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REPUBLICAN
U.S. Representative · Virginia 6th District
Benjamin
Cline
Terms served
4
House
Years in Congress
7.8y
Since 2019
Bills sponsored
56
All time
Bills cosponsored
1064
All time
Current staff
22
Personal office
Career staff alumni
84
Distinct people
% with party
…
Voting record pending
Chapter I
Legislative Activity
Sponsored: 56 bills all time · Cosponsored: 1064 bills all time. Showing sponsored bills in the 119th Congress.
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Chapter II
Committees
10 assignments across 1 congress
119th Congress
House
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
MemberCommerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
MemberCourts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet
MemberThe Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust
MemberDefense Intelligence and Overhead Architecture
MemberNational Security Agency and Cyber
MemberChapter III
Office & Staff
Current personal office roster · 19 staffers · 3 interns
Staff · 19· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest A. Baughman | DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE | Feb 1, 2023 to Present | |
| Emily M. Carneal | CASEWORKER | Apr 1, 2020 to Present | |
| Kjersten Croke | CASEWORK DIRECTOR | Aug 1, 2024 to Present | |
| Reid E. Dagul | CHIEF OF STAFF | Jul 1, 2024 to Present | |
| Melanie F. Davis | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Apr 1, 2019 to Present | |
| Jennifer S. Faulkner | DISTRICT SCHEDULER | Apr 1, 2019 to Present | |
| Dilara Getz | STAFF ASSISTANT | Apr 8, 2026 to Present | |
| Jonathan T. Hartsock | DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF/DISTRICT | Jul 1, 2024 to Present | |
| Kathy E. Hayden | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Apr 1, 2019 to Present | |
| Rebekah A. Honaker | DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE | May 1, 2025 to Present | |
| Meagan N.e. Jennings | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | Feb 1, 2025 to Present | |
| Elizabeth A. Kaczmarek | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Sep 12, 2019 to Present | |
| Jane D. Loupassi | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Apr 1, 2025 to Present | |
| Paula Nicole Manley | DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF/LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR | Jul 1, 2024 to Present | |
| Willem Mills | LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT/STAF | Jan 5, 2026 to Present | |
| Joseph D. O'Connor | LEGISLATIVE AIDE | Dec 1, 2025 to Present | |
| Madelynn R. Propp | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Apr 13, 2026 to Present | |
| Benjamin L. Rakes | SENIOR LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Dec 1, 2025 to Present | |
| Julie G. Shaffer | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE | Sep 1, 2024 to Present |
Interns · 3· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John A. Lindberg IVIntern | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 29, 2026 to Present | |
| Ryan K. ScottIntern | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 29, 2026 to Present | |
| Kennedy B. WhetzelIntern | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 29, 2026 to Present |
Chapter IV
Staff Alumni
Former personal office staff · 36 staffers · 48 interns
Alumni staff · 36· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler A. Adams | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Apr 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2024 | |
| Lilly D. Altree | LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT | Jun 8, 2020 to Aug 16, 2021 | |
| Dylan G. Audi | LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT | Jun 1, 2023 to Feb 2, 2024 | |
| Eric Bagwell | SENIOR ADVISOR | Feb 1, 2021 to Sep 24, 2021 | |
| Zachary C. Barnes | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Sep 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2025 | |
| Christine Broughton | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE | Jun 1, 2022 to Jan 30, 2025 | |
| Melissa L. Brown | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | May 1, 2022 to May 31, 2022 | |
| Margaret C. Clemmons | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Jan 29, 2024 to Jun 20, 2025 | |
| Kathryn J. Doherty | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Jun 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2020 | |
| Emily R. Ferguson | LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT | Aug 19, 2019 to Jun 5, 2020 | |
| Zachary Kyle Fulton | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Aug 11, 2025 to Mar 27, 2026 | |
| Elias S. Galiano | COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT | Jun 1, 2022 to Jun 4, 2023 | |
| Deborah Garrett | DISTRICT DIRECTOR | Apr 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2024 | |
| Armani Antonio Gracia | PRESS ASSISTANT | Jun 26, 2023 to Feb 25, 2024 | |
| Matthew Hanrahan | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Aug 16, 2019 to May 27, 2022 | |
| Joel L. Hensley | DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE | Jun 18, 2020 to Dec 31, 2022 | |
| Tyler T. Hook | STAFF ASSISTANT | Apr 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Ronald Zachary Jacobs | SENIOR LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Mar 1, 2022 to May 20, 2022 | |
| Andrea R. Jones | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Apr 1, 2021 to Apr 30, 2021 | |
| Emily J. Karl | SCHEDULER | Aug 19, 2019 to Jul 31, 2021 | |
| Jenna Erin Keurian | DIGITAL DIRECTOR | Dec 1, 2025 to Mar 22, 2026 | |
| Charlotte E. Law | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Aug 1, 2022 to Jan 30, 2024 | |
| Andrew M. Lemay | STAFF ASSISTANT | Oct 1, 2021 to Mar 31, 2025 | |
| Emilee M. Loope | CASEWORKER | Apr 1, 2019 to Jan 3, 2020 | |
| Darby K. McQueen-Dever | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Feb 1, 2023 to Mar 28, 2025 | |
| Matthew M. Miller | CHIEF OF STAFF | Apr 1, 2019 to Mar 17, 2024 | |
| Justin S. Ouimette | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | Jun 1, 2019 to Jun 30, 2021 | |
| Hallie M. Pence | SENIOR ADVISOR | Feb 1, 2021 to Jan 17, 2022 | |
| Timothy H. Reitz | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | Apr 1, 2023 to Apr 25, 2023 | |
| George R. Saylor | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Apr 1, 2019 to Aug 16, 2019 | |
