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Rep. Cline Introduces Bill To Curb Subsidies For Wealthy Universities

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Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) introduced the No Subsidies for Wealthy Universities Act. This legislation would ensure that higher education institutions are properly using taxpayer-funded federal grant money for conducting research projects, rather than for funding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, by eliminating indirect cost reimbursement on federal research…

Congressman Cline Recognizes Bears For State Title Win

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John Breeden | Daily News Record DAYTON — Blue Ridge Christian got some unexpected acknowledgment for its state championship-winning season. Ben Cline, the U.S. representative for Virginia’s 6th congressional district, congratulated the Bears on capturing the 2023-24 Virginia Association of Christian Athletics (VACA) state title on the House floor last Monday. In addition, Cline…

Congressman Cline Announces Partnership with James Madison University to Participate in Library of Congress’ Veterans History Project

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On Thursday, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) announced his office will be teaming with James Madison University to participate in the Library of Congress’ Veterans History Project.  The Veterans History Project collects, preserves, and makes accessible the firsthand accounts of American wartime veterans so that future generations may learn about veterans’ experiences in their own words…

Congressman Cline Receives Highest Score in Entire House of Representatives on Council for Innovation Promotion Scorecard

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Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) received the highest rating out of any member of  the House of Representatives on a new legislative scorecard released by the Council for Innovation Promotion for working to advance strong and effective intellectual property rights that promote American innovation, creative output, and the industry.  “I am honored to receive the highest…

RSC Budget & Spending Taskforce Chair Rep. Cline Announces Release of FY 2025 RSC Budget, “Fiscal Sanity to Save America”

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WASHINGTON, DC– Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) and the Republican Study Committee released its annual budget for fiscal year 2025. The budget serves as a comprehensive blueprint for conservative governance and was produced by the RSC Budget and Spending Task Force, which Congressman Cline currently chairs.  President Biden’s reckless spending has created devastating…

Congressman Cline Announces Retirement of his Chief of Staff Matthew Miller

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WASHINGTON, DC– U.S Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) today announced the retirement of his long time Chief of Staff Matthew Miller: "After 30 years of federal service Matt wraps up a distinguished career encompassing pivotal roles in both the executive and legislative branches. Matt also served in the U.S. Navy being deployed to Iraq and Guantanamo Bay, as well as civilian Department…

Congressman Cline Appointed to the Bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Speaker Mike Johnson appointed Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) to the newly created bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI). The goal of the Task Force is to explore how Congress can ensure America continues to lead the world in AI innovation while considering guardrails that may be appropriate to safeguard the nation against current and…

Congressman Ben Cline Selected As Impeachment Manager, Vows To Hold Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Accountable

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WASHINGTON, D.C.– Tonight, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) released the following statement on his vote to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas: "Secretary Mayorkas has knowingly and willfully neglected his oath of office, plunging America into the worst border crisis in our history," Rep. Cline said. "Every community, including Virginia’s Sixth District, is…

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Could Be Impeached on Tuesday

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Rebecca Downs | Town Hall In the early morning hours of last Wednesday, after a markup that lasted 15 hours, the House Homeland Security Committee voted to advance articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The effort has been years in the making, with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) reminding Townhall last week that we are…

Virginia lawmakers react to border battle, weigh in on border security bill negotiations

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Kelsey Childress | ABC 13 Virginia lawmakers are weighing in on the situation happening at the Texas border, along with the negotiations taking place on Capitol Hill to come to a conclusion to fix it. This comes as the House Homeland Security Committee is set to vote on a resolution to impeach Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for what they said is his failure to secure the border, which…