Cliff Bentz

Today I met with the Oregon Rural Electric Cooperative Association (ORECA) to talk about BPA’s role in keeping power reliable and affordable across Oregon. We spoke about the importance of protecting ratepayers, strengthening BPA leadership, and meeting growing energy demand. We

It was great to meet with members of the Oregon Cattlemen’s Association to discuss the ongoing challenges posed by wolves. We spoke about the need to delist wolves and explored potential ways to engage with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on more effective deterrence methods.

I enjoyed meeting with the Deschutes Basin Board of Control to discuss the critical role water plays as we head into this year’s fire season. We also discussed how federal investments in the basin are supporting infrastructure that conserves water and helps species recover in

It was a pleasure to meet with students from Oregon State University. Our conversation was thoughtful and covered a range of issues, including immigration, housing, and food security. Their curiosity, civil behavior, and candor reminded me of the importance and value of educated

Today, the @HouseCommerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on the FY27 Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) budget with @SecKennedy. During the hearing, the Secretary and I discussed how best to lower healthcare costs. He discussed how HHS is lowering prices by