Representative Ben Cline (VA-06) today announced that he will support objections to the Electoral College certification process on Wednesday, January 6. He released the following statement:On January 6, 2021, the U.S. House and Senate will convene in a joint session to open the electoral votes submitted by state government officials, certify their validity, count them, and declare the… Read more »
Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) released the below statement after being sworn in as a Member of the 117th Congress."While serving the people of Virginia's Sixth District these past two years, I have fought to defend the Constitution and put America first, protect the sanctity of life, defend the Second Amendment, secure our borders, lift regulatory burdens on businesses and farmers, drain… Read more »
Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) released the below statement following House passage of H.R. 9051 – the Caring for Americans with Supplemental Help Act."Virginians across the Commonwealth are hurting, and that is why I fully supported President Trump's call to raise the dollar amount of Emergency Relief Checks from $600 to $2000 by offsetting it with cuts to wasteful spending included… Read more »
Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) announced that he will host a District-wide Telephone Town Hall. Cline will be joined on this call by the Chairman of the Congressional Doctors Caucus, Representative Phil Roe, M.D. (TN-01), and Dr. Laura Kornegay, Health Director for the Central Shenandoah Health District.The telephone town hall will take place Monday, December 21, 2020, from 6:30p.m.… Read more »
This week, Congressmen Ben Cline (R-VA-06) and Dean Phillips (D-MN-03) introduced H. Res. 1086 - the 48-Hour Bill Review Resolution, which will help ensure Members of Congress and the public are afforded the necessary time to read and review legislation before a vote is called on the House Floor. The House currently has a rule in place in which a bill cannot be voted on until 72-hours… Read more »
Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) sent a letter to Governor Northam urging the Commonwealth to act immediately to grant a much-needed Emergency Declaration to the city of Staunton.On August 8, heavy rain and flooding wreaked havoc in downtown Staunton and caused more than $3.1 million in damages to property.Staunton provided the necessary data to the Virginia Department of Emergency… Read more »
This week, Congressmen Ben Cline (VA-06) and Dean Phillips (MN-03) introduced H.R. 8022 - the Lobbying Disclosure Reform Act, which will promote greater transparency within the lobbying industry.When initially passed in 1995, the Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) sought to bring about greater accountability among special interest groups and required lobbyists to register with both the Clerk… Read more »
This week, Congressmen Ben Cline (VA-06) and Dean Phillips (MN-03) introduced H.R. 7949 - the SMART Government Act. This legislation would implement a three-pronged approach to establish better governance and oversight regarding Federal technology practices.H.R. 7949 would: Work to consolidate the more than 12,000 government data centers, which would not only save federal dollars but… Read more »
Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) announced that he will host a District-wide Telephone Town Hall. Cline will be joined on this call by Congressman Kelly Armstrong (ND-At Large) and Delegate Michael Webert (R-Rappahannock County).The telephone town hall will take place Wednesday, July 29, 2020, from 6:30p.m. – 7:30p.m. Constituents planning to participate should register at… Read more »
This week, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) accepted the 2020 ‘Spirit of Enterprise' Award from the United States Chamber of Commerce. The award was presented by the local Luray-Page County Chamber during their ‘Business After Hours' event at Shawnee Farms Estate.The ‘Spirit of Enterprise' Award recognizes Members of Congress who are committed to supporting pro-business… Read more »
