Peter Stauber
Sourced recordU.S. House - MN District 08 · Congressional District 8
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Peter Allen Stauber is an American politician, former minor-league hockey player, and retired law enforcement officer from Minnesota serving as the United States representative for Minnesota's 8th congressional district. A member of the Republican Party, Stauber has represented the district since 2019. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
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Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
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Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
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Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
National Debt
Tax Policy
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Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Evidence & Sources
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- PartialPeter Stauber is a candidate for U.S. House - MN District 08profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Aye on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $2,602,490.35 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Stauber Introduces FRAUD Act to Crack Down on State Leaders Who Fail to Report Taxpayer Theft
- VerifiedPublic statement: Stauber, Minnesota GOP Congressional Delegation Call for Walz and Ellison to Resign After House Oversight Fraud Report
- VerifiedPublic statement: Stauber Legislation to Speed Up First Contracts for New Unions Passes House
- VerifiedPublic statement: Stauber Reacts to House Oversight Findings that Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison Knew of Fraud and Failed to Act
- VerifiedPublic statement: Stauber Ensures Minnesota Priorities Are Included in the Build America 250 Act
- VerifiedNews coverage: Trina Swanson Files To Challenge Pete Stauber In MN Congressional Race - Patch
- VerifiedNews coverage: Minnesota Somali leaders condemn Congressman Stauber’s fraud bill for marginalizing the community - Sahan Journal
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-07-02: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2026-05-15: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-03-12: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-06-10: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
2026-02-20: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-02-02: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
2026-04-27: Became Public Law No: 119-85.
2026-03-25: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
2025-09-12: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
2025-07-22: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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Public Statements
ss="block block--drupaltheme61-pete-stauber-breadcrumbs"> Home Media Press Releases July 2, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) introduced the Federal Responsibility and Accountability for Unchecked Dereliction (FRAUD) Act to strengthen accountability when state officials become aware of significant fraud involving federal funds. Read More Stauber, Minnesota GOP Congressional Delegation Call for Walz and Ellison to Resign After House Oversight Fraud
ases" alt="View Press Release listings">Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) introduced the Federal Responsibility and Accountability for Unchecked Dereliction (FRAUD) Act to strengthen accountability when state officials become aware of significant fraud involving federal funds. Read More June 11, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) joined Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06), and
jority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06), and Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) in sending a letter to Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, calling for their immediate resignations from office following a bombshell House Oversight Committee report exposing that both officials knew about the rampant fraud in Minnesota since 2019 and did nothing to stop it. Read More June 10, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Pete Stauber’s (MN-08) Faster Labor Contracts Ac
"View Press Release listings">Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Pete Stauber’s (MN-08) Faster Labor Contracts Act passed the House of Representatives. This bipartisan legislation will ensure that when workers vote to form a union, employers are not allowed to drag out negotiations on a collective bargaining agreement. Read More June 8, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. Read More Stauber Ensures Minnesota Priorities Are Included in the Build America 250 Act May 22, 2026 P
that Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison Knew of Fraud and Failed to Act June 8, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. Read More May 22, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) participated in the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s markup of the Build America 250 Act, a bipartisan surface transportation reauthorization bill that strengthens critical infrastructure and keeps people and goods moving safely and efficiently a
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