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A bipartisan bill introduced by Virginia 6th District Rep. Ben Cline, R-Botetourt, and New York 10th District Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-New York City, was signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 27, according to the U.S. federal legislative information system. The bill, the COVID–19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021, builds on both the CARES Act of 2020 and a previous… Read more »

ROANOKE, Va. (WSET) — Congressman Ben Cline is part of a group in Washington trying to break the political gridlock.As a member of the Problem Solvers Caucus, Cline isn't very optimistic the Biden Administration can stem the flow of migrants at the border without doing one thing first.Continue reading.... Read more »

SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - With a quarter of all Virginians at least partially vaccinated against COVID-19, Gov. Ralph Northam (D-VA) is easing health and safety restrictions. The latest beneficiaries are outdoor sports and entertainment venues. Continue reading... Read more »

(WHSV) — Congressman Ben Cline issued a statement following Governor Ralph Northam's decision to ease some COVID-19 restrictions regarding capacity limits in the Commonwealth.According to a press release from Cline's office, the congressman wrote to Northam earlier this month to urge him to increase the maximum number of spectators allowed at outdoor high school sporting… Read more »

(Gray DC) - With the Democrats now in control of the House, Senate and White House, change is happening. Most recently, a historic spending bill – the American Rescue Plan – was put in place in response to the coronavirus crisis.Virginia GOP Congressman Ben Cline, who sits on key committees that will oversee future spending proposals, weighs in on these current spending… Read more »

Congressman Ben Cline visited Parry McCluer High School Monday to present framed copies of remarks he recently made on the House floor congratulating the boys basketball team and the boys indoor track and field team to the respective teams.Continue Reading... Read more »

A proposal by the federal government to redefine the population criteria for what constitutes a metropolitan statistical area has the attention of Harrisonburg City officials, but they're not ready to offer an opinion.On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Ben Cline (R), whose district includes Harrisonburg, joined about 50 other members of Congress in signing a letter opposing the proposed change to the… Read more »

BUEANA VISTA, Va. (WSET) — Congressman Ben Cline feels that Gov. Northam needs to allow more parents and students in stadiums immediately.Earlier in March, Cline wrote to Gov. Northam to address his concerns. Cline feels that fans can safely distance outside in fresh air with masks on.Continue reading... Read more »

More than a dozen Democrat members of the House of Representatives flipped their position during a vote on Thursday on a piece of anti-gun legislation.Just two years ago, 26 Democrats voted for an amendment that would ensure that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is alerted if an illegal alien attempts to purchase a firearm, which they are prohibited from doing. Several of those… Read more »

ROANOKE, Va. – After Gov. Ralph Northam recently loosened COVID-19 restrictions for outdoor high school sporting events, some Virginia Congressmen feel they're still too restrictive.On Thursday, Rep. Ben Cline and Rep. Bob Good, both Republicans, wrote to the Democratic governor urging him to increase the maximum number of spectators allowed at games to 50% capacity or 500 people.He… Read more »