Congressman Cliff Bentz introduced the Bonneville Power Leadership Recruitment Act, aiming to modernize BPA administrator compensation.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Bentz introduces new legislation: Congressman Cliff Bentz (R-OR), alongside Congressmen Mike Simpson (R-ID) and Mark Amodei (R-NV), has introduced the "Bonneville Power Leadership Recruitment Act," aiming to modernize the salary of the Bonneville Power Administration’s Administrator to compete with similar positions in the utility sector.
Support for competitive compensation: Bentz emphasized the importance of attracting qualified candidates for the Administrator role, which is crucial for the region’s energy supply. The bill proposes that the Secretary of Energy set salaries comparable to those of chief executives at consumer-owned utilities, ensuring competitive pay and alignment with industry standards.
Addressing regional energy challenges: The legislation comes amid warnings of increasing strain on the Pacific Northwest’s power supply. Bentz stated that proper compensation is essential to secure experienced leadership capable of ensuring reliable, affordable energy for consumers as demand rises in the region.
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Cliff Bentz Fundraising
Cliff Bentz recently disclosed $94.3K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 30th, 2026. This was the 791st most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 34.8% came from individual donors.
Bentz disclosed $46.3K of spending. This was the 1048th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Bentz disclosed $1.3M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 305th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
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Cliff Bentz Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Cliff Bentz is worth $6.9M, as of March 27th, 2026. This is the 138th 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.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
- H.R.6290: Safe Social Media Act
- H.R.5171: Pacific Northwest Gray Wolves Relief Act of 2025
- H.R.5133: Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act of 2025
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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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