Cliff Bentz

House · OR · Republican

Born: Jan 12, 1952 (age 74)

Service history (3 terms)

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117th Congress, House, OR, Republican (2021-01-03 to 2023-01-03)
118th Congress, House, OR, Republican (2023-01-03 to 2025-01-03)
119th Congress, House, OR, Republican (2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03)

Recorded votes (2875 on record)

NaysubstantiveMay 22, 2024 · House · Failed
Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 4763
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 22, 2024 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4763) to provide for a system of regulation of digital assets by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5403) to amend the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to an individual, to prohibit the use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 192) to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1243 — Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 4763) Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act; (H.R. 5403) CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act; and (H.R. 192) to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia
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YeaproceduralMay 22, 2024 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4763) to provide for a system of regulation of digital assets by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5403) to amend the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit the Federal reserve banks from offering certain products or services directly to an individual, to prohibit the use of central bank digital currency for monetary policy, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 192) to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 1243 — Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 4763) Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act; (H.R. 5403) CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act; and (H.R. 192) to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 22, 2024 · House · Passed
Federal Prison Oversight Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 3019 — Federal Prison Oversight Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 21, 2024 · House · Passed
Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act of 2023
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 5863 — Federal Disaster Tax Relief Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 17, 2024 · House · Passed
A resolution regarding violence against law enforcement officers.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1213 — A resolution regarding violence against law enforcement officers
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 16, 2024 · House · Passed
Israel Security Assistance Support Act
On Passage — H R 8369 — Israel Security Assistance Support Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMay 16, 2024 · House · Failed
Israel Security Assistance Support Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 8369 — Israel Security Assistance Support Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 16, 2024 · House · Passed
Police Our Border Act
On Passage — H R 8146 — Police Our Border Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMay 16, 2024 · House · Failed
Police Our Border Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 8146
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YeasubstantiveMay 16, 2024 · House · Passed
LEOSA Reform Act of 2024
On Passage — H R 354 — LEOSA Reform Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 15, 2024 · House · Passed
TICKET Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 3950 — TICKET Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 15, 2024 · House · Passed
Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2023
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 6571 — Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 15, 2024 · House · Passed
Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2023
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 6572 — Deploying American Blockchains Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 15, 2024 · House · Passed
Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 1797 — Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 15, 2024 · House · Passed
Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act of 2024
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 6960 — Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 15, 2024 · House · Passed
Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 4581 — Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 15, 2024 · House · Passed
Youth Poisoning Protection Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 4310 — Youth Poisoning Protection Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 15, 2024 · House · Passed
NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2024
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 4510 — NTIA Reauthorization Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 15, 2024 · House · Passed
Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act
On Passage — H R 7343 — Detain and Deport Illegal Aliens Who Assault Cops Act
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YeasubstantiveMay 15, 2024 · House · Passed
Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act
On Passage — H R 7581 — Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act
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YeasubstantiveMay 15, 2024 · House · Passed
Condemning the Biden border crisis and the tremendous burdens law enforcement officers face as a result.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1210 — Condemning the Biden border crisis and the tremendous burdens law enforcement officers face as a result
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 15, 2024 · House · Passed
DC CRIMES Act of 2024
On Passage — H R 7530 — DC CRIMES Act
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YeasubstantiveMay 15, 2024 · House · Passed
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment — H R 3935 — Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 15, 2024 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8369) to provide for the expeditious delivery of defense articles and defense services for Israel and other matters; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7530) to limit youth offender status in the District of Columbia to individuals 18 years of age or younger, to direct the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to establish and operate a publicly accessible website containing updated statistics on juvenile crime in the District of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting changes to existing criminal liability sentences, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7343) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the detention of certain aliens who commit assault against law enforcement officers; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8146) to require a report by the Attorney General on the impact the border crisis is having on law enforcement at the Federal, State, local, and Tribal level; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7581) to require the Attorney General to develop reports relating to violent attacks against law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 354) to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1213) a resolution regarding violence against law enforcement officers; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1210) condemning the Biden border crisis and the tremendous burdens law enforcement officers face as a result.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1227 — Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7343, H.R. 8146, H.R. 7581, and H.R. 354; and providing for consideration of the resolutions H. Res. 1213 and H. Res. 1210
