Pete Stauber

Became law (3)

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  Pete Stauber (R-MN)· Apr 27

  Their bill

  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, 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 Counties, MN.

  H.J.Res. 140 Public Lands and Natural Resources

  A Republican resolution with 4 Republican cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Became law

  The Senate voted 50–49 on Apr 16.

  This joint resolution addresses a specific rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management. The rule involves Public Land Order No. 7917 regarding the withdrawal of federal lands.

  Yes· 2 of 4

  • Scored +3

    Would people in rural areas be better off under this?

    The resolution prevents the federal withdrawal of land in specific Minnesota counties, leaving land available for local-driven uses.

  • Scored +3

    Does this invest in rural communities?

    By stopping the land withdrawal in Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, the bill keeps federal lands available for local development and use.

  The opposite

  • Scored -5

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The resolution reverses a land withdrawal, which prevents the federal government from restricting certain uses of those lands for environmental preservation.

  • Scored -4

    Does this better protect public land such as parks and forests?

    The resolution nullifies a specific Bureau of Land Management land withdrawal order, altering how those public lands are managed.

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  Pete Stauber (R-MN)· Dec 12

  Their bill

  Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act

  H.R. 452 Sports and Recreation

  A Republican bill with 107 Democratic cosponsors.

  Became law

  This Act authorizes the award of 3 Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team. The medals recognize the team's victory over the Soviet Union during the 1980 Winter Olympics.

  Yes

  • Scored +1

    Is this likely to grow the economy?

    The sale of duplicate bronze medals provides a small influx of revenue to the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.

  No question was scored the opposite.

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  Monica De La Cruz (R-TX)· Jan 20

  Cosponsored

  Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act

  H.R. 224 Housing and Community Development

  A Republican bill with 1 Democratic cosponsor.

  Became law

  This bill aims to amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.

  Yes· 2 of 8

  • Scored +7

    Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

    The bill directly benefits veterans by ensuring their disability compensation is excluded when determining eligibility for housing programs.

  • Scored +7

    Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?

    The bill expands the scope of benefits for veterans by ensuring their disability compensation does not count against their income for housing purposes.

  No question was scored the opposite.

Passed Congress — the President's turn (1)

Both chambers passed it. The President signs it into law or vetoes it, and a veto stands unless two-thirds of each chamber vote to pass it anyway. Everything Congress has sent the President →

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  Pete Stauber (R-MN)· Feb 19

  Their bill

  Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President.

  H.Con.Res. 11 Congress

  A Republican resolution with no cosponsors.

  Passed both chambers

  With no one objecting, no names recorded

  This text is a concurrent resolution for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress of the United States.

  Yes

  • Scored +1

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    The resolution facilitates a formal process for the President to communicate directly with both Houses of Congress.

  No question was scored the opposite.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (46)

Halfway: the other chamber has to pass the same text before it can go to the President.

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  Pete Stauber (R-MN)· Mar 24

  Their bill

  American Water Stewardship Act

  H.R. 6422 Environmental Protection

  A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Passed the House

  378 – 32

  Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Environment and Public Works · Mar 25

  This bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to extend several EPA geographic programs through 2031.

  Yes· 2 of 29

  • Scored +8

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    Extends multiple water pollution control and restoration programs through 2031.

  • Scored +5

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    Mandates a comprehensive report by the Comptroller General on program effectiveness and ethics.

  The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill reauthorizes and extends spending for several EPA geographic programs through 2031.

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  Pete Stauber (R-MN)· Feb 4

  Their bill

  Critical Mineral Dominance Act

  H.R. 4090 Energy

  A Republican bill with 2 Republican cosponsors. See the voting map.

  Passed the House

  224 – 195

  This bill aims to establish the United States as a leading producer of hardrock minerals. It directs the Secretary of the Interior to analyze the economic impacts of relying on mineral imports.

  Yes· 2 of 9

  • Scored +7

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Mining companies and industry stakeholders will benefit significantly from expedited approvals and reduced regulatory burdens.

  • Scored +6

    Is this likely to create jobs?

    The bill explicitly aims to create jobs through increased domestic hardrock mineral production.

  The opposite· 2 of 7

  • Scored -5

    Does this give communities more say over data centers built near them?

    Section 6(b) requires a review of state and local statutes and ordinances that may impede mining, which could reduce local control.

  • Scored -5

    Would Native Americans be better off under this?

    Increased mining on Federal lands often impacts tribal lands and traditional treaty rights.

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  Pete Stauber (R-MN)· Oct 27

  Their bill

  Lake Winnibigoshish Land Exchange Act of 2025

  H.R. 197 Public Lands and Natural Resources

  A Republican bill with 2 Republican cosponsors.

  Passed the House

  Since then: a Senate committee approved it and sent it to the floor

  Now: in the queue for a floor vote, with no date set · Oct 27

  This Act authorizes a land exchange in Itasca County, Minnesota.

  Yes· 2 of 7

  • Scored +5

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The act allows Big Winnie Land and Timber, LLC to exchange and potentially consolidate its land holdings.

  • Scored +3

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The act adds non-Federal land to the Chippewa National Forest for regulated management.

  No question was scored the opposite.

And 43 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Who their bills would affect

• Would households on low incomes be better off under this? 30 no, 84 yes. 14 of these passed a chamber (12 yes, 2 no)
• Would business owners be better off under this? 17 no, 89 yes. 16 of these passed a chamber (14 yes, 2 no)
• Would people in rural areas be better off under this? 5 no, 66 yes. 10 of these passed a chamber (9 yes, 1 no)
• Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? 2 no, 56 yes. 10 of these passed a chamber

What else they would change

• Does this give the federal government more power? 20 no, 101 yes. 13 of these passed a chamber (11 yes, 2 no)
• Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? 10 no, 101 yes. 26 of these passed a chamber (24 yes, 2 no)
• Does this make it easier to run a small business? 6 no, 75 yes. 12 of these passed a chamber (10 yes, 2 no)
• Is this likely to create jobs? 0 no, 64 yes. 10 of these passed a chamber