PETRI, THOMAS E. (a Representative from Wisconsin)

Amendments

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3550), H2066 [2AP]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 1261, Workforce Reinvestment and Adult Education Act, H3741 [3JN]

———H.R. 3550, Transportation Equity Act—A Legacy for Users, H3747 [3JN]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

Abortion: ensure that women seeking an abortion are fully informed relative to pain experienced by the unborn child (see H.R. 4420), H6707 [22JY]

Agriculture: enhance ability of oilseed producers to use oilseed base acres for the production of fruits and vegetables (see H.R. 2181), H3781 [3JN]

———establish a voluntary program for the provision of country of origin labeling information on certain agricultural commodities (see H.R. 4576), H4928 (see H.R. 4576), H5072 [24JN]

American Dental Association: commend Give Kids a Smile program, emphasize need to improve access to dental care for children, and thank dentists for volunteering time to provide needed dental care (see H. Res. 567), H2267 [21AP]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H89 [21JA]

Armed Forces: establish separate campaign medals to recognize service by members in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom (see H.R. 3104), H515 [11FE]

———provide free mailing privileges for personal correspondence and certain parcels sent to members serving on active duty abroad engaged in armed conflict (see H.R. 5261), H10926 [6DE]

———rectify deficiencies in military postal system to ensure that members overseas can receive and send mail in a timely manner, including election ballots, in time for 2004 elections (see H. Res. 608), H2816 [11MY]

Aviation: clarify importance of utilizing biometric technology to improve aviation and airport security (see H.R. 4914), H6756 [7SE]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H304 [3FE]

Birds: mint coins celebrating recovery and restoration of the American bald eagle and noting the importance of the designation of the American bald eagle as an endangered species (see H.R. 4116), H2266 [21AP]

Bob Michel Dept. of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic, Peoria, IL: designate (see H.R. 4608), H4391 (see H.R. 4608), H4506 [17JN]

Capitol Building and Grounds: permit each State to provide a statue of an individual representing that State for display in the Capitol Visitor Center (see H.R. 5038), H6996 [9SE]

Children and youth: encourage savings, promote financial literacy, and expand opportunities for young adults by establishing KIDS Accounts (see H.R. 4939), H6702 [22JY]

———ensure access to food and nutrition assistance, improve children's nutritional health, and simplify and restore integrity of child nutrition programs (see H.R. 3873), H1370 [23MR]

———honor individuals who are mentors and support efforts to recruit more mentors (see H. Res. 491), H35 [20JA]

———support and evaluate before-school activities that advance student academic achievement and encourage establishment of, and increase participation in school breakfast programs (see H.R. 3904), H871 [4MR]

Clean Air Act: reduce the proliferation of boutique fuels (see H.R. 5165), H7863 [29SE]

Colleges and universities: disclosure of fire safety standards and measures with respect to campus buildings (see H.R. 2683), H2019 [1AP]

Courts: limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act (see H.R. 3313), H4171 [15JN]

Dept. of Transportation: authorize grants to improve security on over-the-road bus operations (see H.R. 5082), H7233 [15SE]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (see H.R. 3994), H1321 [18MR]

Disabled: improve access to assistive technologies (see H.R. 4278), H3441 (see H.R. 4278), H3541 [20MY]

Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: technical corrections (see H.R. 3066), H1230 [17MR]

Farm Security and Rural Investment Act: extend contracts for national dairy market loss payments (see H.R. 3990), H2728 [6MY]

FCC: disapprove ruling on media ownership rules (see H.J. Res. 72), H1230 [17MR]

———ruling in response to complaints regarding broadcast of program material containing indecent language (see H. Res. 482), H90 [21JA]

Flag Day: recognize origination in Ozaukee County, WI (see H. Res. 662), H3964 [14JN]

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 2239), H36 [20JA]

King, Martin Luther, Jr., and Coretta Scott: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2680), H7864 [29SE]

Languages: strengthen national security through expansion and improvement of foreign language study (see H.R. 3676), H3605 [1JN]

Life Insurance Awareness Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Con. Res. 461), H4765 [22JN]

McDermott, Ignatius: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3148), H4580 [18JN]

Medicaid: include podiatrists as physicians for purposes of covering physicians services (see H.R. 2959), H6756 [7SE]

Medicare: allow beneficiaries direct access to physical therapists without a physician referral (see H.R. 792), H5471 [9JY]

National Trails System Act: clarify Federal authority relative to land acquisition from willing sellers for the majority of trails (see H.R. 3860), H927 [9MR]

Occupational Safety and Health Act: amend enforcement provisions (see H.R. 4712), H6128 [20JY]

