
Thomas E. Petri
Republican · WI-6 · House of Representatives
47 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (250)
HR 8100 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to encourage the production of alcohol for fuel use by repealing the occupational tax on manufacturers of stills and condensers.
Introduced 1980-09-10 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 7920 — A bill to amend section 402 of title 23, United States Code, relating to highway safety programs, to require the establishment of a comprehensive alcohol-traffic safety program in each State aimed at discouraging driving while under the influence of alcohol.
Introduced 1980-08-01 · Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 7905 — New Homestead Act of 1980
Introduced 1980-07-31 · Referred to House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture and FoodHR 7886 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to treat adoption expenses in the same manner as medical expenses.
Introduced 1980-07-30 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 7683 — A bill for the relief of Kenneth W. Hunke and Virginia F. Hunke.
Introduced 1980-06-26 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationHR 6958 — A bill to require any airport receiving Federal assistance to provide reasonable access to the terminal area of the airport to motor common carriers of persons seeking to provide transportation to and from the airport.
Introduced 1980-03-27 · Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 6195 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide that the Internal Revenue Service shall send a notification of responsibility for Federal income taxes in lieu of tax return forms to individuals electing not to receive such forms.
Introduced 1979-12-19 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 5880 — A bill for the relief of Ana Marlene Orantes.
Introduced 1979-11-13 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationHR 5434 — A bill to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to reduce from 6 to 3 the maximum age of a child on account of whom a mother or other caretaker relative receiving aid to families with dependent children may claim an exemption from registration under the WIN program.
Introduced 1979-09-27 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
Social WelfareHR 4999 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with respect to the treatment of malt houses for purposes of the investment tax credit.
Introduced 1979-07-27 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 4165 — A bill for the relief of Fred L. Timm and Leona M. Timm.
Introduced 1979-05-21 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationHR 3932 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to exclude from gross income the interest on deposits in certain savings institutions.
Introduced 1979-05-03 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHRES 742 — A resolution to refer the bill, H.R. 7683, to the Chief Commissioner of the Court of Claims.
Introduced 1980-07-02 · Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
Private LegislationHR 5638 — To allow railroad employees to remain on duty as necessary to clear a blockage of vehicular traffic at grade crossings.
Introduced 2014-09-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4834 — GROW AMERICA Act
Introduced 2014-06-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4436 — Investing in Student Success Act of 2014
Introduced 2014-04-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
TaxationHR 3586 — Citizen Involvement in Campaigns Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-11-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3505 — TEACH Act
Introduced 2013-11-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
EducationHR 2470 — Making Work and Marriage Pay Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-06-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition.
Social WelfareHR 2353 — To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to the operation of vehicles on certain Wisconsin highways, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2013-06-13 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2228 — Assessment Accuracy and Improvement Act
Introduced 2013-06-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
EducationHR 2196 — GREAT Teachers and Principals Act
Introduced 2013-05-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
EducationHR 2082 — To authorize and request the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Megellas, formerly of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and currently of Colleyville, Texas, for acts of valor on January 28, 1945, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.
Introduced 2013-05-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1716 — ExCEL Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-04-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
EducationHR 1544 — National High Performance Passenger Rail Transportation-Oriented Development Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-04-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 1212 — Charitable Driving Tax Relief Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-03-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 926 — Social Security Identity Defense Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-02-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 632 — Voluntary Protection Program Act
Introduced 2013-02-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Labor and EmploymentHR 566 — To amend title IV of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for a guarantee by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation for qualified preretirement survivor annuities under insolvent or terminated multiemployer pension plans.
Introduced 2013-02-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
Labor and EmploymentHR 347 — 21st Century Readiness Act
Introduced 2013-01-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
EducationHCONRES 112 — Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate.
Introduced 2014-08-04 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Congress—
Introduced 2012-05-18 · On agreeing to the Petri amendment (A035) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 6674 — ExCEL Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-12-17 · Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
EducationHR 5981 — To amend title IV of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for a guarantee by the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation for qualified preretirement survivor annuities under insolvent or terminated multiemployer pension plans.
Introduced 2012-06-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
Labor and EmploymentHR 5279 — To suspend temporarily the duty on certain portable personal area mosquito repellents.
Introduced 2012-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4954 — To suspend temporarily the duty on certain compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines.
Introduced 2012-04-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4955 — To suspend temporarily the duty on certain programmable controllers.
