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Cliff Bentz

Cliff Bentz

U.S. Representative, Oregon

(202) 225-6730 Contact →

409 Cannon House Office Building

Summary

Cliff Stewart Bentz is an American politician and lawyer serving as the U.S. representative for Oregon's 2nd congressional district since 2021. He previously served in the Oregon Senate from 2018 to 2020 and in the Oregon House of Representatives from 2008 to 2018. He is a member of the Republican Party.

Views on the Issues

See where Rep. Bentz stands — alongside Democratic and Republican positions.

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Sponsored Legislation

28 bills total

HR 8958 · Introduced May 21, 2026

May 21, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

· Introduced Apr 29, 2026

Apr 30, 2026: On agreeing to the Bentz amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 210 - 216 (Roll no. 144). (consideration: CR H3303-3304)

HR 8259 · Introduced Apr 14, 2026 · Water Resources Development

Apr 29, 2026: Subcommittee Hearings Held

HR 8132 · Introduced Mar 27, 2026 · Energy

Mar 27, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

HR 7862 · Introduced Mar 9, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector

Mar 9, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

HR 7603 · Introduced Feb 20, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Feb 20, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

HR 6777 · Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural Resources

Dec 17, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

HR 6290 · Introduced Nov 25, 2025 · Commerce

Dec 11, 2025: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

HR 5171 · Introduced Sep 8, 2025 · Animals

Sep 8, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

HR 5133 · Introduced Sep 4, 2025 · Health

Sep 4, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Landmark Legislation

Major bills from recent Congresses — outcomes and party vote breakdowns. For Rep. Bentz's individual votes, view their full record on Congress.gov.

Inflation Reduction Act

Enacted2022 · H.R. 5376

Largest climate investment in U.S. history; allowed Medicare to negotiate drug prices; reduced the federal deficit.

D: 50 yeaR: 0 yeaFinal: 51–50

CHIPS Act

Enacted2022 · H.R. 4346

Invested $52 billion in domestic semiconductor manufacturing to reduce dependence on foreign chip supply chains.

D: 47 yeaR: 17 yeaFinal: 64–33

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

2021 · H.R. 3684

$1.2 trillion for roads, bridges, broadband, rail, water systems, and the electric grid.

D: 49 yeaR: 19 yeaFinal: 69–30

American Rescue Plan

Enacted2021 · H.R. 1319

$1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief: stimulus checks, extended unemployment, school reopening funds, and vaccine distribution.

D: 50 yeaR: 0 yeaFinal: 50–49

CARES Act

Enacted2020 · H.R. 748

$2.2 trillion COVID-19 economic relief including $1,200 checks, expanded unemployment, and Paycheck Protection Program.

D: 46 yeaR: 50 yeaFinal: 96–0

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

Enacted2017 · H.R. 1

Cut the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% and reduced individual income tax rates across most brackets.

D: 0 yeaR: 51 yeaFinal: 51–48

Safer Communities Act

Enacted2022 · S. 2938

First significant federal gun safety legislation in nearly 30 years: enhanced background checks for buyers under 21 and red flag law incentives.

D: 49 yeaR: 15 yeaFinal: 65–33

Respect for Marriage Act

Enacted2022 · H.R. 8404

Provided federal statutory protection for same-sex and interracial marriages, repealing the Defense of Marriage Act.

D: 48 yeaR: 12 yeaFinal: 61–36

Debt Ceiling Deal (2023)

Enacted2023 · H.R. 3746

Suspended the debt ceiling through January 2025, averting a U.S. default, in exchange for caps on discretionary spending.

D: 44 yeaR: 17 yeaFinal: 63–36

Foreign Aid Supplemental

Enacted2024 · H.R. 8035

$95 billion in security assistance for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan; passed after months of delay in the House.

D: 46 yeaR: 31 yeaFinal: 79–18

George Floyd Policing Act

Did not pass2021 · H.R. 1280

Would have banned chokeholds and no-knock warrants federally, reformed qualified immunity, and created a national police misconduct registry. Passed the House twice; died in the Senate.

D: 220 yeaR: 0 yeaFinal: 220–212