Congressman Ben Cline represents the 6th District of Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Graphic Packaging International has a significant economic impact on our region and employs 198 people in Virginia. This week, I enjoyed touring the company’s facility in Staunton and discussing the issues impacting the forest products industry, which is one of the most overly-regulated in the US.
Governor Youngkin and his team are fighting hard for the people of the Commonwealth, and I was pleased to sit down with the Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General this week to discuss the important issues facing the Sixth District. Transportation concerns like widening I-81, expanding economic development in the region, and protecting the rights of Virginians were among the many topics discussed. I look forward to continued conversations like these about how to move Virginia forward through a productive partnership between state and federal officials.
My thoughts on the Russian invasion of Ukraine:
Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline
While Members of the House have been home in their Districts the past few days, it was officially a Committee Work Week and legislative business continued. In a House Budget Committee Hearing recently, my Republican colleagues and I pushed for more fiscal responsibility and expressed oppos...
In the past year, President Biden and Congressional Democrats have spent more than $3 trillion on big-government programs, many of which were included in the so-called "American Rescue Plan." This out-of-control spending has contributed to the highest rate of inflation in 40 years.
It was a pleasure to participate in the “Fishburn Families Read Together” initiative at Fishburn Park Elementary School in Roanoke this week. I enjoyed the opportunity to read to kindergarten and fifth-grade classes to help promote the importance of reading among younger students.
As we celebrate National FFA Week, we highlight the organization’s role in developing the next generation of agricultural leaders. I was pleased to meet with the FFA’s Eastern Region Vice President, Mallory White, recently to discuss Ag education here in Virginia.
America stands united alongside our European allies in rejecting Russian aggression against Ukraine. Germany made the correct decision to suspend completion of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, and President Biden should reverse his earlier approval of the pipeline while imposing strong sanctions against the Russian government. Russia’s violation of the 2014-15 Minsk agreement and the launching of military action against Ukraine cannot be allowed to stand.
Undersea pipeline, meant to ferry natural gas directly from Russia to northern Germany, is owned by a subsidiary of Gazprom.
Today, we honor the birth of Virginia native and hero of the American Revolution, President George Washington. His efforts both in battle and in office laid the foundation for the prosperity the United States has experienced for nearly two and a half centuries.
I was pleased to cosponsor the Honoring our PACT Act, which helps Veterans exposed to toxic burn pits - particularly those who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Veterans are one of our Nation’s top priorities, and I look forward to passing this vital, bipartisan legislation when the House returns at the end of February.
This action follows additional steps I supported last Congress to begin addressing the burn pit issue.
The Senate took a significant step in recent days to help former military service members suffering from toxic burn pit exposure by passing a bill to expand access to health care for post-9/11 combat veterans.
Advocating for policies that keep more money in tax-payers' pockets has always been a priority. To that end, I was pleased to recently cosponsor the Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act, which seeks to aid older Americans by eliminating the double-tax on Social Security benefits.
Today, we remember the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of the 70,000 Marines and sailors who landed on Iwo Jima 77 years ago. We will never forget their service to our Nation.
Congratulations to Botetourt County’s own Addison Kelly for being named one of the Commonwealth’s ten Virginia Dairy Maids. Through the Virginia Dairy Princess Program, Addison will help promote our state's dairy industry. Good luck in this new role!
A Botetourt County girl has been crowned a Virginia Dairy Maid.
Are you interested in learning more about the legislative process or how to make a direct impact on your community? If so, consider applying for a summer internship in my office. We have open positions for hardworking individuals in both Washington and here in the District.
According to ICE's own report, the agency deported only 55,590 illegal aliens in 2021, the fewest number in the last 5 years. This is despite a record 2+ million immigrants having been arrested at the border – Biden has broken our immigration system.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported just 55,590 illegal immigrants in 2021, the fewest number in five years, according to a document obtained by the Washington Free Beacon.
Today Democrats on the Budget Committee argued that the debt ceiling should not exist nor be subject to Congressional oversight.
I'll fight to ensure the Majority does not eliminate one of the few potential ways to push back against the Left’s runaway spending.
This week, members of my staff will hold Mobile Office Hours in Lexington and Woodstock. Team Cline will be available to meet with constituents to assist with problems they might have with a Federal agency, such as the IRS, State Department, Department of Veterans Affairs, and more.