Introduced 2012-04-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4361 — National High Performance Passenger Rail Transportation-Oriented Development Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-04-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4148 — Fox-Wisconsin Heritage Parkway National Heritage Area Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-03-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3810 — To amend title 23, United States Code, to modify a provision relating to minimum penalties for repeat offenders for driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2012-01-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2536 — 21st Century Readiness Act
Introduced 2011-07-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
EducationHR 2506 — Making Work and Marriage Pay Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-07-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity.
Social WelfareHR 1947 — Post 9/11 Troops to Teachers Enhancement Act
Introduced 2011-05-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
EducationHR 1538 — Social Security Identity Defense Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-04-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1511 — Voluntary Protection Program Act
Introduced 2011-04-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Labor and EmploymentHR 507 — Assessment Accuracy and Improvement Act
Introduced 2011-01-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
EducationHR 387 — Charitable Driving Tax Relief Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-01-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 207 — School Food Recovery Act
Introduced 2011-01-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
EducationHR 6334 — Troops to Teachers Improvement Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-11-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
EducationHR 6084 — Income-Dependent Education Assistance Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-09-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
EducationHR 5537 — To authorize and request the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Megellas, of Colleyville, Texas, for acts of valor on January 28, 1945, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.
Introduced 2006-06-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Private LegislationHR 5168 — For the relief of Eric Westhagen.
Introduced 2006-04-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks.
Private LegislationHR 4239 — Animal Enterprise Terrorism Act
Introduced 2005-11-04 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2858 — Higher Education for Freedom Act
Introduced 2005-06-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
EducationHR 2198 — To suspend temporarily the duty on fixed ratio speed changers for truck-mounted concrete mixers.
Introduced 2005-05-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 1800 — Retirement Security Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-04-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Social WelfareHR 1617 — To allow borrowers consolidating student loans to choose a variable or fixed interest rate, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2005-04-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
EducationHR 1425 — Student Aid Reward Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-03-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
EducationHR 958 — Citizen Involvement in Campaigns Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-02-17 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E292)
TaxationHR 582 — Employee Changing Room Privacy Act
Introduced 2005-02-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Labor and EmploymentHR 491 — Push Poll Disclosure Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-02-01 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 6407 — School Food Recovery Act
Introduced 2010-11-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
EducationHR 5972 — Social Security Identity Defense Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-07-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 5574 — Making Work and Marriage Pay Act of 2010
Introduced 2010-06-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
Social WelfareHR 1313 — Troops to Teachers Improvement Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-03-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
EducationHR 726 — Citizen Involvement in Campaigns Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-01-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 655 — Assessment Accuracy and Improvement Act
Introduced 2009-01-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
EducationHR 590 — Charitable Driving Tax Relief Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-01-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHRES 1142 — Congratulating Silver Lake College for 75 years of service as an undergraduate institution of higher education.
Introduced 2010-03-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Education—
Introduced 2008-04-17 · On agreeing to the Petri amendment (A002) as modified Agreed to by voice vote. (text as modified: CR H2463)
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Introduced 2008-02-07 · On agreeing to the Petri amendment (A005) Agreed to by recorded vote: 222 - 191 (Roll no. 37).
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Introduced 2008-02-07 · On agreeing to the Petri amendment (A004) Agreed to by recorded vote: 260 - 153 (Roll no. 36).
HR 5934 — TRUCC Act
Introduced 2008-04-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4686 — To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to modify the tariffs of engines to be installed in work trucks.
Introduced 2007-12-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4035 — To study, pilot, and implement a comprehensive, structural, market-based reform to the Federal Family Education Loan Program to reduce costs to taxpayers and improve program efficiency.
Introduced 2007-10-31 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
EducationHR 3979 — Assessment Accuracy and Improvement Act
Introduced 2007-10-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
EducationHR 2465 — Income-Dependent Education Assistance Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-05-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
EducationHR 2004 — Higher Education for Freedom Act
Introduced 2007-04-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
EducationHR 1827 — Charitable Driving Tax Relief Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-03-29 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E716)
TaxationHR 1482 — Citizen Involvement in Campaigns Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-03-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1298 — Push Poll Disclosure Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-03-01 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 795 — To authorize and request the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Megellas, formerly of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and currently of Colleyville, Texas, for acts of valor on January 28, 1945, during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II.
