30) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Pl, Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act. A BILL To prohibit the United States Armed Forces from promoting anti-American and racist theories. Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414". A member of Congressman Ben Cline's staff will hold mobile office hours at the Rockbridge County Administrative Offices, 150 S. Main St., Lexington, on Thursday, April 20, from 9 to 10:30 a.m.The staff member will be available to meet with citizens to assist with problems they might have with a . A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit abortion in cases where a fetal heartbeat is detectable. To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes. The House rejected the Senate amendment and the bill died in a conference committee due to the Virginia State Police complaining that the federal government was threatening to pull out of MOUs. JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to Reproductive Health Services. A BILL To amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify the nature of judicial review of agency interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions. Rep. Ben Cline, R-6th, announced he has COVID . CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing support for the Nations law enforcement agencies and condemning any efforts to defund or dismantle law enforcement agencies. Cline, who was sworn in on January 3, had previously announced the hiring of his top staff on December 7 with Matt Miller named as Chief of Staff, Debbie Garrett as District Director, Nicole Manley as Legislative Director, and Ryan Saylor as Communications Director. Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to remove short-barreled rifles from the definition of firearms for purposes of the National Firearms Act, and for other purposes. [38] In 2009 he opposed the closure of the Natural Bridge Juvenile Correctional Center, the last remaining facility solely for nonviolent offenders in the Commonwealth of Virginia at the time of its closing,[39] and introduced HB873 in 2010 to require the Department of Juvenile Justice to keep at least one facility open for nonviolent juvenile offenders. [30][31], Cline introduced HB2227, which made it a felony to assault retired law enforcement officers, and HB865, which imposed the same penalty regarding assault of campus police officers. [56], Cline's assignments in the House include serving on the Judiciary Committee, which includes some responsibilities regarding the Mueller Report.[57]. 6th District Chairman Scott Sayre was heard admonishing the other candidates that their primary goal needed to be to defeat Cline. This event is an opportunity for residents of Buena Vista to engage in a dialogue with Rep. FINCASTLE Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) announced that his office will hold Staff Mobile Office Hours in Fincastle. A BILL To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to conduct an audit of any unobligated coronavirus-related funding and to rescind all such funding, and for other purposes. Securing Maritime Data from Communist China Act. Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'". On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended RC# 193. I provide my signature expressly authorizing Ben Cline for Congress to contact me via live, automated or prerecorded calls, text messages or emails to my telephone number and email address that I entered above. A BILL To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins to honor and memorialize the tragedy of the Sultana steamboat explosion of 1865. House Office Building. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended RC# 184, Water Quality Certification and Energy Project Improvement Act of 2023 Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of American Resources Act TAPP American Resources Act. Res. A BILL To prohibit certain uses of xylazine, and for other purposes. Ensuring Accurate and Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act of 2023. The men and women who have signed up to serve Virginias Sixth District as members of my team are all extremely well-qualified individuals,the congressman said. A BILL To amend title 31, United States Code, to limit the use of Federal funds for travel by the President if the Presidents annual budget submission to Congress is late, and for other purposes. 734) to amend the Education Amendments of 1972 to provide that for purposes of determining compliance with title IX of such Act in athletics, sex shall be recognized based solely on a person's reproductive biology and genetics at birth, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. A BILL To make improvements with respect to the pricing of cattle in the United States, and for other purposes. Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding RC# 187. [4], Cline graduated from Lexington High School in 1990,[3] and graduated with a B.A. No taxpayer funding for United Nations Human Rights Council Act. Ben is the only candidate in the race who's defended our constitutional right to own and carry a firearm in Virginia. Their experience and commitment to service will benefit all citizens of our part of Virginia.. [3] He is the son of Philip L. Cline and Julie Cline. Subscribe today! 2811) to provide for a responsible increase to the debt ceiling, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Rep. Ben Cline (R-VA) and other House Republicans unveiled legislation on Thursday aimed at scrapping an Obama-era agency that pushes Green New Deal-style regulations WASHINGTON, D.C. 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. He entered a field of eight candidates, his top rival being Cynthia Dunbar, the incumbent RNC Committeewoman from Virginia. A BILL To counter the spread of the LOGINK logistics information platform, and for other purposes. Cline introduced a similar bill in 2014 (HB1256)[49] and 2015 (HB2144). Residents of Botetourt County are invited to Coffee with your Congressman next week. Cline ran unopposed in 2007. Expressing the sense of Congress condemning the recent attacks on pro-life facilities, groups, and churches. In a field of eight candidates, that number could have been significantly lower than 51% (even as low as 20%), which elicited accusations that the District Committee thought that Dunbar couldn't beat Cline on her own merits. 