We must stand with parents to ensure the government is not making choices that harm our kids. Republicans in Richmond understand that moms and dads, not bureaucrats, know what’s best for children.
A bill to end mask mandates in Virginia schools is headed to the governor, who has said he will add a clause to make it effective immediately.
Out-of-control government spending is contributing to surging inflation.
The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan is just one of the many bills Democrats rammed through Congress that led to consumer prices rising 7.5% over the last year.
Biden called NBC journalist Lester Holt a “wise guy” when the veteran TV anchor pointed out that Biden erroneously said high inflation would be temporary last summer.
This confirms what we already knew - the Clinton campaign lied about Russian collusion.
Spying on a political opponent’s private servers to push a now-debunked conspiracy is criminal and cost taxpayers millions. Those involved must be held accountable.
Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign paid an internet company to “infiltrate” servers at Trump Tower and the White House in order to link Donald Trump to Russia, a new leg…
Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline
This week, our community and Commonwealth continued to honor the lives and legacies of Officers John Painter and J.J. Jefferson. Their passing emphasizes the sacrifices law enforcement officers, and their families, make and the dangers they face each day to keep us safe. As we say goodbye ...
BREAKING: Tom Brady’s Deflategate is in the rearview as Biden's own thwarts Super Bowl Sunday shopping.
As Americans head to the grocery store before the big game, they're finding bare shelves and higher prices.
In CNN’s latest poll, 56% of the American people responded “nothing” when asked to name a single thing they approved of that President Biden has done.
Biden is surely bringing the majority of the country together…. in opposition to his failed presidency.
Nearly 6 in 10 Americans disapprove of how Joe Biden is handling his presidency, with most of that group saying there's literally nothing Biden has done since taking office that they approve of. The finding, from a CNN Poll conducted by SSRS in January and February, highlights the entrenched politic...
Democrats went from “The Buck Stops Here” to “It wasn’t me.”
Biden’s rejection of a recent U.S Army report criticizing his Administration’s disaster in Afghanistan shows an utter disregard for those who served there.
President Biden on Thursday said he rejected the accounts and findings of an Army investigative report in which military officials reportedly criticized Biden administration officials for failing to grasp the situat
While President Biden flaunts recently rising wages, he fails to account for the impact of inflation, which has hit a 40-year high. Real wages are actually down nearly 2% from 2020, and Americans are paying more as they shop for the essentials.
Americans' paychecks continued to rise at the end of 2021. But along with that, so did prices.
The Department of Homeland Security must be focused on protecting our country against foreign threats, not distracted in pursuit of a climate change agenda. I joined Rep. Brian Babin in urging Secretary Mayorkas to refocus his agency’s efforts on true national security matters.
This week, I had the pleasure of meeting with representatives from various independent colleges and universities from throughout the Sixth District. We discussed their legislative priorities for the upcoming year and how Congress can advance policies that benefit their institutions.
Border Security is National Security.
Last year, 11,201 pounds of fentanyl came across our border – enough to kill every American nearly 8x over.
We must secure our border to slow the opioid epidemic and stop this dangerous drug from coming into our country.
It was a pleasure to present Clerk of the Circuit Court for Augusta County, Steve Landes, with the medals his father earned during World War II.
If you or a loved one are having trouble obtaining service medals from the Federal government, my office may be able to help.
This week, Officers John Painter and J.J. Jefferson will be laid to rest. They gave their lives to protect students at Bridgewater College, and our community will never forget their sacrifice.
“No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” ~John 15:13
We knew the lockdowns from Democrat governors like Ralph Northam did more harm than good. A new study from professors at Johns Hopkins proves it. Time to end these devastating COVID mandates.
A new study concluding lockdowns 'should be rejected as a pandemic policy instrument' was ignored by the vast majority of the liberal media.
Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline
It was a solemn week across the Sixth District following the devastating shooting at Bridgewater College, which resulted in the deaths of two beloved officers. Our community grieves the tragic passing of Campus Officers John Painter and J.J. Jefferson, who lost their lives while protectin...
Congressional Democrats and President Biden are responsible for our southern border being overrun by illegal aliens. They have failed the American people and refuse to be held accountable. My Republican colleagues and I recently hosted a hearing to address the immigration crisis.
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