OREGON-2 · HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESS
Cliff Bentz
- Republican
- 3 terms
- Born 1952
Cliff Bentz is a Republican Representative representing Oregon-2 in the United States House of Representatives. Currently serving 3 terms. Cliff Bentz has a 48% community approval rating based on 25 votes on USApprate.
Community approval
48% approve
- Total votes: 25
- 90-day change: +8.0
- Last 7 days: 1
- House rank: 210/445
12 support · 13 oppose
25 votes from unique devices, one per person · 1 cast in the last 7 days. Community pulse, not a scientific poll. Read the method →
Legislative record
Cliff Bentz has served in the House of Representatives since 2021. Congress.gov lists 33 bills and resolutions sponsored and 362 cosponsored by Cliff Bentz.
- Sponsored
- 33
- Cosponsored
- 362
Terms in Congress
- House · OR-2 — 2021–now
Recently sponsored bills
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H.R. 10647 (119th Congress) — IMD CARE Act
Introduced Oct 1, 2026Latest action (Oct 1, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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H.R. 10616 (119th Congress) — Public Access to HHS Health Data Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 28, 2026Latest action (Sep 28, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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H.R. 8259 (119th Congress) — Federal Water Projects Consultation Improvement Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 14, 2026Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Subcommittee Hearings Held
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H.R. 9827 (119th Congress) — Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 22, 2026Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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H.R. 9695 (119th Congress) — McCarty and Heideman Air Safety Enhancement Act
Introduced Jul 15, 2026Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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H.R. 9337 (119th Congress) — Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act
Introduced Jun 18, 2026Latest action (Jun 18, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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H.R. 8958 (119th Congress) — To grant to Crook County, Oregon, a right-of-way for the construction of a new road in Juniper Canyon, and for other purposes.
Introduced May 21, 2026Latest action (May 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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H.R. 8132 (119th Congress) — Bonneville Power Leadership Recruitment Act
Introduced Mar 27, 2026Latest action (Mar 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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H.R. 7862 (119th Congress) — National Flood Insurance Program Clarification Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 9, 2026Latest action (Mar 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Source: Congress.gov (Library of Congress), updated Oct 31, 2026. Counts cover all Congresses on record.
Understanding Cliff Bentz's Approval Rating
On USApprate, Representative Cliff Bentz currently holds a community approval rating of 48% for 2026, drawn from 25 visitor votes (12 support, 13 oppose). This grassroots score reflects how site visitors feel about Cliff Bentz right now, and it is recalculated the moment a new vote is cast.
How this rating is calculated
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Frequently asked questions
How is Cliff Bentz's approval rating calculated on USApprate?
Cliff Bentz's approval rating is the share of USApprate visitors who voted "Support" rather than "Oppose", expressed as a percentage of all votes cast. As of 2026, Cliff Bentz holds a 48% community approval rating based on 25 votes. The figure updates in real time and is limited to one vote per visitor to prevent ballot stuffing.
Is this an official or scientific approval rating for Cliff Bentz?
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