Sixth District Perspectives
with Congressman Ben Cline

     While spending and securing our Southern border were continued topics of discussion, it was great to be back in the Sixth District meeting last week with folks and listening to how Washington can better serve them. Central to their concerns was how best we can address and stop the flow of illegals into our Nation, while reign in out-of-control spending. Unfortunately, America’s economic recovery was dealt a massive blow as the Biden administration bowed to liberal elites and announced a plan to freeze permits for exporting liquified gas. Additionally, we paused and reflected on the millions of lives lost on Holocaust Remembrance Day. As Congress debates these and other issues, I will continue to fight to ensure that the federal government is working for the Sixth District residents.

Attack on American Energy

     On Friday, Joe Biden's Department of Energy announced that they would freeze permits for liquified gas exports (LNG), further submitting to the global elites climate agenda. Once again, folks would bear the brunt of these climate change policies, potentially being forced to spend more on residential uses for natural gas, including cooking, heating homes and generating electricity. Additionally, commercial uses for natural gas include heating, generating electricity, manufacturing products like fertilizers, paints, and medicines, and occasionally fueling commercial vehicles.

     The last thing Virginians want is more burdensome regulations that puts a leftist environmental agenda ahead of the needs of the American people. Rest assured, House Republicans will continue to fight for American energy independence and demand that this decision is reversed immediately.

Record Breaking Border Crisis

     President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas’ border crisis has turned every city and state in this country into a border city and border state. The chaos unleashed by their policies has spread throughout the country, whether in the form of the fentanyl crisis, rising crime, or massive strain on schools and other community services. Last week, CBP reported that there were a record 302,034 illegal migrant encounters in December, and 19 individuals arrested who were on the FBI's terrorist watchlist. This comes on the heels of illegal crossings setting records in October and November of 2023.

     Secretary Mayorkas has willfully and systematically refused to follow the laws passed by Congress, and he has violated the separation of powers and acted with deliberate indifference to the clear evidence of lawlessness at the border and in our Nation's interior. Having exhausted all other options to hold him accountable, it is unmistakably clear to the American people that Congress must exercise our constitutional duty and impeach Secretary Mayorkas. 

Holocaust Remembrance Day

     On Saturday, we paused and reflected for Holocaust Remembrance Day. We will forever remember the deaths of millions of innocent Jews that were taken away during the Holocaust. We must never forget, and we shall continue to fight against antisemitism wherever we find it.

District Travels

The Top of Virginia Regional Chamber empowers more than 800 small business owners in Winchester, Frederick, and Clarke County. It was a pleasure to attend and speak to members during their State of the Chamber meeting on Wednesday. 

Trex is a leading manufacturer of high-quality composite decking, railing, and other outdoor items. It was a pleasure to tour their new headquarters in Winchester, which employs 1,300 people in our district.

     Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Congressman. If my office can ever be of assistance, please contact my Washington office at (202) 225-5431. 

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