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Congressman Cliff Bentz

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Congressman Cliff Bentz

@RepBentz

Proudly serving Oregon's 2nd Congressional District. Member of @HouseCommerce & @NatResources

Oregon’s 2nd District

Joined January 2021

Congressman Cliff Bentz
@RepBentz
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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 Award. We also spoke about my journey to Congress, public service, and the
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Congressman Cliff Bentz
@RepBentz
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I spoke with a great group of students this morning from North Wasco County School District 21. Our conversation was thoughtful and covered a range of issues including the power of AI, current issues that are before Congress and the legislative branch. Thank you for making the
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Congressman Cliff Bentz
@RepBentz
Jun 8
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!
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Congressman Cliff Bentz
@RepBentz
Jun 8
Thanks to the Rural Health Transformation Fund, included in @HouseGOP Working Families @TaxCuts Act. This year alone, Oregon will received more than $197 MILLION! ⬇️
Congressman Bentz Shares How This Year’s $197 MILLION Federal Investment in Oregon Rural Healthcare...
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Congressman Cliff Bentz reposted
House Committee on Natural Resources
@NatResources
Jun 5
“It seems to me that you make more money, on the lawyer side of things, if you can drag things out and bill more hours. Is that correct?” -@RepBentz “Yes, absolutely.” – Lawson Fite, Natural Resources Attorney
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Congressman Cliff Bentz
@RepBentz
Jun 6
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.
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Energy and Commerce Committee
@HouseCommerce
Jun 4
Across the country, @CMSGov is rooting out Medicaid fraud that steals from Americans in need. Alongside @HouseCommerce's sweeping investigation, the Trump Administration is cracking down on the fraudsters and scammers who prey on vulnerable Americans, restoring integrity to the
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@RapidResponse47
Jun 4
in Ohio, @DrOzCMS announces actions taken to root out healthcare fraud: — Suspending 49 Ohio home healthcare providers who've been identified as high-risk to the Medicaid program — Granted a 6-month moratorium for all new home healthcare services and hospices in Ohio — CMS and
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Congressman Cliff Bentz
@RepBentz
Jun 4
Today in the @NatResources 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 Schultz whether the agency is prepared for the 2026 wildfire season. Chief Schultz
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Congressman Cliff Bentz
@RepBentz
Jun 4
Tune in today at 10:15 am ET | 7:15 am PT for the @NatResources Subcommittee on Federal Lands as we examine the state of our nation’s forests and the outlook for the 2026 wildfire season. With more than 100 million acres of National Forest System lands in need of active
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Congressman Cliff Bentz
@RepBentz
Jun 3
I had a great meeting with the National Grain and Feed Association @NGFA. We spoke about the need for key Columbia River provisions in Surface Transportation Reauthorization and WRDA, renewing USMCA, and the impacts of foreign shipping vessel fees. We must continue to support
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Congressman Cliff Bentz
@RepBentz
Jun 3
Today, I joined the @HouseCommerce Subcommittee on CMT for a hearing titled, “Examining Legislation to Establish a Federal Comprehensive Privacy and Data Security Law.” As more of our personal information moves online, it is critical that the Energy and Commerce Committee
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Congressman Cliff Bentz
@RepBentz
Jun 2
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 domestic shipbuilding capacity through strategic investments and new policies in
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Congressman Cliff Bentz reposted
Energy and Commerce Committee
@HouseCommerce
May 30
Protecting Medicaid from fraud isn't "cutting Medicaid." Every dollar lost to fraud is a dollar stolen from a senior, a disabled child, or expectant mothers most in need. That's why @HouseCommerce is fighting to protect Medicaid for those who need it the most.
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