Sixth District Perspectives with Congressman Ben Cline

It was another packed week in session as House Republicans continued our work delivering for the American people. First, the Judiciary Committee demanded answers on the weaponization of the Department of Justice. Biden’s failed border policies continue with a new executive order that does nothing to secure our borders. I was honored to be appointed to the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party to combat the growing threat of the CCP. Hosting a telephone town hall event in Roanoke, Salem, and Botetourt was a pleasure. Last week, we commemorated the 80th anniversary of D-Day and honored those who stormed the beach of Normandy for our freedom. I always enjoyed meeting with organizations, businesses, and folks in D.C. and back home. Rest assured, I’ll continue to fight for your values and interests in Washington and help protect the safety, security, and freedom of the people of the Sixth District.

Demanding Accountability for the DOJ’s Abuse of Power
Under Merrick Garland’s leadership, the Department of Justice has become weaponized, betraying the American people’s trust in our justice system over the past few years. We have seen this DOJ work hard to protect the Biden family but not to uphold justice for the American people.

In a Judiciary Hearing last week, I pressed Attorney General Merrick Garland on the abuse of power within his agency and the questionable appointment of David Weiss as Special Counsel in the Hunter Biden investigation. The deep ties between Weiss and the Biden family raise alarming concerns of bias and favoritism within the DOJ. The American people deserve transparency and accountability, not a two-tiered justice system.

During this critical time in our nation’s history, House Republicans will keep working to end the weaponization of our justice system at all levels of government.

Watch my questioning of Attorney General Garland during a Judiciary Committee hearing.

Combatting The Chinese Communist Party
This week, I was honored to be appointed to the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party by Speaker Mike Johnson. Biden’s weak foreign policies have only empowered and emboldened the Chinese Communist Party, so we must respond with tough policies that confront the CCP. I look forward to working under Chairman Moolenaar and with my colleagues to address and counter the growing threat of the CCP at home and abroad.

Biden’s Executive Order on the Southern Border

The deteriorating border under the Biden administration is one of the top concerns for people across the Sixth District and our country. Over the last three years, we have seen every month hit a new record as thousands of people come across our border, and the Mexican cartels ravage our communities through an explosion of drug trafficking, human trafficking, and sex trafficking.

Last week, Biden announced an executive order that would shut down the southern border once illegal crossings hit 2,500 per day. According to CBP sources, the first full day of this executive order had zero impact on the border. This executive order is nothing but an election-year stunt. If Biden truly wanted to stop the invasion, he could have, but he continues to ignore the crisis he created blatantly. If he does not act, then we must continue to work to hold him and his administration accountable.

Watch my interview on Mornings with Maria on Biden’s new executive order here.

Telephone Town Hall Event

Thank you to everyone from Roanoke, Salem, and Botetourt who could join my latest telephone town hall on Thursday. I enjoy holding in-person and telephone town halls in the Sixth Congressional District’s 22 counties and cities. These events are important opportunities for me to address the concerns of each community directly. Your direct input helps me effectively represent Virginia’s Sixth District in Congress. I look forward to hosting similar events in the future.

Telephone Town Hall event for Roanoke, Botetourt, and Salem

Remembering D-Day
In commemoration of D-Day, we pay tribute to the nearly 160,000 valiant Allied troops who stormed the beaches of Normandy, embarking on a monumental fight for freedom against pure evil. We will never forget their courage and unwavering commitment to save the free world. May we always honor them and America’s Greatest Generation for their sacrifices.

Meetings on the Hill

Meeting with Sixth District representatives of the National Milk Producers Federation was great for discussing key legislative priorities in reauthorizing the Farm Bill.

I was privileged to meet with Sixth District representatives of Breakthrough T1D, the leading global organization dedicated to Type 1 diabetes research and advocacy.

I enjoyed meeting with Sixth District representatives of the National Nurse Association to discuss concerns about the nurse education shortage and nurse safety.

It was a pleasure meeting with Sixth District representatives of the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies and discussing important issues in the industry.

District Travels

I had a great tour of the new 400,000-square-foot facility at Wurth Revcar Fasteners Inc. in Roanoke. I learned more about their work in manufacturing and servicing various components for critical applications in the U.S. Navy’s aircraft carrier programs.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Congressman. If my office can assist, please get in touch with my Washington office at (202) 225-5431.

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