President Trump signed a law providing $17 million for I-81 improvements, enhancing safety and capacity in Virginia.
Quiver AI Summary
Funding for I-81 Improvements Announced: U.S. Representative Ben Cline has announced the signing of a bill by President Trump that allocates $17 million for improvements to Interstate 81. This funding aims to widen the highway and enhance safety measures, addressing growing traffic demands in Virginia's Sixth District.
Rep. Cline's Comments: Cline stated, “Interstate 81 is a critical component of the Shenandoah Valley,” emphasizing that the funding will help improve safety and reduce congestion for commuters and businesses. He noted that additional federal investment is essential for ongoing modernization efforts.
Background Information: The I-81 Corridor sees over 12 million commercial trucks annually, and a 2018 state report identified urgent needs for upgrades. Plans include widening the highway to three lanes in key areas to mitigate traffic delays and enhance safety for all users.
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Ben Cline Fundraising
Ben Cline recently disclosed $174.9K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 30th, 2026. This was the 541st most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 51.4% came from individual donors.
Cline disclosed $80.1K of spending. This was the 828th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Cline disclosed $521.2K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 583rd most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
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Ben Cline Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Ben Cline is worth $715.5K, as of February 4th, 2026. This is the 362nd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Cline has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Ben Cline Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Ben Cline:
- H.R.6738: Protecting Ballot Measures From Foreign Influence Act of 2025
- H.R.6622: Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2025
- H.R.6485: Skinny Labels, Big Savings Act
- H.R.5874: Firearm Access During Shutdowns Act
- H.R.4642: Fiscal Contingency Preparedness Act
- H.R.4492: Don’t Sell My DNA Act
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2026 Virginia's 6th Congressional District Election
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The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".
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