38.147851839344966-79.07433995916494 Ben Cline receives service award from Virginia Sheriffs' Association", "LIS > Bill Tracking > HB2231 > 2003 Session", "Del. Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2023. To direct the Secretary concerned to reinstate a member involuntarily separated from the Armed Forces solely on the basis of the refusal of such member to receive a vaccination against COVID-19. Cline, a former member of the Republican-controlled Virginia House of Delegates, had to get used to being in the minority in "one of the most partisan environments imaginable," he said and during a shutdown, to boot. Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should resume normal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, negotiate a bilateral free trade agreement with Taiwan, and support Taiwan's membership in international organizations. Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act and Public Health Service Act to improve the reporting of abortion data to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and for other purposes. Protecting Higher Education from Foreign Threats Act. Rep. Ben Cline, R-Va., says a recent law signed by President Joe Biden will trigger runaway growth of the Internal Revenue Service. "We're trying, but it's like starting from 20 yards behind." In Virginia, Cline said, it was much easier to work across the aisle. AN ACT To amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit a health care practitioner from failing to exercise the proper degree of care in the case of a child who survives an abortion or attempted abortion. A BILL To prohibit any rule or guidance that bans gas stoves in the United States. Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023. SHARE Act States Handling Access to Reciprocity for Employment Act. In the past week, LegiStorm added: To see staff salaries for aides in the personal office of Rep. Ben Cline, select a time period below. 9. Cline tours Frederick County businesses ahead of Election Day, VA 6th District Candidate Profile-Ben Cline, Governor Glenn Youngkin joined congressmen Ben Cline and Morgan Griffith for early voting rally, Congressman Ben Cline Announces Debate And Forum Schedule, Congressman Ben Cline on Inflation Reduction Act, Mar-A-Lago, Rep. Cline visits Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center after June vandalism, pushes for action to protect such facilities. Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act. degree from Bates College, and earned his law degree from the University of Richmond. "This will make the IRS workforce larger than the Pentagon,. Cline, who was sworn in on Jan. 3, had previously announced the hiring of his top staff on Dec. 7 with Matt Miller named as Chief of Staff, Debbie Garrett as District Director, Nicole Manley. from Bates College in 1994. "[11] According to the Staunton News Leader, a USA Today newspaper in Cline's district, Cline's House campaign website detailed "his record of supporting conservative legislation in the House of Delegates [where he] voted against a tax increase, helped make budget cuts to the state's 'bloated bureaucracy,' and sponsored legislation that would ban sanctuary cities". an Act of 2021. LURAY Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) announced that his office will hold Staff Mobile Office Hours in Luray. Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JANUARY 26, 2023 Mr. MOOLENAAR introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability A BILL To rescind the unobligated balance of appropriations made by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from conducting or supporting any research involving human fetal tissue that is obtained pursuant to an induced abortion, and for other purposes. [16][17] In 2007, he patroned HB2168, which created the Community College Transfer Grant Program. Protect Americas Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act. A BILL To require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take into custody certain aliens who have been charged in the United States with a crime that resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person, and for other purposes. A member of the Republican Party, he represented the 24th district in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2002 to 2018. A member of Congressman Ben Cline's staff will hold mobile office hours at the Bath County Courthouse (2nd Floor) @ 65 Courthouse Hill Road, Warm Springs, VA 24484on Read moreabout Staff Mobile Office Hours in Bath County Coffee With Your Congressman in Roanoke City Event Date: Friday, March 3, 2023 - 08:00 AM to 9:30 AM Address: No Tax Dollars for the United Nations Immigration Invasion Act. @RepBenCline. Voters elected Rep. Ben Cline, R-Botetourt, to a third term serving Virginia's 6th District, according to unofficial elections results from Tuesday night. A BILL To establish the CCP Initiative program, and for other purposes. For 45 years, CMC Supply, Inc. has been a top plumbing, heating, cooling & pipe wholesale distributor across the U.S. & Canada. Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act. Interstate 81 is the main branch of the Interstate Highway System in the 24th district. PASS Act of 2023 Promoting Agriculture Safeguards and Security Act of 2023. [citation needed] In 2015, Cline won 71% of the vote against Democrat Ellen Arthur. [25] In 2007, he patroned HB2453, which enhanced penalties for repeated offenders of driving without a license, and HB2459, which increased the penalties for elder abuse. "The men and women who have signed up to serve Virginia's 6th District as members of my team are all extremely well-qualified individuals," the Congressman said. To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition. AN ACT To ensure the rights of parents are honored and protected in the Nations public schools. [10] On May 19, 2018, Cline won the Republican nomination on the first ballot at the district convention. [32][33] In 2003, he introduced HB2230 and HB2232 to help local probation officers and pretrial services officers. Virginia (VA) A BILL To amend section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to