PETRI, THOMAS E. (a Representative from Wisconsin)
Bills and resolutions cosponsored
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore: establish and adjust boundary to include the lighthouse known as Ashland Harbor Breakwater Light (see H.R. 4049), H2803 [1AP]
Catholic Schools Week: recognize goals and honor contributions of Catholic schools (see H. Res. 461), H1241 [16JA]
China: call for an end to organ harvesting from prisoners, investigate organ transplant practices, end persecution of the Falun Gong, and issue warnings to U.S. citizens about organ transplant practices (see H. Res. 281), H8033 [17NO]
Coast Guard: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 2932), H2803 [1AP]
Congress: bring an action seeking declaratory and injunctive relief in response to the failure of the President to meet the constitutional requirement to faithfully execute the law (see H.R. 3857), H1515 [31JA]
Dept. of Education: establish a demonstration program for competency-based education to allow higher education institutions to develop innovative ways to teach and reduce costs (see H.R. 3136), H1719 [10FE]
——— prohibit Federal education mandates (see H.R. 4008), H3199 [10AP]
——— require institutions of higher education to report revenue generated by each sports team (see H.R. 5100), H6215 [14JY]
——— strengthen Federal education research system to make research and evaluations more timely and relevant to State and local needs in order to increase student achievement (see H.R. 4366), H3293 [29AP]
——— update reporting requirements for institutions of higher education and provide for more accurate and complete data on student retention, graduation, and earnings outcomes (see H.R. 1937), H3941 [7MY]
Dept. of HHS: increase access to Medicare data (see H.R. 4418), H3058 [8AP]
Dept. of Justice: provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and intervention (see H.R. 1318), H2434 [13MR]
Dept. of Transportation: extend motor carrier exemption from hours of service regulations in the transportation of propane and other home heating fuels to address shortages (see H.R. 4076), H1937 [25FE]
Diseases: mint coins in recognition of the fight against breast cancer (see H.R. 3680), H6746 [23JY]
English language: reaffirm as official language of U.S., establish uniform English language rule for naturalization, and avoid misconstructions of English language texts of U.S. laws (see H.R. 997), H5186 [9JN]
EPA: preserve existing rights and responsibilities relative to non-prohibited discharges of dredged or fill material under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (see H.R. 5071), H6860 [25JY]
FAA: issue or revise regulations with respect to the medical certification of certain small aircraft pilots (see H.R. 3708), H1780 [18FE]
FCC: extend to private land use restrictions its rule relative to reasonable accommodation of amateur service communications (see H.R. 4969), H7297 [8SE]
FDA: establish Federal labeling standards for food with genetically modified ingredients and natural foods (see H.R. 4432), H7676 [17SE]
Federal aid programs: encourage and support partnerships between the public and private sectors to improve our nation’s social programs (see H.R. 4885), H6816 [24JY]
Financial institutions: enhance ability of community financial institutions to foster economic growth and serve their communities, boost small businesses, and increase individual savings (see H.R. 1750), H2962 [4AP]
Firearms: establish national standard to allow State concealed handgun carrying licenses to be valid in other States (see H.R. 2959), H3199 [10AP]
Food industry: improve and clarify certain disclosure requirements for restaurants, similar retail food establishments, and vending machines (see H.R. 1249), H2434 [13MR]
FRS: nullify certain guidance by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and provide requirements for guidance issued by the Bureau relative to indirect auto lending (see H.R. 5403), H7894 [18SE]
——— require an audit of the Board of Governors and Federal Reserve banks (see H.R. 24), H3940 [7MY]
Horse Protection Act: designate additional unlawful acts, strengthen penalties for violations, and improve Dept. of Agriculture enforcement (see H.R. 1518), H5769 [25JN]
