What Pete Stauber said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today with tremendous gratitude and pride to recognize Korean war veteran Ralph Lawrence Gardiner of Longville, Minnesota, as he celebrates his 96th birthday. Ralph enlisted in the United States Navy in 1952, answering the call to serve during a critical moment in our Nation's history.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 7726, the Stop Child Care Scams Act. This legislation is about something every American should agree on: Childcare assistance should go to children and families who need help, not to criminals and fraudsters who exploit the system for personal gain.”

“We have a responsibility to ensure these programs operate with integrity and accountability. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 7726 and help restore trust in these important programs.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 7831, the License to Drill Act; H.R. 1687, the CLEAN Act; and H.R. 5631, the Geothermal Energy Advancement Act, three good, bipartisan bills that were put forth by my colleagues on the Natural Resources Committee.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great admiration and pride to recognize former Minnesota State Senator Bob Lessard, better known across northern Minnesota as ``The Old Trapper'' as he celebrates his 95th birthday.”

“Throughout his career, Bob championed legislation that strengthened mining, paper companies, and logging. He fought for the workers who make these industries possible and for the communities that rely on them.”

“Madam Speaker, my legislation, the American Water Stewardship Act, is a comprehensive package that brings together six standalone bills to reauthorize and strengthen key EPA water quality and ecosystem restoration programs.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and service of Sergeant Cody Siebert, a beloved member of the East Range Police Department, who tragically passed away at the young age of 33.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 755, the Critical Mineral Consistency Act, introduced by my good friend from Arizona (Mr. Ciscomani). The Energy Act of 2020 took a significant first step, recognizing the importance of critical minerals and critical materials to the American economy and our strategic national security.”

“Mr. Speaker. I have a speech written for this today. I am going to speak from the heart. As one of just a few people that have represented their constituents in Congress, I was one of the few that wore the uniform.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Rusty Lilyquist, a beloved member of the Cass County community. Known for his public service, Rusty served two terms as the District 3 County Commissioner of Cass County, as well as the county's Deputy Chair for a decade.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of my bipartisan bill, H.R. 4090, the Critical Mineral Dominance Act. This bill will help strengthen our Nation's critical mineral security and enable our critical mineral dominance by codifying several of the policies that President Trump put forth in his hardrock mining executive orders earlier this year.”

“Mr. Speaker, my good friends on the other side of the aisle will promote, again, anywhere but America and any worker but the American worker when it comes to mining.”

“Mr. Speaker, I want to paraphrase in my own mind what was said moments ago across the aisle, real simple: anywhere but America, any worker but the American worker.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Colin ``Mac'' MacDonald, a community pillar and legendary broadcaster in Brainerd, Minnesota. For over 30 years, Mac has been the trusted voice of the Brainerd Lakes Area.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.J. Res. 140, to reverse Public Land Order 7917, which enacted the Biden administration's dangerous mining ban in northern Minnesota.”

“Mr. Speaker, I said it: Would it surprise you that the Representative from the district supports the resolution? I talked about jobs and the economy. I am going to reiterate: NABTU, the Operating Engineers, Teamsters, and the Iron Range Building and Construction Trades have 3 million work hours, with an average mine salary of $115,000.”

“Mr. Speaker, as a member of the newly formed follow the science caucus, I rise today in strong support of a bill I am proud to cosponsor, H.R. 845, the Pets and Livestock Protection Act.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 1366, the bipartisan, bicameral Mining Regulatory Clarity Act, offered by the gentleman from Nevada (Mr. Amodei), my good friend.”

“Based on anticipated increases in demand for metals and minerals for everything from energy and infrastructure to manufacturing and national security needs, we require new domestic mining operations to provide essential mineral supply chains.”

“Mr. Chair, I rise in strong support of H.R. 4776, which I am proud to cosponsor. I want to begin by commending two of my good friends, Republican Chairman Bruce Westerman of the Committee on Natural Resources and Democratic Representative Jared Golden, for their work in developing a sensible, bipartisan, and balanced permitting reform package that will allow us to build all kinds of important projects around this great country.”

“Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2400 would place approximately 584 acres of U.S. Forest Service land, referred to as the Four Corners, into trust for the Pit River Tribe. The Tribe has attempted to pursue this ask through administrative process, but it is time for Congress to assist legislatively.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 3872, which would amend the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands, clarifying that all lands acquired by the Federal Government are eligible to be considered for hardrock mineral leasing.”

“Mr. Speaker, in closing, H.R. 3187 is about turning a Federal liability into a community asset. Right now, taxpayers are stuck with the cost of a vacant building that continues to deteriorate.”

“Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would again commend my colleague from Alaska (Mr. Begich) for working to pass meaningful legislation that can save lives. I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting H.R. 3176, and I yield back the balance of my time.”

“Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2815 finalizes CFC's outstanding ANCSA land conveyance while working to alleviate future land concerns with the Mahoney Lake power project. This legislation has the support of various Alaska organizations, government representatives, and impacted groups.”

“Mr. Speaker, H.R. 972 will ensure that the people of southern Nevada have a more reliable water supply with fewer risks of disruption. This legislation shows we can meet the needs of growing communities while being good stewards of America's public lands.”

“Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of H.R. 3898, the PERMIT Act. Our permitting system is a great burden to our Nation. Permitting delays infrastructure projects indefinitely and stops us from bringing critical energy sources online.”

“Mr. Speaker, as a former county commissioner, I rise in strong support of the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025. Since the National Forest System was created, nearly 200 million acres of rural America have been put aside for conservation, recreation, and responsible natural resource development, like mining and timber harvesting.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the CRA resolution introduced by my good friend and colleague Representative Begich. This resolution overturns the Biden administration's actions to prevent the great people of Alaska from accessing and responsibly developing their abundant oil and gas resources on the North Slope.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of this CRA resolution introduced by my good friend and colleague from Wyoming, Representative Hageman. This resolution overturns the Biden administration's actions to lock up public lands in Wyoming from responsible coal development, all part of the Democrat and President Biden's agenda, which was anywhere but America, any worker but American energy agenda.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and service of Eric McArthur, a police officer, veteran, and most importantly, a father and husband. Serving as a police officer for the city of Saint Paul for over nine years, Eric courageously worked in the K-9 unit at the side of his K-9 companion, Finn.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald on the 50th anniversary of her sinking. The S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald was launched on June 8, 1958, in River Route, Michigan.”

“Mr. Speaker, normally, when you come up to talk about a bill, you raise the podium here and put your papers down. Mr. Speaker, when you talk about the 1980 Olympic game, I don't need any notes.”

“Mr. Chairman, I thank the leadership of Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Smith on this important piece of legislation. I rise today in support of this en bloc package, which contains four of my amendments.”

“Mr. Speaker, currently, pilots and air traffic controllers who seek mental health care are unfairly penalized. While aviation professionals are mandated to report if they seek mental health care, once they take that step, they are faced with delays, confusion, and broad regulations to return to work.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of these three CRA resolutions that reverse the Biden administration's Bureau of Land Management Resource Management Plans that attack Alaska, attack North Dakota, and attack Montana, locking up millions of acres of land from responsible oil and gas and coal development.”

“Madam Speaker, I will make a comment that the Republican Party will always defend the police, not defund them. Madam Speaker, I yield 6 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr.”

“Mr. Speaker, I will close by saying that 2 weeks ago, in the One Big Beautiful Bill, there were 18,000 law enforcement officers that were to be hired.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary life of Seaman Second Class Robert L. ``Bob'' Hanley, the last living survivor of the sinking of the USS Houston (CA-30) in the Sunda Strait off the coast of Java on February 29, 1942, ending the storied U.S.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary life of Seaman Second Class Robert L. ``Bob'' Hanley, the last living survivor of the USS Houston, a member of the U.S.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to strongly condemn the recent attacks on Minnesota lawmakers and their families and denounce all forms of political violence.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak in favor of the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025. I will start by thanking my friend and colleague from Kentucky (Mr.”

“If we are serious about fostering economic growth and opportunity, we cannot leave behind the millions of great Americans with disabilities who want to contribute, who want to innovate, and want to build something of their own.”

“Mr. Speaker, before I begin, I thank both my Republican and Democrat colleagues for their kind words. They are both spot on, and I couldn't be more proud to stand here and support this bill.”

