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WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the Department of the Interior announced that more than 1,900 state and local governments across the country will receive a total of $644.8 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes program (PILT) of which $31 million dollars is designated to Oregon counties.
Washington, D.C.— This week in the Natural Resources Committee, Congressman Cliff Bentz’s (R-OR) bill, The Dalles Watershed Development Act, was included in the full committee markup. This critical legislation, if enacted, would transfer 150 acres of U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– To be clear - I do support and encourage sale or exchange of parcels of federal land when there is a clear economic or social demand for such disposition, and when that disposition follows appropriate procedure and is generally supported by those affected. I include congressional action as an appropriate procedure.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– On June 22nd, using B2 bombers, 30 tomahawk missiles, and six 30,000 pound “Bunker Busting” bombs, the United States attacked three nuclear sites in Iran.

U.S. Representative Cliff Bentz (OR-02): “I have worked for more than 30 years to protect the irreplaceable Columbia River hydropower electrical system. The Biden Administration did its best to initiate the destruction of that system through improper manipulation of environmental laws and policies. This manipulation was reflected in a memorandum of understanding.
ICYMI: Congressman Cliff Bentz Speaks at the Energy and Commerce Budget Reconciliation Markup
"40% of my constituency depend on Medicaid. I know how essential and necessary Medicaid is. However, if we are to protect Medicaid so that it can continue to help people who are most vulnerable, we must prevent ineligible and illegal persons from wrongful participation. Medicaid deserves protection, not exploitation."
Watch the Congressmans full speech, here.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congressman Cliff Bentz (OR-02) had the honor of welcoming Korean and Vietnam War Veterans to D.C., courtesy of the Honor Flight of Southern Oregon.