Housing: revise definition of ‘‘manufactured home’’ to clarify exclusion of certain recreational vehicles (see H.R. 5658), H8273 [2DE]
Iran: condemn persecution of Baha’is and continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights, impose sanctions for such violations, and call for release of religious prisoners (see H. Res. 109), H7434 [10SE]
Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act: provide a definition of recreational vessel (see H.R. 3896), H1240 [16JA]
Medicare: cover transitional care services to improve the quality and cost effectiveness of care for beneficiaries (see H.R. 4762), H5022 [29MY]
——— establish a market pricing program for durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) (see H.R. 1717), H4685 [20MY]
——— improve Medicare Advantage (see H.R. 2753), H20 [7JA]
——— provide for coverage of continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMS) (see H.R. 5644), H7940 [12NO]
——— remove the physician certification requirement for inpatient critical access hospital services (see H.R. 3991), H7129 [30JY]
——— repeal the sustainable growth rate and improve payments for physicians and other professionals (see H.R. 4015), H2199 [5MR]
Municipal bonds: tribute to history, anniversary of tax exemption, and important contribution to economic growth and wellbeing in States and municipalities (see H. Res. 112), H3294 [29AP]
National Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month: designate (see H. Res. 522), H3941 [7MY]
Nicklaus, Jack: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2203), H2696 [26MR]
NLRB: clarify membership criteria for collective bargaining units, timing of elections of labor organizations, and employer participation in union election process (see H.R. 4320), H2855 [2AP]
——— require provision of lists of employees eligible to vote in labor organization elections and one additional form of personal contact information (see H.R. 4321), H2855 [2AP]
North Country National Scenic Trail: revise route to extend trail into Vermont to connect with Appalachian National Scenic Trail (see H.R. 4736), H4829 [22MY]
Office of the Special Inspector General for Monitoring the Affordable Care Act: establish (see H.R. 4158), H5024 [29MY]
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: delay application of annual fee on health insurance providers (see H.R. 3367), H2803 [1AP]
——— exempt certain educational institutions from employer health insurance mandate (see H.R. 4775), H5063 [30MY]
Presidential Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics: establish (see H.R. 5743), H8226 [1DE]
Privacy: update privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers in order to protect consumer privacy while meeting law enforcement needs (see H.R. 1852), H7893 [18SE]
Roads and highways: encourage efforts by transportation rights-of-way managers to adopt vegetation management practices that provide habitats and forage for monarch butterflies, honey bees, and other pollinators (see H.R. 4790), H5559 [19JN]
Schools: encourage growth and replication of successful charter school models (see H.R. 10), H3058 [8AP]
SSI: modify certain requirements for countable resources and income (see H.R. 4583), H3446 [6MY]
Summitt, Pat: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 3836), H2803 [1AP]
Taiwan Relations Act: affirm importance (see H. Res. 494), H2697 [26MR]
Taxation: extend exclusion from gross income of discharges of qualified principal residence indebtedness (see H.R. 2994), H1545 [3FE]
——— impose a mileage-based user fee for mobile mounted concrete boom pumps in lieu of the tax on taxable fuels (see H.R. 5474), H7940 [12NO]
——— increase excise tax on gasoline, diesel, and kerosene fuels (see H.R. 3636), H8226 [1DE]
——— modify substantiation rules for donation of vehicles of a certain value (see H.R. 4960), H7129 [30JY]
——— permanently extend the new markets tax credit (see H.R. 4365), H5073 [5JN]
——— repeal estate and generation-skipping taxes (see H.R. 2429), H2302 [11MR]
Tobacco products: clarify FDA jurisdiction over certain tobacco products and protect jobs and small businesses involved in the sale, manufacturing, and distribution of cigars (see H.R. 792), H1938 [25FE]