reform immigration parole, and for other purposes. This rule was challenged to the State Central Committee of the Republican Party of Virginia and overturned by the SCC. $174,000 (2023 House of Representatives Default Member Salary salary). A BILL To amend title 41, United States Code, to prohibit the Federal Government from entering into contracts with an entity that discriminates against firearm or ammunition industries, and for other purposes. AN ACT To require Executive agencies to submit to Congress a study of the impacts of expanded telework and remote work by agency employees during the COVID-19 pandemic and a plan for the agencys future use of telework and remote work, and for other purposes. Thank you to the leadership & staff for giving me a tour of the facility in Roanoke! It turned out to be unnecessary since Rockingham County Clerk of Court Chaz Haywood (another candidate) dropped out of the race at the Convention and endorsed Cline. Residents of Clarke County are invited to Coffee With Your Congressman with Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06) next week. This member of Congress has also worked as a congressional staffer. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies . 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Cline, a former chief of staff to Rep. Bob Goodlatte, succeeded him in Congress in 2019. Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services". Cline ( Republican Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Virginia's 6th Congressional District. Lexington, VA 24450 Home Defense and Competitive Shooting Act of 2023. Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. Rep. Alma Adams NC-12 Rep. Robert Aderholt AL-04 Rep. Pete Aguilar CA-33 Rep . "[54] In an interview as he arrived for his swearing in at the House, Cline described to a Staunton, Virginia, news reporter his 6th district as having 800,000 constituents in "19 cities and counties each one [with] different character and different political affiliations". A BILL To prohibit taxpayer funded abortions. Chief of Staff: Chief of Staff / Administrative Director: Capitol Office: 50 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC. [26][27] In 2008, he passed HB1362, which established a penalty for the misuse of public assets, and HB1363, which increases penalties for trademark counterfeiting. A BILL To prohibit the use or declaration of a public health emergency with respect to abortion, and for other purposes. [15][bettersourceneeded], In 2006, Cline patroned HB1125, which created a school sales tax holiday in the Commonwealth, and HB1135, which allowed members of the military stationed in the Commonwealth to receive in-state tuition in Virginia. Not yet a subscriber? A BILL To ban the imposition of any State or local liability insurance, tax, or user fee requirement for firearm or ammunition ownership or commerce. Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5431 [11][12] (Lewis won Harrisonburg, Lexington, Roanoke and Staunton, but lost all the rest, including a razor's edge loss in her hometown of Waynesboro. Washington, DC The hiring of all staff prior to his swearing-in is in keeping with his commitment to hit the ground running and ensure continuity of services for the constituents of the 6th District. JOINT RESOLUTION Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives relating to Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached Stabilizing Braces . Republican, Room H154 A BILL To improve the collection of intelligence regarding activities by drug trafficking organizations in certain foreign countries. A BILL To allow a State to submit a declaration of intent to the Secretary of Education to combine certain funds to improve the academic achievement of students. He also has a 100% rating from the Family Foundation because of his commitment to stand up for religious liberty and the right to life. AMERICANS Act Allowing Military Exemptions, Recognizing Individual Concerns About New Shots Act of 2023. A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to discontinue the collection by the Federal Government of firearm transaction records of discontinued firearms businesses, to require the destruction of such already collected records, and for other purposes. A BILL To amend the Mineral Leasing Act to clarify the effect of a pending civil action on the processing of an application for a permit to drill, to require courts to remand lease sale Environmental Impact Statements to agencies to remedy when necessary, and to establish a term limit for permits to drill. Transparency in Federal Spending Resolution. A BILL To amend the DNA Analysis Backlog Elimination Act of 2000 to reauthorize the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog Grant Program, and for other purposes. A BILL To require the continuation in effect of export controls with respect to Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., and for other purposes. [citation needed], In 2003, Cline won again with 69% of the vote against Independent E.W. A BILL To prohibit Federal agencies from banning gas-burning stoves. 4350: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 -- House Vote #293 -- Sep 23, 2021", "S. 1605: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 -- House Vote #405 -- Dec 7, 2021", "Text - H.R.1865 - 116th Congress (2019-2020): Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress", "Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives", "H.R. . - 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. Expressing support for the Nation's law enforcement agencies and condemning any efforts to defund or dismantle law enforcement agencies. FIND Act Firearm Industry Non-Discrimination Act. [37], Cline also introduced several bills regarding the rights of defendants and inmates. Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act, On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass RC# 200, Advanced, Local Emergency Response Telecommunications Parity Act, On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended RC# 197, Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2023 Water Quality Certification and Energy Project Improvement Act of 2023 TAPP American Resources Act Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of American Resources Act. Today, Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06) announced that his office will hold Staff Mobile Office Hours in Luray. Responding to the earthquakes in Trkiye and Syria on February 6, 2023. 