Introduced 2007-01-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Private LegislationHR 711 — Troops to Teachers Improvement Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-01-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
EducationHRES 1278 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Government should lead an international diplomatic initiative to limit inefficient speculation on international energy exchanges through the adoption of international standards for energy futures trading margin requirements as an appropriate means of ensuring access to reliable and affordable supplies of crude oil.
Introduced 2008-06-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
International Affairs—
Introduced 2004-04-02 · On agreeing to the Petri amendment (A021) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2003-09-04 · On agreeing to the Petri amendment (A003) Agreed to by recorded vote: 327 - 90 (Roll no. 469).
HR 5181 — Employee Freedom from Invasion of Privacy Act
Introduced 2004-09-29 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1749)
Labor and EmploymentHR 4370 — Direct Loan Reward Act of 2004
Introduced 2004-05-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
EducationHR 4219 — Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2004, Part II
Introduced 2004-04-27 · Became Public Law No: 108-224.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2336 — Higher Education for Freedom Act
Introduced 2003-06-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.
EducationHR 1893 — Teacher Voluntary Early Retirement Incentive Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-04-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Labor and EmploymentHR 1070 — Securing Consumers' Assurance in Moving Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-03-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways, Transit and Pipelines.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 838 — Higher Education Accrediting Agency Responsibility Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-02-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
EducationHR 618 — Poverty Trap Study Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-02-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 520 — For the relief of Mohamed Abshir Musse, Mariam Musse Gul, Abdullahi Mohamed Abshir, and Madina Mohamed Abshir.
Introduced 2003-01-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.
Private LegislationHR 490 — Instructional Materials Accessibility Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-01-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
EducationHR 312 — Dividend Payment Incentive Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-01-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 157 — Citizen Involvement in Campaigns Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-01-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 156 — Push Poll Disclosure Act of 2003
Introduced 2003-01-07 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and PoliticsHCONRES 379 — Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the first meeting of the Republican Party in Ripon, Wisconsin.
Introduced 2004-03-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
CommemorationsHCONRES 368 — Recognizing The Garden Club of America on the occasion of its 91st annual meeting.
Introduced 2004-02-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.
CommemorationsHR 5501 — Higher Education Accrediting Agency Responsibility Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-09-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
EducationHR 5463 — Dividend Payment Incentive Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-09-25 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1658)
TaxationHR 5301 — Defense of Freedom Education Act
Introduced 2002-07-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
EducationHR 4980 — Citizen Involvement in Campaigns Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-06-20 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1124)
TaxationHR 4637 — TRIO Education Access Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-05-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on 21st Century Competitiveness.
EducationHR 4582 — Instructional Materials Accessibility Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-04-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.
EducationHR 4440 — To suspend temporarily the duty on fixed-ratio gear changers for truck-mounted concrete mixers.
Introduced 2002-04-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 3356 — For the relief of Mohamed Abshir Musse, Mariam Musse Gul, Abdullahi Mohamed Abshir, and Madina Mohamed Abshir.
Introduced 2001-11-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Private LegislationHR 3070 — Travelling Sales Crew Protection Act
Introduced 2001-10-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2558 — Teacher Voluntary Early Retirement Incentive Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-07-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2434 — For the relief of Mohamed Abshir Musse.
Introduced 2001-06-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Private LegislationHR 2235 — Models of Safety and Health Excellence Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-06-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2110 — Retirement Security Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-06-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Social WelfareHR 1687 — Poverty Trap Study Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-05-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1538 — For the relief of Thomas McDermott, Sr.
Introduced 2001-04-04 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Private LegislationHR 1505 — To amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to prohibit the Secretary of Agriculture from basing minimum prices for Class I milk on the distance or transportation costs from any location that is not within a marketing area, except under certain circumstances, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2001-04-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture.
Agriculture and FoodHR 515 — Nondiscrimination in Employee Benefits Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-02-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Labor and EmploymentHR 151 — To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to reform the financing and conduct of campaigns for elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2001-01-03 · Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 150 — To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to require certain disclosure and reports relating to polling by telephone or electronic device.
Introduced 2001-01-03 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Government Operations and Politics—
Introduced 1999-10-21 · On agreeing to the Petri amendment (A009) Failed by recorded vote: 153 - 271 (Roll no. 524).
HR 4755 — Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge Preservation Act
Introduced 2000-06-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Ground Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4224 — To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to reform the financing and conduct of campaigns for elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2000-04-10 · Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3839 — Poverty Trap Study Act of 2000
Introduced 2000-03-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3135 — For the relief of Thomas McDermott, Sr.
