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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) helped Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) introduce H.R. 5611, the Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act. This legislation would direct states to establish comprehensive guidelines for schools on the treatment of youth sports concussions and help inform students on the signs, symptoms, and risks of concussions.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) and Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) responded to legislation introduced by Twin Cities-based members of Congress who seek to kill high-wage jobs in northern Minnesota.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) helped introduce H.R. 5610, the Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act, bipartisan legislation led by Congressman Josh Harder (CA-10) that would better ensure veterans exposed to Agent Orange get the care they deserve. Specifically, this bill would expand the VA's list of presumptive medical conditions associated with exposure to Agent Orange to include Parkinsonism, bladder cancer, hypertension, and hypothyroidism.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) made the below statement on the Minnesota Court of Appeals' decision regarding the NorthMet project.
"I am incredibly disappointed as today's decision will again needlessly delay a project that will bring decades of prosperity to northeast Minnesota. Families in our region have been waiting fifteen years for mining to begin at the NorthMet ore body and it is incredibly unfair to force them into another year of waiting.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, so Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) spoke on the House Floor to highlight the devastating impact this issue has on Minnesota and reaffirm his commitment to eliminate this heinous crime.
Read Congressman Stauber's full remarks below:
HERMANTOWN, MN – Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) announced that he is seeking a wounded warrior or medically retired veteran for a two-year fellowship in his Hermantown office. Duties include working as a constituent services representative, performing legislative work, attending local meetings and events on behalf of the Congressman, and serving as a liaison to local veteran organizations.
DULUTH – Jessica Smith's story is woven into the fabric of centuries of trauma faced by Indigenous women. She stood before a theater of people Monday and told of the trafficking and abuse she faced — and how she found a way out.
"I have overcome all the things that were made to destroy me," said the University of Wisconsin-Superior student. "It's up to us to be each other's strength."
DULUTH, MN -- A Duluth home that helps mothers-in-need wants to open their doors to more women and their babies.
However, the Star of the North Maternity home needs money to make that happen.
Friday, they got a visit from a local lawmaker who wants to lend a hand.
The facility, which runs solely off donations just opened last June.
They help mothers through the first months of their baby's life by teaching the women new skills and providing them with items like diapers and clothes.
DULUTH, MN -- Northland lawmakers are reacting to the news that an airstrike conducted by American forces killed Iran's top general Qassem Soleimani.
The deaths Soleimani and associates drew immediate cries for revenge from Tehran and a chorus of appeals from other countries for reduced tensions between Iran and the United States.
HERMANTOWN, MN – Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) released the below statement following the news that a strike conducted by American forces killed Iranian terrorist leader Qassem Soleimani.