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Rep. Cline Introduces Bill to Reverse Governor Spanberger’s New Sanctuary Policies and Strengthen Federal-State-Local Immigration Enforcement

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Today, Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06) introduced the 287(g) Cooperation Act of 2026, legislation to strengthen federal-local immigration enforcement partnerships by requiring state and local law enforcement agencies to enter into a 287(g) memorandum of agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as a condition of receiving Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)…

Celebrating Virginia’s Agricultural Strength During National Agriculture Month

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Agriculture defines Virginia’s Sixth District. It shapes our communities, drives our economy, and reflects the character of the people who call the Shenandoah Valley and surrounding regions home. Across rural Virginia, hard work is not a slogan, it is a way of life. Families rise before dawn, steward their land, care for livestock, and ensure their farms can be passed down to the next…

Rep. Cline, Sens. Warner, Kaine Urge Secretary Rubio to Secure the Swift Release of Chuck Zimmerman

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In a bipartisan letter to Secretary Marco Rubio, Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA), Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), and Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) urged the State Department to prioritize the case of American citizen Charles “Chuck” Zimmerman and called for a formal designation as “wrongfully detained” by the Russian government. The lawmakers also pressed for timely diplomatic efforts to secure his release after…

Rep. Cline Introduces the Protecting Access to American Products Act

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Today, Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA) introduced the Protecting Access to American Products Act, legislation aimed at streamlining the U.S. trade shipping process during times of supply chain strain and uncertainty. The bill amends current maritime law to ensure that products made in America are not prevented from reaching American markets. Further, it is designed to allow for administrative…

Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline

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Department of Homeland Security funding has passed the House, but Senate Democrats refuse to provide the necessary votes to end the partial government shutdown. To highlight the dire consequences of diminishing the 287(g) program, one case involved a criminal illegal alien who took the life of an innocent young mother, Stephanie Minter.  My bipartisan bill that…

Reps. Cline, Correa, Lee, and Neguse Introduce the Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026

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Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06), alongside Reps. Lou Correa (CA-46), Laurel Lee (FL-15), and Joe Neguse (CO-02), introduced the bipartisan Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026. The legislation would permanently raise the small business reorganization threshold for Chapter 11 to $7.5 million, allowing more small businesses to access a faster, more cost-effective bankruptcy process while…

Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline

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President Trump delivered a bold address to Congress, outlining his incredible successes over the past year and highlighting progress on the America First agenda. Operation Epic Fury delivered justice in response to the actions of Ayatollah Khamenei’s ruthless and tyrannical rule.   Introduced the No Tax on Takings Act, legislation that would eliminate the…

Rep. Cline Introduces Bill to Protect Taxpayers From Eminent Domain Taxes

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Today, Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06), introduced the No Tax on Takings Act, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to spare unsuspecting property owners from paying harsh federal taxes on a sale the government compelled them to make. “Families should never be hit with a federal tax bill after the government forces them to sell their own property,” said Rep. Cline. “When eminent domain is…

Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline

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The Department of Homeland Security went into a partial government shutdown over Democrats' unreasonable demands. Republicans remained committed to building more homes in the market and driving down costs for American consumers. Celebrating the contributions of Future Farmers of America this week. Democrats Inflicted DHS…

Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline

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SAVE America Act passes the House to safeguard the integrity of our democratic process  Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before the House Judiciary Committee  Discussed with local media about the additional $17 million secured for I-81 widening Cosponsored a bipartisan bill to increase access for Medicare recipients to receive early cancer…