Ben Cline
Representative · VA-6 · R
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 3, 2019
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Representative · VA-6 · R
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 3, 2019
Official websiteBiographical Directory
Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
278 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.Res. 1199 · Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2026, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day".
Introduced Apr 20, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Apr 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8374 · Equal Treatment for Farmers Act
Introduced Apr 20, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Apr 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 8283 · Deterring American AI Model Theft Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 15, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 29, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 22, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
H.R. 8117 · Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 26, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
H.R. 8111 · Bankruptcy Venue Reform Act
Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Mar 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1137 · Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc., and commending its work establishing industry standards that ensure the safe interoperability of firearms and ammunition.
Introduced Mar 25, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 2, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Mar 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.J.Res. 152 · Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to ensure that only citizens are eligible to vote in Federal elections.
Introduced Mar 19, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 23, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 19, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7983 · Clean Water for All Life Act
Introduced Mar 18, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Mar 18, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7974 · To amend the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 to ensure real-time public access to Federal award information.
Introduced Mar 18, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 20, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 18, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 7808 · Debt-to-GDP Transparency and Stabilization Act
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Economics and Public Finance
Latest action (Mar 4, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.
H.R. 7732 · Promoting Innovation in Blockchain Development Act
Introduced Feb 26, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7704 · VA Call Center Multi-Factor Authentication Act
Introduced Feb 25, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 27, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Feb 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R. 7678 · Gun Owner Registration Information Protection Act
Introduced Feb 25, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1073 · Expressing support for the designation of February 21 through February 28, 2026, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Organization in developing the next generation of globally conscious leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the chartering of the State of Alaska as a State FFA Association.
Introduced Feb 23, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Feb 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 7651 · Chloe Cole Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 23, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 2, 2026 · Law
Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 8.
H.R. 7640 · Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 23, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 3, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Mar 12, 2026): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 465.
H.R. 7534 · Contract Our Veterans Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 27, 2026 · Commerce
Latest action (Feb 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 16, 2026 · Sports and Recreation
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7365 · To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia, as the "Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Building".
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 15, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 17, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
H.R. 7356 · To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to prohibit the use of Federal funds for election administration in States that permit ballot harvesting.
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Introduced Jan 30, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 9, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jan 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.Res. 1023 · Expressing support for the designation of the week of January 25 through January 31, 2026, as "National School Choice Week".
Introduced Jan 27, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Jan 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 15, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Jan 21, 2026): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1161-1162)
H.R. 7008 · Stop Insider Trading Act
Introduced Jan 12, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Sep 30, 2026): Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 47. Record Vote Number: 253.
H.R. 6895 · Debt Solution and Accountability Act
Introduced Dec 18, 2025 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · Economics and Public Finance
Latest action (Dec 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.