“Madam Speaker, I thank Representative Evans for yielding. Madam Speaker, this National Police Week is a somber one for Minnesotans, as we have lost three brave officers in the line of duty: Paul Elmstrand, Matthew Ruge, and Jamal Mitchell.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the rule on the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act. Mr. Speaker, over the past decade, Communist China has persecuted the Uyghur population for their religious and cultural practices.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 31-year career of my friend, Captain Charles ``Chip'' Lemon, and congratulate him on his well-deserved retirement from the Minnesota State Patrol.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.J. Res. 87, which will prohibit California from mandating electric trucks not only for Californians but for all Americans. The Biden administration's misguided decision to grant California this waiver has serious implications far beyond the State of California, impacting all Americans.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of my legislation, H.R. 452, the Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act. Who can forget those words from legendary announcer Al Michaels: ``Eleven seconds.”

“Finally, I thank the players of the ``Miracle On Ice'' team: Bill Baker from Grand Rapids, Minnesota; Neal Broten from Roseau, Minnesota; Dave Christian from Warroad, Minnesota; Steve Christoff from Richfield, Minnesota; Jim Craig from North Easton, Massachusetts; Michael Eruzione from Winthrop, Massachusetts; John ``Bah'' Harrington from Virginia, Minnesota; Steve Janaszak from White Bear Lake, Minnesota; Mark Johnson from Madison, Wisconsin; Rob McClanahan from St.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and thank Deb DeLuca for her dedicated service as executive director of the Duluth Seaway Port Authority. Deb is currently the eighth director in Port Authority history and is the first woman to hold this title.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of S.J. Res. 11, which nullifies the Biden administration's politically driven rule to mandate all offshore oil and gas exploration and development projects complete costly and burdensome archeological surveys and reports.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.J. Res. 35 which will overturn the disastrous Biden administration's natural gas tax on the hardworking American people. During a time in which energy demand across the United States and the entire world is growing exponentially, the Federal Government should make it easier to produce ever cleaner, reliable, and affordable energy.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of my bill, the Small Business Procurement and Utilization Reform Act, also known as the SPUR Act. I will begin by thanking my colleagues and friends from California and Washington, respectively, Representatives Cisneros and Gluesenkamp Perez, for their support of this legislation.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 26, this bipartisan Protecting American Energy Production Act, which will pass the House. Just 20 years ago, we were afraid we were nearing the end of U.S. oil and gas production, then came hydraulic fracturing and the beginning of the shale revolution.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer my congratulations to an extraordinary citizen from Minnesota's 8th Congressional district. After 45 years in the broadcasting business, Jeff Hilborn is retiring.”

“Mr. Chair, I rise today in support of H.R. 471, the Fix Our Forests Act, which I am proud to cosponsor. As you can see, it will pass with bipartisan support.”

“The good, bipartisan legislation that will pass before us today will help address this by bringing some sanity back to our forest management practices. Mr. Chair, I urge all of my colleagues to join me in supporting this good legislation.”

“Madam Speaker, to the ranking member from California, it is 37 degrees below zero in Minnesota with the wind chill. Come on over. Madam Speaker, I rise in support of my bill, H.R. 197, the Lake Winnibigoshish Land Exchange Act of 2025.”

“Notably, the Heigs purchased extra acreage in 2021 after an out-of- State mega resort developer sought to purchase a parcel of land, which would have changed the face of Lake Winnie forever.”

“The House of Representatives passed this bill unanimously last September, but the Senate, unfortunately, never took it up. It is my hope that after this House passes the bill today, the Senate will quickly take it up and send this good piece of legislation to President Trump for his signature.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the career and contributions of Brainerd, Minnesota, broadcasting legend, Ken Thomas. Ken's broadcasting journey began in 1978 at the WMIN radio station in Maplewood, Minnesota.”

“Brainerd, Minnesota, broadcasting legend Ken Thomas. Ken's broadcasting journey began in 1978 at the WMIN radio station in Maplewood, Minnesota. Ken then moved to the Brainerd Lakes area, where he spent the next four decades hosting the morning show on WJJY-FM.”