Representative Pete Stauber, Republican from Minnesota

Pete Stauber

Representative · Minnesota · Republican

Pete Stauber

House Floor

Recent comments in the House

Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 1501, the Protecting Domestic Mining Act, which will ensure domestic mining projects are able to enjoy the benefits of title 41 of the bipartisan and wildly successful FAST Act. I thank my colleague Representative Shreve for his leadership in bringing this legislation forward. The FAST Act has been used to permit and build countless projects that are necessary for our country's national and economic security, and under the Trump administration, mining projects have been eligible and have advanced.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 9436, the Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act, introduced by my good friends, Representative Lawler and Representative Golden of Maine. Each and every day, onerous regulations negatively impact our constituents along with the local economies and local communities that we represent. Too often, here in Washington, these onerous regulations are put in place without a full understanding of the impact that they will have on the ground. These regulations often set unreasonable standards or are set to go into effect on unreasonable timelines.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 7726, the Stop Child Care Scams Act. This legislation is about something every American should agree on: Childcare assistance should go to children and families who need help, not to criminals and fraudsters who exploit the system for personal gain. A GAO report found that $325 million in improper childcare payments were made in a single year, enough to fund the childcare programs of nearly one-third of the States in this country. That is money that should have been helping working families, not lost to waste, fraud, and abuse.
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Biography
Pete Stauber, a former police officer and small business owner, represents Minnesota’s 8th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives, first elected in 2018. He prioritizes economic development, public safety, and support for mining and manufacturing jobs central to his region. Stauber has served on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and introduced legislation to streamline mining permits, aiming to boost local industry. Through pragmatic advocacy and a focus on regional needs, he works to strengthen northern Minnesota’s economy and community resilience.
Education
  • B.S. in Criminology, Lake Superior State University, Sault Sainte Marie, MI
    1990
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2019–Present

    Represented Minnesota's 8th congressional district for 4 terms.

  • Police Officer, Duluth Police Department

    1995–2017

  • Member, St. Louis County Board of Commissioners

    2013–19

  • Member, Hermantown City Council

    2001–05

    , 2011–13

  • Professional Hockey Player, Detroit Red Wings Organization

    1990–93

Policy Focus
Transportation and Public Works12%
Commerce12%
Public Lands and Natural Resources11%
Government Operations and Politics11%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Pete Stauber's record in Congress.

  • Law Enforcement Support

    Introduced and supported legislation to increase resources and funding for local police departments.

  • Great Lakes Funding

    Helped secure federal funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to protect water quality and habitats.

  • Mining Permitting Reform

    Advocated for streamlining permitting processes for mining projects in northern Minnesota to boost local economies.

  • Rural Broadband Expansion

    Supported federal investments to expand broadband internet access in rural Minnesota communities.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on Small Business
  • House Committee on Natural Resources
  • House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

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