PETRI, THOMAS E. (a Representative from Wisconsin)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Abortion: prohibit taxpayer funded abortions and provide for conscience protections (see H.R. 5939), H7156 (see H.R. 5939), H7213 [28SE]
Animal Welfare Act: provide further protection for puppies (see H.R. 5434), H5547 [13JY]
Appropriations: establish an earmark moratorium, reduce discretionary spending by amount saved, and establish bicameral, bipartisan committee on budgetary, spending, and earmark processes (see H. Res. 1289), H2843 [22AP]
Armed Forces: anniversary of soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, in shooting incident (see H. Con. Res. 319), H7156 (see H. Con. Res. 319), H7213 [28SE]
———mint coins in commemoration of Army Five-Star Generals and alumni of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (see H.R. 1177), H2459 [25MR]
Aviation: express gratitude for contributions that U.S. air traffic controllers make to keep the traveling public safe and U.S. airspace running efficiently (see H. Res. 1401), H5304 [30JN]
Budget: limit year-to-year increase in total Federal spending to increases in Consumer Price Index and population (see H.R. 5323), H5547 [13JY]
Captain Rhett W. Schiller Post Office, Waterford, WI: designate (see H.R. 5873), H6162 [27JY]
Civil War—U.S.: mint coins to recognize and commemorate the 1863 invasion of Pennsylvania, the Battle of Gettysburg, and President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address (see H.R. 3712), H1104 [3MR]
Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 111), H388 [26JA]
Corp. for National and Community Service: anniversary of AmeriCorps Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA) (see H. Res. 1152), H3484 [13MY]
Crime: prevent video depictions of animal cruelty (see H.R. 5092), H3202 [5MY] (see H.R. 5566), H4780 [23JN]
Dept. of Energy: anniversary of Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program (see H. Res. 1322), H4331 [9JN]
Dept. of HHS: reauthorize special diabetes programs for type I diabetes and Indians (see H.R. 3668), H2579 [14AP]
Dept. of Justice: compile, and make publicly available, certain data relating to the Equal Access to Justice Act (see H.R. 4717), H2800 [21AP]
Dept. of the Treasury: encourage savings, promote financial literacy, and expand opportunities for young adults by establishing Lifetime Savings Accounts (see H.R. 4682), H833 [24FE]
Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow certain Armed Forces members who have served 20 years on active duty to transfer entitlement to Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program to dependents (see H.R. 3577), H5546 [13JY]
———inter in national cemeteries individuals who supported the U.S. in Laos during the Vietnamese Conflict era (see H.R. 5879), H6163 [27JY]
E.W. Scripps Co.: tribute to National Spelling Bee participants (see H. Res. 1494), H5303 [30JN]
Earth Day: commemorate anniversary and honor founder, Gaylord Nelson (see H. Con. Res. 255), H1744 [19MR]
EPA: disapprove rule relative to endangerment findings and regulation of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (see H.J. Res. 76), H1221 [9MR]
———facilitate implementation of the renewable fuel standard (see H.R. 5778), H6574 [30JY]
———finalize proposed rule to amend spill prevention, control, and countermeasure rule to tailor and streamline requirements for the dairy industry (see H.R. 5426), H6406 (see H.R. 5426), H6458 [29JY]
Executive Office of the President: establish the Office of the National Alzheimer's Project (see H.R. 4689), H2844 [22AP]
FAA: allow through-the-fence access to general aviation airports (see H.R. 4815), H1323 [10MR]
———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (see H.R. 4853), H1517 [16MR] (see H.R. 4915), H2260 [23MR] (see H.R. 5147), H2936 [27AP] (see H.R. 5611), H4905 [28JN] (see H.R. 5900), H6282 [28JY] (see H.R. 6473), H8029 [2DE]
Families and domestic relations: constitutional amendment on parental rights (see H.J. Res. 42), H2877 [26AP]
Family and Medical Leave Act: clarify eligibility requirements relative to railroad hours of service employees (see H.R. 5944), H7499 [16NO]
FCC: provide greater technical resources to Commissioners (see H.R. 4809), H1519 [16MR]
Federal Power Act: establish a regional transmission planning process (see H.R. 5515), H4507 [15JN]
Fish and fishing: conserve U.S. fish and aquatic communities through partnerships that foster fish habitat conservation and improve the quality of life for the people of the U.S. (see H.R. 2565), H2579 [14AP]
Foreign trade: clarify that fundamental exchange-rate misalignment by any foreign nation is actionable under U.S. countervailing and antidumping duty laws (see H.R. 2378), H6804 [16SE]
Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 6039), H6569 [30JY]
Great Lakes: protect and restore (see H.R. 4755), H1441 [15MR]
Haiti: tribute to general aviation pilots and industry for contributions made in response to earthquake relief efforts (see H. Con. Res. 272), H3078 [29AP]
Health: ensure an up or down vote on certain health care legislation (see H. Res. 1188), H1657 [18MR]
———repeal mandate that individuals purchase health insurance (see H.R. 4999), H4597 [16JN]
Hunting and trapping: recognize hunting heritage and provide opportunities for continued hunting on public lands (see H.R. 3749), H3542 [18MY]
Iran: condemn human rights violations, release political prisoners, support democracy, remove terrorist designation from opposition group, and impose sanctions to deter nuclear program (see H. Res. 1431), H7549 [17NO]
———enhance ability of Iranians to access the Internet and communications services (see H.R. 4301), H424 [27JA]
James L. Oberstar U.S. Dept. of Transportation Building Complex, Washington, DC: designate (see H.R. 6507), H8264 [8DE]
Klein, Gerda Weissmann: Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient (see H. Res. 1743), H8264 [8DE]
Law enforcement: reform the ATF, modernize firearms laws and regulations, and protect the community from criminals (see H.R. 2296), H1397 [12MR]
Locatelli, Paul L.: tribute (see H. Res. 1528), H6685 [14SE]
Marquette University: honor the Centennial Celebration of Women at Marquette University (see H. Res. 1161), H1323 [10MR]
Medicare: provide for consolidated coverage of home infusion drug therapy (see H.R. 574), H7453 [15NO]
———repeal competitive acquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) in a budget neutral manner (see H.R. 3790), H2844 [22AP]
Members of Congress: eliminate automatic salary adjustments (see H.R. 4255), H556 [3FE]
Mineta, Norman Y.: tribute (see H. Res. 1377), H7398 [29SE]
Mortenson, Greg: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 6084), H6626 [10AU]
Mother's Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1295), H3080 [29AP]
National Baseball Hall of Fame: mint coins in recognition and celebration (see H.R. 6534), H8597 [16DE]
National Charter Schools Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1149), H3080 [29AP]
National Dairy Month: support goals (see H. Res. 1368), H3541 [18MY]
National FFA Organization: mint coins in commemoration of founding (see H.R. 3464), H2261 [23MR]
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration: retain ban on lobbying State legislators using Federal tax dollars and urge focus on crash prevention and rider education and training (see H. Res. 1498), H5502 [1JY]
National POW/MIA Recognition Day: designate (see H. Res. 1630), H6803 [16SE]
National Runaway Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1687), H7757 [30NO]
National School Counseling Week: designate (see H. Res. 1029), H327 [21JA]
National School Lunch Act: require schools participating in the school lunch program to donate any excess food to local food banks (see H.R. 1403), H5546 [13JY]
National security: recognize the threat that the spread of radical Islamist terrorism and Iranian adventurism in Africa poses to the U.S., our allies, and interests (see H. Con. Res. 16), H4598 [16JN]
National Teacher Appreciation Week: observance (see H. Res. 1312), H3078 [29AP]
NTSB: authorize appropriations (see H.R. 4714), H1026 [2MR]
Oil Pollution Act: authorize advances from Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill (see H.R. 5499), H4386 [10JN]
Public Service Recognition Week: observance (see H. Res. 1247), H3124 [4MY]
Railroads: allow States to return certain funds made available for high speed rail and intercity rail projects to the general fund of the Treasury for budget deficit reduction (see H.R. 6408), H7498 [16NO]
Rotary International: anniversary (see H. Res. 1727), H7757 [30NO]
Small business: repeal expansion of information reporting requirements for certain payments to corporations (see H.R. 5141), H5712 [19JY]
Social Security: apply an earnings test in determining the amount of monthly insurance benefits for individuals entitled to disability benefits based on blindness (see H.R. 886), H933 [25FE]
Spirit of '45 Day: observance (see H. Con. Res. 226), H3745 [24MY]
SSI: clarify that the value of certain funeral and burial arrangements are not to be considered available resources (see H.R. 1352), H2215 [22MR]
———modify certain requirements for countable resources and income (see H.R. 4937), H2318 [24MR]
Taiwan: accord observer status in the International Civil Aviation Organization (see H. Con. Res. 266), H3745 [24MY]
Taiwanese American Heritage Week: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1352), H3441 [12MY]