United Kingdom: recognize the self determination of Gibraltar to determine its status as a British Overseas Territory (see H. Res. 738), H7887 [18SE]
Vietnamese Conflict: recognize contributions of Khmer and Lao/Hmong Freedom Fighters of Cambodia and Laos in support and defense of U.S. Armed Forces (see H. Res. 596), H4829 [22MY]
Wilderness Act: anniversary (see H. Res. 730), H7675 [17SE]
Wildlife: support network of wildlife rehabilitation centers and honor work in protecting native wildlife (see H. Res. 651), H5818 [26JN]
World War I: mint coins in commemoration of centennial (see H.R. 2366), H6217 [14JY]
World War II: award Congressional Gold Medal to Monuments Men in recognition of their role in preservation, protection, and restitution of monuments, works of art, and articles of cultural importance (see H.R. 3658), H1515 [31JA]
Bills and resolutions introduced
Colleges and universities: provide a legal framework necessary for the growth of innovative private financing options for students to fund postsecondary education (see H.R. 4436), H3142 [9AP]
Congress: adjournment (see H. Con. Res. 112), H7245 [4AU]
Railroads: allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings (see H.R. 5638), H7886 [18SE]
Transportation: authorize highway infrastructure and safety, transit, motor carrier, rail, and other surface transportation programs (see H.R. 4834), H5318 [11JN]
Constitutional authority statements
Colleges and universities: provide a legal framework necessary for the growth of innovative private financing options for students to fund postsecondary education (H.R. 4436), H3143 [9AP]
Railroads: allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings (H.R. 5638), H7891 [18SE]
Transportation: authorize highway infrastructure and safety, transit, motor carrier, rail, and other surface transportation programs (H.R. 4834), H5319 [11JN]
Designated Speaker pro tempore
House of Representatives, H165 [13JA], H1517 [3FE], H2487 [18MR], H3201 [28AP], H4065 [15MY], H4833 [23MY], H5071 [5JN], H5367 [13JN], H6401 [18JY], H7243 [4AU], H7457 [15SE]
Pledge of Allegiance
House of Representatives, H2487 [18MR], H4833 [23MY], H5071 [5JN], H5367 [13JN], H6401 [18JY], H7243 [4AU]
Remarks
Colleges and universities: provide a legal framework necessary for the growth of innovative private financing options for students to fund postsecondary education (H.R. 4436), E558• [9AP]
Congress: adjournment (H. Con. Res. 112), H7243 [4AU]
Dept. of Transportation: extend motor carrier exemption from hours of service regulations in the transportation of propane and other home heating fuels to address shortages (H.R. 4076), H2105• [4MR], H5603 [23JN]
——— improve State flexibility in addressing propane and other home heating fuel shortages and extend motor carrier exemption from hours of service regulations in the transportation of such fuels (S. 2086), H5602, H5603, H5604 [23JN]
European Union: geographic name restrictions on certain kinds of sausage, H3189 [10AP]
James L. Oberstar Memorial Highway: designate (H.R. 4926), H8845, H8846, H8847 [8DE]
James L. Oberstar National Scenic Byway: designate (H.R. 4926), H8845, H8846, H8847 [8DE]
Joseph F. Weis, Jr., U.S. Courthouse, Pittsburgh, PA: designate (H.R. 5146), H8848 [8DE]
Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act: provide a definition of recreational vessel (H.R. 3896), H6997• [29JY]
Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation: authorize establishment of a commemorative work in the District of Columbia (S. 230), H168 [13JA]
R. Jess Brown U.S. Courthouse, Jackson, MS: designate (H.R. 579), H8844, H8845 [8DE]
Railroads: allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings (H.R. 5638), E1482• [19SE]
Roads and highways: extend Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other Highway Trust Fund-funded programs (H.R. 5021), H6250 [15JY]
——— waive certain vehicle weight limitations on any segment of U.S. Route 78 in Mississippi that is designated as part of the Interstate Highway System (H.R. 4268), H4439, H4440 [19MY]
Votes: correction, E138• [29JA]
——— position on missed, E1011• [18JN]
Reports filed
In the Matter of Allegations Relating to Representative Petri: Committee on Ethics (House) (H. Rept. 113–666), H9302 [11DE]
Tributes
Howells, Tom, E1379• [10SE]
Towse, Linda, H5253 [11JN]