Press Releases

Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) wrote to Governor Northam urging him to increase the maximum number of spectators allowed at outdoor high school sporting events to 50 percent capacity or 500 people, whichever is greater, as well as to advocate that the Governor follow the CDC's six-foot social distancing guidelines, rather than 10 feet as declared in his Order.Governor Northam… Read more »

Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) released the below statement ahead of this evening's vote on H.R. 1319."Our families, our farmers, and our small businesses need our continued support as we navigate this COVID pandemic and work to reopen our economy, but they don't need a $1.9 trillion package riddled with Democrat pork," Cline said. "While I could support additional relief to help get folks… Read more »

Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) was joined by Congressmen Wittman and Good in writing to Governor Northam encouraging him and the General Assembly to fully conform state tax law to the federal government's recently enacted tax law and allow for full deductibility of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans in order to ensure the recovery of Virginia small businesses.As part of the… 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 2025 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 »

Today, Congressman Ben Cline released the below statement following the Inauguration of President Joe Biden."I attended today's Inauguration of President Joe Biden out of respect for the office of the Presidency and to commemorate the peaceful transfer of power that has become a cornerstone of our American Republic," Cline said. "However, we must forge beyond this moment in history to… Read more »

Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) released the below statement amid efforts by House Democrats to impeach President Trump."Attempts to impeach the President in his final 8 days in office will only further fuel the political divide among our citizens and will be detrimental to long-term efforts to unify our country. Both President Trump and President-Elect Biden have called for a peaceful… Read more »

Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) released the below statement following the death of Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick, who succumbed to injuries he sustained at the Capitol on January 6, 2021."Elizabeth and I are heartbroken to learn of the passing of Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick, who sustained a fatal injury while engaging rioters at the Capitol earlier this week," Cline… Read more »

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 »