Introduced 1999-10-21 · Executive Comment Requested from Interior.
Private LegislationHR 1897 — Retirement Security Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-05-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Social WelfareHR 1459 — Models of Safety and Health Excellence Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-04-15 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Labor and EmploymentHR 1013 — Nondiscrimination in Employee Benefits Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-03-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations.
Labor and EmploymentHRES 373 — Providing for the appointment of the Reverend James Ford as Chaplain emeritus of the House of Representatives.
Introduced 1999-11-10 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHCONRES 366 — Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the importance and value of education in United States history.
Introduced 2000-06-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Education—
Introduced 1982-12-02 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1981-11-20 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1981-07-09 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
HR 7448 — Multiemployer Pension Plan Equity Act of 1982
Introduced 1982-12-18 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
Labor and EmploymentHR 7178 — A bill to amend section 14(c)(3) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, to permit the employment of handicapped and severely handicapped individuals in common areas, to permit the employment of handicapped individuals in demonstration projects, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1982-09-23 · Referred to Subcommittee on Labor Standards.
Labor and EmploymentHR 6266 — Waste and Abuse Information Collection Act
Introduced 1982-05-04 · Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 5741 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to adjust the dollar limitations on the deduction for retirement savings for increases in the cost of living.
Introduced 1982-03-04 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 5533 — Training for Jobs Act
Introduced 1982-02-10 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Labor and EmploymentHR 5095 — A bill for the relief of Cesar Noel Orantes.
Introduced 1981-11-21 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Private LegislationHR 4415 — A bill for the relief of Elmer L. Bridson.
Introduced 1981-08-04 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Private LegislationHR 3998 — Tobacco Deregulation Act of 1981
Introduced 1981-06-23 · Referred to Subcommittee on Wheat, Soybeans, and Feed Grains.
Agriculture and FoodHR 3906 — A bill to provide that areas which are urbanized areas on the basis of the 1970 decennial census will not lose their status as urbanized areas under the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 by population reductions on the basis of the 1980 decennial census.
Introduced 1981-06-11 · Executive Comment Requested from DOT, OMB.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3693 — A bill for the relief of Fred L. Timm and Leona M. Timm.
Introduced 1981-05-21 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Private LegislationHR 3601 — A bill for the relief of Kenneth W. Hunke and Virginia F. Hunke.
Introduced 1981-05-14 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Private LegislationHR 3587 — Older Americans Act Amendments of 1981
Introduced 1981-05-13 · Referred to Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Social WelfareHR 2553 — A bill to amend the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 to provide for establishment of alternative methods of providing mass transportation to meet special needs of the handicapped.
Introduced 1981-03-17 · Referred to Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2373 — New Homestead Act of 1981
Introduced 1981-03-09 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Agriculture and FoodHR 2374 — A bill to amend the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act to provide that the maximum daily benefit will be the daily equivalent of the maximum weekly benefit payable under the State unemployment compensation law.
Introduced 1981-03-09 · Motion to Discharge Committee Filed by Murphy. Discharge Petition No: 22.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2238 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide that the Internal Revenue Service shall send a notification of responsibility for Federal income taxes in lieu of tax return forms to individuals electing to receive such forms.
Introduced 1981-03-02 · Executive Comment Requested from Treasury.
TaxationHR 2162 — A bill to extend duty-free treatment to certain toy tea sets.
Introduced 1981-02-25 · For Further Action See H.R.4566.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 1820 — A bill to require any airport receiving Federal assistance to provide reasonable access to the terminal area of the airport to motor common carriers of persons seeking to provide transportation to and from the airport.
Introduced 1981-02-06 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From DOT.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 1507 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to encourage the production of alcohol for fuel use by repealing the occupational tax on manufacturers of stills and condensers.
Introduced 1981-01-29 · Executive Comment Requested from Treasury.
TaxationHR 1432 — A bill to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to reduce from six to three the maximum age of a child on account of whom a mother or other caretaker relative receiving aid to families with dependent children may claim an exemption from registration under the WIN program.
Introduced 1981-01-28 · Referred to Subcommittee on Public Assistance and Unemployment Compensation.
Social WelfareHR 1337 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to treat adoption expenses in the same manner as medical expenses.
Introduced 1981-01-27 · Referred to Subcommittee on Health.
Taxation—
Introduced 1984-06-29 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 85 - 213 (Record Vote No: 304).
