Cliff Bentz has not publicly weighed in on Silence on the contradiction between accepting federal infrastructure dollars and voting against the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Cliff Bentz has accepted documented donations from sectors with material interests in "Silence on the contradiction between accepting federal infrastructure dollars and voting against the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act" but has no public statement, vote, or hearing record on the topic. Expected position: As a representative who voted against the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure law while subsequently celebrating federal funding arriving in his district, Bentz would be expected to explain the inconsistency. Evidence of activity on adjacent topics: Bentz voted against the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in November 2021. Yet he subsequently (1) urged President Biden for 'sufficient investment in Coos Bay Port' (May 2022), (2) introduced legislation expanding The Dalles water supply infrastructure (April 2025), and (3) publicly celebrated FEMA authorizing funds to fight the Highland Fire, thanking the White House for protecting 'homes, infrastructure, and natural resources' (July 2025). Bentz was active on social media and in Congress throughout this period but did not address the inconsistency between his no vote and his subsequent demands for federal investment in his district. Primary URL: https://www.bendbulletin.com/2025/08/25/bentz-plans-to-meet-with-small-groups-on-district-tour-instead-of-large-town-halls/ Days silent: 1347. The constituent is owed an explanation of the official's position.

Subject: Constituent request: hearing on Cliff Bentz has not publicly weighed in on Silence on the contradiction between accepting federal infrastructure dollars

Dear Members of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform,

I am writing to ask the committee to hold a public hearing on the following matter that falls within your jurisdiction: Cliff Bentz has not publicly weighed in on Silence on the contradiction between accepting federal infrastructure dollars.

The basis of this request is documented in publicly available evidence summarised here: Cliff Bentz has not publicly weighed in on Silence on the contradiction between accepting federal infrastructure dollars and voting against the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

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Subject: Tip — Cliff Bentz has not publicly weighed in on Silence on the contradiction between accepting federal infrastructure dollars and voting against the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Hi The Lever team,

Tipping you to a documented accountability gap that aligns with your beat (Money in politics, regulatory capture):

Cliff Bentz has not publicly weighed in on Silence on the contradiction between accepting federal infrastructure dollars and voting against the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

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