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| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1338 | RSC BUDGET AND SPENDING TASK FORCE CHAIR CLINE, RSC LEAD LETTER TO TREASURY ON RULE CHANGE THAT WOULD FUEL WASTE AND ABUSE OF UNSPENT COVID-19 FUNDS | 2023-12-19 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Republican Study Committee’s (RSC) Budget and Spending Task Force Chairman Ben Cline (R-VA) and RSC Chairman Kevin Hern (R-OK) sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen demanding that the Treasury Department roll back an Interim Final Rule (IFR) that would allow state and local governments to hoard tens of billions in unspent COVID funds from the 2021 American Rescue Plan (ARP). Under current law, state and local governments have until December 31, 2024, to “obligate” COVID funds. Instead of enforcing this statutory deadline, the Treasury Department’s rule allows state and local governments to obligate funds past the statutory deadline by submitting a detailed memo on how they plan to spend the money by April 30, 2024. This blatantly fails to comply with congressional statutes and will further fuel the fire of inflationary, wasteful government spending. Co-signers of the letter include Representatives Jeff Duncan, Michael Cloud, Randy Weber, August Pfluger, Beth Van Duyne, Ralph Norman, Harriet Hageman, Lance Gooden, Scott Franklin, Doug LaMalfa, Scott Fitzgerald, James Baird, Ronny Jackson, Chuck Edwards, Austin Scott, Josh Brecheen, Rich McCormick, Joe Wilson, Barry Moore, Claudia Tenney, Glenn Grothman, Andy Biggs, Eli Crane, Alex Mooney, Eric Burlison, Pat Fallon, Byron Donalds, Kat Cammack, Mike Collins, Rudy Yakym, Bob Good, Erin Houchin, Keith Self, and Troy Balderson. The Economic Policy Innovation Center (EPIC) also supports the letter. “The Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund (SLFRF), which the Biden Administration has treated like a slush fund, is a quintessential example of government waste, and a critical opportunity for taxpayer savings. Even worse than the initial waste is Treasury’s new Hoarding Rule, which allows states to stash this money for later unspecified uses. We are grateful to Congressmen Cline and Hern and their 34 Congressional colleagues who joined them in championing common sense and highlighting these abuses, including Treasury’s overreach on the … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1340 | REP. CLINE INTRODUCES BILL TO PREVENT UNIVERSITIES FROM USING TAXPAYER-FUNDED GRANTS FOR WOKE DEI PROGRAMS | 2023-12-19 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) introduced the Federal Grant Accountability Act. This legislation would ensure that higher education institutions are properly using taxpayer-funded federal grant money solely for conducting research projects, rather than for funding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, by requiring reports on how indirect cost reimbursements are being allocated to schools to provide more transparency to the federal grant-making process. It would also prohibit federal agencies from distributing funds at an indirect rate that is higher than the lower rate offered to private organizations. This comes following a shocking testimony from university presidents during a House Education and Workforce Committee hearing on the massive rise in antisemitism on college campuses. Rep. Ben Cline said, “Universities are raking in tens of billions of dollars from taxpayers for scientific research. While some are using their grant money appropriately, others are using it as a slush fund to promote woke, radical DEI activities. Congress must protect Americans’ taxpayer dollars and ensure that the money received is being spent on legitimate, research-oriented purposes, not to push the Left’s political agenda on college campuses.” Executive Vice President of Heritage Action, Ryan Walker, said, “Institutions of higher education should drive research and promote diversity of thought, not forced compliance with radical political agendas. DEI practices promote division in America, further exploited by university bureaucrats at the expense of taxpayers. The Federal Grant Accountability Act holds universities accountable by ensuring taxpayer funds are used for actual research and not as fuel for the Left’s agenda." Background In 1946, taxpayers began subsiding scientific research at higher education institutions. The cost of all academic research projects is broken down into two types of costs: direct costs of the project and overhead expenses, also known as indirect costs. While direct costs are e… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1335 | HOUSE PASSES REP. CLINE’S BIPARTISAN BILL TO REIN IN UNELECTED BUREAUCRATS | 2023-12-12 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Ben Cline’s (VA-06) Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act (H.R. 357), cosponsored by Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02), passed in the U.S. House of Representatives. This bipartisan legislation will provide greater accountability to taxpayers in the regulatory process by requiring all rules, except in limited circumstances, to be signed and issued by an individual appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Rep. Ben Cline said, “For too long, costly regulatory burdens have been imposed by unelected career bureaucrats, rather than an individual confirmed by the Senate. That is unacceptable. Passage of this legislation on the House Floor is a step in the right direction to help rein in Washington bureaucrats’ overreach of power and ensure a government that is accountable to the American people.” Rep. Jared Golden said, “It’s simple: federal regulations should be made by officials who are accountable to the American people. House passage of this common-sense, bipartisan bill brings us one step closer to a more responsible and responsive government.” Read more about Congressman Cline’s bill exclusively on Fox News. The Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act is Rep. Cline’s first legislation to pass the House floor in the 118th Congress. It now heads to the Senate for consideration. Cosponsors: Jared Golden (ME-02), Scott Perry (PA-10), Mary Miller (IL-15), Mark Green (TN-07), Andy Ogles (TN-05), Josh Brecheen (OK-02), Ralph Norman (SC-05), Nancy Mace (SC-01), Michael Cloud (TX-27), Michael Guest (MS-03), Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), Harriet Hageman (WY), Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Debbie Lesko (AZ-08), Byron Donalds (FL-19), Eli Crane (AZ-02), Russell Fry (SC-07), Lance Gooden (TX-05), and Mark Alford (MS-04) Background According to a 2019 study by the Pacific Legal Foundation, 98% of all rules that came out of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) between 2001 and 2017 were issued “illegally” by non-Senate confirmed officials and that other agencies had … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1321 | Rep. Ben Cline Introduces the Protecting America From Spies Act | 2023-11-08 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) introduced the Protecting America from Spies Act, which would allow the Department of State to deny visas to any individual if a consulate officer, an immigration officer, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), or the U.S. Attorney General knows, or has reasonable ground to believe, that the individual has committed acts of espionage or intellectual property theft against the United States. