Ben Cline
RRepublicanVA-6 · Representative
60
/ 100
Average
Attendance99
Avg: 96
Independence6
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone14
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency75
Avg: 57
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology43
Total Statements
22
Floor Speeches
21
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Taxes: 21Environment: 18Trade: 9Immigration: 8Crime & Justice: 8Foreign Policy: 6Veterans: 5Infrastructure: 5Labor: 5Agriculture: 5Economy: 4Healthcare: 4Gun Policy: 3Housing: 2Technology: 2
Speech Tone
Neutral: 20Ceremonial: 11Bipartisan: 6Urgent: 5Partisan Attack: 1
Statements (43)
Floor Speech2026-05-21CeremonialTaxesLaborS103
RECOGNIZING BILL POPERECOGNIZING BILL POPE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [House] [Page H3678] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING BILL POPE…
Floor Speech2026-05-14CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentCrime & JusticeS128
RECOGNIZING GENE COPENHAVERRECOGNIZING GENE COPENHAVER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3461-H3462] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING…
Press Release2026-05-13EnvironmentForeign PolicyChina
ICYMI: Rep. Cline Introduced Legislation to Counter CCP Infiltration of Federal AgenciesICYMI: Rep. Cline Introduced Legislation to Counter CCP Infiltration of Federal Agencies WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, today, Congressman Cline (R-VA) introduced the Servicemember Payment Data Privacy and Security Act to ensure federal facilities are not using any Chinese hardware in…
Press Release2026-04-29EconomyTrade
Rep. Cline Introduces Bills to Reform the Congressional Budget Office’s Baseline Projections and Cost EstimatesRep. Cline Introduces Bills to Reform the Congressional Budget Office’s Baseline Projections and Cost Estimates WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) introduced the Cost Estimate Clarity Act and reintroduced the No Bias in the Baseline Act . Both pieces of legislation aim to…
Press Release2026-03-25ImmigrationEnvironmentCrime & Justice
Rep. Cline Introduces Bill to Reverse Governor Spanberger’s New Sanctuary Policies and Strengthen Federal-State-Local Immigration EnforcementRep. Cline Introduces Bill to Reverse Governor Spanberger’s New Sanctuary Policies and Strengthen Federal-State-Local Immigration Enforcement Today, Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06) introduced the 287(g) Cooperation Act of 2026, legislation to strengthen federal-local immigration enforcement partnerships by…
Floor Speech2026-03-25BipartisanEnvironmentVeterans
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT MUST PLAN FOR EMERGENCIESFEDERAL GOVERNMENT MUST PLAN FOR EMERGENCIES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2684-H2685] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Press Release2026-03-20CeremonialEconomyTaxesTrade
Celebrating Virginia’s Agricultural Strength During National Agriculture MonthCelebrating Virginia’s Agricultural Strength During National Agriculture Month Agriculture defines Virginia’s Sixth District. It shapes our communities, drives our economy, and reflects the character of the people who call the Shenandoah Valley and surrounding regions home. Across rural Virginia,…
Press Release2026-03-19BipartisanGun PolicyTaxesEnvironment
Rep. Cline, Sens. Warner, Kaine Urge Secretary Rubio to Secure the Swift Release of Chuck ZimmermanRep. Cline, Sens. Warner, Kaine Urge Secretary Rubio to Secure the Swift Release of Chuck Zimmerman In a bipartisan letter to Secretary Marco Rubio, Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA), Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), and Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) urged the State Department to prioritize the case of American citizen…
Floor Speech2026-03-12EnvironmentHR7890HR7891
CONTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENTCONTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2483-H2484] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-03-12TaxesForeign PolicyTrade
Rep. Cline Introduces the Protecting Access to American Products ActRep. Cline Introduces the Protecting Access to American Products Act Today, Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA) introduced the Protecting Access to American Products Act , legislation aimed at streamlining the U.S. trade shipping process during times of supply chain strain and uncertainty. The bill amends…
Press Release2026-03-05BipartisanTaxesTrade
Reps. Cline, Correa, Lee, and Neguse Introduce the Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026Reps. Cline, Correa, Lee, and Neguse Introduce the Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026 Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06), alongside Reps. Lou Correa (CA-46), Laurel Lee (FL-15), and Joe Neguse (CO-02), introduced the bipartisan Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026 . The legislation would…
Press Release2026-02-25TaxesLabor
Rep. Cline Introduces Bill to Protect Taxpayers From Eminent Domain TaxesRep. Cline Introduces Bill to Protect Taxpayers From Eminent Domain Taxes Today, Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06), introduced the No Tax on Takings Act , a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to spare unsuspecting property owners from paying harsh federal taxes on a sale the government compelled them to…
