Years in Office
4
Bills Sponsored
20
Bills Co-Sponsored
320
Committees
2
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
Impact & Accomplishments
Notable contributions during Cliff Bentz's congressional service.
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.
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