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced the companion legislation in the Senate earlier this year. Rep. Ben Cline said, “The Chinese Communist Party has actively engaged in espionage efforts to infiltrate our society, steal our intellectual property, and gain our country’s secrets, posing a serious threat to our national security. It is far past time we strengthen our immigration laws and crackdown on foreign espionage by denying those who attempt to spy or steal from the United States from entering our country.” BACKGROUND Under current law, spies operating on behalf of the Chinese Communist Party who have been expelled from the United States are able to immediately reapply for visas. In 2020, the Trump Administration closed China’s consulate in Houston, Texas in response to evidence of espionage and intellectual property theft. The Protecting America from Spies Act would update the Immigration and Naturalization Act to ensure that efforts to engage in espionage or technology transfer is considered ineligible for future visas. Read more in Daily Caller HERE and the full bill text HERE. Congressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1306 | Rep. Ben Cline Hosts Annual Higher Education Roundtable in Buena Vista on Affordable Higher Education, Maximizing Opportunities for Students | 2023-10-16 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | BUENA VISTA, VIRGINIA – Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) hosted his annual higher education roundtable at Southern Virginia University with higher education leaders from across Virginia’s Sixth District to hear directly from them and discuss ways to make higher education more affordable for every family and ensure access to opportunities that fit students’ needs best. Congressman Cline was joined by Southern Virginia University Provost Dr. James Lambert, Washington and Lee University President William Dudley, Mary Baldwin University President Dr. Jeffrey Stein, Roanoke College President Dr. Frank Shushok Jr., Blue Ridge Community College President Dr. John Downey, and Radford University Carilion President Dr. Bret Danilowicz. Last October, Congressman Cline held his higher education roundtable at the Blue Ridge Community College in Weyers Cave. Rep. Ben Cline said, “I have long believed that no family or student should worry that attending college or university will break the bank, rack up mountains of debt, or fail to prepare them for good-paying jobs in the real world. With more than 20 colleges and universities within Virginia’s Sixth District, we need to do the hard work of finding solutions to improve student performance, boost post-graduation job placement and keep tuition affordable. It was great to be with so many higher education leaders in Buena Vista today to hear their ideas and share my actions to ensure affordability and opportunity for students.” In the 118th Congress, Congressman Cline cosponsored the Know Before You Owe Federal Student Loan Act of 2023 (H.R. 1216), which would strengthen loan counseling requirements to ensure colleges are fully preparing their students to take out loans in a responsible manner. He also cosponsored the Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act (H.R. 1250), which would ensure that students of owners of family farms or small businesses would not be unfairly penalized in the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process. In the 117th Congress, C… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1278 | Rep. Ben Cline Introduces the Subpoena Compliance Accountability Act | 2023-09-20 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) introduced the Subpoena Compliance Accountability Act, which would amend House Rules to require that appropriations bills considered by the House prohibit funds for the salary of any federal officer or employee who is convicted of contempt in violation of 2 U.S. Code § 192 - Refusal of a witness to testify or produce papers. This year alone, House Republicans have threatened to hold multiple agency leaders of the Biden Administration in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with their subpoenas or to produce documents related to congressional investigations. Rep. Ben Cline said, "For too long, federal officials within the Biden Administration have stonewalled congressional investigations. Enough is enough. Defunding any federal official held in contempt will hold them accountable, strengthen congressional subpoena power, and help restore trust in our institutions." Read more in Fox News HERE and the full bill text HERE. Congressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1276 | Rep. Ben Cline Introduces the End U.N. Censorship Act | 2023-09-19 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Yesterday, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) introduced H.R. 5531, the End the U.N. Censorship Act. Currently, U.S. contributions to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) are being used to develop and implement an artificial intelligence (AI) assisted fact-checking tool, iVerify, to label and censor speech online as mis-, dis-, and mal- information, as well as toxic or hate speech. This legislation would prohibit U.S. taxpayer funds from being used to further the UNDP’s iVerify initiative. Rep. Ben Cline said, “The United Nations Development Programme’s iVerify tool is something straight out of Orwell’s 1984, using AI to help label, suppress, and censor speech online at the expense of American tax dollars. That’s wrong and goes against the very principles enshrined in the First Amendment. We must prevent taxpayer dollars from playing any part in censorship on a global scale, and my bill will do just that.” Read more in Fox News Digital here and the full bill text here. BACKGROUND ON END THE U.N. CENSORSHIP ACT (H.R. 5531) In 2021, the U.S. gave the United Nations Development Programme $190 million. iVerify is currently being tested in five countries: Kenya, Honduras, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Zambia. iVerify is also being listed in the Digital Public Good Registry, meaning that hostile governments can model it for their own illicit intent. The U.N. is also partnering with the following companies to carry out this program. Crowd Tangle – A Facebook/Meta-connected fact checking tool. Meedan – Received $255,997 from the National Science Foundation for “Identifying and Countering Misinformation on Closed Messaging Platforms (Covid-19).” International Fact Checking Network (IFCN) - A grant and fellowship making organization to “help fact-checkers, solution providers, and other eligible organizations launch new and innovative fact-checking programs and initiatives.” Congressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and serve… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1272 | Congressman Ben Cline Applauds Roanoke County School Board’s Decision to Reject Biden Admin’s Bid to Intervene in Deliberations on Issues Facing Parents & Students | 2023-08-30 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | On Monday, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) applauded the Roanoke County School Board’s decision to reject the Biden Administration’s attempt to intervene as “mediator” in its deliberations on important issues involving parents and their children. Last week, Congressmen Ben Cline and Morgan Griffith (VA-09) sent a letter to Roanoke County School Board Chairman Brent Hudson urging the Board to continue to reject the offer of assistance from the Department