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 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »

Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) released the following statement regarding his vote for the continuing resolution H.R. 10515.  “I voted for the Clean Continuing Resolution today because it is vital to keep our government running and to ensure the incoming Trump Administration can hit the ground running to enact the agenda supported by voters in November,” Congressman Cline stated.… Read more »

Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) has been named a recipient of the Friend of the Farm Bureau Award for the 118th Congress. This award is given to members who support legislation that benefits agriculture, farmers, and producers. Rep. Cline received the award during a visit to Virginia Tech’s Alson H. Smith Agriculture Research Center in Winchester, VA. “I am truly honored to receive the… Read more »

Congressman Ben Cline hosts town hall discussion in Harrisonburg | Mair Famet HARRISONBURG,Va.- Rep. Ben Cline stopped by the Harrisonburg IHOP restaurant Monday night to address residents’ questions and concerns about the upcoming Trump administration. A room of over 30 individuals had a chance to have their questions answered by the congressman while eating… Read more »