Congressman Cliff Bentz and colleagues urged Secretary of Energy to prioritize attributes for BPA's new administrator role.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Bentz leads BPA Caucus initiative: Congressman Cliff Bentz and a group of Republican Congress members from the Northwest have sent a letter to Secretary of Energy Chris Wright. The correspondence outlines key attributes they believe are essential for the next Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Administrator to ensure successful management of hydropower delivery.
Importance of BPA highlighted: The BPA is described as crucial to the region's energy infrastructure, serving nearly 5 million residents. The letter requests a focus on attributes such as expertise in the utility sector and the capability to address challenges like transmission expansion delays and environmental management policies.
Collaborative goals set by caucus members: U.S. lawmakers expressed support for a transparent selection process for the BPA Administrator through public job postings. They emphasize the need for coordinated efforts with federal partners and adherence to performance benchmarks to enhance BPA's operations and effectiveness.
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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 1046th 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.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Cliff Bentz's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Cliff Bentz Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Cliff Bentz is worth $6.9M, as of March 20th, 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: To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to limit the application of the Endangered Species Act with respect to certain actions under the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes.
- 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
You can track bills proposed by Cliff Bentz on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Bentz.
2026 Oregon's 2nd Congressional District Election
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The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".
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