Cline Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on Fraud and Restore Government Accountability

Introduced legislation establishing mandatory minimum sentences for federal benefits fraud and state official liability.

“For too long, Democrat states have allowed fraud and abuse to go unchecked and punished, leaving taxpayer dollars vulnerable”

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Cline Hosts Annual Agriculture Conference

Hosted annual agriculture conference to discuss farming challenges with Virginia producers.

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Cline Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Streamline Copyright Registration for Photographers

Introduced bipartisan legislation to streamline copyright registration for photographers.

“Photographers deserve a straightforward, affordable way to protect the work they produce”

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Cline Urges CMS to Improve Access to Rural Healthcare in Virginia’s 6th District

Sent letter to CMS urging reconsideration of rural designations to improve healthcare access.

“Expanding access to quality health care in rural Virginia is one of my top priorities”

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Cline Hosts Annual Higher Ed Roundtable with Sixth District University and College Presidents

Hosted roundtable with university and college presidents to discuss higher education challenges.

“From universities and community colleges to the federal government, the roundtable discussion made it clear that we all share the same mission: ensuring the success of our students and local economies”

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Cline Celebrates FCC Decision to Not Approve Verizon’s Changes to Copper-Based Landline Service

Praised FCC decision to reject Verizon's copper landline service discontinuation in Virginia.

“I applaud the FCC for their decision to pause any changes to Virginia’s copper-based landline service, following my letter to Chairman Carr”

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Cline Demands Answers From FCC About Changes To Copper-Based Landline Service

Sent letter to FCC urging review of Verizon's plan to discontinue copper-based landline service.

“Much of Virginia’s Sixth District is mountainous, and discontinuing copper-based landlines prematurely can leave families without a reliable way to reach emergency services or loved ones”

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Cline Votes For Legislation to Protect Local Ratepayers from Costs of Data Centers

Voted for Ratepayer Protection Act requiring data centers to pay infrastructure upgrade costs.

“Working families, small businesses, and farmers should not have to shoulder the cost of the increasingly massive demand from data centers on our power grid”

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Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 7730, the Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026. H.R. 7730 is an important bipartisan bill that will help small businesses and individual consumers reorganize their financial affairs in bankruptcy. First, H.R. 7730 increases the debt limit for cases…

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Honoring the Life of Rodney Eagle

Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the life of Rodney Eagle, a true pillar of the Harrisonburg community. Rodney passed away just shy of his 90th birthday, leaving a lasting impression on the city he loved. Rodney served our country honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps, achieving the rank of corporal.…

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Catherine Watts Celebrates 100th Birthday

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Catherine Watts of Buchanan, Virginia, who celebrated her 100th birthday on August 17, 2026. For 100 years, Catherine's life has been rooted in Buchanan. She has built a life defined by faith, family, hard work, and service to her community. For more than 75…

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Cline Joins Small Business Roundtable in Roanoke

Participated in small business roundtable and toured manufacturing facility in Roanoke.

“Small businesses are the heartbeat of our Nation and our communities, and it’s critical to America’s economic success that we continue to advance policies that make it easier for entrepreneurs to do business”

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Rep. Ben Cline Reintroduces Legislation to Increase Opportunities for Veterans

Reintroduced legislation to help veterans start small businesses through federal benefits.

“Veterans often face significant challenges as they transition from military service back to civilian life”

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Cline Amendment Passes in NDAA

Amendment passed removing Chinese-owned point-of-sale systems from Department of War.

“Our government agencies should never rely on technology owned or operated by companies tied to our foreign adversaries, like the Chinese Communist Party”

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Rep. Cline Introduces Legislation to Ensure the DAR’s Membership is Limited to Women

Introduced legislation to limit Daughters of the American Revolution membership to women.

“The DAR has a longstanding tradition of celebrating and empowering women who represent the exceptional heritage of the birth of our Nation. However, as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the organization has now abandoned the very principles on which it was founded.”

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Cline, Virginia Republican Delegation Support Disaster Designation Request For Virginia’s Agricultural Industry

Sent letter supporting USDA disaster designation for Virginia's agricultural losses from freeze.

“Farmers are the backbone of Virginia’s 6th District, providing food, growing the economy, and carrying forward a proud agricultural tradition”

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ICYMI: Rep. Cline Introduced Legislation to Counter CCP Infiltration of Federal Agencies

Introduced legislation to counter Chinese Communist Party infiltration of federal agencies.

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Rep. Cline Introduces Bills to Reform the Congressional Budget Office’s Baseline Projections and Cost Estimates

Introduced bills to reform Congressional Budget Office baseline projections and cost estimates.

“Members of Congress should be equipped with all the necessary resources to make informed financial decisions”

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

Introduced bill requiring state and local law enforcement to partner with ICE for federal policing grants.

“The federal government should be working hand-in-hand with state and local law enforcement to enforce our immigration laws. The 287(g) Cooperation Act ensures that communities receiving federal policing funds are also partnering with ICE to keep dangerous individuals off our streets.”

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

Urged Secretary Rubio to secure release of wrongfully detained American citizen Chuck Zimmerman from Russia.

“We therefore ask that this case be made a priority for the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs so that the U.S. Government can work expeditiously towards his release.”

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Rep. Cline Introduces the Protecting Access to American Products Act

Introduced bill to streamline U.S. trade shipping and allow domestic energy product transportation between ports.

“Excessive red tape and outdated regulations are slowing the delivery of essential goods and making it harder for Americans to access products made right here at home.”

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

Introduced bipartisan bill to raise small business Chapter 11 bankruptcy threshold to $7.5 million.

“The Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act will give small businesses the certainty they need to reorganize, restructure, and keep operating when challenges arise”

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

Introduced bill to exempt property owners from federal taxes on government-compelled sales.

“Families should never be hit with a federal tax bill after the government forces them to sell their own property”

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Rep. Ben Cline Votes for SAVE America Act to Safeguard Election Integrity

Voted for SAVE America Act requiring citizenship proof and photo ID to vote.

“The SAVE Act is a crucial step in preserving the integrity of our elections”

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Rep. Cline Funding For I-81 Improvements Signed Into Law

Secured $17 million for Interstate 81 widening and safety improvements in Virginia.

“Interstate 81 is a critical component of the Shenandoah Valley and plays an outsized role in the region’s economy and daily life”

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