RepublicanU.S. Representative, VA-06
Ben Cline
In the House since Jan 3, 2019 (4 terms). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born Feb 29, 1972.
Official website · DC office 202-225-5431 · @RepBenCline
At a glance
29Bills and joint resolutions sponsored (119th)
0Sponsored bills that became law
252Bills cosponsored
1%Roll-call votes missed (7 of 674)
93.6%Votes with own party's majority
$1,908,289Raised, 2025 to 2026 cycle
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 10843 | VACRA Commerce · 1 cosponsors | Oct 19, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Oct 19, 2026 |
| H.R. 10016 | Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2026 Commerce · 1 cosponsors | Aug 3, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. Aug 3, 2026 |
| H.R. 9701 | Daughters of the American Revolution Membership Integrity Act. Congress · 48 cosponsors | Jul 15, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Jul 15, 2026 |
| H.R. 8787 | Servicemember Payment Data Privacy and Security Act Armed Forces and National Security · 14 cosponsors | May 13, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. May 13, 2026 |
| H.R. 8570 | Cost Estimate Clarity Act Economics and Public Finance · 0 cosponsors | Apr 29, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Apr 29, 2026 |
| H.R. 8569 | No Bias in the Baseline Act Economics and Public Finance · 0 cosponsors | Apr 29, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on the Budget. Apr 29, 2026 |
| H.R. 8077 | 287(g) Cooperation Act of 2026 Immigration · 16 cosponsors | Mar 25, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Mar 25, 2026 |
| H.R. 7900 | Protecting Access to American Products Act Transportation and Public Works · 0 cosponsors | Mar 12, 2026 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. Mar 13, 2026 |
| H.R. 7730 | Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act Finance and Financial Sector · 6 cosponsors | Feb 26, 2026 | Message on Senate action sent to the House. Oct 14, 2026 |
| H.R. 7687 | No Tax on Takings Act Taxation · 10 cosponsors | Feb 25, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Feb 25, 2026 |
| H.R. 6738 | Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2025 Government Operations and Politics · 10 cosponsors | Dec 16, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. Dec 16, 2025 |
| H.R. 6622 | Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2025 Government Operations and Politics · 1 cosponsors | Dec 11, 2025 | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 8. Jan 8, 2026 |
| H.R. 6485 | Skinny Labels, Big Savings Act Commerce · 6 cosponsors | Dec 5, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Dec 5, 2025 |
| H.R. 5874 | Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act Crime and Law Enforcement · 112 cosponsors | Oct 31, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Oct 31, 2025 |
| H.R. 4642 | Fiscal Contingency Preparedness Act Government Operations and Politics · 22 cosponsors | Jul 23, 2025 | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 1. Mar 18, 2026 |
| H.R. 4492 | Don’t Sell My DNA Act Finance and Financial Sector · 3 cosponsors | Jul 17, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Jul 17, 2025 |
| H.R. 3867 | Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025 Finance and Financial Sector · 12 cosponsors | Jun 10, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Jun 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 3229 | Foreign Agents Transparency Act International Affairs · 6 cosponsors | May 7, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. May 7, 2025 |
| H.R. 2676 | No Union Time on the Taxpayer’s Dime Act Government Operations and Politics · 5 cosponsors | Apr 7, 2025 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1467-1468) Apr 8, 2025 |
| H.R. 2675 | Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act Law · 26 cosponsors | Apr 7, 2025 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 608. Jun 15, 2026 |
Showing the 20 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 674 S2403 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Retire through Ownership Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 673 HR9497 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Water Resources Development Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 672 HR9340 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Ratepayer Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 671 HJRES213 | On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision” Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 670 HR10326 | On Passage PROOF Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 669 HR9576 | On Passage National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 668 HR5334 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 667 HCONRES93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 666 HJRES210 | On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision” Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 665 HR9500 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 664 HR2140 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 663 HR4646 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Whistleblower Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 662 HR8278 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 661 HR2978 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended GUARD Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 660 HRES1530 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334 Result: Passed | Yea |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- House Committee on the Judiciary
- House Committee on Appropriations
- House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
- House Committee on the Budget
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the House Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: House Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
$1,908,289Total raised
$984,420From individuals
$1,709,308Spent
$527,303Cash on hand
Source: FEC candidate summary, H8VA06104, coverage through Oct 14, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
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Data refreshed Oct 29, 2026.