Taxation: allow the work opportunity credit to small businesses which hire members of the Ready Reserve or National Guard (see H.R. 4859), H1518 [16MR]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (see H.R. 4853), H1517 [16MR] (see H.R. 4915), H2260 [23MR] (see H.R. 5147), H2936 [27AP] (see H.R. 5611), H4905 [28JN] (see H.R. 5900), H6282 [28JY] (see H.R. 6473), H8029 [2DE]
———increase alternative tax liability limitation for small property and casualty insurance companies (see H.R. 3301), H4023 (see H.R. 3301), H4084 [27MY]
———provide an incentive to encourage the replacement of inefficient, outdated freight railcars with greener, more fuel efficient vehicles (see H.R. 5478), H4246 [8JN]
———reduce excise tax rate on beer produced domestically by certain small producers (see H.R. 4278), H8786 [17DE]
———remove cell phones from list of eligible depreciable property (see H.R. 690), H472 [2FE]
———repeal withholding tax on Federal, State, and local government contracts (see H.R. 275), H3014 [28AP]
———require payment of manufacturers' excise tax on recreational equipment be paid quarterly and provide for Dept. of the Treasury assessment of certain criminal restitution (see H.R. 5552), H4780 [23JN]
Terrorism: strike medals in commemoration of anniversary of terrorist attacks and establishment of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center (see H.R. 4684), H4636 [17JN]
U.S. Marshals Service: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 5680), H5618 [14JY]
U.S. Military History Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1442), H6882 [22SE]
University of Wisconsin: tribute to football team (see H. Res. 1767), H8520 [15DE]
Water for the Poor Act: enhance implementation (see H.R. 2030), H7155 (see H.R. 2030), H7213 [28SE]
West Virginia: tribute to efforts of the West Virginia National Guard and local responders for rescuing individuals from a downed military helicopter (see H. Res. 1153), H2800 [21AP]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Dept. of Agriculture: allow schools participating in the school lunch program to donate any excess food to local food banks (see H.R. 6407), H7498 [16NO]
National Commission on Effective Marginal Tax Rates for Low-Income Families: establish (see H.R. 5574), H4677 [22JN]
Silver Lake College: anniversary (see H. Res. 1142), H1169 [4MR]
Taxation: disclose certain return information relative to identity theft (see H.R. 5972), H6405 (see H.R. 5972), H6456 [29JY]
Remarks
Americans With Disabilities Act: anniversary (H. Res. 1504), H5991 [26JY]
Armed Forces: anniversary of soldiers killed and wounded at Fort Hood, TX, in shooting incident (H. Con. Res. 319), H7004
Arts in Education Week: designate (H. Con. Res. 275), H6012 [26JY]
Aviation: express gratitude for contributions that U.S. air traffic controllers make to keep the traveling public safe and U.S. airspace running efficiently (H. Res. 1401), H6075 [27JY]
———recognize the value of recreational aviation and backcountry airstrips (H. Res. 1473), H6725 [15SE]
Best Buddies International, Inc.: provide assistance to support expansion and development of mentoring programs (H.R. 5220), H3586, H3589 [19MY]
Budget: deficit, H4445 [15JN]
———reconciliation of the concurrent resolution relative to health care reform, student loan reform, school construction and renovation, and other education initiatives (H.R. 4872), H1914
———setting forth the Federal budget for 2010-2015, H4445 [15JN]
Capitol Building and Grounds: authorizing use of Grounds for National Peace Officers' Memorial Service (H. Con. Res. 264), H2949 [28AP]
Chicago, IL: tribute to Englewood Campus of the Urban Prep Charter Academy for Young Men (H. Res. 1414), H4461 [15JN]
Coast Guard: authorizing appropriations (H.R. 3619), earmark declaration, E458
Dept. of Defense: authorizing appropriations for military activities and prescribing personnel strengths (H.R. 5136), H4076
Dept. of Education: allow certain Armed Forces members who served on active duty to be eligible to participate in the Troops-to-Teachers Program, H4076
———establish Eunice Kennedy Shriver Institutes for Sport and Social Impact (H.R. 5220), H3586, H3589 [19MY]
———establish the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones Fire Suppression Demonstration Incentive Program to promote installation of fire sprinkler systems in student housing and dormitories (H.R. 2136), H3590 [19MY]
Dept. of Energy: anniversary of Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program (H. Res. 1322), H4463 [15JN]
Dept. of Labor: establish the Work-Life Balance Award (H.R. 4855), H4465 [15JN]
District of Columbia: authorize Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work (H.R. 4195), H6827