Floor Speech2026-02-25CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
PRESIDENT WASHINGTON'S FAREWELL ADDRESSPRESIDENT WASHINGTON'S FAREWELL ADDRESS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2309-H2314] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Press Release2026-02-23BipartisanImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentHR1
Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben ClineSixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline The Department of Homeland Security went into a partial government shutdown over Democrats' unreasonable demands. Republicans remained committed to building more homes in the market and driving down costs for American consumers. Celebrating the…
Press Release2026-02-12Voting RightsHR22
Rep. Ben Cline Votes for SAVE America Act to Safeguard Election IntegrityRep. Ben Cline Votes for SAVE America Act to Safeguard Election Integrity WASHINGTON – Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) voted in favor of H.R. 22, the SAVE America Act, introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21). The bill would require proof of citizenship to register to vote, remove non-citizens from state…
Floor Speech2026-02-11EnvironmentForeign PolicyDefense
HONORING LARRY STANTON WIESEHONORING LARRY STANTON WIESE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E130-E131] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-02-11UrgentImmigrationGun PolicyEnvironmentHR2189HR261
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. 1383, VETERANS ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT OF 2025; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2189, LAW-…PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. 1383, VETERANS ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT OF 2025; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2189, LAW- ENFORCEMENT INNOVATE TO DE-ESCALATE ACT; PROVIDING FOR... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record…
Floor Speech2026-02-10CeremonialHealthcareTaxes
HONORING CAROLYN GRIFFINHONORING CAROLYN GRIFFIN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 28 (Tuesday, February 10, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2099-H2100] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Press Release2026-02-10CeremonialImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentS2025
Rep. Cline asks Governor Spanberger to reconsider ICE executive orderRep. Cline asks Governor Spanberger to reconsider ICE executive order Lyra Bordelon | Staunton News Leader Sixth District Representative Ben Cline signed onto a letter critical of Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s recent executive order rescinding state law enforcement cooperation with United States…
Floor Speech2026-01-12EconomyTaxesEnvironmentS3424
BANKRUPTCY ADMINISTRATION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2025BANKRUPTCY ADMINISTRATION IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H626-H628] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2025-03-11Ceremonial
CELEBRATING ACCESS INDEPENDENCE'S 40TH ANNIVERSARYCELEBRATING ACCESS INDEPENDENCE'S 40TH ANNIVERSARY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)] [House] [Page H1077] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Press Release2025-02-27
Casework Staff Mobile Office Hours in WaynesboroCasework Staff Mobile Office Hours in Waynesboro A member of Congressman Ben Cline’s staff will hold casework staff mobile office hours at the Waynesboro Public Library, 600 S. Wayne Avenue, Waynesboro, VA on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 12:30 PM until 1:30 PM. A staff member will be available…
Press Release2025-02-25
Casework Staff Mobile Office Hours in Botetourt CountyCasework Staff Mobile Office Hours in Botetourt County A member of Congressman Ben Cline’s staff will hold mobile office hours at theBotetourt County Administration Bldg (Mezzanine level), 57 S Center Drive, Daleville, VA 24083, on Tuesday, February 25th, 2025, at 3:00 PM until 4:30 PM. A staff…
Press Release2025-02-25
Casework Staff Mobile Office Hours in LurayCasework Staff Mobile Office Hours in Luray A member of Congressman Ben Cline’s staff will hold casework staff mobile office hours at the Luray Town Hall (Council Chambers), 45 East Main Street, Luray, VA 22835, on Tuesday, February 25 , 2025, at 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. A staff member will be…
Floor Speech2025-02-25CeremonialTaxesClimateEnvironmentHJRES20
HONORING GEORGE WALTON WELLERHONORING GEORGE WALTON WELLER Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [House] [Pages H776-H777] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2025-02-25BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareEconomyHRES161
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [House] [Pages H791-H823] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Press Release2025-02-24
Casework Staff Mobile Office Hours in MontereyCasework Staff Mobile Office Hours in Monterey A member of Congressman Ben Cline’s staff will hold casework staff mobile office hours at the Highland County Public Library, 31 N. Water Street, Monterey, VA 24465, on Monday, February 24th, 2025, at 3:00 PM until 4:00 PM. A staff member will be…
Press Release2025-02-24
