Congressman Ben Cline represents the 6th District of Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Praying for Mama Woodruff and her family during this difficult time.
Hello friends!
Due to the sudden change in the health of Mama, we have decided to close this week. At 104 years of age, she has lived a long and prosperous life and we are so grateful!
We would like to spend as much time with her as possible in what may be her final days.
Thank you for all of the love, prayers, support and kind words at this time.
We’ll see you soon!
Blessings.....
The Woodruff family
Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline
     Following a productive District Work Period where I met with constituents and toured a number of businesses, the House gaveled back into session on Tuesday. I continue to monitor the crisis on our southern border and in a subcommittee hearing this week, I questioned HHS Secretary Becerra a...
April is National Cancer Control Month, a time to bring attention to the importance of early detection and prevention. Many Americans delayed routine cancer screenings this past year, but now is the time to get those appointments #BackontheBooks.
Routine cancer screening detects cancer early and increases the likelihood your treatment will be successful. If your doctor’s office is open, give them a call today!
It’s been three weeks since Vice President Harris was appointed Border Czar, and while she has visited a bakery in Illinois, a water facility in California, and a yarn shop in Virginia, she has neglected to actually visit the border to see this worsening crisis firsthand.
It’s been three weeks since Vice President Harris was appointed Border Czar, and while she has visited a bakery in Illinois, a water facility in California, and a yarn shop in Virginia, she has neglected to actually visit the border to see this worsening crisis firsthand.
The Blue Ridge Parkway stretches 469 miles throughout Virginia and North Carolina contributing $1.3 billion to local economies along the roadway and supporting 16,000 jobs. I congratulate Tracy Swartout on being named the Parkway’s new superintendent and look forward to working with her moving forward.
The National Park Service(NPS) announced the new superintended of the Blue Ridge Parkway on Friday
With a majority of only six seats, Speaker Pelosi has been rushing bills to the Floor, bypassing committees, and preventing amendments. Read a letter my Problem Solvers Caucus colleagues and I recently sent to House Leadership urging a return to regular order.
The Problem Solvers Caucus urged Congressional leadership to return to regular order in the House, allowing for open debate on the House floor, committee hearings, and amendments. In a letter officially endorsed by the 58-Member bipartisan Caucus, including 29 Democrats and 29 Republicans, the group...
Just a friendly reminder that Tax Day has been moved by both the federal government and the Commonwealth of Virginia to May 17. Individual taxpayers can also delay payment of any money owed to the IRS until that date.
Just a friendly reminder that Tax Day has been moved by both the federal government and the Commonwealth of Virginia to May 17. Individual taxpayers can also delay payment of any money owed to the IRS until that date.
A baby born alive, even after an attempted abortion, should be afforded the same constitutional protections as every other American. Today, I joined my GOP colleagues in signing a discharge petition to force a vote on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which would guarantee medical care for babies that survive abortions. #EndInfanticide
This Administration’s priorities are misguided.
The President's $1.52 trillion budget proposal mentions “climate” 146 times compared to only three references to “border security” – despite a 71% increase in attempted illegal crossings last month.
The blueprint includes increases in funding to address climate change, along with beefing up education, health research and the Internal Revenue Service.
Today the Air Force Reserve celebrates 73 years of providing critical air support in countless missions across the globe. These reservists not only serve in times of war and peace, but also serve as citizen leaders in their everyday lives.
Today the Air Force Reserve celebrates 73 years of providing critical air support in countless missions across the globe. These reservists not only serve in times of war and peace, but also serve as citizen leaders in their everyday lives.
Last month, U.S. Customs and Border Protection encountered 170,000+ migrants illegally crossing the border – a 400% INCREASE from March of 2020.
We Must:
âś… Finish building the wall along our southern border
âś… Provide CBP the resources necessary to do their jobs effectively
✅ End “Catch and Release”
✅ Reimplement “Stay in Mexico” order
âś… Reinstate asylum partnerships with our Central and South American allies
Last month, U.S. Customs and Border Protection encountered 170,000+ migrants illegally crossing the border – a 400% INCREASE from March of 2020.
