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Pete Stauber

Pete Stauber

RRepublicanMN-8 · Representative
53
/ 100
Average
Attendance98
Avg: 96
Independence3
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone16
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency33
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
23
Total Statements
19
Floor Speeches
4
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Environment: 11Trade: 7Infrastructure: 5Taxes: 5Agriculture: 4Healthcare: 3Foreign Policy: 3China: 2Economy: 2Crime & Justice: 2Labor: 2Defense: 2Climate: 1Gun Policy: 1Housing: 1

Speech Tone

Ceremonial: 10Neutral: 6Bipartisan: 3Urgent: 3: 1

Statements (23)

Floor Speech2026-06-02
LICENSE TO DRILL ACT

LICENSE TO DRILL ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3757-H3758] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] LICENSE TO DRILL ACT…

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Floor Speech2026-05-14CeremonialForeign Policy
RECOGNIZING BOB LESSARD

RECOGNIZING BOB LESSARD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3511-H3512] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING BOB…

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Floor Speech2026-03-24EnvironmentInfrastructureHR6422
AMERICAN WATER STEWARDSHIP ACT

AMERICAN WATER STEWARDSHIP ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 55 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2662-H2665] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-03-18CeremonialEnvironmentTrade
HONORING SERGEANT CODY SIEBERT

HONORING SERGEANT CODY SIEBERT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Page H2587] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…

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Floor Speech2026-03-12EnvironmentHR7890HR7891
CONTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT

CONTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2483-H2484] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-03-03BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentTradeHR755
CRITICAL MINERAL CONSISTENCY ACT OF 2025

CRITICAL MINERAL CONSISTENCY ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2353-H2356] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-02-12UrgentHealthcareGun PolicyTaxesHR2189HR4242
LAW-ENFORCEMENT INNOVATE TO DE-ESCALATE ACT

LAW-ENFORCEMENT INNOVATE TO DE-ESCALATE ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2190-H2204] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-02-12CeremonialImmigrationTaxes
HONORING THE LIFE OF RUSTY LILYQUIST

HONORING THE LIFE OF RUSTY LILYQUIST Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E135] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-02-04Ceremonial
CELEBRATING THE LEGENDARY CAREER OF COLIN "MAC" MacDONALD

CELEBRATING THE LEGENDARY CAREER OF COLIN "MAC" MacDONALD Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E105] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2026-02-04UrgentEnvironmentTradeInfrastructureHR4090HR1366
CRITICAL MINERAL DOMINANCE ACT

CRITICAL MINERAL DOMINANCE ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1993-H2002] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-01-30BipartisanClimateEnvironmentForeign PolicyHJRES140
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND ORDER NO. 7917 FOR WITHDRAWAL…

PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND ORDER NO. 7917 FOR WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERAL LANDS; COOK, LAKE, AND SAINT LOUIS... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 22 (Friday, January 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…

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Floor Speech2026-01-21BipartisanEnvironmentForeign PolicyDefenseHRES1009HJRES140
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND ORDER NO. 7917 FOR WITHDRAWAL…

PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT RELATING TO PUBLIC LAND ORDER NO. 7917 FOR WITHDRAWAL OF FEDERAL LANDS; COOK, LAKE, AND SAINT LOUIS... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume…

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Floor Speech2026-01-08CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentTrade
IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE HONORABLE DOUG LaMALFA

IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE HONORABLE DOUG LaMALFA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Pages H231-H238] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2025-01-16Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING LOCAL BROADCASTING LEGEND KEN THOMAS

RECOGNIZING LOCAL BROADCASTING LEGEND KEN THOMAS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025)] [House] [Page H190] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2025-01-16Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING LOCAL BROADCASTING LEGEND KEN THOMAS

RECOGNIZING LOCAL BROADCASTING LEGEND KEN THOMAS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E40-E41] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2024-12-20UrgentHealthcareEconomyEnvironmentHR10545
AMERICAN RELIEF ACT, 2025

AMERICAN RELIEF ACT, 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 190 (Friday, December 20, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 190 (Friday, December 20, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7395-H7413] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2024-12-19CeremonialInfrastructure
HONORING THE SERVICE OF LYLE ROCK

HONORING THE SERVICE OF LYLE ROCK Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 189 (Thursday, December 19, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 189 (Thursday, December 19, 2024)] [House] [Page H7364] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2024-12-12CeremonialHealthcare
HONORING THE MEMORY OF ITASCA COUNTY COMMISSIONER MICHAEL "BURL" IVES

HONORING THE MEMORY OF ITASCA COUNTY COMMISSIONER MICHAEL "BURL" IVES Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 185 (Thursday, December 12, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 185 (Thursday, December 12, 2024)] [House] [Page H7125] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2023-09-26CeremonialEconomyTaxesEnvironmentHR4368HRES66
AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2024

AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2024 Congressional Record, Volume 169 Issue 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023) [Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023)] [House] [Pages H4505-H4566] From the…

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Press Release2022-09-28
cornfield

cornfield cornfield Image or Video Image Shawn.Jefferso… Wed, 09/28/2022 - 09:08 Link

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Press Release2021-04-12
Newest Members of Congress

Newest Members of Congress Newest Members of Congress Image or Video Image admin Sun, 04/11/2021 - 23:58 Summary The recently elected Members joined seated members for the start of the 117th United States Congress. Link Read More

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Press Release2021-04-12
Taking the Oath of Office

Taking the Oath of Office Taking the Oath of Office Image or Video Image admin Sun, 04/11/2021 - 22:45 Summary New members of the 117th United States Congress participated in the oath of office ceremony. Link Read More

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Press Release2021-04-12
117th United States Congress Convenes

117th United States Congress Convenes 117th United States Congress Convenes Image or Video Image admin Sun, 04/11/2021 - 22:37 Summary The 117th Congress will convene on January 3, 2021, and will conclude on January 3, 2023. Link Read More

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