Washington, D.C.— Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) today released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a major budget reconciliation package that delivers meaningful wins for working families, small businesses, and taxpayers in Virginia’s Sixth District. “Today’s passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill is a big win for the American pe... Read More »
Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) has been awarded the “Defender of Economic Freedom Award” by the Club for Growth, America’s largest free market advocacy organization. “One of my top priorities in Congress is to support economic policies that benefit the citizens of the Sixth District of Virginia,” said Congressman Cline. “I’ve voted to cut taxes, eliminate red tape, reduce regulations on small busin... Read More »
Rocktown Now | Jacquelynn Dobrin Congressman Ben Cline honored the Spotswood Boys Basketball team during a House session this week. The team earned the title of 2025 VHSL Class 3A State Champions earlier this year for the first time in 32 years. “This remarkable victory is a testament to their talent, hard work, and perseverance,” Cline said on the floor. Cline also congratulated Coach Edwards on ... Read More »
Sean Moran | Breitbart Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA) on Thursday introduced legislation that would close a loophole in the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), Breitbart News has learned exclusively. Cline introduced the Foreign Agents Transparency Act, a bill that would ensure that individuals who previously acted as foreign agents are required to register retroactively for their foreign lobbying work... Read More »
Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) introduced the Foreign Agents Transparency Act, joined by co-sponsors John Moolenaar (R-MI), Chairman of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), and Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-SD), Rob Wittman (R-VA), and Don Davis (D-NC). In a 2022 ruling, a D.C. district judge determined that a suspected foreign age... Read More »
In just 100 days, President Donald Trump has reignited a movement and reset the trajectory of the United States. He is a leader who is doing exactly what he promised on the campaign trail, and the early results are turning the country in the right direction at last. The contrast with the prior administration could not be sharper — and nowhere is that clearer than in immigration policy. During the ... Read More »
Colby Johnson | WDBJ7 Over the last few months, several protests have been held outside the Roanoke office of Virginia 6th District U.S. Representative Ben Cline. Protesters have been calling on Cline to hold townhalls and address constituents, and protest organizers said they have not been able to meet with Cline. The primary concern of protesters has been Cline’s support for the Trump administra... Read More »
Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) joined Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) in introducing the No Union Time on the Taxpayer’s Dime Act, which would prohibit the use of “official time” by federal employees engaging in union activities while on the clock. This legislation would restore accountability to the federal workforce and ensure taxpayer dollars are used solely to serve the American people, not subsi... Read More »
Jacob Hunziker | ABC 13 President Trump delivered his Address to Congress Tuesday night, just over a month since returning to the White House for his second, non-consecutive term in office. This is different from a State of the Union, which is given in years two through four of a president's term and is meant to be a reflection on what has been done so far in a term. Since Trump has just entered ... Read More »
U.S. Rep. Ben Cline recently visited Alleghany High School and gave students an inside look at life as an elected official serving in Congress. During his visit to AHS, he addressed government students and students enrolled in Alleghany Highlands Advancement: Law and Political Science. His recent talk to students gave them insight into his role as a congressman and the political climate in Washing... Read More »
Congressman Ben Cline is calling for an immediate ethics investigation into reports that members of the Virginia General Assembly have engaged in political coercion, attempting to strong-arm members of the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) Board by threatening to withhold funding if they do not extend the contract of VMI’s superintendent. These disturbing actions reveal a clear and troubling effor... Read More »
On Sept. 5, 2024, exactly two months before Election Day, then-candidate Donald Trump announced that if he became president again, he would enlist entrepreneur Elon Musk to lead an effort to cut government waste. “I will create a government efficiency commission tasked with conducting a complete financial and performance audit of the entire federal government and making recommendations for drastic... Read More »
Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) was appointed by Speaker Mike Johnson to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI). “I am honored to be appointed to the House Intelligence Committee,” said Rep. Ben Cline. “Our world has become an increasingly dangerous place over the last four years, and I look forward to working alongside my colleagues to strengthen our national security a... Read More »
Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) reintroduced the Hearing Protection Act (HPA). This legislation reduces the overly burdensome barriers required to purchase a firearm suppressor to ease access for law-abiding citizens simply trying to obtain the hearing protection they need. “Americans who enjoy hunting and target shooting should be able to do so safely and legally without facing burdensome gov... Read More »
On Tuesday, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) reintroduced the One Agency Act, a bill that proposes consolidating federal antitrust enforcement within the DOJ’s Antitrust Division. The Federal Trade Commission would remain an independent agency, focusing on its consumer protection mission. This consolidation aims to strengthen consumer protection law enforcement while streamlining antitrust oversight.... Read More »
