Biography

Representative Pete Stauber, born on May 10, 1966, in Duluth, Minnesota, is a member of the Republican Party serving Minnesota's 8th Congressional District. He was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2018 and has been reelected in subsequent terms. Stauber's early career included playing professional hockey with the Detroit Red Wings organization and serving over two decades as a police officer in Duluth, where he attained the rank of lieutenant. His law enforcement career was marked by two violent incidents: in 1995, he was shot in the head while off-duty, and in a later incident, a suspect's gun malfunctioned at point-blank range. These experiences reinforced his commitment to supporting law enforcement and enhancing community safety.

Stauber resides in Hermantown, Minnesota, with his wife, Jodi, an Iraq War veteran and the first female Command Chief of the 148th Fighter Wing. Together, they have six children.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Lake Superior State University, 1990.

• Political Experience:

  • Member, Hermantown City Council .
  • St. Louis County Commissioner .
  • U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 8th Congressional District .

Notable Achievements and Positions

• Committee Assignments:

  • House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
  • House Small Business Committee.
  • House Natural Resources Committee, serving as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.

• Legislative Focus:

  • Advocates for American energy independence and reducing reliance on foreign minerals.
  • Supports law enforcement and community safety initiatives.
  • Co-chairs the Construction Infrastructure Procurement Caucus, aiming to improve efficiency in federal procurement processes.

• Caucus Memberships:

  • Member of the bipartisan House Problem Solvers Caucus, committed to finding common ground on key national issues.

Stauber's diverse background in athletics, law enforcement, and public service informs his legislative priorities, emphasizing economic growth, infrastructure development, and public safety.