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Rep. Ben Clines Statement on Passage of Democrats Continuing Resolution

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Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) released the following statement regarding his vote against the continuing resolution H.R. 6833. “Virginians are facing an inflation crisis, a fentanyl crisis resulting from an open border, an energy crisis, and a crime crisis – all created by President Biden and Democrats’ radical agenda,” Cline said. “Instead of…

Rep. Ben Cline Introduces Legislation to Help Reduce Burdensome Regulations on Small Businesses

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Representative Ben Cline (VA-06) introduced the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act  (H.R. 8933), legislation that would require federal regulators to assess the full economic effects of proposed regulations on small businesses and consider alternative measures to reduce burdens before they act. The bill is co-sponsored by Representative Young Kim…

Rep. Cline Announces Launch of 2022 Congressional App Challenge

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Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) announced the start of this year’s Congressional App Challenge (CAC), a competition designed to encourage student participation in computer science, STEM, and coding. “Improving computer science, coding, and STEM skills is essential for boosting innovation and economic prosperity,” Cline said. “My office is excited to…

Rep. Cline on Passage of Democrats Reckless Tax-and-Spend Package

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  Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) issued the following statement slamming the House Democrats’ partisan passage of the “Inflation Acceleration Act” that spends billions to supersize the IRS, raises taxes on American families, manufacturers, and energy producers, and will do nothing to reduce the record-high inflation hurting Americans. “Today, House…

Rep. Cline Announces 2022 Congressional Art Competition

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Today Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) announced his office's participation in the 2022 Congressional Art Competition. The Congressional Art Competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and is an opportunity to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia.The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school…

Rep. Cline Demands Accountability from ICE Regarding the Biden Administrations Failed Catch and Release Program

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Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) was joined by 80 of his House colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) demanding answers related to President Biden's failed Catch and Release program. This letter comes in response to reports that 47,705 illegal aliens who were conditionally released from ICE custody with a Notice to Report failed to check-in…

Rep. Cline Introduces Bill to Protect Americans from Discrimination by Organ Transplant Centers

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Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) was joined by Representatives Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Bob Good (VA-05), Rob Wittman (VA-01), Jeff Duncan (SC-03), Rodney Davis (IL-13), and Chip Roy (TX-21) in introducing H.R. 6534, the Stop Arduous Vaccine Enforcement (SAVE) Act, which would prohibit organ transplant centers from denying an individual from receiving or donating an organ solely based on…

Rep. Cline Urges Federal Agencies Return to Timely Constituent Services

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Today, Representative Ben Cline (VA-06) was joined by 38 Members of Congress in sending a letter to President Biden demanding employees at Federal agencies return to in-person work to ensure timely constituent services. Despite federal personnel having early access to the COVID-19 vaccine and accommodations being made to ensure social distancing in the workplace, there are still several…

Rep. Cline Announces U.S. Service Academy Nominations for the Class of 2026

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Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) announced the names of the students within the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia whom he has nominated to join the Class of 2026 at one of four U.S. Service Academies. Applicants to the U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy require a nomination from a Member of Congress or another…

Rep. Cline Expresses Concern Over the Silencing of Students at Washington and Lee University

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LEXINGTON, Virginia – Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) sent the following letter to President William Dudley of Washington and Lee University. The letter responds to reports that Washington and Lee University ordered a student group to remove materials supporting a state-wide candidate for office from its booth at an annual activities fair. Cline was joined in this letter by…