Pete Stauber

This bill would require all future U.S. judges to be natural born citizens. It would also force any current judge who holds dual citizenship to give up their foreign citizenship within 60 days or leave their job.

This bill would stop federal money for elections from going to Minnesota. This would happen until the Minnesota Secretary of State sends certain voting records to the Attorney General. These records include details about same-day voter registrations. If the records are not sent, it could affect how Minnesota manages its elections.

The Bureau of Land Management created a rule to set aside federal lands in Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis Counties, Minnesota. This bill would stop that rule from taking effect. This means those lands would not be withdrawn as planned.

This bill would keep federal money flowing to programs that protect and restore important water bodies like the Great Lakes and Long Island Sound. It would also expand efforts to monitor water quality at beaches and allow more types of groups to help clean up the San Francisco Bay. These changes would help ensure cleaner water for communities and recreation.

Businesses that hire truck drivers to move goods would get a clear national safety standard. This bill would give these businesses a legal defense if they check that their chosen truck drivers meet specific safety and registration rules. It also requires the Department of Transportation to create new, updated rules for how truck driver safety is judged.

Small businesses that do construction work for the government would get paid faster when contract terms change. If an agency changes a construction contract, this bill would require the agency to pay the small business at least 50% of the estimated extra costs. This payment would be made right away. This helps small businesses and their subcontractors manage their money better.

This bill would make it easier and faster to mine important minerals on federal land in the United States. It would require federal agencies to quickly approve certain mining projects and review existing rules to cut down on unnecessary delays. This aims to boost the country's mineral production and strengthen supply chains.

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The government would regularly update its analysis of northern border threats every five years. These updates would focus on staffing levels for border officers, future retirements, housing challenges, and local recruitment plans, aiming to improve security and address current and future shortages.

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This bill would make it easier for state and local police departments to get equipment from the federal government, including gear from the Department of Defense. It would stop current rules that limit these transfers and require any equipment taken back since May 15, 2015, to be returned to police agencies at no cost.

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