Congressman Bentivolio maintained an overall average conservative Republican platform score of 93% as measured by 15 conservative watch dog groups in DC who rate members of Congress. He scored 100% rating for cutting government waste, was rated the 2nd “Most Transparent” member of the 113th Congress and earned two constituent service awards, including the “National Write Your Congressman” Constituent Award. He received the “Guardian of Small Business” award from the NFIB, “True Blue Award” from the Family Research Council – Action for his 100% voting record in defense of faith, family, and freedom. He earned the “Taxpayer’s Friend Award” from the National Taxpayer’s Union and the 2014 “Hero of Main Street” award for his support of the retail industry. He also received a 95% or better voting record from the restaurant, food and beverage associations and the manufacturer’s association.