Congressman Cliff Bentz, who represents Oregon’s 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, recently used his social media platform to highlight legislative priorities and ongoing work related to rural issues, energy infrastructure, and military installations.
On January 11, 2026, Bentz posted about a recent interview: “ICYMI: I sat down with Central Oregon Daily News to discuss key priorities such as passing legislation to delist the gray wolf and restore state wildlife management, and delivering funding for rural schools and counties through Secure Rural Schools. Watch my interview below “
Two days later, on January 13, 2026, he drew attention to an upcoming congressional hearing: “TUNE IN at 10:15am ET | 7:15am PT: Today, @HouseCommerce Subcommittee on Energy will be holding a hearing on Protecting America’s Energy Infrastructure in Today’s Cyber and Physical Threat Landscape. Watch here https://t.co/BciwLZHd2A”
That same morning, Bentz referenced his advocacy for Kingsley Field in Southern Oregon during a roundtable meeting with Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink: “This morning, during a roundtable meeting with Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink, I noted that I represent Kingsley Field in Southern Oregon and explained that the base is experiencing challenges in receiving F-35 aircraft. I asked for an update. He indicated that the F-35 https://t.co/JncX36rOtS”
Cliff Bentz has represented Oregon’s 2nd District in Congress since 2021 after succeeding Greg Walden. Before serving in Congress, Bentz was a member of both the Oregon House of Representatives (2008–2018) and the Oregon State Senate (2018–2020). Born in Salem in 1952 and currently residing in Ontario, Bentz holds degrees from Eastern Oregon University (BA) and Lewis & Clark College (JD).
