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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. In doing so, the Securing America's Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Act will reduce dependence on unreliable nations like China for the pharmaceuticals needed to save American lives.
A bill introduced Tuesday by Representative Pete Stauber would help end America's reliance on foreign minerals.
The "Securing America's Critical Minerals Supply Chain Act" would give incentives to American manufacturers to purchase domestically sourced minerals.
Congressman Stauber says mining is essential to northern Minnesota's economy and identity and the legislation would empower miners to develop the resources necessary to meet the nation's security and economic needs.
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.
U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber didn't have all the answers when he met online with his peers in the Hermantown business community Wednesday.
But for the roughly 45 members who took part in the Zoom video conferencing meeting, Stauber's presence seemed enough.
"We appreciate this link to you," Kim Parmeter, executive director of the Hermantown Area Chamber of Commerce, said. "It's very reassuring."
Just a few weeks ago, our nation was experiencing a "blue-collar boom," with record low unemployment and historic economic growth. Tragically, the arrival of the novel coronavirus changed everything. In response to this virus, stringent social-distancing measures were implemented to flatten the curve and to prevent our hospitals from being inundated. While these measures have certainly saved lives, they also have forced millions of Americans to file for unemployment and countless small businesses to close their doors.
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.
While Americans may struggle to wrap their minds around the multi-trillion coronavirus relief packages coming out of Washington, D.C., the emphasis of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act is small — as in, small businesses and their vital place at the heart of the U.S. economy.