Ed Roberts Day: designate (H. Res. 1759), H8325 [14DE]
Emporia State University: tribute to women's basketball team (H. Res. 1292), H3592 [19MY]
FAA: authorizing appropriations for aviation safety and capacity improvement and providing stable cost-based funding for the national aviation system, H2270 [24MR], H2405, H2406, H2411 [25MR]
———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4853), H1554 [17MR]
———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 4915), H2270, H2273 [24MR]
———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 5147), H2951 [28AP]
———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 5611), H4932 [29JN]
———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 5900), H6426 [29JY]
———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 6190), H6944 [23SE]
———extend Airport Improvement Program authority (H.R. 6473), H7867, H7868 [2DE]
———improve airline safety and pilot training, H2405, H2406, H2411 [25MR], H6426 [29JY]
Families and domestic relations: recognize contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, support responsible fatherhood, and encourage greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children (H. Res. 1389), H4454 [15JN]
Fish and fishing: add certain species of carp to the list of injurious species that are prohibited from being imported or shipped (S. 1421), H7822
Fond du Lac, WI: anniversary of Fond du Lac High School, E738
Global Youth Service Days: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1240), H2897 [27AP]
Goodall, Jane: anniversary of the beginning of scientific research in what is today Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania (H. Res. 1543), H6009 [26JY]
Haiti: tribute to general aviation pilots and industry for contributions made in response to earthquake relief efforts (S. Con. Res. 61), H3339
Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (H.R. 3590), H1460 [16MR], H1914
Kildee, Representative: tribute to casting 20,000th vote, E241
Museum and Library Services Act: amend and extend (S. 3984), H8321 [14DE]
National Air Transportation Association: anniversary (H. Res. 1669), H7830 [1DE]
National Assistant Principals Week: designate (H. Res. 1131), H2900 [27AP]
National Child Abuse Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1293), H2899 [27AP]
National Commission on Effective Marginal Tax Rates for Low-Income Families: establish (H.R. 5574), E1160
National Foundation on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition: establish (S. 1275), H8323 [14DE]
National Healthy Schools Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1280), H2907 [27AP]
National Learn To Fly Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 1284), H3338
New Orleans, LA: anniversary of school integration (H. Res. 901), H436 [2FE]
North Carolina Central University: anniversary (H. Res. 1361), H3598 [19MY]
NTSB: authorize appropriations (H.R. 4714), E1793
Obama, President: evaluation of economic policies, H5737 [20JY]
Ohio State University: tribute to football team (H. Res. 1047), H1204 [9MR]
Onondaga Community College: tribute to men's lacrosse team (H. Res. 563), H2906 [27AP]
———tribute to women's lacrosse team (H. Res. 561), H2904 [27AP]
Peace Corps: anniversary, E311
School Social Work Week: designate (H. Res. 1091), H1207 [9MR]
Silver Lake College: anniversary (H. Res. 1142), H1205 [9MR]
Sojourn to the Past (organization): anniversary (H. Res. 1058), H6008 [26JY]
Special Olympics Sport and Empowerment Act: reauthorize (H.R. 5220), H3586, H3589 [19MY]
Spirit of '45 Day: observance (H. Con. Res. 226), H6014
Taxation: extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4853), H1554 [17MR]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 4915), H2270, H2273 [24MR]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 5147), H2951 [28AP]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 5611), H4932 [29JN]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 5900), H6426 [29JY]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 6190), H6944 [23SE]
———extend funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund (H.R. 6473), H7867, H7868 [2DE]
———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program funds (H.R. 1586), H2270 [24MR]
———impose a higher rate of tax on bonuses paid by businesses receiving Troubled Asset Relief Program funds (H.R. 1586), Senate amendments, H2405, H2406, H2411 [25MR]
University of Dayton: tribute to men's basketball team (H. Res. 1456), H6011 [26JY]
University of Texas at Austin: tribute to men's swimming and diving team (H. Res. 1336), H3596, H3597 [19MY]
Workers Memorial Day: support goals and ideals (H. Res. 375), H2901 [27AP]
Remarks in House relative to
Leave of absence: granted, H3821 [25MY]
Tributes
Matsuda, Iwao, E741