Cliff Bentz

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Bentz voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.

1. Economics and Public Finance 24% · 12 of 50 party 7%

Where Bentz broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

• Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

  Congressmen Bentz and Goldman Introduce the IMD CARE Act for Patients Suffering from Serious Mental Illnesses

  Introduced bill to expand Medicaid funding for psychiatric care facilities beyond 16-bed limit.

  “Studies show that a significant portion of the homeless and prison population suffer from severe mental illness. These people would benefit from the availability of proper treatment in our existing mental healthcare facilities. This bill would result in an increased number of beds and treatment available for mentally…”

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• Statement · Press release · Sep 29, 2026

  Congressman Bentz Introduces the Public Access to HHS Health Data Act

  Introduced bill requiring HHS to create centralized repository of publicly available health data.

  “We all want to improve our healthcare system, and access to data is absolutely essential to these efforts. My Public Access to HHS Health Data Act will help all groups more quickly access this essential information.”

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  Mentions H.R. 10616

• Statement · Press release · Sep 29, 2026

  Congressman Bentz Explains the Military Service Academy Nomination Process

  Explained the military service academy nomination process for Oregon students.

  “Our Military Academies (U.S. Military Academy in West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY) are essential to the success of our future military efforts and activities. Additionally, they provide…”

  Armed Forces and National SecurityAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 28, 2026

  Big Beautiful Bill Provides $5.46 Million to Wallowa Memorial Hospital

  Announced $5.46 million in federal grants to Wallowa Memorial Hospital for technology modernization and healthcare access.

  “I am very pleased that Wallowa Memorial Hospital was selected to receive this $5.46 million grant. This federal investment in Wallowa County means that county residents will be able to obtain high-quality medical assistance much more quickly and much more closely to home. This is exactly one of the many positive…”

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• Statement · Press release · Sep 25, 2026

  Milton-Freewater One Step Closer to Obtaining $13 Million Water System Grant

  Secured $13 million authorization for Milton-Freewater water system replacement and expansion.

  “The Middle Reservoir is a critical component of our municipal water system, and its replacement will help ensure a safe, reliable water supply for our residents for decades to come. Congressman Bentz and his office's responsiveness throughout the application process—from the initial project scoping conversations…”

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◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Bentz voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Sponsored 17 (House median 25) · cosponsored 106 (median 289), 11 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Public Lands and Natural Resources, Energy, Water Resources Development.

• H.R. 10647 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a Medicaid State plan amendment option to provide medical assistance to individuals with a serious mental illness who are patients in certain institutions for mental diseases.Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 10616 Public Access to HHS Health Data Act of 2026Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9827 Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026Energy · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9695 McCarty and Heideman Air Safety Enhancement ActTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Jul 15, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7862 National Flood Insurance Program Clarification Act of 2026Finance and Financial Sector · Introduced Jul 14, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9337 Hydropower Licensing Affordability ActEnergy · Introduced Jun 18, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8958 To grant to Crook County, Oregon, a right-of-way for the construction of a new road in Juniper Canyon, and for other purposes.Public Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced May 21, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8259 Federal Water Projects Consultation Improvement Act of 2026Improves consultation requirements for federal water projects. AI-readWater Resources Development · Introduced Apr 14, 2026 In committee

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Bentz’s campaign raised $1.0M: $449K (44%) from individuals and $562K (56%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.4M.

Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

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Who funds Bentz

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 212.

1. National Association of Broadcasters Trade association PAC
2. National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (Nreca) Trade association PAC
3. National Automobile Dealers Association Trade association PAC

Bentz’s own leadership PAC: Oregon Frontier PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.