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Rep. Cline’s Bill to Strengthen Bankruptcy System Passes the House, Heads to President’s Desk

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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation sponsored by Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06) to strengthen the bankruptcy system while keeping it fully funded by users, instead of taxpayers. The bill now heads to the President’s desk for signature. “My bill makes common-sense improvements to an essential part of our judicial syst...

Rep. Cline’s Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2025 Advances to House Floor

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Today, the House Judiciary Committee voted to advance the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2025, sponsored by Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06), to the House Floor. The bill would increase transparency, accountability, and public input in federal agency consent decrees and settlement agreements. “The American people should never be shut out of decisions that reshape federal policy,” sai...

Rep. Cline Secures Over $188 Million for Rural Health Care Improvements in Virginia

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that Virginia is receiving $189,544,888 under the Rural Health Transformation Program. The program was created through H.R. 1, legislation supported by Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06), who also recently joined Virginia’s Republican House delegation in backing the Commonwealth’s successful grant application. “I was proud to support Virginia’s appl...

National Prayer Breakfast Co-Chairs Announce Return to Hilton for 2026 Event

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Following expressions of support by the White House and Speaker Johnson, Co-Chairs of the National Prayer Breakfast, Reps. Ben Cline (VA-06) and Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), announced today that the events at the Hilton and the Capitol will reunite as a single gathering in 2026, continuing a tradition of fellowship and unified prayer that has existed for several decades. The breakfast will be held at...

Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline

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Happy New Year! Nicolás Maduro is Captured by U.S. Special Forces Virginia Receives a Historic Investment in Rural Health Care Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary Helping a Local Veteran Through Casework Ringing In 2026 To everyone across Virginia’s Sixth District, I wish you a very Happy New Year. As your Congressman, I remain committed to working across the aisle to deliver results for the ...

Rep. Cline Statement on U.S. Capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

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Today, Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06) issued the following statement after the successful capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces. “Protecting our people, securing our border, and dismantling drug trafficking networks is non-negotiable. We will use every lawful tool available to stop this crisis, hold those responsible accountable, defend our sovereignty, and keep American families s...

Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline

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While the Christmas and holiday season is a time to celebrate and reflect on God’s blessings in our lives, the New Year is a time to look back on the first half of the 119th Congress. One thing has remained constant: I am deeply grateful to the people of Virginia’s Sixth District for trusting me to serve as your Congressman and your voice in Congress. It is the honor of a lifetime. As we look ahea...

Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline

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House advances a bill to lower health care costs for American families I introduced legislation to protect our ballot measures from foreign influence Moving forward two bills that promote affordable energy Cosponsored legislation to ban stock trading by Members of Congress Putting Patients First: Lowering Healthcare Costs Advancing patient-centered health care reforms that lower costs and improve...

Rep. Cline Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Foreign Influence in State and Local Ballot Initiatives

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Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06), alongside Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03), introduced the Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2025, which would prohibit contributions and donations from foreign nationals seeking to influence state and local ballot initiatives and referenda. “Foreign nationals should have absolutely no role in influencing the outcome of American elections, whether...

Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline

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House Passes Key Defense Bill Ensuring Americans Get a Voice in the Federal Rulemaking Process INVEST Act Drives Economic Growth Republicans Deliver on Two Affordable Energy Measures Happy Hanukkah! Delivering on the Peace Through Strength Agenda House Republicans are committed to ensuring America remains the most capable and lethal fighting force in the world, prepared to stay ahead of rising th...

Rep. Cline Introduces Bill to Restore Standard Rulemaking Procedures at Federal Agencies

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Today, Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06) introduced the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2025, legislation to bring transparency, accountability, and public input to federal agency consent decrees and settlement agreements. Currently, activist groups leverage behind-closed-doors lawsuits to pressure agencies into sweeping regulatory changes without meaningful input from the public, job ...

Cline Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Skinny Labels, Lower Drug Costs

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Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA), alongside Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), introduced the Skinny Labels, Big Savings Act, a bipartisan bill to help lower prescription drug costs by protecting generic drug makers from abusive lawsuits and preserving patient access to affordable medications. “Families across Virginia and the nation are facing rising prescription drug prices that strain their budgets and put their he...

Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline

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My Statement on ISIS-K Terrorist Arrested in Sixth District Countering CCP Influence in America’s Classrooms House Advances Pro-Growth Bills for Small Businesses Supporting Franchises with Bipartisan Reform Speaking Directly to the Press About Delivering for the American People ICE Arrest of ISIS-K Terrorist in Waynesboro For years, I have warned about the serious consequences posed by unvetted m...

Rep. Cline Statement on ICE Arrest of ISIS-K Terrorist in Waynesboro

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Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) issued the following statement regarding the ICE arrest of an ISIS-K terrorist in Waynesboro, Virginia. The Department of Homeland Security announced on Wednesday that Jaan Shah Safi, an Afghan national who entered the United States under the Biden Administration’s “Operation Allies Welcome,” was taken into federal custody. “I am grateful to the ICE agents and ...

Cline Encourages Civic Involvement During Visit to AHS

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The Virginian Review | December 3rd, 2025 Alleghany High School welcomed Congressman Ben Cline on Tuesday, Nov. 25, as he visited government students to discuss how Congress works and how federal decisions impact life in the Alleghany Highlands. Cline offered an easygoing, behind-the-scenes look at life in Washington, sharing stories from the Capitol, explaining how legislation moves through Congr...