Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) announced more than $3.7 million in grants awarded to federally-qualified health care facilities throughout Virginia's Sixth Congressional District.The grants were awarded by the Department of Health and Human Services and were made available through the recently passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The CARES Act… Read more »
Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) extended the submission deadline for the Congressional Art Competition.This announcement comes following the Congressional Institute's decision to push its nationwide deadline back one month."I am pleased that the Congressional Institute extended its submission deadline for the Congressional Art Competition," Cline said. "This will give Sixth District… Read more »
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) has been working to ensure Sixth District constituents have the latest information from across the Federal Government."Here in the Sixth District and across the globe, the COVID-19 crisis has created an atmosphere of fear and confusion. This pandemic certainly warrants caution," Cline said. "That is why my staff and I… Read more »
Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) announced the 2020 Congressional Art Competition today. The Congressional Art Competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and is an opportunity to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia.The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students in the District.… Read more »
Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) released the below statement following the House passage of H.R. 748 – the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act."Our Nation is facing a historic crisis. In the last month, COVID-19 has infected over 85,000 Americans, more than any other Nation on Earth. Over 1200 of our fellow Americans have perished, and we are making every… Read more »
WAYNESBORO, VA – Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) will host the first of several Service Academy Days on Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Fishburne Military School located at 225 S Wayne Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980.Students and their parents will be provided information on the application, nomination, selection, and appointment processes. Representatives from the various… Read more »
Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) released the below statement following the acquittal of President Donald Trump by the United States Senate."Speaker Pelosi has said that impeachment must be compelling, overwhelming, and bipartisan. However, the impeachment of President Trump did not possess any of these qualities. The flawed and rushed process conducted in the House, coupled with the lack of… Read more »
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 2024 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… Read more »
Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) made the following statement on the House Floor during today's debate on H. Res. 755 – Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors: "Madam Speaker, Today is a sad day for this body, for the voters who sent me here last November, and for our Nation. Benjamin Franklin cautioned when asked what he had… Read more »
Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) released the following statement on the House Judiciary Committee voting today to advance Articles of Impeachment to the full House of Representatives. "It is a sad day in America, as Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee have failed the American people by voting out two unproven Articles of Impeachment against the President after only 3 days of… Read more »