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Rep. Ben Cline

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Verified VoterStaunton, VA

I'm deeply concerned about the proposed federal workforce cuts & urge you to act. Virginia has 144,483 federal employees. Cuts of 60-70% would devastate our economy, especially in Northern Virginia, Richmond, & rural areas. Fairfax County could see unemployment spike to 7.6%. These cuts will hurt sc

Verified VoterStaunton, VA

I am writing to you as a constituent and citizen, to beg that you help enforce the limitations on presidential power. The democracy upon which America built its foundation was designed to prevent one man from acting as king. Yet, this requires those involved in the system to be active participant

Verified VoterStaunton, VA

I am writing to express my deep concern regarding the recent actions of Trump’s border czar, who has threatened to report Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) to the Department of Justice for simply educating people about their legal rights when dealing with Immigration and Customs Enforcem

Map PinSalem, VA

Don't Save SAVE!

I urge you not to vote for the SAVE Act! It's a solution in search of a problem that will cause more hurdles to the right of all Americans to vote. There is no reason for this bill to be enacted except to suppress the constitutionally protected right to vote of women, minorities and the disabled. We

Verified VoterStephens City, VA

Protect Those Who Protect Our Public Lands

The recent firing of over 3,400 non-permanent employees by the U.S. Forest Service after they missed a resignation deadline is deeply concerning. These dedicated public servants play a crucial role in protecting and managing our national forests and grasslands, which belong to all Americans. Their a

Verified VoterWeyers Cave, VA

Republican President Trump is firing Forest Service probationary employees. These employees include veterans and qualified, experienced wild land fire fighters. Why would President Trump do something so stupid? Do Republicans think only forests in so-called "blue" states catch on fire? YOU need to s

Verified VoterHarrisonburg, VA

Do not humor the notion of HR1161 - “Red, White, and Blueland”

congress I don’t think I need to elaborate why I am imploring you to reject the notion of bill HR1161 — “to authorize the President to enter into negotiations to acquire Greenland and to rename Greenland as “Red, White, and Blueland.” The mere existence of this bill, regardless of how likely it is

Verified VoterWeyers Cave, VA

Republican President Trump wants to eliminate the Department of Education. The Department of Education pays my salary. I'm not a Washington DC bureaucrat. I'm a Shenandoah Valley teacher. If President Trump closes the Department of Education, who will give me a job? How will YOU protect hard working

Map PinFront Royal, VA

Uphold Rule of Law, Enforce Court Orders

The courts play a pivotal role in upholding the rule of law and safeguarding our system of checks and balances. The recent comments from Vice President Vance and the administration's defiance of a federal court order are deeply concerning and threaten to undermine the authority of the judiciary. A s

Verified VoterStephens City, VA

Reinstate nonpartisan Archivist, uphold democratic processes and accountability

The National Archives plays a crucial role in safeguarding democratic principles and government accountability. The recent firing of the Archivist of the United States is an alarming development that threatens the integrity of vital processes overseen by the National Archives. This includes administ

Map PinStephens City, VA

Save PBS & NPR funding from total elimination

The proposed legislation to defund public broadcasters PBS and NPR is misguided and will deprive Americans of valuable educational and non-commercial programming. These institutions play a vital role in providing high-quality content that informs, educates and enriches communities across the nation.

Map PinSalem, VA

Establish an Opposition Cabinet

As Timothy Snyder has articulated with an excellent analysis of the British opposition party tactics, we need not only the lawsuits and street demonstrat ions, but a "shadow Cabinet." agenda lies, corruption, misdeeds, illegalities, unconstitutional usurping, and the harm being done to ordinary Ame

Verified VoterWeyers Cave, VA

President Trump has shut down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Who is going to help Shenandoah Valley residents if we are cheated by our banks? Do Republicans think we're so stupid that we don't know what these government agencies do? How are YOU going to protect Virginians now that the CFP

Verified VoterStaunton, VA

I’m writing to say that what Trump and Musk are doing right now is not only brazenly illegal but an overt and undeniable violation of the federal constitution. It needs to stop. I want the Congressmember to abide by the rule of law and get Musk out of the government. I also want him/her to make a cr

Verified VoterRoanoke, VA

Stop Trump's Power Grab

I'm calling on Congress to push back against President Trump's power grab. Only Congress, through its Article 1 powers can stand up - and conversely, terminate - an agency or department in the federal government. For President Trump to claim he can perform these shutdowns without Congressional actio

Verified VoterWeyers Cave, VA

I just read the President Trump and Elon Musk are cutting money for research into cures for diseases like cancer. Why do Republicans want Americans to be sicker? I didn't vote for cancer. What are YOU doing to protect the health of Virginians?

