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Cline Funding For I-81 Improvements Passes House

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This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill, taking the next step toward securing $17 million for long-needed safety and capacity improvements along Interstate 81. This latest investment, secured by Rep. Cline, will support critical upgrades and potential widening along the corridor and reflects h...

Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline

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Two bipartisan bills passed the House to uplift Main Street The House completed all 12 critical appropriations bills I joined Tim Young to discuss the newly released Reconciliation 2.0 platform Helped a constituent navigate IRS loopholes and secured the tax return she was owed Strengthening Main Street and Local Economies Main Street is the backbone of America and the heart of our local communiti...

Investors Lament ‘Anti-Foreign’ Litigation Funder Push

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Federal legislation targeting foreigners who invest in US lawsuits is raising concerns among international financiers. The bill by Rep. Ben Cline (R-Va.) bans sovereign wealth funds from backing US litigation, potentially disrupting operations of funders such as Fortress Investment Group, Burford Capital, Omni Bridgeway, Ares Management Corp., Ellington Management Group and BlackRock Inc. Funders ...

Rep. Cline Announces Bid For Chairman of Republican Study Committee

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WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06) announced his candidacy for Chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) in the 120th Congress. The announcement follows his tenure as RSC Vice-Chair for the 119th Congress, during which time the committee achieved record membership growth, helped advance historic legislation that was signed into law, and delivered significant victories for the Americ...

Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline

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Testifying before a House Committee on the construction of a third lane on I-81 My bipartisan bill to strengthen improve bankruptcy process the House and moves to President Trump's desk The House passes two conservative appropriations bills Bidding farewell to the Governor of the Commonwealth, Glenn Youngkin Cosponsored a bipartisan bill that would ban stock trading for Members of Congress Advoca...

Cline-backed transparency bill advances to House floor

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Salem Times Register Legislation sponsored by Rep. Ben Cline, R-Va., that would require greater transparency in federal regulatory settlements advanced to the House floor this week. The House Judiciary Committee voted Jan. 8 to advance the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2025, which aims to increase public oversight of consent decrees and settlement agreements entered into b...

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...

Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline

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House Passes Bill to Cut Housing Regulations Bill to Reform "Sue and Settle Litigation" Bill Passes Committee House Judiciary Holds Hearing on Internet Streaming Competition Three Vital Appropriations Bills Move Forward Joined Mornings with Maria in an Interview Summer Internships Now Open Making the American Dream Achievable Again Homeownership remains a cornerstone of the American Dream, and mi...

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...