Today, I attended a House Natural Resources Committee Committee hearing on The Great American Outdoors Act 250, held in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
I’d like to thank Chairman Bruce Westerman for holding the hearing where we examined legislation aimed at enhancing public lands
- Congressman Cliff Bentz repostedReady, Set, GAOA! Watch our field hearing in Hot Springs, Arkansas, now 👇
- It was great meeting with students from the Pendleton FFA Chapter from Pendleton High School. FFA programs provide students with valuable hands on learning experiences and leadership opportunities that help prepare the next generation of Oregon’s agricultural community. I know
- It was a pleasure meeting with Makeena, a student from South Umpqua High School in Myrtle Creek, Oregon. Congratulations to her on being recognized as a recipient of the 2026 Capitol Hill Challenge Award. We also spoke about my journey to Congress, public service, and the
- I spoke with a great group of students this morning from North Wasco County School District 21. Our conversation was thoughtful and covered a range of issues including the power of AI, current issues that are before Congress and the legislative branch. Thank you for making the
- It is my honor to preside over the House floor as Members debate critical legislation. I am proud to represent the Second Congressional District form the Speaker’s Chair!
- Congressman Cliff Bentz reposted“It seems to me that you make more money, on the lawyer side of things, if you can drag things out and bill more hours. Is that correct?” -@RepBentz “Yes, absolutely.” – Lawson Fite, Natural Resources Attorney
00:00 - 82 years ago today, brave Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy and put their lives on the line to advance the cause of global freedom. We are forever in their debt.
- Congressman Cliff Bentz repostedAcross the country, @CMSGov is rooting out Medicaid fraud that steals from Americans in need. Alongside @HouseCommerce's sweeping investigation, the Trump Administration is cracking down on the fraudsters and scammers who prey on vulnerable Americans, restoring integrity to thein Ohio, @DrOzCMS announces actions taken to root out healthcare fraud: — Suspending 49 Ohio home healthcare providers who've been identified as high-risk to the Medicaid program — Granted a 6-month moratorium for all new home healthcare services and hospices in Ohio — CMS and
00:00 - Today in the @NatResources Subcommittee on Federal Lands hearing, “The State of Our Nation’s Federal Forests and Outlook for the 2026 Wildfire Year,” I asked U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz whether the agency is prepared for the 2026 wildfire season. Chief Schultz
00:00 - Tune in today at 10:15 am ET | 7:15 am PT for the @NatResources Subcommittee on Federal Lands as we examine the state of our nation’s forests and the outlook for the 2026 wildfire season. With more than 100 million acres of National Forest System lands in need of active

