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Introduced 1983-10-28 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1983-10-28 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
HR 6402 — Leadership in Educational Administration Development Act of 1984
Introduced 1984-10-04 · Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.
EducationHR 6383 — Multiple Sector Health Care Strategy Act of 1984
Introduced 1984-10-03 · Referred to Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 5651 — A bill for the relief of Elmer L. Bridson.
Introduced 1984-05-10 · Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Private LegislationHR 5093 — A bill to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to prohibit AFDC payments to unmarried minor parents who are living away from home.
Introduced 1984-03-08 · Referred to Subcommittee on Public Assistance and Unemployment Compensation.
Social WelfareHR 4905 — A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to provide capital punishment for first degree murders committed by prisoners serving a life sentence.
Introduced 1984-02-22 · Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 4775 — Leadership in Educational Administration Development Act of 1984
Introduced 1984-02-07 · Similar Provisions Included under Title IX of S.2565.
EducationHR 4129 — Nuclear Waste Repository Absolute State Veto Act
Introduced 1983-10-06 · Referred to Subcommittee on Energy and the Environment.
EnergyHR 4128 — Dairy Assessment Repeal Act of 1983
Introduced 1983-10-06 · Referred to Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Agriculture and FoodHR 3835 — A bill to designate the United States Post Office Building in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, as the "William A. Steiger Post Office Building".
Introduced 1983-08-04 · Became Public Law No: 98-131.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3764 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to encourage the production of alcohol for fuel use by repealing the occupational tax on manufacturers of stills and condensers.
Introduced 1983-08-03 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3176 — Income-Dependent Education Assistance Act of 1983
Introduced 1983-05-26 · Referred to Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.
EducationHR 3091 — A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to remove the minimum that is required to be paid to handicapped workers employed under certificates issued by the Secretary of Labor.
Introduced 1983-05-23 · Referred to Subcommittee on Labor Standards.
Labor and EmploymentHR 1976 — Tobacco Deregulation Act of 1983
Introduced 1983-03-08 · Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
Agriculture and Food—
Introduced 1986-08-07 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1986-07-23 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 149 - 262 (Record Vote No: 238).
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Introduced 1986-07-23 · Point of Order Sustained Against Amendment in Committee of the Whole.
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Introduced 1985-11-06 · Amendment Withdrawn in Committee of the Whole.
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Introduced 1985-10-08 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 195 - 230 (Record Vote No: 342).
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Introduced 1985-10-08 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1985-09-18 · Amendment Failed of Passage in Committee of Whole by Recorded Vote: 174 - 254 (Record Vote No: 310).
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Introduced 1985-07-16 · Amendment Withdrawn in Committee of the Whole.
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Introduced 1985-05-08 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
HR 4920 — Tort Action Procedure Reform Act
Introduced 1986-06-03 · Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.
LawHR 4793 — Occupational Hazard Communication Act of 1986
Introduced 1986-05-08 · Referred to Subcommittee on Health and Safety.
Labor and EmploymentHR 4511 — Conrail Privatization Act of 1986
Introduced 1986-03-25 · Referred to Subcommittee on Commerce, Transportation and Tourism.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4232 — A bill to repeal the minimum adjustments to prices of fluid milk under marketing orders.
Introduced 1986-02-25 · Referred to Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Agriculture and FoodHR 4018 — A bill to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to prohibit AFDC payments to unmarried minor parents who are living away from home.
Introduced 1986-01-21 · Referred to Subcommittee on Public Assistance and Unemployment Compensation.
Social WelfareHR 3710 — A bill to prevent distortions in the reapportionment of the House of Representatives caused by the use of census population figures which include illegal aliens.
Introduced 1985-11-07 · Executive Comment Received From Commerce.
CongressHR 2733 — Income-Dependent Education Assistance Act of 1985
Introduced 1985-06-11 · See H.R.4800.
EducationHR 2676 — A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to require that wages based on individual productivity be paid to handicapped workers employed under certificates issued by the Secretary of Labor.
Introduced 1985-06-05 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2675 — A bill to establish a commission to study ways of improving defense procurement.
Introduced 1985-06-05 · Referred to Subcommittee on Investigations.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2626 — A bill to extend the income and eligibility verification system under section 1137 of the Social Security Act so as to provide for verification of immigration status in the case of aliens applying for benefits under specified welfare and other programs.
