This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - Executive Director Curt Macysyn welcomes U.S. House of Representatives member Pete Stauber (R-MN-08). Congressman Stauber shares insights into his remarkable journey from serving as a local elected official and police officer to representing Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District—becoming only the second Republican to hold the seat since 1947. He discusses what inspired his decision to run for office, how he works to bridge the partisan divide, and what a typical day looks like as a member of Congress serving on the House Transportation and Infrastructure, Small Business, and Natural Resources Committees, where he also chairs the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources. The conversation highlights Stauber’s address to attendees at the 2025 NSTA Capitol Hill Bus-In and explores his leadership on the Brake for Kids Act (H.R. 2348)—a key legislative initiative aimed at enhancing school transportation safety. Congressman Stauber also shares his passion for hockey, reflecting on his championship days at Lake Superior State, his time with the Detroit Red Wings organization, and his brother Rob’s impressive career as a goaltender. The episode wraps up with a fun look at the upcoming NHL season and Stauber’s thoughts on the Red Wings and hometown Minnesota Wild. Become a podcast subscriber and don't miss an episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop- NSTA Vendor Partners should reach out to us to take advantage of our comprehensive advertising package that reaches your target audience - student transportation professionals!

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