
U.S. Representative, Oregon
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.
See where Rep. Bentz stands — alongside Democratic and Republican positions.
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.
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. 5376Largest climate investment in U.S. history; allowed Medicare to negotiate drug prices; reduced the federal deficit.
CHIPS Act
Enacted2022 · H.R. 4346Invested $52 billion in domestic semiconductor manufacturing to reduce dependence on foreign chip supply chains.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Enacted$1.2 trillion for roads, bridges, broadband, rail, water systems, and the electric grid.