We Must:
âś… Finish building the wall along our southern border
âś… Provide CBP the resources necessary to do their jobs effectively
✅ End “Catch and Release”
✅ Reimplement “Stay in Mexico” order
âś… Reinstate asylum partnerships with our Central and South American allies
My office is now accepting entries for the 2021 High School Congressional Art Competition. To learn more visit: https://cline.house.gov/services/art-competition
Emily McClung of Lexington was our District’s 2020 winner, and her painting "Lemonade," featured below, currently hangs in the U.S. Capitol.
My office is now accepting entries for the 2021 High School Congressional Art Competition. To learn more visit: https://cline.house.gov/services/art-competition
Emily McClung of Lexington was our District’s 2020 winner, and her painting "Lemonade," featured below, currently hangs in the U.S. Capitol.
As the author of the Declaration of Independence and our Nation’s third President, fellow Virginian, Thomas Jefferson, championed our God-given rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Happy birthday, President Jefferson.
As the author of the Declaration of Independence and our Nation’s third President, fellow Virginian, Thomas Jefferson, championed our God-given rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Happy birthday, President Jefferson.
I enjoyed touring Trivium Packaging's metal can manufacturing plant today in Roanoke. This facility employs 125 folks from our area and has been essential throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in helping ensure our shelves remain stocked by supplying America’s food and beverage industries.
Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline
          It was a great week in Virginia's beautiful Sixth District. I had the pleasure of spending the past few days crisscrossing the District meeting area residents, business owners, medical professionals, farmers, researchers, and more to hear about the issues most important to them a...
I'll continue to fight for the unborn in Congress. Taxpayer dollars should never be used to fund abortions, and I recently urged Chairwoman DeLauro to include Hyde protections in the Labor-HHS appropriations bill as has been done since 1976. Read the letter here: https://tinyurl.com/xptfcf53
I'll continue to fight for the unborn in Congress. Taxpayer dollars should never be used to fund abortions, and I recently urged Chairwoman DeLauro to include Hyde protections in the Labor-HHS appropriations bill as has been done since 1976. Read the letter here: https://tinyurl.com/xptfcf53
April is designated as the Month of the Military Child. We pay tribute and applaud military families and their children for the daily sacrifices they make and the challenges they overcome. Countless moves, new schools, a parent deployed, all demonstrate a resiliency to be commended. Thank you for all you and your families do to serve the call of freedom.
April is designated as the Month of the Military Child. We pay tribute and applaud military families and their children for the daily sacrifices they make and the challenges they overcome. Countless moves, new schools, a parent deployed, all demonstrate a resiliency to be commended. Thank you for all you and your families do to serve the call of freedom.
Our country is at a crossroads facing challenges on several fronts. From the crisis at our border to the COVID-19 pandemic to out-of-control deficit spending, it is time for President Biden to reach across the aisle and work to find realistic solutions to the issues most concerning the American people. I joined WFIR this week to discuss a number of these matters with Roanoke's own Gene Marrano and Joey Self.
There’s nothing a commission will tell us that we don’t already know - packing the Supreme Court simply because one party doesn't like the current makeup is as reckless as it gets. This would set a wildly dangerous precedent and be detrimental to the American Justice System.
Biden promised to establish the commission throughout the 2020 election.
During this #NationalPublicHealthWeek, I enjoyed visiting Fralin Biomedical Research Institute in Roanoke. While there, I heard about the exciting research the facility is conducting to help prevent, diagnose, and treat major health challenges such as brain disorders, heart disease, and cancers.
We must secure the border so parents don’t send their children unaccompanied to our country. Smugglers left this 10-year-old boy behind to fend for himself and U.S. Customs and Border Protection found him wandering alone and in tears. #BidensBorderCrisis
The Bill of Rights is not a list of ten suggestions. The Second Amendment must be protected.
President Biden’s Executive Orders will do nothing to actually curb gun violence and instead strip citizens of their ability to protect themselves and their families.
The president wants to curb the spread of homemade fi****ms that lack traceable serial numbers.
Last year, Mack Trucks opened a new facility in Roanoke County which created nearly 250 good-paying jobs. This week, I enjoyed touring the factory with Congressman Morgan Griffith to see firsthand the production of the company’s new line of medium-duty trucks, the Mack MD Series.