of Justice’s Community Relations Service (CRS) ahead of the vote over whether or not to adopt Governor Glenn Youngkin’s new initiative in public schools, and their efforts were successful. Rep. Ben Cline said, "Whether it's targeting concerned parents in Loudoun County or seeking to intervene as 'mediator' in Roanoke County School Board deliberations, the Biden DOJ has no right to try to insert itself into important issues facing parents and students. I applaud the Roanoke County School Board for rejecting the agency's politicized attempt to overstep its authority and ensuring that the elected board members are the ones making the decisions that are in the best interests of Roanoke County parents and students without unelected bureaucrats in Washington getting in the way." Read more in The Daily Wire HERE. Read the full letter HERE or below. August 23, 2023 Dear Chairman Hudson: We have been reading with interest the media reports surrounding recent school board deliberations on important issues facing both students and parents in the Roanoke Valley, and it has come to our attention that there has been an offer of assistance to you from the Department of Justice’s Community Relations Service (CRS). We are writing to urge the Roanoke County School Board to continue to reject the offer from CRS and address school board matters without outside intervention. The parents, elected school board members, and Roanoke County taxpayers are much better suited to make important decisions about Roanoke County school matters than unelected bureaucrats from Washington, D.C. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1254 | Rep. Ben Cline Votes to Support Veterans and Service Members By Passing FY24 MilConVA Funding Bill | 2023-07-27 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the Fiscal Year 2024 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 4366), which provides funding for Defense Department military and family housing construction activities and remediation at closed military bases. This legislation also provides funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs’ veteran benefits programs, such as those related to disability and pension benefits, education, healthcare, and insurance and loan programs. Rep. Ben Cline said, “This strong legislation prioritizes programs for those most important: our Veterans and our brave service members. Today’s vote makes clear that House Republicans stand with our Nation’s heroes who have sacrificed so much to defend our freedoms and protect our homeland.” FY24 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act Honors our commitment to Veterans by: Fully funding Veterans’ health care programs; and Fully funding Veterans’ benefits and VA programs, including the electronic health record modernization initiative. Supports a strong national security by: Providing nearly $800 million above the President’s Budget Request for military construction, focusing investments in the Pacific theater, barracks, and other quality-of-life projects; and Maintaining two provisions prohibiting the closure or realignment of Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Focuses the Executive Branch on its core responsibilities by: Including new provisions prohibiting funds to lobby Congress, promote or advance critical race theory, and carry out divisive Executive Orders. Read the summary of the bill here. Watch Rep. Cline’s floor speech on the FY24 MilConVA bill here or above. Congressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wif… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1252 | As FY24 Farm Bill Approaches, Rep. Ben Cline and House Agriculture Committee Chairman Thompson Host Agriculture Listening Session in Virginias Sixth District | 2023-07-17 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | WEYERS CAVE, VA - Today, as Congress begins to take up the Fiscal Year 2024 Farm Bill, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) was joined by House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) in hosting an Agriculture Listening Session with over 50 farmers and other Ag industry stakeholders at Maple Springs Farm in Weyers Cave, showcasing the diversity of commodities Virginia has to offer. These included groups such as: the Virginia Farm Bureau, Virginia Cattlemen Association, Virginia Poultry Federation, Virginia State Dairymen’s Association, Virginia Agribusiness Council, National Pork Producers Council, and the Virginia Grain Producers Association. Virginia’s Sixth District is home to more than 8,000 farms, leading the Commonwealth. With over 41,500 farms in the state, and an economic impact of $82.3 billion annually, Virginia is an agricultural powerhouse. During the Listening Session, Congressman Cline, Chairman Thompson, and the participants discussed several aspects of the upcoming Farm Bill, including how the Bill can be used to support farmers and the industry. Additionally, they discussed the Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn the Biden Administration’s new WOTUS rule, the importance of reintroducing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, and the commendable work the state of Virginia did in handling the recent avian flu outbreak. Chairman Thompson has been joining a few Members of Congress who represent rural areas across the country to discuss how Washington can best focus on the needs of those affected by the FY24 Farm Bill. “I’d like to thank Chairman Thompson for joining me today. As Congress takes up the Fiscal Year 2024 Farm Bill this year, it is vital we hear firsthand from those most affected by the Bill and how we can prioritize the needs of Virginia’s Sixth District,” Rep. Cline said. “This year's Farm Bill aims to revitalize rural America. I want to thank Rep. Cline and Maple Springs Farm for hosting today and providing the space to discuss issues affecting Virginia's farmers, ranchers, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1251 | Congressman Ben Cline Votes to Support Our Troops and Protect Our National Defense By Passing FY24 NDAA | 2023-07-14 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (NDAA) which provides for the needs of servicemembers and their families through a pay increase, while equipping our military with the tools and resources to counter the rapidly growing threats from Communist China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. The NDAA includes a measure, which Congressman Cline cosponsored, to prohibit the Department of Defense from paying for or reimbursing transportation for service members to receive an abortion. The NDAA will also provide much-needed oversight and crackdown on waste, fraud, and abuse, saving taxpayers billions of dollars. Rep. Ben Cline said, “For too long, the Biden Administration has politicized our military in an attempt to further push its radical, woke agenda. I’m proud to support the FY24 NDAA, which is the most pro-life, pro-America defense bill in recent memory. By passing this bill, the House took an important step to ensuring that the American warfighter is the best equipped, best trained, and most lethal fighting force in the world.” Congressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1247 | Reps. Ben Cline, Ted Lieu Relaunch Bipartisan Congressional Songwriters Caucus | 2023-06-22 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) and Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA) relaunched the bipartisan Congressional Songwriters Caucus. Originally formed in 2003, the Caucus will serve as