Verified VoterStephens City, VA

Don't Cap NIH Indirect Funding

I’m writing to urge you to support NIH and NSF funding and to immediately reverse the Trump administration’s decision to cap NIH indirect costs at 15%. This decision will cause a massive funding shortfall at research institutions across the country, including your district, forcing layoffs, reducing

Map PinHarrisonburg, VA

Elon’s an Existential Threat to American Democracy

The consolidation of power by Elon Musk and his corporate interests within the federal government represents an existential threat to American democracy. His new role at the Department of Government Efficiency grants him unparalleled access to Americans' personal data and the ability to dismantle re

Verified VoterRoanoke, VA

No Nazis

Hi can we please not have fascism

Verified VoterStrasburg, VA

DC Home Rule

Do not cancel DC home rule. Say no to the bill. Do not federalize their police or weaken their gun laws. Trump has threatened to “take over” DC and we cannot let that happen. We are hanging on to democracy by a thread. The time to stand up is now. Do not erase Dc’s self determination. Do not take aw

Map PinRoanoke, VA

Halt Musk's undemocratic DOGE coup endangering public services

Elon Musk's unelected bureaucratic coup at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is an alarming overreach that poses grave risks to our democratic institutions. As an unconfirmed foreign-born billionaire, Musk lacks the authority and expertise to dismantle critical government functions thro

Verified VoterRoanoke, VA

Oppose Regressive Tariffs Burdening American Families and Growth

The proposed tariffs by the current administration on imports from Canada, Mexico and China would significantly increase costs for the average American household. According to research, these tariffs could cost the typical US household over $900 per year. This substantial financial burden on hardwor

Map PinRoanoke, VA

Advocacy for Bill H.Res.7

I am reaching out to express my support for the recently introduced bill H.Res.7, that emphasizes the importance of comprehensive, high-quality, life-affirming medical care for women. It is my goal to bring more awareness to this bill and to encourage you to advocate for its passage through the Hous

Verified VoterWeyers Cave, VA

Elon Musk has given a kid who goes by "Big Balls" access to information about Virginians. "Big Balls" is now able to manipulate and steal MY confidential information from Treasury department computers. What are You doing to protect Virginians?

Verified VoterWeyers Cave, VA

President Trump wants to get rid of the department of education. Why do Republicans hate children with disabilities? Why do YOU support taking education away from Virginia's children? Shame on you.

Map PinStaunton, VA

Please Advocate to Exempt Veterans Affairs Employees from hiring freeze

Please compel the President and VA Secretary Collins to Exempt Veterans Affairs Employees and contractors from the current hiring freeze. This freeze has already affected the mission effectiveness of VA medical services within our district, from the VA hospital in Salem, to Community Based Outpati

Map PinStaunton, VA

Protect transgender youth's access to gender-affirming care

Restricting access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth is deeply concerning and unethical. Overwhelming medical consensus affirms that this care is safe, effective, and often life-saving for young people experiencing distress related to their gender identity. Denying youth this medically-

Verified VoterBoones Mill, VA

Investigate Musk's unilateral directives, protect federal workers and records

The reported actions by Elon Musk and the Trump administration to rapidly consolidate control over federal agencies and dismantle them without congressional approval raise serious constitutional concerns about the separation of powers. Musk's alleged access to sensitive government data systems and h

Map PinSalem, VA

I’m writing to express my outrage over Elon Musk’s unlawful and undemocratic takeover of the federal government, and I ask that you do the following: — Forcefully speak out against an unelected billionaire having undue influence on and control over our government’s data, personnel, and payment syste

Verified VoterWeyers Cave, VA

When are you going to do something about Elon Musk's takeover of the Treasury? No one voted for Elon Musk, and I do not understand why President Trump and the Republicans gave away governmental control to him. The constitution does not include a fourth branch of government called Elon Musk.

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