Today, we remember the nearly six million lives lost during the Holocaust and honor their memory. This tragedy is forever marked by the words “Never Again”. #YomHaShoah #HolocaustRemembranceDay
Today, we remember the nearly six million lives lost during the Holocaust and honor their memory. This tragedy is forever marked by the words “Never Again”. #YomHaShoah #HolocaustRemembranceDay
Far too many businesses are struggling because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and I’m pleased that my Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act, which was signed into law last week, will serve as a lifeline for those trying to keep the doors of their small business open.
A bipartisan bill introduced by Virginia 6th District Rep. Ben Cline, R-Botetourt, and New York 10th District Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-New York City, was signed into law by President Joe
Virginia companies serve as the “Arsenal of Democracy” by manufacturing countless products for the US Military. I was pleased to join a bipartisan congressional delegation yesterday to tour BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, which works tirelessly to enhance the nuclear capabilities of the U.S. Navy.
Virginia companies serve as the “Arsenal of Democracy” by manufacturing countless products for the US Military. I was pleased to join a bipartisan congressional delegation yesterday to tour BWX Technologies, Inc. in Lynchburg, which works tirelessly to enhance the nuclear capabilities of the U.S. Navy.
Biden’s $2.25 trillion “social justice” and “climate justice” initiative masquerading as an infrastructure plan will raise taxes, hurt the US economy, advance unrelated Democrat policies, and dramatically increase the size of the government.
Only 6% actually goes to roads and bridges.
Biden’s $2.25 trillion “social justice” and “climate justice” initiative masquerading as an infrastructure plan will raise taxes, hurt the US economy, advance unrelated Democrat policies, and dramatically increase the size of the government.
Only 6% actually goes to roads and bridges.
On this Gold Star Spouses Day, we honor spouses of fallen servicemembers and recognize the tremendous sacrifices of military families. Our Nation is forever grateful.
On this Gold Star Spouses Day, we honor spouses of fallen servicemembers and recognize the tremendous sacrifices of military families. Our Nation is forever grateful.
Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline
This week we mourn the loss of Capitol Police Officer William “Billy” Evans, who was killed during an attempted breach of the Capitol Building Complex with a vehicle. Those who protect the institution of Congress do so selflessly and provide security and safety to Members of Congress, thei.....
To those celebrating throughout the Sixth District, I wish you a blessed and healthy Easter.
“Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified. He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.” ~ Matthew 28:5-6
To those celebrating throughout the Sixth District, I wish you a blessed and healthy Easter.
“Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified. He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.” ~ Matthew 28:5-6
Small businesses are the backbone of our community, and yesterday, I enjoyed touring Rocco Building Supplies’ new warehouse in Harrisonburg. I heard from management about challenges impeding their business and spoke to employees ​about the legislative issues most concerning to them.
Pete Giesen was a giant in Virginia politics. Throughout his legislative career he was a fierce advocate for mental health issues and served as a role model to those who had the pleasure of knowing him. I was terribly saddened to hear of his passing, and Elizabeth and I offer our deepest sympathies to his family. His impact on our community was profound, and he will not soon be forgotten.
Pete Giesen has been an iconic figure in Shenandoah Valley politics for more than a half century.
As we head into Easter weekend, my staff and I took time to lend a hand at The Rescue Mission of Roanoke. On any given night, this amazing organization provides emergency shelter for 250+ men, women, and children and serves upwards of 600 meals a day. Our community is thankful for their work.
As we head into Easter weekend, my staff and I took time to lend a hand at The Rescue Mission of Roanoke. On any given night, this amazing organization provides emergency shelter for 250+ men, women, and children and serves upwards of 600 meals a day. Our community is thankful for their work.
It is with a heavy heart that I learned of the passing of Capitol Police Officer William "Billy" Evans during today’s attempt to breach the Capitol Building Complex. Those who protect the institution of Congress do so selflessly and provide security and safety to Members of Congress, their staff, and the community. Elizabeth and I offer our condolences to the deceased officer’s family and continue to pray for a second officer who was injured. We extend our thanks to the entire Capitol Police Force for their continued service to our Nation.
The fallen officer, William 'Billy' Evans, was an 18-year-veteran of the United States Capitol Police
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