an informal group of Members dedicated to supporting songwriters and intellectual property protections. Rep. Ben Cline said, “Making art, specifically music, is a powerful way to leave a mark on the world. It’s a part of our everyday lives, from what we listen to on our commutes in the morning, to the music we select for our most important life events, such as birthdays, weddings, and funerals. But today’s modern music landscape can make it more difficult for certain artists, especially independent songwriters, to make a living. That is why I’m proud to co-chair the Congressional Songwriters Caucus, which will play an important role in promoting the songwriting community by working to ensure the creative rights of songwriters are protected.” Rep. Ted Lieu said, “My district in Southern California is home to many talented songwriters whose work contributes so much to our culture and society,” said Rep. Lieu. “I’m thrilled to join Congressman Ben Cline in co-chairing the new bipartisan Congressional Songwriter’s Caucus, which will work to support America’s brilliant songwriters by ensuring they can protect their work and make a living doing what they love. Music contributes so much to our way of life, and we must ensure those creating it are compensated fairly. I’m grateful to the numerous songwriter advocacy organizations who’ve partnered with us on the creation of this caucus and look forward to working together to support our artists.” Nashville Songwriters Association International Executive Director Bart Herbison said, “It All Begins With A Song,” the entire music ecosystem. Since the Songwriters Caucus was initially launched 20 years ago technology has completely changed the way music is delivered. American songwriters still face challenges in the digital era and we are very grateful to Congressmen Cline and Lieu for their bipart… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:08:25Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1245 | Rep. Ben Cline Introduces No Welfare for the Wealthy Act | 2023-06-15 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) introduced the No Welfare for the Wealthy Act to eliminate the Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (BBCE) loophole in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and stop waste, fraud, and abuse within the food stamp program. This legislation would also require states to enforce the asset and income limits already in federal law. Currently, 41 states and the District of Columbia are using the BBCE loophole to ignore applicants’ assets like cash, boats, and RVs to bust through federal eligibility limits when handing out food stamp benefits. As a result, at least 5 million people who receive food stamps do not meet federal asset and/or income requirements – costing American taxpayers nearly $7 billion per year. Rep. Ben Cline said: “It’s no surprise that Big Government just keeps finding ways to spend more of Americans’ taxpayer dollars and encourage waste and fraud – even if it comes at the expense of the truly needy. The Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility loophole is a system created by federal bureaucrats that allows the wealthy to receive taxpayer-funded food stamps without checking their assets. Whether intentional or not, no one should be able to receive these benefits if they are ineligible. The No Welfare for the Wealthy Act will prevent states from abusing this loophole and protect resources that should only go to the most vulnerable among us.” Read the full bill text here, a one-pager here, and a Fox News article here. Congressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:15:57Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1244 | RSC Budget & Spending Taskforce Chair Cline Announces Release of FY 2024 RSC Budget, Protect Americas Economic Security | 2023-06-14 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) and the Republican Study Committee released its annual alternative budget for fiscal year 2024. The budget serves as a comprehensive blueprint for conservative governance and was produced by the RSC Budget and Spending Task Force. Congressman Cline currently chairs that task force. The reckless policies of President Biden and Congressional Democrats have created a record $10 trillion in new spending in just two years, resulting in historic inflation, massive interest rate hikes, and rapid acceleration toward a national debt crisis. Despite an unprecedented $31.92 trillion in national debt, the RSC’s “Protect America’s Economic Security” would balance the budget in just seven years, cut spending by $16.3 trillion over 10 years and reduces Americans’ taxes by $5.1 trillion over 10 years. RSC Budget and Spending Task Force Chair Rep. Ben Cline said: “For too long, irresponsible spending habits in Washington have made the cost-of-living more expensive for hardworking American families, and they are fed up with business-as-usual. The RSC budget prioritizes smart, common-sense policy to empower the American worker, and it cuts back on wasteful spending to pay for what’s important – just like families have to do every day. We are committed to protecting our country’s economic security and restoring fiscal sanity to our Nation’s finances.” RSC Chairman Kevin Hern said, “I’m proud of the work Ben and our task force members have put into this budget. Our conservative values are on display on every page. Our budget proves that fiscal responsibility is the only way to lower inflation, grow the economy, cut federal spending, empower taxpayers, and protect small businesses. Congress controls the purse strings, but we the House has failed to produce a budget year after year after year. Everyone has to balance their budget – governors, mayors, businesses, families – but not Congress. Nearly every problem facing our government can be traced back to our failure to both pass a budget and stick… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:15:57Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1241 | Rep. Ben Cline Votes Against $4T Debt Ceiling Increase | 2023-06-01 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA) released the following statement after he voted “no” on the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (H.R. 3746), which would raise the debt limit by roughly $4 trillion beyond the 2024 election. “Joe Biden’s policies have put America on a race to the bottom, and his debt limit agreement further rewards business-as-usual,” said Cline. “The American people and Virginia's Sixth District demand and deserve fundamental change in how Washington operates. That’s why I voted no on this deal.” Congressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:08:25Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1236 | Rep. Ben Cline on Passage of Bill to Improve Agency Rulemaking Out of the House Committee on the Judiciary | 2023-05-24 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA) released the following statement on the passage of his bill, the Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act (H.R. 357), out of the House Committee on the Judiciary: “Too many costly regulations are improperly initiated and issued by unelected career bureaucrats, rather than an individual appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate,” said Cline. “That is unacceptable. Today, my legislation passed out of the House Committee on the Judiciary, which ensures federal regulations are made by officials who are accountable to Congress and to the American people.” Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act (H.R. 357) The Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act would require all rules proposed by federal agencies, except in limited circumstances, to be signed and issued by an individual appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Read the full bill text here. Congressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:07:47Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1233 | Governor Glenn Youngkin Press Release: Leading Construction Equipment Company to Expand in Virginia | 2023-05-23 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | [“This is great news for the residents of Botetourt County,” said Congressman Ben Cline. “This significant investment to expand Altec’s operations in Virginia’s Sixth District will go a long way in creating new job opportunities and economic development. I look forward to seeing this funding positively impact the area for years to come.”] RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Altec Industries, a global industrial machinery manufacturer, will invest $1.4 million to expand the production of Altec’s construction equipment product line in Botetourt County. Virginia successfully competed with other states for the project, creating 150 new jobs and additional investment in the existing facility. The company established its Botetourt County facility in 2001 at the Botetourt Center at Greenfield. Altec, Inc. is a privately held company that produces aerial devices, digger derricks, and boom truck cranes, as well as many other truck body tools used by a broad spectrum of industrial customers. Altec provides products and services in more than 100 countries throughout the world... | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:07:47Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1230 | Rep. Ben Cline Votes to Protect Americas Law Enforcement Officers | 2023-05-17 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) voted for, and the House passed, the Protect Our Law enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement (POLICE) Act of 2023 (H.R. 2494), which would ensure that criminal aliens who assault law enforcement officers are removable from the United States. “Every day, America’s law enforcement officers courageously save innocent lives, stop criminals, and keep our communities safe,” Cline said. “Yet tragically, violence against the brave men and women who wear the badge continues to rise and is perpetuated by President Biden’s open borders – with tens of thousands of illegal aliens pouring across the southwest border. That is unacceptable. This bill to make an assault on a law enforcement officer by a criminal alien a deportable offense is a good step toward helping to protect those who protect us.” The POLICE Act of 2023 (H.R. 2494) Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to explicitly state that assaulting a law enforcement officer is a deportable offense To qualify as a deportable offense, the offense must be committed: While the law enforcement officer is performing official duties; Because of the performance of his/her official duties; Or because of his/her status as a law enforcement officer Read a one-pager of the bill here. Congressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:55:44Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1222 | Rep. Ben Cline on Passage of Secure the Border Act of 2023: Major Step Towards Tackling Bidens Border Crisis | 2023-05-11 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of 2023. The House Judiciary Committee, which Congressman Cline serves on, played a leading role in crafting this legislation and worked hard to make this the strongest border security package that Congress has ever considered. “Since his first day in office, President Biden has actively worked to weaken our southern border through radical open border policies that have resulted in the worst border crisis in history – turning every community, including Virginia’s Sixth District, into border communities,” said Cline. “From halting construction of the border wall to deciding to lift Title 42 removal authority, President Biden has willingly and knowingly failed to protect the southern border and uphold the rule of law. While Biden and Secretary Mayorkas desperately attempt to downplay this crisis and tell Americans to just deal with it, House Republicans passed the strongest border security package in the history of Congress that secures America’s borders, and restores our Nation’s rule of law and sovereignty.” The Secure the Border Act of 2023: Reforms the asylum system by preventing fraud, raising the credible fear standard, and returning asylum to its historical roots and original intent. Ends the Biden Administration’s “catch and release” policy and gives the federal government additional tools to secure the border. Addresses the exploitation of children and ensures that children remain together, or are reunited, with their parents. Reduces the jobs magnet for illegal immigration. The full text of H.R. 2 can be found here. Congressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:55:44Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1207 | Rep. Ben Cline Reintroduces Legislation to Defund Woke and Wasteful Government Agency | 2023-04-27 | 2023 | 2023-04 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) reintroduced the Federal Insurance Office Elimination Act. This legislation will restore the oversight duties of the state insurance regulators by eliminating the Federal Insurance Office (FIO), an unnecessary federal agency created by the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Continuing the FIO’s ever-expanding reach, the Biden Administration issued a 2021 Executive Order that instructs the FIO to assess climate-related factors in its oversight of insurance companies, examine the potential effects of climate change on financial institutions, and determine whether climate change could affect insurers’ financial stability. Congressman Cline was joined by Congressmen Alex Mooney (R-WV), Ralph Norman (R-SC), Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Randy Weber (R-TX), and Glenn Grothman (R-WI) as original cosponsors. This bill is endorsed by the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA). “The Federal Insurance Office’s (FIO) burdensome regulations and oppressive federal oversight of each state’s insurance market are glaring examples of the federal government’s excessive overreach,” said Cline. “Worse, the Biden Administration has weaponized the FIO to implement its woke Green New Deal agenda in the regulation of insurance. State laws protecting the availability of insurance for millions of Americans should be defended, not used as a political football. Defunding the ever-expanding agency is a good step towards draining the D.C. swamp and returning oversight back to the states.” “In 2010, advocates of federal insurance regulation succeeded in getting the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) established as part of the 2010 Dodd-Frank law–but PIA has never given up on repealing it,” said Jon Gentile, vice president of government relations for the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA). “Many of the FIO’s duties are examples of federal overreach in the context of our system of state insurance regulation. In addition, the FIO has consistently so… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:44:29Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1205 | Rep. Ben Cline on Passage of Limit, Save, Grow Act: Its Time Democrats Come to the Negotiating Table | 2023-04-26 | 2023 | 2023-04 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) released the following statement after he voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 (H.R. 2811). “President Biden and the Deficit-Loving D.C. Democrats’ inflationary spending has worked to increase our national debt to unsustainable levels-- over $31.6 TRILLION in debt and an annual deficit of nearly $1.5 TRILLION,” Cline said. “While Biden has no plan to avoid debt default, House Republicans are committed to a reasonable, responsible, and sensible solution to our Nation’s debt crisis that would limit Washington’s irresponsible spending, save taxpayer dollars, and grow the American economy. It’s time Democrats finally do their job and come to the negotiating table.” The full text of H.R. 2811 can be found here. Congressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:44:29Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1203 | Rep. Ben Cline Votes to Protect the Integrity of Womens Sports | 2023-04-21 | 2023 | 2023-04 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023 (H.R. 734). This legislation, which Rep. Cline cosponsored, ensures that biological males are prohibited from competing in athletic programs that are designated for biological females. “The Radical Left’s blatant disregard for Title IX is a direct attack against female athletes who train so hard to compete and win,” said Cline. “Despite the clear scientific evidence of physical differences between men and women, the Left continues to pander to a woke political agenda as female athletes lose out on medals and scholarships to biological men. That’s wrong, which is why I’m proud to join my colleagues in passing this legislation to preserve the legacy of Title IX and ensure female athletes a fair playing field in competitive sports.” The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023: Clarifies that a recipient of federal education funding violates Title IX’s prohibition against sex discrimination if the recipient operates, sponsors, or facilitates athletic programs or activities and allows a person whose sex is male to participate in an athletic program or activity that is designated for women and girls. States that the qualifications of “sex” are based on an individual’s reproductive biology and genetics at birth. Clarifies that the bill’s provisions do not prohibit schools or institutions from permitting males to practice against women’s sports teams, protecting the long-standing routine of some women’s athletic programs of practicing or scrimmaging against males. For more information, click here. Congressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:44:29Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1187 | Rep. Ben Cline Votes to End Bidens War on Americas Energy Independence | 2023-03-30 | 2023 | 2023-03 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1). This legislation will restore America’s energy independence and reduce costs by: increasing domestic energy production; cutting burdensome government red tape; and reforming the permitting process. “Families in Virginia and across the Nation have been hit hard by the high fuel prices caused by the anti-energy policies of the Biden Administration,” said Cline. “Joe Biden has waged war on our energy independence. That war ended today as House Republicans passed the Lower Energy Costs Act, which will work to put America back in the driver’s seat on domestic energy production so folks can keep more of their hard-earned paychecks.” The Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1) will cement into law key provisions to reduce costs and return America to energy independence: 1) Spurs responsible development of domestic energy and mineral resources. 2) Maximizes efficiency and minimizes delays for hardrock mining projects on federal land by extending existing permitting efficiencies to mineral development and limiting claims on mine projects to those filed within 120 days of a final agency action. 3) Modernizes the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to further energy and infrastructure development without sacrificing environmental standards or public involvement. 4) Reverses anti-energy policies advanced by the Biden Administration. 5) Streamlines energy exports. For a section-by-section summary of the bill, click here. Congressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:30:02Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1176 | Rep. Ben Cline Votes to Reclaim the Role of Parents in Their Childrens Education | 2023-03-24 | 2023 | 2023-03 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the Parents' Bill of Rights Act (H.R. 5). This legislation reaffirms and protects a parent’s God-given right to be involved in their child’s education. “Parents are furious at the Radical Left’s continued attempts to indoctrinate our children with woke agendas in America’s public schools. As a father, I firmly believe that parents have the right to know and make decisions on what is being taught in the classroom without fear of being silenced,” said Cline. “That is why I am proud to join my Republican colleagues in passing this important legislation to reclaim parents’ role in their children’s education, and prevent Big Government from controlling the narrative in our schools.” The Parents' Bill of Rights Act (H.R. 5) would enhance transparency among schools and parents, while clearly establishing and outlining the rights bestowed to parents. This bill ensures five commonsense principles are met by our schools: 1. Parents have the right to know what their children are being taught. School districts must post curriculum information publicly. States must provide the public a copy of any revisions to the state’s academic standards or learning benchmarks. Parents must be given timely notice of any school’s plan to eliminate gifted and talented programs. Schools must provide parents with a list of books and reading materials available in the school library. 2. Parents have the right to be heard. Teachers must offer two in-person meetings with parents each year. Parents must be allowed to address the school board on issues impacting the education of children in the school district. Educators and policymakers must respect the First Amendment right of parents as well as their right to assemble and have a say in their child’s education. School districts should consider community feedback when making decisions. 