He ran and won a seat in the U.S. Congress in 2012, with 68% of the vote in his primary, and took the oath in January of 2013 to represent Michigan’s 11th Congressional District as a Republican. Congressman Bentivolio served with the 113th United States House of Representatives (2013-15) and the only member of Congress to have served in both Vietnam and Iraq. A House of Representatives historian said he was the “most effective and successful first-term congressman in recent memory” (Ref: Oct 2013 Congressional Record). He passed 3 Bills with 100% bi-partisan support (no other first-term congressman was as effective in the last 50 years). He lost in his primary re-election against a Republican opponent who spent $2.3 million to win the primary nomination.
“Congressman Bentivolio, contrary to his political opponent’s opinions, is the standard for which all elected officials should try and emulate.” Richard Piwko, candidate for Congress & Precinct Delegate, Michigan Republican Party.
Congressman Bentivolio is an active member of Lifespan a prolife group in Wayne County Michigan and was endorsed by Combat Veterans For Congress PAC, Michigan Right to life, Michigan for Vaccine Choice, the NRA, and Gun Owners of America. He is an active Life Member of the VFW and his local AMVETS post.
Congressman Bentivolio holds a master’s degree in Education and has five undergraduate college majors. He is a State of Michigan licensed Private Investigator providing Skip Tracing, Celebrity Personal Security services and event security services. Since leaving office he also volunteers his time supporting and working with Home School Networks, tending his one-acre vineyard, a small Honeybee apiary and a garden.