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Rep. Cline asks Governor Spanberger to reconsider ICE executive order

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Lyra Bordelon | Staunton News Leader Sixth District Representative Ben Cline signed onto a letter critical of Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s recent executive order rescinding state law enforcement cooperation with United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Spanberger’s Jan. 17 executive order directed Virginia State Police, the Virginia Department of Corrections, the Virginia Department o...

$17 million in funding secured for I-81 improvements

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Colby Johnson | WDBJ 7 The Virginia Department of Transportation will receive an additional $17 million in federal funding for improvements on Interstate 81, adding to the $4 billion already being spent on projects over the next decade. Virginia 6th District Republican Congressman Ben Cline secured the funding, which was included in the appropriations bill President Trump signed last week to end ...

Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline

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An additional $17 Million for I-81 widening signed into law by President Trump Cohosted the National Prayer Breakfast, bringing members together in prayer for our nation and President Trump Spoke in favor of an amendment that works to rein in rampant spending in Washington Ensured our farmers and agriculture leaders are heard by bringing their concerns before USDA officials Delivered for our vete...

$17 million approved for widening, safety upgrades on Virginia’s Interstate 81

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Interstate 81, considered the most dangerous highway in Virginia, is set to see major improvements. President Trump signed the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill into law this week. The bill includes $17 million for widening projects and safety enhancements along the corridor. The funding was championed by Rep. Ben Cline of Virginia’s Sixth District,...

Rep. Cline Funding For I-81 Improvements Signed Into Law

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This week, President Trump signed the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill into law, which included $17 million for widening projects and safety enhancements along Interstate 81. The funding, championed by Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06), advances key improvements and potential expansion of the corridor and underscores his work on the House Appropriation...

Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline

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Secured additional funding for Interstate-81 Tax season began and big returns are on their way Cosponsored a bill that strengthened our national security by invalidating commercial surrogacy agreements involving adversary nations Ensured the needs of our American rural and agricultural communities are met with the Bridge the Gap for Rural Communities Act Helped a veteran and daughter recover thei...

Cline-backed funding for Interstate-81 upgrades passes House as part of larger bill

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The U.S. House of Representatives on Jan. 22 voted 341-88 to advance a fiscal year 2026 appropriations bill that includes $17 million in federal funding proposed by U.S. Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA) for improvements along Interstate 81. The bill is awaiting final approval in the U.S. Senate. “For years, residents of Virginia’s Sixth District have told me how dangerous and congested I-81 has become,” Rep....

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...