3. Parents have the right to see the school budget and spending. There must be public disclosure of school d… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:30:02Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1175 | Rep. Ben Cline Votes to Overturn Bidens ESG Veto, Protect Retirement Savings | 2023-03-23 | 2023 | 2023-03 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) voted to overturn President Biden’s veto of H.J. Res. 30, a resolution that would nullify the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) rule greenlighting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing in retirement plans. The president’s veto comes after both the House and the Senate voted in a bipartisan manner to reject DOL’s rule. “It is shameful that President Biden used his first veto to play political football with Americans’ retirement savings,” said Cline. “Financial managers should ensure Americans are getting the best retirement possible, not fund Biden’s woke ESG agenda. While I am disappointed that Democrats overwhelmingly refused to join House Republicans in support of overturning Biden’s veto, I will not stop fighting to protect Americans’ hard-earned retirement savings.” Congressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:30:02Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1159 | Rep. Ben Cline Votes to Overturn EPAs Burdensome WOTUS Rule | 2023-03-09 | 2023 | 2023-03 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, a resolution rescinding the Biden Administration’s new rule that redefines which waters are considered “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) and subject to federal rules and regulations, including costly environmental compliance. “Carefully defined water regulation is key to ensuring Virginia’s number one agriculture industry can succeed and local economies can thrive, especially in the Sixth District,” Cline said. “Unfortunately, the disastrous EPA is working to regulate every pond and puddle with their new WOTUS regulation, which will grant Biden’s bureaucrats more arbitrary control over our rural communities. Today, I am proud to work with my Republican colleagues to overturn the Biden Administration’s overly ambiguous and burdensome rule, and protect America’s farmers, ranchers, and property owners from this government overreach of power.” H.J. Res. 30 would ease regulatory burdens for small businesses, manufacturers, farmers, home and infrastructure builders, local communities, water districts, and everyday Americans by invalidating the Biden Administration’s overreaching Rule redefining “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA). Congressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:30:02Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1160 | Rep. Ben Cline: Bidens FY24 Budget Leaves Our Nation on the Brink of Fiscal Ruin | 2023-03-09 | 2023 | 2023-03 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) issued the following statement after President Joe Biden released his Fiscal Year 2024 budget proposal to Congress. “President Biden’s FY 24 $6.9 TRILLION tax-and-spend budget continues the downward economic spiral hard-working Americans have faced over the last two years,” Rep. Cline said. “Instead of addressing our unsustainable $31.5 trillion debt and soaring deficits, Biden’s budget is more of the same: more taxes, more costly regulations, and more inflationary spending. In the coming weeks, House Republicans will put forward a budget that actually works toward getting our fiscal house in order by reining in out-of-control spending and putting us on a path to balance.” Congressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:30:02Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1148 | Rep. Ben Cline Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Opportunities for Veterans | 2023-02-09 | 2023 | 2023-02 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) introduced the Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2023. Rep. Cline was joined by Congressmen Byron Donalds (R-FL), Lou Correa (D-CA), and Chris Pappas (D-NH) in introducing this bipartisan legislation. The Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2023 would allow veterans the opportunity to pursue their small business and entrepreneurial aspirations by giving them access to resources through the Small Business Administration and their GI Bill benefit. The key components of the Veterans Entrepreneurship Act are: The establishment of a 3-year pilot program overseen by the Administrator of the Small Business Administration that will enable up to 250 GI Bill benefit-eligible veterans to pursue an educational entrepreneurial training program The pilot program includes a thorough application process and requires participation in an approved entrepreneurial training program Veterans are required to develop a business plan to be approved by their training program advisor and the SBA's Associate Administrator for Veterans Business Development The grant available to veterans participating in this pilot program may be equivalent to the GI Bill maximum amount of 36 months of educational assistance at the rate in effect for each veteran through the GI Bill benefit program If approved, the grant can be used by a veteran to open their own business or purchase a franchise Rep. Cline said, “Veterans often struggle when they separate from service and transition into civilian life. Many want to pursue higher education, but some seek a different path. It’s common sense to expand opportunities for Veterans and offer support to pursue the American dream of starting a small business that will create jobs and grow our economy. I thank Congressmen Donalds, Correa, and Pappas for joining me in this bipartisan effort to take care of those who took care of us in service to our great country.” Rep. Donalds said, “Rather than predetermining our service members’ path forward in civilian life, we should instead… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:18:08Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1147 | Rep. Ben Cline Reacts to Bidens State of the Union: Democrats Are All Talk, No Action | 2023-02-08 | 2023 | 2023-02 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) issued the below statement in response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address. Rep. Cline said, “Since President Biden took office, he has focused on pushing a far-Left agenda to appease the radical members of his party. The Biden agenda includes support for open borders and amnesty; job-killing anti-energy policies that make us more dependent on foreign oil; reckless spending proposals that has put our country on a path towards nearly $32 trillion in debt; and rising inflation that increases the cost of everyday goods on families. While Joe Biden keeps talking and living in an alternate reality, the American people deserve action to govern responsibly, secure our southern border, restore our energy independence, and protect our constitutional freedoms – leave our Nation in a stronger place for future generations. That is what House Republicans are focused on, and what I will keep fighting for every day.” Congressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:18:08Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1141 | Rep. Ben Cline Appointed to House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture | 2023-02-02 | 2023 | 2023-02 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) announced that he has been appointed to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration for the 118th Congress. Rep. Cline said, “Agriculture plays a critical role in America’s economic growth, and it is the number one industry in Virginia’s Sixth Congressional District. Ensuring efficient food production and manufacturing is critical to our food supply across our Nation, especially in rural communities like ours. I’d like to thank Chairwoman Kay Granger for appointing me to serve on the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and I look forward to the important work we will do as we tackle the many issues facing our country.” Chairwoman Kay Granger said, “I am pleased to announce that I have appointed Rep. Ben Cline to serve on the subcommittee that oversees the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, the Food and Drug Administration, and related agencies. Mr. Cline’s insight and knowledge of the agriculture economy will be important assets as the subcommittee addresses