1158) which effectively prohibits ICE from cooperating with Health and Human Services to detain or remove illegal alien sponsors of unaccompanied alien children (UACs). [1], Cline was born on February 29, 1972, in Stillwater, Oklahoma,[2][1] and grew up in Rockbridge County, Virginia. In 2009, Cline patroned, but did not have included in the final state budget, amendments to cut the budget of the Virginia Lottery in half, which would in turn put those funds into the Literary Fund used to fund Virginia public schools. Cline is next up for reelection in 2024 and serves until Jan 3, 2025. AN ACT To provide for the development of a plan to increase oil and gas production under oil and gas leases of Federal lands under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of the Interior, and the Secretary of Defense in conjunction with a drawdown of petroleum reserves from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Protecting Life from Chemical Abortions Act. 6th District Vice Chair Matthew Tederick was a paid staffer for Dunbar, as were several other members of the District Committee. This event is an opportunity for residents of Covington to engage in a dialogue with Rep. Tuesday, May 2, 2023 08:30 AM to 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 6, 2023 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Wednesday, April 5, 2023 05:30 PM to 7:00 PM, Monday, April 3, 2023 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Monday, April 3, 2023 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 15, 2023 05:30 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, March 9, 2023 02:30 PM to 3:30 PM, Thursday, March 9, 2023 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM, Friday, March 3, 2023 08:00 AM to 9:30 AM, Monday, February 27, 2023 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM, Tuesday, February 21, 2023 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM, about Coffee With Your Congressman in Augusta County. He previously served as a Member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing the 24th District from 2002-2018. Cline announced his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives, in a bid to replace outgoing Representative Bob Goodlatte, for whom Cline had previously served as chief of staff. Prohibiting Abortion Industrys Lucrative Loopholes Act. Phil Minez Staunton freeride The final tally was: Cline, 52.62%; Dunbar, 39.15%; Douglas Wright, 3.63%; Elliot Pope, 2.59%; Michael Desjadon, 1.19%; Eduardo Justo, 0.51%; Kathryn McDaniel Lewis, 0.25%, and Haywood, who appeared on the ballot despite his late withdrawal, 0.06%. Also, aides for any relevant committees, leadership offices, campaign committees and leadership PACs will not be included here, nor do we have data for unpaid staff such as interns or people who are "detailed" from the GAO, executive branch or private sector. Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Waivers and Modifications of Federal Student Loans". AN ACT To eliminate the COVID-19 vaccine mandate on health care providers furnishing items and services under certain Federal health care programs. Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. Virginia coach Tony Elliott addressed one of his many roster needs on Monday, getting a commitment from former Clemson cornerback Malcolm Greene off the transfer portal. Ben Cline represents Virginia's 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he is a member of the House Committee on the Judiciary, the House Committee on Appropriations and the House Committee on the Budget. Sheffield. [citation needed] After graduating from law school, he served as an assistant Commonwealth's Attorney for Rockingham County and the city of Harrisonburg until 2013. Committee on Appropriations. Cline's vote came mere hours after the abominable and disgraceful violent attack on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of the outgoing president. [28][29] In 2009, he patroned HB2441, which requires Virginia Department of Corrections to notify prosecutors of gang affiliation of inmates charged with an offense committed while in prison, and HB2637, which requires fingerprinting of people arrested for violating a protective order. RESOLUTION Establishing a Womens Bill of Rights to reaffirm legal protections afforded to women under Federal law. Cline, who was sworn in on Jan. 3, had previously announced the hiring of his top staff on Dec. 7 with Matt Miller named as Chief of Staff, Debbie Garrett as District Director, Nicole Manley as Legislative Director, and Ryan Saylor as Communications Director. degree from University of Richmond School of Law in 2007. [20][21] In 2009, he passed HB2285, which created a searchable database of Virginia's agency expenditures. Cline had served in the House of Delegates from 2002 to 2018. [41][42][43] In 2013, Cline helped craft and supported HB2103, which improves parole process for inmates still eligible for parole in Virginia. Congressman Ben Cline represents the 6th District of Virginia. Rep. Ben Cline, who represents Virginia's 6th District, which includes Staunton, Waynesboro and Augusta County, was among the Republican lawmakers who said they planned to help fight the election results in the next step of the certification process based on President Donald Trump's erroneous claim he won the election. Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act. [59][60], Cline was among 19 House Republicans to vote against the final passage of the 2022 National Defense Authorization Act. Note that the salary index for a given time period does not necessarily reflect exactly who is on staff at the present time. A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit the award of Federal funds to institutions of higher education that employ instructors funded by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes. A BILL To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to standardize work requirements for able-bodied adults enrolled in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.