| Alessandra N. Stooks | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Jun 23, 2022 to Feb 24, 2023 | |
| Allen Aaron S. Van | CASEWORKER | Apr 1, 2019 to Aug 19, 2022 | |
| Alexandra N. Webb | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Apr 4, 2022 to Jan 2, 2023 | |
| Emily M. Wicht | CASEWORKER | Apr 1, 2019 to Mar 31, 2020 | |
| Cesar I. Ybarra | POLICY DIRECTOR | Sep 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2024 | |
| Lindsey Joy K. Zarriello | STAFF ASSISTANT | Apr 7, 2025 to Jan 30, 2026 |
Alumni interns · 48· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaitlin R. Arnold | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jul 17, 2023 to Aug 4, 2023 | |
| Mary R. Bauhan | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jul 5, 2021 to Aug 31, 2021 | |
| John P. Benner | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jul 6, 2023 to Aug 18, 2023 | |
| Haley R. Bennett | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 9, 2022 to Jul 1, 2022 | |
| Joshua J. Bither | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 28, 2019 to Aug 15, 2019 | |
| Joseph R. Borgovini | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Aug 25, 2025 to Dec 23, 2025 | |
| Rachel N. Clottey | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 18, 2023 to May 5, 2023 | |
| Lydia W. Couric | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 23, 2025 to Aug 8, 2025 | |
| Rachel E. Craun | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 6, 2024 to Jun 14, 2024 | |
| Isaiah D. Davis | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 9, 2024 to Dec 19, 2024 | |
| Matthew J. Duglin | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 13, 2020 to May 12, 2020 | |
| John L. Etzler | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jul 11, 2023 to Aug 18, 2023 | |
| Armistead Greer Foster | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Oct 7, 2024 to Dec 20, 2024 | |
| James E. Francis | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 26, 2026 to Jun 26, 2026 | |
| Jacob R. French | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 24, 2021 to Jul 2, 2021 | |
| Macy A. Funk | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 9, 2025 to Dec 18, 2025 | |
| Rory Groat | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jul 5, 2022 to Aug 12, 2022 | |
| Rachel S. Hall | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 3, 2021 to May 28, 2021 | |
| Aiden C. Hines | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 18, 2026 to Jun 26, 2026 | |
| Cody M. Hodge | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 24, 2021 to Jul 2, 2021 | |
| Kendra R. Horn | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 20, 2026 to May 8, 2026 | |
| William C. Martin | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 22, 2023 to Jun 30, 2023 | |
| Marie-Clare Matricardi | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 16, 2022 to Jul 1, 2022 | |
| Jonathan E. Mays | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 7, 2025 to May 2, 2025 | |
| Jeffrey McLaughlin | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 11, 2026 to Jun 26, 2026 | |
| Anja V. Meier | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 1, 2023 to Jul 14, 2023 | |
| Abigail J. Michos | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 15, 2019 to Jun 28, 2019 | |
| Connor J. Miko | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 30, 2024 to May 10, 2024 | |
| Robert E. Mish | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 27, 2024 to Jul 5, 2024 | |
| Noah Mojda | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Mar 23, 2026 to May 29, 2026 | |
| Nathan M. Moore | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 30, 2019 to Dec 20, 2019 | |
| Kevin J. O'Connor | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 22, 2023 to Jun 30, 2023 | |
| Adam Opp | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 12, 2025 to Jun 20, 2025 | |
| Samuel M. Polglase | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 23, 2025 to Aug 15, 2025 | |
| Emma M. Roshioru | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jul 8, 2024 to Aug 16, 2024 | |
| Nathan J. Royce | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Aug 22, 2022 to Dec 16, 2022 | |
| Aiden L. Shirkey | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 14, 2025 to Jun 20, 2025 | |
| Charles Smith Jr. | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jul 6, 2023 to Aug 11, 2023 | |
| Philip A. Soelberg | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 8, 2019 to Jun 21, 2019 | |
| Isabella A. Tice | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Feb 1, 2022 to May 6, 2022 | |
| Joshua E. Ty | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 5, 2023 to Dec 15, 2023 | |
| Anderson G. Vendt | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jul 5, 2022 to Aug 12, 2022 | |
| Shalom Victor | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 8, 2024 to Apr 12, 2024 | |
| Michael J. Walsh | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jul 6, 2020 to Oct 31, 2020 | |
| Jilian A. Watkins | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 28, 2019 to Aug 15, 2019 | |
| Amira C. Williams | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jul 14, 2023 to Aug 4, 2023 | |
| Tristan B. Williams | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jul 8, 2024 to Sep 22, 2024 | |
| Elizabeth M. Youdell | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 15, 2021 to Dec 10, 2021 |
Chapter V
Travel & Disclosures
6 trips · $0 combined disclosed value.
Hot Springs, VA
House gift travel filing
Apr 12, 2024 to Apr 14, 2024
Pending
Coral Gables, FL
House gift travel filing
Feb 8, 2024 to Feb 11, 2024
Pending
Orlando, FL
House gift travel filing
Feb 9, 2023 to Feb 11, 2023
Pending
Amelia Island, FL
House gift travel filing
Feb 10, 2022 to Feb 12, 2022
Pending
San Antonio, TX
House gift travel filing
Mar 26, 2021 to Mar 27, 2021
Pending
San Antonio, TX
House gift travel filing
Mar 26, 2021 to Mar 27, 2021
Pending
Chapter VI
Tenure
Member terms in Congress.
Jan 3, 2025 to Jan 3, 2027
House · Virginia 6th District
Republican
2025
Jan 3, 2023 to Jan 3, 2025
House · Virginia 6th District
Republican
2023
Jan 3, 2021 to Jan 3, 2023
House · Virginia 6th District
Republican
2021
Jan 3, 2019 to Jan 3, 2021
House · Virginia 6th District
Republican
2019