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REPUBLICAN
U.S. Representative · Oregon 2nd District
Cliff
Bentz
Terms served
3
House
Years in Congress
5.4y
Since 2021
Bills sponsored
26
All time
Bills cosponsored
343
All time
Current staff
15
Personal office
Career staff alumni
54
Distinct people
% with party
…
Voting record pending
Chapter I
Legislative Activity
Sponsored: 26 bills all time · Cosponsored: 343 bills all time. Showing sponsored bills in the 119th Congress.
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Chapter II
Committees
7 assignments across 1 congress
119th Congress
House
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
MemberCommerce, Manufacturing, and Trade
MemberEnergy
MemberHealth
MemberHouse Committee on Natural Resources
MemberFederal Lands
MemberWater, Wildlife and Fisheries
MemberChapter III
Office & Staff
Current personal office roster · 14 staffers · 1 intern
Staff · 14· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bern M. Anderes | STAFF ASSISTANT | Apr 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Rocco A. Barbieri | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Mar 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Brayden J. Clayburn | STAFF ASSISTANT | Feb 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Michelle M. Donches | BUDGET MANAGER | Jun 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Savannah S. Eakin | STAFF ASSISTANT | Aug 18, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Cristian M. Figueredo | LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR | Jun 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Allison N. Hibben | DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF | Sep 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Keilah R. Ilinykh | LEGISLATIVE AIDE | Mar 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Wyndess C. James | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE | Jan 3, 2021 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Mason K. Justice | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Mar 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Alexia E. Spentzas | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Jun 3, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Nicholas L. Strader | CHIEF OF STAFF | Jan 3, 2021 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Sarah J. Theall | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE | Jul 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Estaba Sasha S. Torrealba | STAFF ASSISTANT | Apr 9, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025 |
Interns · 1
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan RichardsonIntern | PAID INTERN | Sep 30, 2025 to Dec 6, 2025 |
Chapter IV
Staff Alumni
Former personal office staff · 31 staffers · 23 interns
Alumni staff · 31· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine M. Abbott | STAFF ASSISTANT | Mar 1, 2025 to Jun 27, 2025 | |
| Margie D. Anderson | CONSTITUENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE | Jan 3, 2021 to Jun 30, 2023 | |
| Marie H. Bowers | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Jan 3, 2021 to Sep 23, 2021 | |
| Nicholas J. Clemens | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Jan 3, 2021 to Jan 14, 2022 | |
| Briana E. Connolly | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Jan 3, 2021 to Feb 28, 2023 | |
| Weldon P. Cousins | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Apr 1, 2023 to Dec 12, 2023 | |
| Regan E. Delaney | SHARED EMPLOYEE | May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2025 | |
| Sage S. Delong | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE | Feb 24, 2022 to Apr 30, 2023 | |
| Samuel Dudley | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE | May 4, 2023 to Aug 31, 2024 | |
| Jennifer Garay | STAFF ASSISTANT | Feb 20, 2023 to Dec 4, 2023 | |
| Katherine E. Gillem | PRESS ASSISTANT | Oct 18, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 | |
| Nathaniel K. Higgins | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Apr 7, 2023 to Mar 18, 2025 | |
| Caroline E. Hinkley | SCHEDULER | Jul 6, 2021 to Aug 23, 2021 | |
| Keilah R. Ilinykn | STAFF ASSISTANT | Jul 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 | |
| Jessica M. Kelley | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Jan 3, 2021 to Jul 25, 2021 | |
