Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 7831, the License to Drill Act; H.R. 1687, the CLEAN Act; and H.R. 5631, the Geothermal Energy Advancement Act, three good, bipartisan bills that were put forth by my colleagues on the Natural Resources Committee. Now more than ever, the United States needs to be bringing more energy online to drive our 21st century economy. These bills will help guarantee we have durable, proenergy policy no matter who is in the White House.
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Pete Stauber
Representative · Minnesota · Republican
Pete Stauber
House Floor
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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.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great admiration and pride to recognize former Minnesota State Senator Bob Lessard, better known across northern Minnesota as ``The Old Trapper'' as he celebrates his 95th birthday. Born in International Falls, Bob has long been a champion for the people and traditions of Minnesota. Over the course of his 26 years in the State senate, he never lost touch with the Northland. His work has left a lasting imprint on our State constitution, our natural resources, and the livelihoods of countless Minnesotans.
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, MI1990
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2019–PresentRepresented Minnesota's 8th congressional district for 4 terms.
Police Officer, Duluth Police Department
1995–2017Member, St. Louis County Board of Commissioners
2013–19Member, 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
View details →- House Committee on Small Business
- House Committee on Natural Resources
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
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