Biography

Ben Cline, born on February 29, 1972, in Stillwater, Oklahoma, is a Republican politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Virginia's 6th Congressional District since 2019. He previously represented the 24th District in the Virginia House of Delegates from 2002 to 2018. Cline has been recognized for his commitment to conservative principles and his efforts to reduce government bureaucracy. In 2022, he was named the Professional Insurance Agents Legislator of the Year for his leadership in defending the state insurance regulatory system. In 2024, he was appointed as one of the eleven impeachment managers in the trial against U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.

Education and Political Experience

• Education:

  • Bachelor of Arts from Bates College
  • Juris Doctor from the University of Richmond School of Law

• Political Experience:

  • Served as Chief of Staff for Congressman Bob Goodlatte
  • Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
  • Chairman of the Committee on Militia, Police, and Public Safety
  • U.S. Representative for Virginia's 6th Congressional District
  • Member of the House Committee on the Judiciary
  • Member of the House Committee on Appropriations
  • Member of the House Committee on the Budget
  • Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
  • Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party

Throughout his career, Cline has been an advocate for conservative legislation, focusing on reducing government spending and protecting individual liberties. He has also been active in addressing issues related to national security and the economy.