Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) introduced the No Subsidies for Wealthy Universities Act. This legislation would ensure that higher education institutions are properly using taxpayer-funded federal grant money for conducting research projects, rather than for funding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, by eliminating indirect cost reimbursement on federal research… Read more »
On Thursday, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) announced his office will be teaming with James Madison University to participate in the Library of Congress’ Veterans History Project.
The Veterans History Project collects, preserves, and makes accessible the firsthand accounts of American wartime veterans so that future generations may learn about veterans’ experiences in their own words… Read more »
Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) received the highest rating out of any member of the House of Representatives on a new legislative scorecard released by the Council for Innovation Promotion for working to advance strong and effective intellectual property rights that promote American innovation, creative output, and the industry.
“I am honored to receive the highest… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC– Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) and the Republican Study Committee released its annual budget for fiscal year 2025. The budget serves as a comprehensive blueprint for conservative governance and was produced by the RSC Budget and Spending Task Force, which Congressman Cline currently chairs.
President Biden’s reckless spending has created devastating… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC– U.S Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) today announced the retirement of his long time Chief of Staff Matthew Miller:
"After 30 years of federal service Matt wraps up a distinguished career encompassing pivotal roles in both the executive and legislative branches. Matt also served in the U.S. Navy being deployed to Iraq and Guantanamo Bay, as well as civilian Department… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Speaker Mike Johnson appointed Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) to the newly created bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The goal of the Task Force is to explore how Congress can ensure America continues to lead the world in AI innovation while considering guardrails that may be appropriate to safeguard the nation against current and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Tonight, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) released the following statement on his vote to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas:
"Secretary Mayorkas has knowingly and willfully neglected his oath of office, plunging America into the worst border crisis in our history," Rep. Cline said. "Every community, including Virginia’s Sixth District, is… Read more »
Today, Republican Study Committee’s (RSC) Budget and Spending Task Force Chairman Ben Cline (R-VA) and RSC Chairman Kevin Hern (R-OK) sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen demanding that the Treasury Department roll back an Interim Final Rule (IFR) that would allow state and local governments to hoard tens of billions in unspent COVID funds from the 2021 American Rescue… Read more »
Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) introduced the Federal Grant Accountability Act. This legislation would ensure that higher education institutions are properly using taxpayer-funded federal grant money solely for conducting research projects, rather than for funding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, by requiring reports on how indirect cost reimbursements are being… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Ben Cline’s (VA-06) Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act (H.R. 357), cosponsored by Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02), passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. This bipartisan legislation will provide greater accountability to taxpayers in the regulatory process by requiring all rules, except in limited circumstances, to be signed and… Read more »
