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Ben Cline

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Ben Cline is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Virginia's 6th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Cline succeeded Bob Goodlatte in this role. He has focused on issues such as economic development, healthcare, and education during his time in office. Cline has also been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at supporting rural communities in Virginia.

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Sep 10, 2024

This amendment to H.R. 1516, the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act, adds a clear and concise reporting requirement to provide greater transparency to Congress. This amendment requires the…

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Sep 10, 2024

I rise as the designee of the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Huizenga), and I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Add at the end of section 2 the…

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Sep 10, 2024

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 2, line 3, strike ``or''. Page 2, line 7, strike the period and insert ``; or''. Page 2, beginning…

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Sep 10, 2024

I thank the gentleman from Texas for offering the bill, and I rise in support of it. The ranking member of the committee indicated that we are moving in the right direction, but in looking at the numbers coming out of this Justice…

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Sep 10, 2024

I will respond to the gentleman by saying that the Confucius Institutes are indeed a threat. They have actively rebranded their efforts and are alive and well on university campuses across the United States, and Congress has not been able…

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Jul 10, 2024

I am honored to recognize the outstanding achievements of Israel Hairston from Vinton. A standout graduate of William Byrd High School, Israel's leadership on the football field and in academics is truly commendable. He not only brought…

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Jun 13, 2024

Last week, the Biden administration rolled out another ineffective executive order supposedly aimed at securing our border. This executive order claimed that the U.S.-Mexico border would shut down once illegal crossings hit 2,500 per day…

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Jun 12, 2024

The Biden Justice Department allowed the Manhattan DA's office to usurp both the Justice Department and the FEC's jurisdiction, correct?

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Jun 12, 2024

On May 30th, Donald Trump was found guilty after years of lawfare by the radical left and this is the result of a justice system that has been abused and used against the former President for quite some time.

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Jun 11, 2024

Holding people in contempt is something that this Congress is prepared to do.

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May 23, 2024

I had planned today to congratulate a poultry judging team in my district, but I need to address what happened at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Triangle, Virginia, because what happened there are the chickens coming home to roost from the…

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May 22, 2024

The death of Bryan Malinowski is a tragedy, but unfortunately, it is not a surprise, given the cavalier attitude of the ATF over the years.

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May 17, 2024

I thank the gentleman for his remarks, and I agree with him that we should stand in support of all of our law enforcement officers at the local, State, and Federal level. In addition to the work that we have done together on bills…

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May 17, 2024

We should all come together. We should all be standing united on this floor in support of law enforcement today. Unfortunately, it is the other side that is going to object to this legislation in support of police. To the defund the police…

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May 17, 2024

May I inquire as to how much time is remaining. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Virginia has 1 minute remaining. The gentleman from Maryland has 3\1/2\ minutes remaining. {time} 1015

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May 15, 2024

This week marks National Police Week, a time dedicated to honoring America's courageous police officers who stand on the front lines to ensure our safety. While certain voices on the left have demonized our police officers these past…

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May 15, 2024

Today, I rise to honor a remarkable individual from Virginia's Sixth District, Helen Zebarth of Winchester, and her monumental legacy. She changed the face of end-of-life care in our community through the founding of Blue Ridge Hospice. In…

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May 8, 2024

We were paying attention. We were paying attention on October 7. We were paying attention when Hamas, the terrorist organization, slaughtered innocent women and children, elderly citizens of the Nation of Israel. We were paying attention…

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May 7, 2024

We know that the other side would not be focused on securing our border.

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May 7, 2024

The American people are seeing straight through the obfuscation and the blustering on the other side.

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May 7, 2024

This President refuses to follow them. This Homeland Security Secretary was impeached because he ignored the law.

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May 1, 2024

As we mark National Small Business Week, it is crucial to confront the stark reality facing America's entrepreneurs under the Biden administration. The administration has imposed regulatory burdens that have escalated to an unprecedented…

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Apr 12, 2024

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Add at the end the following: SEC. __. REPEAL OF AUTHORITY FOR THE RESUMPTION OF ABOUTS COLLECTION. (a) In…

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Apr 12, 2024

If the gentlewoman will yield back, I will yield a minute to the gentleman from Connecticut.

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Apr 10, 2024

We have a right to criticize when there is evidence of wrongdoing.

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