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMay 15, 2024 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8369) to provide for the expeditious delivery of defense articles and defense services for Israel and other matters; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7530) to limit youth offender status in the District of Columbia to individuals 18 years of age or younger, to direct the Attorney General of the District of Columbia to establish and operate a publicly accessible website containing updated statistics on juvenile crime in the District of Columbia, to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to prohibit the Council of the District of Columbia from enacting changes to existing criminal liability sentences, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7343) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the detention of certain aliens who commit assault against law enforcement officers; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8146) to require a report by the Attorney General on the impact the border crisis is having on law enforcement at the Federal, State, local, and Tribal level; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7581) to require the Attorney General to develop reports relating to violent attacks against law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 354) to amend title 18, United States Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1213) a resolution regarding violence against law enforcement officers; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1210) condemning the Biden border crisis and the tremendous burdens law enforcement officers face as a result.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 1227 — Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8369, H.R. 7530, H.R. 7343, H.R. 8146, H.R. 7581, and H.R. 354; and providing for consideration of the resolutions H. Res. 1213 and H. Res. 1210
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 15, 2024 · House · Passed
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2024
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 7659 — Coast Guard Authorization Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 14, 2024 · House · Passed
Recruit and Retain Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 546 — Recruit and Retain Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 8, 2024 · House · Passed
National Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act of 2024
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 4143 — National Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 8, 2024 · House · Passed
An act to authorize appropriations for the United States Fire Administration and firefighter assistance grant programs, to advance the benefits of nuclear energy, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — S 870 — Fire Grants and Safety Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 8, 2024 · House · Passed
Equal Representation Act
On Passage — H R 7109 — Equal Representation Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMay 8, 2024 · House · Failed
Equal Representation Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 7109 — Equal Representation Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 8, 2024 · House · Passed
Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024
On Passage — H R 2925 — Mining Regulatory Clarity Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMay 8, 2024 · House · Failed
Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024
On Motion to Recommit — H R 2925 — Mining Regulatory Clarity Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 8, 2024 · House · Passed
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121".
On Passage — H J RES 109 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to “Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121”
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMay 8, 2024 · House · Passed
Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.
On Motion to Table — H RES 1209 — Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 8, 2024 · House · Passed
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024, Part II
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 8289 — Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024, Part II
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 7, 2024 · House · Passed
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 Benedette Street in Rayville, Louisiana, as the "Luke Letlow Post Office Building".
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 7423 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 Benedette Street in Rayville, Louisiana, as the “Luke Letlow Post Office Building”
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMay 7, 2024 · House · Failed
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status".
Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding — H J RES 98 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to “Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status”
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 7, 2024 · House · Passed
Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act
On Passage — H R 6192 — Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMay 7, 2024 · House · Failed
Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 6192 — Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 7, 2024 · House · Agreed to
Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 6192
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 7, 2024 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6192) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing any new or amended energy conservation standard for a product that is not technologically feasible and economically justified, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7109) to require a citizenship question on the decennial census, to require reporting on certain census statistics, and to modify apportionment of Representatives to be based on United States citizens instead of all persons; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 109) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121"; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2925) to amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 to provide for security of tenure for use of mining claims for ancillary activities, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1194 — Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 6192) Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act; (H.R. 7109) Equal Representation Act; (H.R. 2925) Mining Regulatory Clarity Act; and the joint resolution (H.J Res. 109) providing for congressional disapproval of the rule relating to “Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121”
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMay 7, 2024 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6192) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing any new or amended energy conservation standard for a product that is not technologically feasible and economically justified, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7109) to require a citizenship question on the decennial census, to require reporting on certain census statistics, and to modify apportionment of Representatives to be based on United States citizens instead of all persons; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 109) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to "Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121"; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2925) to amend the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993 to provide for security of tenure for use of mining claims for ancillary activities, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 1194 — Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 6192) Hands Off Our Home Appliances Act; (H.R. 7109) Equal Representation Act; (H.R. 2925) Mining Regulatory Clarity Act; and the joint resolution (H.J Res. 109) providing for congressional disapproval of the rule relating to “Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121”
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 7, 2024 · House · Passed
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 220 North Hatcher Avenue in Purcellville, Virginia, as the "Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Post Office Building".
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 3354 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 220 North Hatcher Avenue in Purcellville, Virginia, as the “Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Post Office Building”
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 7, 2024 · House · Passed
Special District Grant Accessibility Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 7525 — Special District Grant Accessibility Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 6, 2024 · House · Passed
Information Quality Assurance Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 7219 — Information Quality Assurance Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 1, 2024 · House · Passed
Denouncing the Biden administration's immigration policies.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1112 — Denouncing the Biden administration’s immigration policies
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMay 1, 2024 · House · Passed
Mining Regulatory Clarity Act of 2024
On Motion to Recommit — H R 2925 — Mining Regulatory Clarity Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 1, 2024 · House · Passed
Alaska’s Right to Produce Act of 2023
On Passage — H R 6285 — Alaska’s Right to Produce Act
Plain-language explanation available