Ben Cline
Republican
House of Representatives
VA-6
Representative from Virginia, District 6
Campaign Finance
Sponsored Bills
Representative from Virginia, District 6
Votes Cast
480
22.1% missed
Bills Sponsored
28
100% advanced past introduction
Missed Votes
106
out of 480 total
Jul 15, 2026
This bill would set new federal definitions for who can join the Daughters of the American Revolution. It would define "woman" and "female" based on specific biological characteristics. This could affect individuals applying for membership and the organization's rules.
May 13, 2026
This bill would make sure that payment data for servicemembers is handled more securely. It would stop the Department of Defense from signing new contracts with retailers. These retailers must not use payment systems linked to certain countries of concern, like China or Russia. Existing contracts with such retailers would also need to be changed or ended.
Apr 29, 2026
This bill would make the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) explain how it arrives at its cost estimates for new laws. This means lawmakers and the public would get a clearer picture of how much proposed bills truly cost, especially when certain assumptions are made. It aims to make federal spending more transparent.
Apr 29, 2026
Summary pending...
Mar 25, 2026
Summary pending...
Mar 12, 2026
Summary pending...
Feb 26, 2026
This bill would make it easier for more small businesses and individuals to file for bankruptcy. It would raise the maximum debt allowed to qualify for certain bankruptcy chapters, allowing individuals and businesses with higher debts to seek financial reorganization. These changes would take effect immediately if the bill becomes law.
Feb 25, 2026
Summary pending...
Dec 16, 2025
This bill would stop foreign nationals from donating money to state and local ballot measure campaigns. Currently, federal law doesn't explicitly ban these contributions. This change would make it clear that foreign nationals cannot donate to local ballot measure campaigns. The new rule would take effect immediately if signed into law.
Dec 11, 2025
Federal agencies would need public input before settling lawsuits that lead to new rules affecting many people or governments. The bill aims to make these agreements more open. It would do this by requiring public comments and high-level approval, changing how agencies currently handle such settlements.
Dec 5, 2025
This bill would make it easier for generic drug and biosimilar manufacturers to sell their products without facing patent lawsuits, even if they don't cover all uses of the original drug. This could mean more affordable medicines become available sooner for patients. The new rules would also apply to ongoing court cases.
Nov 28, 2025
Summary pending...
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
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".
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9436) to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490) providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act, to require an institution that participates in certain programs under that Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from participating in academic programs in Israel, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9436) to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490) providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act, to require an institution that participates in certain programs under that Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from participating in academic programs in Israel, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
$1,030,467
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