John E. Peterson
Republican · PE-5 · House of Representatives
29 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (62)
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Introduced 2005-06-23 · By unanimous consent, the Peterson (PA) amendment was withdrawn.
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Introduced 2005-05-19 · On agreeing to the Peterson (PA) amendments (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 157 - 262 (Roll no. 192).
HR 5883 — Drake Well Sesquicentennial Commemoration Act
Introduced 2006-07-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
CommemorationsHR 4957 — To direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey the Tylersville division of the Lamar National Fish Hatchery and Fish Technology Center to the State of Pennsylvania, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2006-03-14 · Became Public Law No: 109-363.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4318 — Outer Continental Shelf Natural Gas Relief Act
Introduced 2005-11-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
EnergyHR 3918 — Outer Continental Shelf Energy Relief Act
Introduced 2005-09-27 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10017-10022)
EnergyHR 2721 — Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program Extension and Reform Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-05-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1799 — To extend the duty suspension on ORGASOL polyamide powders.
Introduced 2005-04-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 1119 — Essential Air Service Preservation Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-03-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Transportation and Public Works—
Introduced 2007-07-24 · On agreeing to the Peterson (PA) amendment (A033) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-06-27 · Mr. Dicks raised a point of order against the Peterson (PA) amendment (A051). Mr. Dicks stated that the provisions of the Doolittle amendment seek to appropriate funds for a program not authorized. The Chair sustained the point of order.
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Introduced 2007-06-26 · On agreeing to the Peterson (PA) amendment (A012) Failed by voice vote.
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Introduced 2007-06-26 · On agreeing to the Peterson (PA) amendment (A011) Failed by recorded vote: 196 - 233 (Roll no. 552).
HR 6709 — National Conservation, Environment, and Energy Independence Act
Introduced 2008-07-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.
EnergyHR 5149 — To suspend temporarily the duty on dry adhesive copolyamide pellets.
Introduced 2008-01-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4989 — To suspend temporarily the duty on stainless steel single piece exhaust gas manifolds.
Introduced 2008-01-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4988 — To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Orgasol.
Introduced 2008-01-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3510 — To prohibit the imposition and collection of tolls on certain highways constructed using Federal funds.
Introduced 2007-09-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2784 — National Environment and Energy Development Act
Introduced 2007-06-20 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13841-13846)
EnergyHCONRES 402 — Recognizing the historical significance of the discovery of oil and the birth of the petroleum and natural gas industries on the banks of Oil Creek, Venango County, near Titusville, Pennsylvania on August 27, 1859, and designating the year 2009 as the "Sesquicentennial of Oil".
Introduced 2008-07-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources.
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Introduced 2004-07-09 · On agreeing to the Peterson (PA) amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2003-09-09 · On agreeing to the Peterson (PA) amendment (A027) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2003-06-11 · On agreeing to the Peterson (PA) amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2003-04-10 · On agreeing to the Peterson (PA) amendment (A004) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 3860 — National Trails System Willing Seller Act
Introduced 2004-02-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Recreation and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3778 — Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program Extension and Reform Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-02-04 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3721 — Essential Air Service Preservation Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-01-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3720 — Empowering Parents and Teachers for a Drug-Free Education Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-01-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
EducationHR 3514 — Pennsylvania National Forest Improvement Act of 2004
Introduced 2003-11-18 · Received in the Senate.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1862 — Oil Region National Heritage Area Act
Introduced 2003-04-29 · Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 216.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1406 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit additional States to enter into long-term care partnerships under the Medicaid Program in order to promote the use of long-term care insurance.
Introduced 2003-03-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHRES 703 — Congratulating The Pennsylvania State University on 150 years of service and commending Pennsylvania's designation of the University as Pennsylvania's land-grant institution.
Introduced 2004-07-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
CommemorationsHR 4952 — Mount Wilson Observatory Preservation and Enhancement Act
Introduced 2002-06-17 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4893 — Pennsylvania National Forest Improvement Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-06-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 4439 — To suspend temporarily the duty on certain polyamides.
Introduced 2002-04-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3962 — Good Neighbor Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-03-13 · Executive Comment Received from Interior.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1041 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit additional States to enter into long-term care partnerships under the Medicaid Program in order to promote the use of long-term care insurance.
Introduced 2001-03-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 695 — Omnibus National Heritage Area Act of 2002
Introduced 2001-02-14 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHRES 276 — Praising Joseph Vincent Paterno for his steadfast commitment to academics, service, and citizenship, and congratulating Joseph Vincent Paterno for his many coaching accomplishments, including his 324th career coaching victory.
Introduced 2001-10-31 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Introduced 2000-05-10 · On agreeing to the Peterson (PA) amendment (A009) Failed by recorded vote: 108 - 310 (Roll no. 166). (consideration: CR H2908; text: CR H2908)
HR 5244 — Tribal-State Tax Fairness Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-09-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Resources.
Native AmericansHR 5002 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit additional States to enter into long-term care partnerships under the Medicaid Program in order to promote the use of long-term care insurance.
Introduced 2000-07-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
HealthHR 4996 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the reduction in the market basket percentage increase under the prospective payment system under the Medicare Program for payments to small rural hospitals.
Introduced 2000-07-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
HealthHR 4995 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for equity in the amount of disproportionate share payment adjustments under the Medicare Program between urban and rural hospitals.
Introduced 2000-07-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
HealthHR 4998 — To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for a minimum adjustment to payments to hospitals under the Medicare Program for costs attributable to wages.
Introduced 2000-07-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
HealthHR 4997 — Medicare-Dependent, Small Rural Hospital Equity Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-07-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
HealthHR 4650 — To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require candidates for election for Federal office to report information to the Federal Election Commission on the use of aircraft of the Federal government in the course of campaigns.
Introduced 2000-06-13 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3838 — To suspend temporarily the duty on certain polyamides.
Introduced 2000-03-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3190 — Oil Region National Heritage Area Act
Introduced 1999-11-01 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 1735 — Empowering Parents to Fight Drugs Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-05-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
EducationHR 738 — Taxpayer Oversight of Surplus Property Act
Introduced 1999-02-11 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from DOD.
Government Operations and PoliticsHCONRES 404 — Calling for the immediate release of Mr. Edmond Pope from prison in the Russian Federation for Humanitarian reasons, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2000-09-19 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
International AffairsHCONRES 364 — Calling for the immediate release of Mr. Edmond Pope from prison in Russia for humanitarian reasons, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2000-06-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy.
International Affairs—
Introduced 1998-07-30 · On agreeing to the Peterson (PA) amendment (A028) Failed by recorded vote: 165 - 260 (Roll No. 366).
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Introduced 1997-09-10 · On agreeing to the Peterson (PA) amendment (A018) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 4495 — Medicare Beneficiary Access to Home Care Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-08-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
HealthHR 4378 — Empowering Parents to Fight Drugs Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-07-31 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
EducationHR 4075 — Skilled Nursing Facility Flexibility Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-06-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 3297 — To suspend the continued development of a roadless area policy on public domain units and other units of the National Forest System pending adequate public participation and determinations that a roadless area policy will not adversely affect forest health.
Introduced 1998-02-26 · Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Resources. H. Rept. 105-816, Part I.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3172 — Medicare Investment Act
Introduced 1998-02-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 987 — Government Shutdown Prevention Act
Introduced 1997-03-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Economics and Public FinanceHCONRES 128 — Recognizing and honoring the crew members of the U.S.S. Pittsburgh for their heroism in March 1945 rendering aid and assistance to the U.S.S. Franklin and its crew.
Introduced 1997-07-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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