Rep. Ben Cline jumps into race to be next Republican Study Committee chair

• The chairmanship has served as a springboard into high-profile positions within the House GOP, with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) and former Vice President Mike Pence having served in the role.
• The group has played an influential role in shaping the House GOP's policy agenda, laying out conservative proposals that have been utilized in Republican messaging and pushed legislation to the right.

What he's saying: Cline touted experience as the RSC Budget and Spending Task Force chair, arguing he has the right conservative credentials for the job.

• "I am dedicated to championing conservative values and confronting the pressing issues that impact our nation, and I have worked hard as the RSC Budget and Spending Task Force Chair to produce a seven-year balanced budget that restores fiscal responsibility to our Nation," he said in a statement.
• "The RSC has a rich history of crafting and championing conservative policies. As we look ahead to the possibility of a Trump presidency, a Republican-led Senate, and an expanded House Majority, I look forward to working with my colleagues to drive a robust conservative agenda that delivers results for all Americans and secures a brighter future for our great nation."

The big picture: Other candidates including Rep. August Pfluger's (R-Texas) and Kat Cammick's (R-Fla.) names have been floated as potential contenders.

• Pfluger will announce a campaign after finishing a fundraising sprint for vulnerable members," a source familiar confirmed.