Representative Cliff Bentz, Republican from Oregon

Cliff Bentz

Representative · Oregon · Republican

Cliff Bentz

Biography
Cliff Bentz, a former rancher and water law attorney, represents Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, first elected in 2020. He focuses on agricultural policy, water resource management, and rural economic development. Bentz has served on the House Natural Resources and Judiciary Committees, and has advocated for wildfire prevention and improved federal land management. He approaches his work with a practical, constituent-driven style, emphasizing the needs and interests of Oregon’s rural communities.
Education
  • J.D., Lewis and Clark Northwestern College of Law, Portland, OR
    1977
  • B.S. in History, Eastern Oregon State College, La Grande, OR
    1974
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2021-Present

    Representing Oregon's 2nd district

  • Member, Oregon Senate

    2018–20

  • Member, Oregon House of Representatives

    2008–18

  • Commissioner, Oregon Water Resources Commission

    1988–96

  • Attorney

  • Farmer

  • Owner/operator of Commercial Real Estate Business

Policy Focus
Public Lands and Natural Resources25%
Government Operations and Politics15%
Science, Technology, Communications10%
Environmental Protection10%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Cliff Bentz's record in Congress.

  • Klamath Basin Water Management

    Advocated for federal support to address water allocation and drought issues in the Klamath Basin.

  • Wildfire Recovery Funding

    Secured federal disaster relief funding for communities affected by wildfires in southern and eastern Oregon.

  • Rural Broadband Expansion

    Supported legislation to increase broadband infrastructure investment in rural Oregon communities.

  • Forest Management Reform

    Promoted active forest management policies to reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health in Oregon.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on Natural Resources
  • House Committee on Energy and Commerce

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