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December 17, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) announced that he will host a District-wide Telephone Town Hall. Cline will be joined on this call by the Chairman of the Congressional Doctors Caucus, Representative Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01), and Dr. Laura Kornegay, Health Director for the Central Shenandoah Health District.

August 20, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON – This week, Congressmen Ben Cline (R-VA-06) and Dean Phillips (D-MN-03) introduced H. Res. 1086 - the 48-Hour Bill Review Resolution, which will help ensure Members of Congress and the public are afforded the necessary time to read and review legislation before a vote is called on the House Floor. 

August 18, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) sent a letter to Governor Northam urging the Commonwealth to act immediately to grant a much-needed Emergency Declaration to the city of Staunton.

On August 8, heavy rain and flooding wreaked havoc in downtown Staunton and caused more than $3.1 million in damages to property.

August 13, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON – This week, Congressmen Ben Cline (VA-06) and Dean Phillips (MN-03) introduced H.R. 8022 - the Lobbying Disclosure Reform Act, which will promote greater transparency within the lobbying industry.

August 7, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON – This week, Congressmen Ben Cline (VA-06) and Dean Phillips (MN-03) introduced H.R. 7949 - the SMART Government Act. This legislation would implement a three-pronged approach to establish better governance and oversight regarding Federal technology practices.

H.R. 7949 would:

July 28, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) announced that he will host a District-wide Telephone Town Hall. Cline will be joined on this call by Congressman Kelly Armstrong (ND-At Large) and Delegate Michael Webert (R-Rappahannock County).

July 17, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON – This week, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) accepted the 2020 ‘Spirit of Enterprise’ Award from the United States Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented by the local Luray-Page County Chamber during their ‘Business After Hours’ event at Shawnee Farms Estate.

July 15, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) announced that he will host a Telephone Town Hall dedicated to issues facing seniors and those approaching retirement. Cline will be joined on this call by Sharon Graham, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Regional Administrator, and Sheriff Eric Orange, Roanoke County Sheriff.

July 8, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) announced that he will host a Coronavirus Update Telephone Town Hall. Cline will be joined on this call by Dr.

June 26, 2020 Press Release

WASHINGTON – Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) released the below statement following the passage of his recently introduced Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act. H.R. 7259 was introduced in conjunction with Reps. Lucy McBath (D-GA-06), Hank Johnson (D-GA-04), and Martha Roby (R-AL-02). 

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In The News

March 23, 2021 In The News

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WHSV) — Congressman Ben Cline issued a statement following Governor Ralph Northam’s decision to ease some COVID-19 restrictions regarding capacity limits in the Commonwealth.

March 22, 2021 In The News

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - With the Democrats now in control of the House, Senate and White House, change is happening. Most recently, a historic spending bill – the American Rescue Plan – was put in place in response to the coronavirus crisis.

March 17, 2021 In The News

Congressman Ben Cline visited Parry McCluer High School Monday to present framed copies of remarks he recently made on the House floor congratulating the boys basketball team and the boys indoor track and field team to the respective teams.

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March 15, 2021 In The News

Congressman Ben Cline feels that Gov. Northam needs to allow more parents and students in stadiums immediately.

Earlier in March, Cline wrote to Gov. Northam to address his concerns. Cline feels that fans can safely distance outside in fresh air with masks on.

March 15, 2021 In The News

A proposal by the federal government to redefine the population criteria for what constitutes a metropolitan statistical area has the attention of Harrisonburg City officials, but they’re not ready to offer an opinion.

March 11, 2021 In The News

More than a dozen Democrat members of the House of Representatives flipped their position during a vote on Thursday on a piece of anti-gun legislation.

March 5, 2021 In The News

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - As the Senate weighs President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID relief package, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA 06) is defending his vote against that bill in the House.

February 2, 2021 In The News

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The 117th Congress was sworn in at the start of the year.

Since then, a lot has transpired including the Capitol insurrection, President Trump’s second impeachment, and the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States.

January 31, 2021 In The News

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — It was just like any other Friday at Monument Terrace in Lynchburg.

Dozens of veterans from multiple organizations gathered for the Support Our Troops rally. It’s something that’s been going on every Friday since 2001, through sun, snow, and rain.

Friday, Jan. 29, however, held a special meeting for some of the rally’s founders.

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