Rep. Bentz proposes hydropower licensing reforms to reduce regulatory burdens and protect existing renewable energy production.
Quiver AI Summary
Bentz introduces hydropower bill: Rep. Cliff Bentz said he has introduced the “Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act,” which would change how federal hydropower licenses are renewed. The proposal would limit certain licensing conditions to issues tied to a project’s direct adverse effects, including fish passage requirements.
Supporters say it would ease relicensing: Bentz and several industry groups said the bill would make relicensing “clearer” and “less costly,” while helping preserve existing hydropower generation. The press release says the measure has multiple Republican cosponsors and is aimed at projects facing license expirations in the coming years.
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Cliff Bentz Fundraising
Cliff Bentz recently disclosed $38.6K of fundraising in a Pre-Primary FEC disclosure filed on May 7th, 2026. This was the 472nd most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year. 63.7% came from individual donors.
Bentz disclosed $48.9K of spending. This was the 567th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Bentz disclosed $1.4M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 134th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year.
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Cliff Bentz Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Cliff Bentz is worth $6.7M, as of June 18th, 2026. This is the 142nd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Bentz has approximately $1.5M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Cliff Bentz Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Cliff Bentz:
- H.R.8958: To grant to Crook County, Oregon, a right-of-way for the construction of a new road in Juniper Canyon, and for other purposes.
- H.R.8259: Federal Water Projects Consultation Improvement Act of 2026
- H.R.8132: Bonneville Power Leadership Recruitment Act
- H.R.7862: National Flood Insurance Program Clarification Act of 2026
- H.R.7603: O&C Renewal Act of 2026
- H.R.6777: Oregon Owyhee Wilderness and Community Protection Act
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2026 Oregon's 2nd Congressional District Election
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The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".
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