sacrifice of America's veterans on Veterans Day, 2025.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
HRES 719cosponsor
Honoring the life and legacy of Charles Charlie James Kirk.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR 5343cosponsor
Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 3.
HR 5267cosponsor
American Franchise Act
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
HR 5269cosponsor
RESULTS Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
Voting Record
497 yea155 nay2 missed1 present
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Passed (237-169)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
Failed (212-206)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Passed (218-201)
AGOA Extension Act
Passed (370-48)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (212-205)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (210-208)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Passed (220-192)
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Failed (202-212)
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Passed (219-196)
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Passed (413-2)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Passed (376-8)
Local Access to Courts Act
Passed (378-10)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed (232-188)
H R 8800
Agreed to (221-210)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Cliff BentzRepublican· this member$1.0M raised
- Chris BeckDemocratic$95K raised
- Patty SnowDemocratic$27K raised
- Peter James LarsonRepublican$8K raised
- Dawn RasmussenDemocratic—
- Mary DoyleDemocratic—
- Rebecca McKay MuellerDemocratic—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$1.0M
Small donors $45KLarge individual $404KPACs $562K
Spent $647KCash $1.4M
2024 cycle$1.1M
Small donors $65KLarge individual $497KPACs $567K
Spent $749KCash $1.1M
2022 cycle$1.2M
Small donors $96KLarge individual $680KPACs $405K
Spent $602KCash $672K
2020 cycle$1.5M
Small donors $180KLarge individual $858KPACs $310K
Spent $1.4MCash $89K
Top Contributors
ENDEAVOUR CAPITAL$7K
BRIGHT WOOD CORP.$7K
FRERES ENGINEERED WOOD$7K
SOUTH FORK RANCH$7K
CLEAR PATH$7K
EDW C. LEVY CO.$7K
MURPHY FOREST PRODUCTS$7K
SWANSON LUMBER$6K
PATRICK FIRE COMPANY$6K
METRO WEST AMBULANCE$6K
Committees
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade
- Energy
- Health
House Committee on Natural Resources
- Federal Lands
- Water, Wildlife and Fisheries
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
yea2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
yea2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
yea2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
yea2026-09-01
vote
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
nay2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
yea2026-07-23
vote
HR 9827: To amend the Clean Air Act to modify the definition of renewable biomass for purposes of the renewable fuel standard, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-07-22
legislation
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
yea2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
nay2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
yea2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
nay2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
yea2026-07-22
vote
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
yea2026-07-22
vote
Value Over Cost Act
yea2026-07-21
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
yea2026-07-21
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
yea2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-21
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-21
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 22025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 22023-01-03, 2025-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 22021-01-03, 2023-01-03Republican
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