Press Releases

HERMANTOWN, MN – Ahead of Minnesota's Fishing Opener, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) hosted a public conference call to hear from Minnesotans concerned about the impact that Governor Walz's Stay at Home Executive Order has on their outdoor recreation traditions, livelihoods, and Northern Minnesota's economy.

HERMANTOWN, MN – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) joined EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler in announcing that the Arrowhead Regional Development Commission has been selected to receive a Brownfields Assessment Coalition Grant worth $600,000.

HERMANTOWN, MN – As Americans face pharmaceutical and medical supply shortages amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) has responded to this crisis by introducing bipartisan legislation that will require federal agencies to purchase drugs made in the United States.

HERMANTOWN, MN – As the COVID-19 pandemic shines a light on the dangers of reliance on foreign supply chains for critical minerals, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) introduced legislation that will incentivize American manufacturers to purchase domestically sourced critical minerals.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) voted for the Paycheck Protection Program and Healthcare Enhancement Act to provide an additional $484 billion in relief to support small businesses, hospitals, and increased testing.

HERMANTOWN, MN – Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) made the following statement after the $350 billion of funding for the Paycheck Protection Program has been depleted as more than 1.6 million small businesses have sought funds.

HERMANTOWN, MN – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber announced over $27 million in funding to assist airports throughout Minnesota's Eighth Congressional District amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

HERMANTOWN, MN – Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) released the below statement following the news that Cleveland-Cliffs has temporarily halted operations at Northshore Mining.