Congressman Cliff Bentz, who represents Oregon’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, recently used his social media platform to highlight discussions with local healthcare workers and community leaders about the ongoing government shutdown and its effects on his constituents.
On November 5, 2025, Bentz posted a message expressing gratitude to hospital staff: “Thank you to the great staff at Wallowa Memorial Hospital. We spoke about the Working Families Tax Cut and the challenges created by the ongoing government shutdown.
We must continue to protect and improve access to healthcare across our communities.”
Later that day, he shared another update regarding meetings with local officials: “I met with ranchers and community leaders in Wallowa County to discuss how the government shutdown is impacting Oregon’s Second Congressional District. Thank you to the elected officials in attendance included Senator Todd Nash, Commissioners Lisa Collier, John Hillock, Mike” (November 5, 2025).
On November 6, 2025, Bentz appeared on EOAliveTV for an interview focused on current district challenges: “Today, I joined Brent Clapp on EOAliveTV to discuss the ongoing government shutdown and other challenges facing Oregon’s Second Congressional District.
Watch my full interview with EOAliveTV below
https://t.co/BxgHeDUb9uhttps://t.co/IDcCAZUzT5“
Cliff Bentz has represented Oregon’s 2nd district since replacing Greg Walden in 2021. Prior to his tenure in Congress, he served in both chambers of Oregon’s state legislature from 2008 through 2020. Born in Salem in 1952 and currently residing in Ontario, Bentz holds degrees from Eastern Oregon University and Lewis & Clark College.