Casework Staff Mobile Office Hours in Warm SpringsCasework Staff Mobile Office Hours in Warm Springs A member of Congressman Ben Cline’s staff will hold casework staff mobile office hours at the Bath County Courthouse, 65 Courthouse Hill Road, Warm Springs, VA 24484, on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 10:30 AM until 11:30 AM. A staff member will be…
Press Release2025-02-19Infrastructure
Casework Staff Mobile Office Hours in Rockbridge CountyCasework Staff Mobile Office Hours in Rockbridge County A member of Congressman Ben Cline’s staff will hold casework staff mobile office hours at the Rockbridge County Administration Building, 150 S. Main Street, Lexington, VA 24450, on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 , at 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM. A…
Press Release2025-02-18
Rep. Cline Announces Casework Staff Mobile Office Hours in Clarke CountyRep. Cline Announces Casework Staff Mobile Office Hours in Clarke County A member of Congressman Ben Cline’s staff will hold casework staff mobile office hours at the Clarke County Government Center Main Meeting Room (second floor), 101 Chalmers Ct, Berryville, VA on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025,…
Floor Speech2025-02-13CeremonialImmigrationEnvironmentCrime & JusticeHR35HRES5
AGENT RAUL GONZALEZ OFFICER SAFETY ACTAGENT RAUL GONZALEZ OFFICER SAFETY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025)] [House] [Pages H682-H691] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2025-02-13UrgentHealthcareTaxesEnvironment
GRID RELIABILITYGRID RELIABILITY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025)] [House] [Pages H700-H703] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] GRID…
Press Release2025-02-12
Casework Staff Mobile Office Hours in ElktonCasework Staff Mobile Office Hours in Elkton A member of Congressman Ben Cline’s staff will hold casework staff mobile office hours at the Elkton Area Community Center (Council Chambers), 20593 Blue and Gold Drive, Elkton, VA 22827, on Wednesday, February 12th, 2025, at 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM. A…
Press Release2025-02-11Taxes
Casework Staff Mobile Office Hours in Alleghany/CovingtonCasework Staff Mobile Office Hours in Alleghany/Covington A member of Congressman Ben Cline’s staff will hold casework staff mobile office hours at the Covington City Hall (conference room on the first floor), 333 W. Locust Street, Covington, VA 24426, on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025, at 10:00 AM…
Press Release2025-02-04
Casework Staff Mobile Office Hours in SalemCasework Staff Mobile Office Hours in Salem A member of Congressman Ben Cline’s staff will hold casework staff mobile office hours at the Salem Public Library (Meeting Room), 28 East Main Street, Salem, VA 24153, on Tuesday, February 4th , 2025, at 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM. A staff member will be…
Floor Speech2025-01-16UrgentImmigrationGun PolicyEnvironmentHR30HRES5
PREVENTING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN BY ILLEGAL ALIENS ACTPREVENTING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN BY ILLEGAL ALIENS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025)] [House] [Pages H191-H202] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2025-01-14Partisan AttackTaxes
CONGRATULATING BROADWAY HIGH SCHOOL BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAMCONGRATULATING BROADWAY HIGH SCHOOL BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025)] [House] [Pages H119-H120] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2025-01-07UrgentImmigrationCrime & JusticeHR29HRES5
LAKEN RILEY ACTLAKEN RILEY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 3 (Tuesday, January 7, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 7, 2025)] [House] [Pages H53-H61] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] LAKEN RILEY ACT Mr.…
Floor Speech2024-12-17BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentTradeHR115HR1507
MIDNIGHT RULES RELIEF ACTMIDNIGHT RULES RELIEF ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7253-H7259] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2024-12-17CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyS75
CONGRATULATING JAMES WOOD HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL TEAMCONGRATULATING JAMES WOOD HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL TEAM Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7243-H7244] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2024-12-12UrgentS4199HRES1612
JUDICIAL UNDERSTAFFING DELAYS GETTING EMERGENCIES SOLVED ACT OF 2024JUDICIAL UNDERSTAFFING DELAYS GETTING EMERGENCIES SOLVED ACT OF 2024 Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 185 (Thursday, December 12, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 185 (Thursday, December 12, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7116-H7124] From the Congressional Record Online through the…
Floor Speech2024-12-11CeremonialHealthcareTaxesLabor
RECOGNIZING THE HEROIC ACTIONS OF CARTER NICELYRECOGNIZING THE HEROIC ACTIONS OF CARTER NICELY Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)] [House] [Page H6809] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2024-12-10TaxesHR4545
PERMISSION FOR MEMBER TO BE CONSIDERED AS FIRST SPONSOR OF H.R. 4545PERMISSION FOR MEMBER TO BE CONSIDERED AS FIRST SPONSOR OF H.R. 4545 Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024)] [House] [Page H6581] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…