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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Cliff Bentz (OR-02) announced that the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries is hosting a field hearing in Richland, Washington this Monday, June 26th, at 1:00 PM PT. The hearing is titled "The Northwest at Risk: The Environmentalist's Effort to Destroy Navigation, Transportation, and Access to Reliable Power."
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Cliff Bentz (OR-02) issued a statement on his vote in favor of the "Fiscal Responsibility Act."
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Cliff Bentz (OR-02) released the following statement regarding the future of Kinglsey Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Cliff Bentz (OR-O2) announced that Cali Lees, a sophomore from Phoenix High School, has been selected as the winner of OR-02’s 2023 Congressional Art Competition out of a record number of 43 talented submissions! Cali’s painting, entitled Cumulus Clouds, was selected by a panel of three judges who praised the piece as a "lovely, straight-forward composition with good use of color relationships”. Cali will travel to Washington, D.C.
"I voted in favor of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of 2023. As a member of the House Judiciary Committee, I have seen firsthand how this Administration - since day one - has shirked its duty to protect and maintain our borders. Moreover, I have visited our southern border three times, and I have seen how the Biden Administration has facilitated, encouraged, and emboldened hundreds of thousands of people to come to the USA knowing that most will immediately be allowed in. The Biden Administration has created what amounts to an open border policy.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) led 17 of her colleagues in introducing a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to retain the regulatory definition of habitat within the Endangered Species Act (ESA). By defining habitat, this CRA will provide clarity and transparency to landowners and businesses in Wyoming and throughout the west.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Cliff Bentz (OR-02) announced that his office is now accepting submissions for the annual Congressional Art Competition. High school students from across Oregon’s Second District are invited to compete for a chance to showcase their art in the U.S. Capitol Building where it will be seen by Members of Congress and countless visitors from around the world.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Chairman Cliff Bentz (OR-02) held the Subcommittee’s first hearing of the 118th Congress on “Benefits and Access: The Necessity for Multiple Use of Water Resources.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Cliff Bentz (OR-02) announced that he has been named Chairman of the Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Cliff Bentz (OR-02) announced Ava Theriault from Armand Larive Middle School as the 2022 winner of the Congressional App Challenge for District 2.