| Roberto C. Kennard | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE/CASEWORKER | Jun 17, 2021 to Oct 1, 2021 | |
| Michael A. Kraan | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Mar 1, 2023 to Mar 14, 2023 | |
| Carolyn D. Lowrance | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Nov 1, 2022 to Nov 30, 2022 | |
| Kevin K. McCutchen | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Mar 21, 2022 to Jul 9, 2023 | |
| Luisa M. Meyer | STAFF ASSISTANT | Sep 1, 2021 to Apr 13, 2022 | |
| Abigail J. Michos | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Nov 22, 2021 to Jan 30, 2023 | |
| Joey D. Minear | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE | Nov 5, 2021 to Jun 17, 2025 | |
| Katelyn E. Pay | DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF | Jan 3, 2021 to Oct 8, 2023 | |
| Paulette L. Pyle | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | May 1, 2022 to Jan 15, 2023 | |
| Margarita A. Sayers | SCHEDULER | Aug 26, 2021 to Feb 10, 2023 | |
| Damon J. Sidur | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Nov 1, 2023 to May 15, 2024 | |
| Elizabeth A. Todsen | SCHEDULER | Jan 3, 2021 to Jun 10, 2021 | |
| Natalia Vasquez-Pavichevich | STAFF ASSISTANT | Apr 13, 2022 to Aug 10, 2024 | |
| Claire K. Waggoner | STAFF ASSISTANT | Jan 3, 2021 to May 31, 2021 | |
| Rebecca A. Warner | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | Sep 1, 2023 to Dec 8, 2023 | |
| Marisa A. Wonsyld | CASEWORKER | Jan 3, 2021 to May 31, 2024 |
Alumni interns · 23· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua S. Andersen | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Oct 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 | |
| Alex M. Asgari | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jul 18, 2023 to Sep 22, 2023 | |
| Dillon T. Bergmann | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 12, 2025 to Jul 31, 2025 | |
| Mark A. Brown Jr. | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Aug 4, 2022 to Aug 31, 2022 | |
| Analiese C. Bruno | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 3, 2024 to Dec 11, 2024 | |
| Susannah M. Cray | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Aug 4, 2022 to Aug 31, 2022 | |
| Blaine B. Dillingham | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Mar 15, 2023 to Apr 30, 2023 | |
| Gia Minh-Trang T. Do | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Mar 11, 2024 to May 17, 2024 | |
| Davis J. Federico | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Feb 9, 2024 to May 23, 2024 | |
| Talan D. Gordon | PAID INTERN | Jun 23, 2025 to Aug 22, 2025 | |
| Damon D. Grim | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 19, 2023 to Aug 4, 2023 | |
| Tessa M. Hart | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Aug 17, 2022 to Aug 31, 2022 | |
| Jackson K. Hovland | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 27, 2025 to May 18, 2025 | |
| Maxwell T. Krech | PAID INTERN | May 27, 2025 to Aug 1, 2025 | |
| Jacob B. Martin | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Nov 3, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 | |
| John M. Moses | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 6, 2025 to Mar 23, 2025 | |
| Ryan J. Ortner | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Mar 30, 2025 to Jul 25, 2025 | |
| Macy L. Rosselle | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Oct 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 | |
| William J. Scadden | PAID INTERN | Aug 18, 2025 to Nov 14, 2025 | |
| Jay R. Sullivan | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Oct 24, 2024 to Dec 16, 2024 | |
| Emily A. Thompson | PAID INTERN | Jun 16, 2025 to Aug 1, 2025 | |
| Joshua E. Ty | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Mar 15, 2023 to Jun 29, 2023 | |
| Joseph E. Vranizan | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 3, 2024 to Jul 31, 2024 |
Chapter V
Travel & Disclosures
5 trips · $23,770 combined disclosed value.
United Kingdom
House gift travel filing
Mar 27, 2026 to Apr 4, 2026
$9,321
Switzerland
House gift travel filing
Aug 4, 2025 to Aug 9, 2025
$960
Hot Springs, VA
House gift travel filing
Apr 12, 2024 to Apr 14, 2024
$2,560
Chapter VI
Tenure
Member terms in Congress.
Jan 3, 2025 to Jan 3, 2027
House · Oregon 2nd District
Republican
2025
Jan 3, 2023 to Jan 3, 2025
House · Oregon 2nd District
Republican
2023
Jan 3, 2021 to Jan 3, 2023
House · Oregon 2nd District
Republican
2021