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Federal Licensing Fight Could Influence the Future of Hydropower Across Oregon and the West
New legislation from Oregon Congressman Cliff Bentz, the Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act, seeks to revise the federal relicensing process for existing hydroelectric facilities. Read More
Congressman Cliff Bentz Details Allocation of $197 Million Federal Investment for Oregon Rural Healthcare
Congressman Cliff Bentz announced Oregon's $197 million share of federal Rural Health Care Transformation funding for 2026 under the Working Families Tax Cut Act. Read More
Oregon's Cliff Bentz focuses on rural issues after decisive primary win
After winning the Republican primary in Oregon's 2nd Congressional District with nearly 80% of the vote, Cliff Bentz turns to the general election focused on rural Oregon issues. Read More
Former Democratic Oregon lawmaker will face Bentz in sprawling 2nd Congressional District • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Business owner from The Dalles leads race to face Oregon Republican U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz in latest primary results. Read More
Oregon’s only Republican congressman faces two challengers in the primary
As Rep. Cliff Bentz seeks a fourth term representing Oregon’s sprawling 2nd Congressional District, two Republican challengers say the district needs a different voice in Washington. Read More
Six rural Oregon Democrats compete to oust U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Frustrated by Trump policies and unresponsiveness from U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz, six Democrats are running against each other to challenge him. Read More
6 Democrats compete to unseat Bentz in Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District
Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District has been in Republican hands since 1981. But a packed Democratic primary is filled with candidates who think they can change that. Read More
Bentz introduces bill to strengthen local input in water management
Rep. Cliff Bentz introduced H.R. 8259, the Federal Water Projects Consultation Improvement Act of 2026, to ensure meaningful local input in the operation of federal water projects. Read More
Oregon Democrats hope to ride blue wave to unseat Bentz in midterms
Democratic candidates in Oregon's 2nd Congressional District gathered for town hall meetings in Klamath Falls, Grants Pass and Medford this weekend. Read More
DECISION 2026: Bentz touts rural wins as health care subsidy fight looms
Oregon Congressman Cliff Bentz reflects on rural wins for schools and hospitals while bracing for a fight over federal health care subsidies. Read More
Oregon Rep. Bentz prepares for reelection campaign
Cliff Bentz is preparing to run for reelection to Oregon's second district in the 2026 midterm Republican primary election. Read More