Pornography: support vigorous enforcement of Federal obscenity laws (see H. Con. Res. 298), H37 [20JA]

Roads and highways: extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see H.R. 4635), H4765 [22JN] (see H.R. 4864), H6126 [20JY] (see H.R. 4916), H6701 [22JY] (see H.R. 5183, 5184), H7863 [29SE]

Roosevelt, Theodore: mint coins in commemoration of the centenary of receiving the Nobel Peace Prize (see H.R. 2404), H1740 [30MR]

Rotary International: issue commemorative stamp to honor centennial anniversary and efforts to eradicate polio (see H. Con. Res. 375), H700 [26FE]

Simon, Paul: tribute (see H. Res. 489), H35 [20JA]

Space policy: mint coins in commemoration of the anniversaries of NASA and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (see H.R. 4881), H6555 [21JY]

Tariff: nitrocellulose (see H.R. 4203), H3441 (see H.R. 4203), H3541 [20MY]

Taxation: repeal occupational taxes on manufacturers, distributors, and sellers of beer, wine, and distilled spirits (see H.R. 786), H4287 [16JN]

———treatment of distilled spirits (see H.R. 2950), H4171 [15JN]

———treatment of forestry activities (see H.R. 1310), H4171 [15JN]

Telecommunications: increase penalties for violations by television and radio broadcasters of the prohibitions against transmission of obscene, indecent, and profane language (see H.R. 3717), H435 [10FE]

Water: establish national ballast water management program to prevent introduction of invasive species and improve prevention and treatment research and technology (see H.R. 1080), H3094 [17MY]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Federal aid programs: ensure that the Direct Loan Program is a competitive alternative to the Federal Family Education Loan Program for schools and students (see H.R. 4370), H3093 [17MY]

Garden Club of America: anniversary (see H. Con. Res. 368), H632 [25FE]

Privacy: prohibit certain video and audio monitoring of employees by their employers (see H.R. 5181), H7863 [29SE]

Republican Party: anniversary of first meeting in Ripon, WI (see H. Con. Res. 379), H871 [4MR]

Roads and highways: extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (see H.R. 4219), H2405 [27AP]

Designated Speaker pro tempore

House of Representatives, H91 [23JA], H709 [2MR], H1325 [22MR], H2375 [26AP], H3019 [17MY], H7577 [24SE]

Pledge of Allegiance

House of Representatives, H91 [23JA], H1325 [22MR], H2375 [26AP], H5474 [12JY], H7577 [24SE]

Remarks

Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Act: funding, H1990 [1AP]

Dept. of Transportation: priority consideration of the Interstate 49 corridor under the National Corridor Infrastructure Improvement Program, H1991 [1AP]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 5025), H7144, H7148, H7149, H7150, H7175 [14SE]

Garden Club of America: anniversary (S. Con. Res. 97), H2163 [20AP]

Individuals With Disabilities Education Act: reauthorize (H.R. 1350), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 858), H10009 [19NO]

Johnson, Charles W., III: tribute (H. Res. 651), H3398 [20MY]

Journal: question of approval, H5474 [12JY]

Laos: address urgent need for freedom, democratic reform, and international monitoring of elections, human rights, and religious liberty (H. Res. 402), H2614 [5MY]

Parliamentary inquiry, H7148 [14SE]

Point of order, H7144, H7148, H7149, H7150, H7175 [14SE]

Privacy: prohibit certain video and audio monitoring of employees by their employers (H.R. 5181), E1749 [30SE]

Railroads: State authority to govern whistles and horns on trains approaching public highway-rail grade crossings, H2036 [1AP]

Republican Party: anniversary of first meeting in Ripon, WI, E410 [18MR]

Roads and highways: allow States to build voluntary-use toll lanes and dedicate revenues to new highway capacity, H2068 [2AP]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 3783), H469 [11FE]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 4219), H2412, H2415, H2418 [28AP]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 4635), H4783 [23JN]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 4864), E1457 [21JY]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 4916), H6681 [22JY]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 5183), H7880 [30SE]

———extend certain Highway Trust Fund highway, safety, and transit programs pending reauthorization of the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century (H.R. 5183), motion to recommit, H7885 [30SE]

Transportation: Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3550), H1797, H1990, H1991, H2036 [1AP], H2066, H2068, H2077 [2AP]

———Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs funding (H.R. 3550), unanimous-consent agreement, H2066 [2AP]

Washington, Dinah: tribute (H. Con. Res. 144), H5475 [12JY]

Tributes

Bereuter, Representative, H5400 [8JY]

Lauer, David, H3607 [2JN]

Lipinski, Representative, H9883 [17NO], E1939 [11OC]