Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source ↗
Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Cline said the United States was justified in using military force against Iran because he views Iran’s pursuit of a nuclear weapon as an unacceptable threat to U.S. national security and allies.
Context: The passage does not specify what military action he supports or describe a future plan.
Cline urged Virginia municipalities to stop using Flock camera technology, arguing that unchecked government surveillance violates Americans’ constitutional rights. His call was made after reporting that the company had developed an AI tool capable of identifying and tracking individual drivers.
Context: This is a call directed at Virginia municipalities, not a stated federal legislative proposal.
Cline supports federal transparency measures that would give local governments information and tools to assess data center proposals. He says local and state governments, in consultation with residents, should make decisions about projects and their effects, including water use and electricity bills.
Context: Cline’s comments were reported in connection with a planned data center in Botetourt County; the passage does not identify a specific federal transparency measure.
Cline says the federal government should address high living costs by eliminating what he calls wasteful federal spending, attacking fraud in government programs and removing regulations that he says are forcing small businesses to cut back or close. He presents these steps as a way to bring inflation down and help working families.
Context: These are positions summarized by WMRA from Cline’s public statements; his office did not answer the questionnaire.
Ben Cline says he supports legislation to protect unborn life and opposes abortion. His stated position is to keep supporting pro-life legislation, but he does not identify a specific bill or federal rule in this statement.
Context: No specific legislative proposal or scope of federal regulation is described.
Cline supports requiring data centers to pay for new transmission infrastructure needed to serve them. He called that requirement the correct decision when sharing a report about a Virginia State Corporation Commission order concerning large energy users, including data centers.
Context: The cited requirement arose from a Virginia State Corporation Commission order, not a federal policy described in the passage. Position expressed in an August 13, 2026 Facebook post quoted in the September 21 voter guide; concerns a Virginia state utility decision.
Cline supports addressing healthcare costs and access through free-market solutions while protecting patients with preexisting conditions. He says Congress should foster an affordable and accessible healthcare marketplace in a way both parties can support. The stated goals include addressing rising premiums, deductibles, and prescription drug costs.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 11, 2026.
Cline supports an “all of the above” energy policy that uses Virginia’s range of energy sources. He says energy policies should support American security and economic interests while responsibly safeguarding natural resources, protecting Virginia energy jobs, and avoiding high energy costs for Virginia families.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.