Cliff Bentz

To grant to Crook County, Oregon, a right-of-way for the construction of a new road in Juniper Canyon, and for other purposes.

Crook County in Oregon would receive permission to build a new road through Juniper Canyon on federal land. This would allow the county to construct and maintain the road for local transportation needs. The proposal is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Natural Resources to determine whether it should move forward.

Federal Water Projects Consultation Improvement Act of 2026

This bill would require federal agencies that manage water projects to improve how they consult with states, local governments, and tribes before making major decisions about dams, reservoirs, and water distribution. The changes aim to give communities more say in how water resources are managed and ensure their concerns are heard earlier in the planning process. The bill affects water agencies, state officials, and communities that depend on federal water projects for drinking water, irrigation, or flood control.

Bonneville Power Leadership Recruitment Act

This bill would make it easier for the Bonneville Power Administration, a federal agency that sells hydroelectric power in the Pacific Northwest, to recruit and hire skilled leaders and managers by allowing it more flexibility in setting salaries and benefits. The goal is to help the agency compete with private companies and other government agencies when trying to attract top talent for leadership positions. This would primarily affect the agency's ability to fill executive roles and potentially improve its operations in managing power distribution across the region.

National Flood Insurance Program Clarification Act of 2026

This bill would clarify how the National Flood Insurance Program operates and settles claims, likely making it easier for homeowners and property owners to understand their coverage and get paid after flood damage. The changes would affect both the federal flood insurance system and the people who rely on it for protection against flooding, potentially streamlining the claims process or adjusting how the program manages its finances.

O&C Renewal Act of 2026

This bill would renew and update federal management policies for Oregon and California timberlands that have been jointly managed by the government since the 1800s, likely addressing how these public forests are harvested, maintained, and protected. The legislation would affect timber companies, environmental groups, local communities that depend on forest resources, and federal land managers who oversee millions of acres in these two states. The bill's specific provisions would determine the balance between timber production, conservation, recreation, and other uses of these valuable public lands.

Oregon Owyhee Wilderness and Community Protection Act

This bill would designate certain public lands in Oregon's Owyhee region as protected wilderness areas, restricting development and commercial activities while preserving them for recreation and conservation. The legislation would also likely establish protections for nearby communities and potentially address water rights or local resource management in the area. The bill affects outdoor enthusiasts, ranchers, local governments, and conservation groups with interests in southeastern Oregon.

Dalles Watershed Development Act

The Dalles Watershed Development Act This bill provides for the conveyance of approximately 150 acres of National Forest System land located in the Mount Hood National Forest in Oregon from the Forest Service to the City of The Dalles, Oregon. If the city requests Interior to convey the land within a year of this bill's enactment, then the Forest Service must convey the land to the city as soon as practicable. The exact acreage and legal description of the National Forest System land to be conveyed must be determined by a survey satisfactory to the Forest Service. The conveyance must be (1) subject to valid existing rights; (2) made without consideration (i.e., made without the transfer of value, such as money); (3) made by a quitclaim deed; and (4) subject to such additional terms and conditions as the Forest Service determines to be appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. As a condition of the conveyance, the city must pay the costs associated with the conveyance, including the cost of a survey.

Pacific Northwest Gray Wolves Relief Act of 2025

This bill would likely change how gray wolves are managed in the Pacific Northwest region, possibly by removing federal protections or giving states more control over wolf populations. The changes would affect ranchers and hunters in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho who have concerns about wolves preying on livestock and wildlife, as well as conservation groups that want to protect the species. The bill has been sent to the House Natural Resources Committee for review.

Patients’ Right to Know Their Medication Act of 2025

The legislation would require pharmaceutical companies and healthcare providers to give patients clear, easy-to-understand information about their medications, including potential side effects, drug interactions, and costs before they start taking them. This would affect patients, doctors, pharmacists, and drug manufacturers by establishing new standards for how medication information must be presented. The goal is to help patients make more informed decisions about their treatment and understand what they're putting in their bodies.

SECURE Notarization Act of 2025

Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic Notarization Act of 2025 or the SECURE Notarization Act of 2025 This bill allows a notary public commissioned under state law to remotely notarize electronic records and perform notarizations for remotely located individuals. The bill provides technical requirements for the notarizations, including the creation and retention of video and audio recordings and the use of communication technologies (i.e., video chat). Additionally, the bill requires U.S. courts and states to recognize notarizations—including remote notarizations of electronic records and notarizations of remotely-located individuals—that occur in or affect interstate commerce and are performed by a notary public commissioned under the laws of other states. The bill also allows a notary public to remotely notarize electronic records involving an individual located outside of the United States, subject to certain requirements.