South Oregon News

Congressman Cliff Bentz, who represents Oregon's 2nd district in the U.S. Congress, has recently shared a series of updates via social media on various topics pertinent to his legislative activities and community engagement.

On March 13, 2025, Congressman Bentz expressed satisfaction with progress regarding WOTUS (Waters of the United States) guidelines. He emphasized the importance of providing regulatory certainty for farmers and ranchers to manage their land without excessive bureaucratic interference. "I am glad to see progress is being made on providing clear WOTUS guidelines."

Later that day, Bentz thanked the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association for inviting him to speak about protecting the Snake River Dams. He highlighted their significance for hydropower and irrigation in the region and provided an update on his congressional work related to these issues. "Thank you to the Pacific Northwest Waterways Association (PNWA) for the opportunity to speak about the importance of protecting the Snake River Dams."

On March 14, 2025, Bentz announced his office's assistance in helping a constituent named Mr. Stevens secure Medicare payments following a cyberattack by Change Health. He encouraged constituents needing help with federal agencies to reach out to his office for support. "My staff is here to help! My office recently helped Mr. Steven’s in securing his Medicare payments after he could not access his Medicare due to the Change Health cyberattack."