Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) released the following statement regarding President Joe Biden dropping out of the presidential race.
“The undeniable truth is that Joe Biden’s mental incapacity forced him out of the race, rendering him unfit for the presidency,” Rep. Ben Cline said. “If Biden can’t handle running a campaign, he can’t handle holding the highest… Read more »
Roanoke, VA – Following the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump on Saturday in Pennsylvania, Congressman Ben Cline condemned the terrible attack and called for national unity in rejecting political violence. This violent act is unacceptable, and completely goes against the fundamental values of our nation.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with President Trump, his… Read more »
Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) introduced the No Bias in the Baseline Act to revise the fiscal distortions embedded in the Congressional Budget Office's (CBO) baseline projections. This legislation will empower Congress with the tools needed to make informed financial decisions and eliminate the baseline bias in the budget process in favor of higher spending.
“It is essential… Read more »
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) led his colleagues in a letter to President Joe Biden, demanding that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Agriculture (USDA) do not move forward with adopting the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) as the minimum energy efficiency standard.
In April of this year, HUD and… Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) announced his candidacy to become the next chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC).
“It’s time to turn the tide on the dangerous path our Nation has been led down by the disastrous policies of the Biden Administration,” Rep. Cline said. “We need a strong, conservative compass to set us back on the right course – one… Read more »
Today, Speaker Mike Johnson appointed Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) to the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.
“I am honored to be appointed to the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. China is an existential threat to America and its allies,” Rep. Cline said. “The Biden administration’s weak policies on China have only empowered and emboldened… Read more »
Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) introduced the No Subsidies for Wealthy Universities Act. This legislation would ensure that higher education institutions are properly using taxpayer-funded federal grant money for conducting research projects, rather than for funding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, by eliminating indirect cost reimbursement on federal research… Read more »
On Thursday, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) announced his office will be teaming with James Madison University to participate in the Library of Congress’ Veterans History Project.
The Veterans History Project collects, preserves, and makes accessible the firsthand accounts of American wartime veterans so that future generations may learn about veterans’ experiences in their own words… Read more »
Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) received the highest rating out of any member of the House of Representatives on a new legislative scorecard released by the Council for Innovation Promotion for working to advance strong and effective intellectual property rights that promote American innovation, creative output, and the industry.
“I am honored to receive the highest… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC– Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) and the Republican Study Committee released its annual budget for fiscal year 2025. The budget serves as a comprehensive blueprint for conservative governance and was produced by the RSC Budget and Spending Task Force, which Congressman Cline currently chairs.
President Biden’s reckless spending has created devastating… Read more »
