Cliff Bentz

Congratulations to Yi-jia (Lyra Lu), a student from Burns High School in Oregon’s Second Congressional District for winning this year’s Congressional Art Competition with her outstanding piece, “St...

Today, the House Natural Resources Committee, on which I serve, advanced the Great American Outdoors Act 250 to help address the maintenance backlog on our public lands, improve access for the peop...

Happy 251st birthday to the U.S. Army! Thank you to the brave men and women who valiantly serve and have served. Our nation would not be what it is without you.

Today, I attended a House Natural Resources Committee Committee hearing on The Great American Outdoors Act 250, held in Hot Springs, Arkansas.   I’d like to thank Chairman Bruce Westerman for hold...

It was great meeting with students from the Pendleton FFA Chapter from Pendleton High School. FFA programs provide students with valuable hands on learning experiences and leadership opportunities...

It was a pleasure meeting with Makeena, a student from South Umpqua High School in Myrtle Creek, Oregon. Congratulations to her on being recognized as a recipient of the 2026 Capitol Hill Challenge...

I spoke with a great group of students this morning from Nyssa School District. Our conversation was thoughtful and covered a range of issues including the power of AI, current issues that are befo...

It is my honor to preside over the House floor as Members debate critical legislation. I am proud to represent the Second Congressional District form the Speaker’s Chair!

82 years ago today, brave Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy and put their lives on the line to advance the cause of global freedom. We are forever in their debt.

Today in the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands hearing, “The State of Our Nation’s Federal Forests and Outlook for the 2026 Wildfire Year,” I asked U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schul...

I had a great meeting with the National Grain and Feed Association. We spoke about the need for key Columbia River provisions in Surface Transportation Reauthorization and WRDA, renewing USMCA, a...

Today, I joined the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade (CMT), on which I serve, for a hearing titled, “Examining Legislation to Establish a Federal Comprehensive...

Thank you to Taylor Smith and Scott Maguire of the United States Navy League for taking the time to meet with me in my Washington, D.C. office! We discussed the importance of rebuilding America’s ...

Thank you to Valley Family Health Care Pharmacy in Ontario for inviting me to the ribbon cutting celebrating the opening of their new pharmacy! It was great meeting the team and hearing about the...

This Memorial Day 2026, I joined many at the Vietnam War Memorial Wall to honor the brave men and women of our Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation and the freedoms...

Cliff Bentz argues public employees aren’t the problem; political union power is. His concern: taxpayer-funded dues become a source of campaign influence, shaping the very government that sets the ...

On this 2026 Memorial Day, I had the great honor to speak at the Eagle Point National Cemetery as we remembered and honored those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Thank you to every...

Cliff Bentz warns Oregon is close to the edge on energy supply. Without more firm power, the state risks blackouts, limited industrial growth, and fewer opportunities for the kind of economy Oregon...

Yesterday, I questioned Secretary Burgum during the House Natural Resources Committee hearing on the FY27 Department of the Interior budget. We discussed the failures Oregon has faced from poor fe...

This National Police Week, I ask you to join me in thanking our law enforcement officers for all their efforts in keeping us and our communities safe. 🇺🇸