issues under its jurisdiction.” Congressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:18:08Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1137 | Rep. Ben Cline Leads Colleagues in Letter to Biden Demanding Answers on Ignoring Budget Deadline for Third Straight Year | 2023-01-30 | 2023 | 2023-01 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA), Chairman of the Republican Study Committee’s (RSC) Budget and Spending Task Force, led his colleagues in letter a to President Joe Biden demanding answers and accountability on the administration’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget following reports that it will not be submitted to Congress before the statutory deadline of the first Monday in February. This will be the third year in a row that the President has missed the submission deadline, and will likely delay the beginning of the Congressional budget process. The letter was cosigned by RSC Chairman Kevin Hern (R-OK), Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI), Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC), Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), Rep. Josh Brecheen (R-OK), Rep. Pat Fallon (R-TX), Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA). Rep. Michael Cloud (R-TX) , Rep. Bob Good (R-VA), Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX), Rep. Roger Williams (R-TX), and Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO). Read more in the letter HERE or below. January 30, 2023 The Honorable Joseph R. Biden President of the United States 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear Mr. President, We write to express our concerns regarding reports that your administration may miss the statutory deadline for submitting a Presidential Budget to Congress for the third year in a row and has no intent to offer a balanced budget. The American people have spoken and made it abundantly clear that the United States must no longer be governed in a state of crisis or brinkmanship. They expect their duly elected leaders to take the initiative to ensure that the vital functions of government are managed responsibly and in a timely manner. The urgency of our Nation’s fiscal crisis is unprecedented. It is imperative that we move quickly to address skyrocketing inflation, a crippling $31.5 trillion in national debt, and the impending insolvency of our Nation’s major trust funds. With the induction of a new Congress, Democrats and Republicans must seize this opportunity to fix our Nation’s unsustainable financial traj… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:08:17Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1133 | Rep. Ben Cline Announced as Chairman of House Judiciary Subcommittee on Responsiveness and Accountability to Oversight | 2023-01-27 | 2023 | 2023-01 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) was appointed by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) to chair the Subcommittee on Responsiveness and Accountability to Oversight for the 118th Congress. Following his selection to lead the subcommittee, Rep. Cline released the following statement. Rep. Cline said, “Americans deserve a bureaucracy that is responsive and transparent to Congress and the people. But for too long, the Biden administration has stonewalled Republicans’ investigations into politicization, misconduct, and abuse. I’d like to thank Chairman Jim Jordan for appointing me Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Responsiveness and Accountability to Oversight for the 118th Congress to get answers the American people are demanding.” Chairman Jordan said, “Rep. Cline will bring years of Judiciary Committee experience to the Subcommittee on Responsiveness and Accountability to Oversight. We have important work to do, and Mr. Cline will play a critical role in accomplishing our goals this Congress.” Congressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:08:17Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1127 | Rep. Ben Cline Introduces Bills to Improve Federal Rulemaking Process | 2023-01-13 | 2023 | 2023-01 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | Today, Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA) introduced two pieces of legislation, which would attack waste in our bureaucracy and ensure federal agencies are held accountable to private citizens and small businesses during the rulemaking process: the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvement Act and the Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act. "Good governance begins with accountability, and nowhere is this needed more than in our federal bureaucracy,” Rep. Cline said. “These common-sense bills make critical improvements to the rulemaking process by placing a necessary check on agency regulators.” Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvement Act The Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvement Act would require federal regulators to assess the full economic effects of proposed regulations on small businesses and consider alternative measures to reduce burdens before they act. Cosponsor: Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL) Supporters: NFIB, Heritage Action Read the full bill text here and a one-pager here. Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act The Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act would require all rules proposed by federal agencies, except in limited circumstances, to be signed and issued by an individual appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Cosponsors: Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME), Rep. Mary Miller (R-IL), Rep. Mark Green (R-TN), Rep. Andrew Ogles (R-TN), Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA) Supporters: Pacific Legal Foundation, FreedomWorks, Heritage Action Read the full bill text here and a one-pager here. Congressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:08:17Z |
| https://cline.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1124 | IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Rep. Ben Clines Statement on Voting to Rescind Funding for President Bidens IRS Army | 2023-01-12 | 2023 | 2023-01 | Republican | House | VA | Ben Cline | C001118 | cline.house.gov | cline | https://cline.house.gov/news/documentquery.aspx?DocumentTypeID=27 | scraper | In case you missed it, in the first days of the 118th Congress, Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA) voted to rescind funding for the 87,000 new IRS agents and staff passed by the previous Congress. Rep. Ben Cline released the following statement: “The last thing hardworking families and small businesses need is more IRS bureaucrats spying on their Venmo accounts to squeeze more money out of their pockets,” Rep. Cline said. “Americans deserve an IRS that works for them, not against them. Voting to repeal this funding for Biden’s army of 87,000 auditors is a great first step in the right direction, and is the first of many promises House Republicans will deliver on in the 118th Congress.” Watch Rep. Ben Cline’s speech on the House floor here or below: Congressman Ben Cline represents the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia. He previously was an attorney in private practice and served both as an assistant prosecutor and Member of the Virginia House of Delegates. Cline and his wife, Elizabeth, live in Botetourt County with their two children. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:08:17Z |
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