Press Releases
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. In doing so, the Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Chain Act will help put an end to America's dependence on unreliable foreign nations like China for critical minerals that power our economy.
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. Specifically, this package gives $310 billion to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program, which was created by the bipartisan CARES Act and has been providing relief to American businesses and workers negatively impacted by COVID-19. Funding for this popular program ran dry last week.
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.
"As a proud Member of the House Small Business Committee, I know the Paycheck Protection Program has served as a critical lifeline for small businesses and employees across Minnesota, and the nation during the COVID-19 pandemic. This program has been so popular that, as of today, it is officially out of money.
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. These funds were made available through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and can be used by airports to help pay for operating costs including payroll for employees.
HERMANTOWN, MN – Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) released the below statement following the news that Cleveland-Cliffs has temporarily halted operations at Northshore Mining.
HERMANTOWN, MN – Following multiple requests made by Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), Governor Walz today issued an executive order to give Minnesota's law enforcement officers, first responders, and firefighters access to critical COVID-19 premise information. This action will better prepare the heroes on the frontlines of this crisis and help reduce the burn-rate of scarce Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Congressman Stauber released the following statement after the Governor made this announcement:
HERMANTOWN, MN – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) joined local law enforcement officers, first responders, firefighters, and state legislators on a conference call to discuss their shared concern over lack of critical premise information amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and how the absence of this information has resulted in the rapid depletion of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) stockpiles.
HERMANTOWN, MN – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) announced that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has allocated more than $3 million in funding between all five tribes in Minnesota's Eighth Congressional District. These funds will help provide the tribes with the resources they need during this national emergency, including affordable housing opportunities.
HERMANTOWN, MN – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) announced that Minnesota's small businesses impacted by coronavirus are now able to apply for loans under the Paycheck Protection Program. The loans provided by the Paycheck Protection Program can be forgiven if used for payroll, mortgage, rent, and utilities. This program was created by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which Stauber voted for last Friday.
HERMANTOWN, MN – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has signed a $4.5 million agreement to remediate contaminated sediment in the St. Louis River Area of Concern (AOC) on Lake Superior.