Introduced 1985-05-23 · Executive Comment Requested from USDA, HHS, Justice.
Social WelfareHR 2398 — A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to provide capital punishment for first degree murders committed by prisoners serving a life sentence.
Introduced 1985-05-07 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 1324 — Tobacco Deregulation Act of 1985
Introduced 1985-02-27 · Referred to Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.
Agriculture and FoodHCONRES 341 — A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the member nations of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization should reassess armed forces deployments in Europe with a view toward withdrawing some units of the United States Armed Forces as a strategic reserve available to respond worldwide to threats against the security of the United States.
Introduced 1986-05-22 · Executive Comment Requested from State, DOD.
International Affairs—
Introduced 1988-09-30 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
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Introduced 1987-06-16 · Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Division Vote: 11 - 2.
HR 5023 — A bill to amend the Automobile Information Disclosure Act to make the requirements of that Act applicable to light duty trucks.
Introduced 1988-07-12 · Referred to Subcommittee on Transportation, Tourism, and Hazardous Materials.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 4933 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce the occupational tax on small retail dealers in liquors and beer by providing that the amount of such tax shall be based on gross receipts from the sale of distilled spirits, wines, and beer.
Introduced 1988-06-28 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 4880 — Congressional Budget Office Strengthening Act of 1988
Introduced 1988-06-21 · Referred to Subcommittee on Legislation and National Security.
CongressHR 4119 — Job Enhancement for Families Act
Introduced 1988-03-09 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3639 — A bill to prevent distortions in the reapportionment of the House of Representatives caused by the use of census population figures which include illegal aliens.
Introduced 1987-11-10 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received From Commerce.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 2891 — Truth in Frozen Pizza Labeling Act of 1987
Introduced 1987-07-07 · Referred to Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry.
Agriculture and FoodHR 2304 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit tax-exempt organizations to establish section 401(k) plans.
Introduced 1987-05-06 · Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2251 — A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the definition of preproductive period under the uniform capitalization rules.
Introduced 1987-04-30 · Provisions of Measure Incorporated Into H.R.4333.
TaxationHR 1602 — A bill to amend title 18 of the United States Code to provide capital punishment for first degree murders committed by prisoners serving a life sentence.
Introduced 1987-03-12 · Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Justice.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 1129 — A bill to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to prohibit AFDC payments to unmarried minor parents who are living away from home.
Introduced 1987-02-18 · Referred to Subcommittee on Public Assistance and Unemployment Compensation.
Social Welfare—
Introduced 1990-09-13 · On agreeing to the Petri amendment (A004) Failed by Division vote: 14 - 17.
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Introduced 1990-06-19 · On agreeing to the Petri amendment (A005) Failed by recorded vote: 140 - 277 (Roll no. 177).
HR 5578 — To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exempt certain model garment programs from minimum wage and maximum hour requirements, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1990-09-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations.
Labor and EmploymentHR 4001 — To amend the Automobile Information Disclosure Act to make the requirements of that Act applicable to light duty trucks.
Introduced 1990-02-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Hazardous Materials.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 3966 — To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to permit any individual to construct any garment or craft item to be used for display purposes, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1990-02-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards.
Labor and EmploymentHR 3329 — To clear certain impediments to the licensing of the vessel WINDDANCER for employment in the coastwise trade and fisheries of the United States.
Introduced 1989-09-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee On Merchant Marine.
Private LegislationHR 2778 — Amending section 700 of title 18, United States Code, to set criminal penalties for desecrating the flag of the United States.
Introduced 1989-06-28 · See H.R.2978.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1757 — To amend the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide that a rescission of budget authority proposed by the President takes effect unless Congress specifically adopts a joint resolution disapproving the proposed rescission.
Introduced 1989-04-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Legislative Process.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 1104 — Family Living Wage Act
Introduced 1989-02-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 744 — To prevent distortions in the reapportionment of the House of Representatives caused by the use of census population figures which include illegal aliens.
Introduced 1989-01-31 · Executive Comment Requested from OMB and Commerce.
Government Operations and Politics—
Introduced 1992-09-23 · On agreeing to the Petri amendment (A009) Agreed to by recorded vote: 273 - 140 (Roll no. 415).
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Introduced 1992-03-26 · On agreeing to the Petri amendment (A036) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1992-03-26 · By unanimous consent, the Petri amendment was withdrawn.
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Introduced 1992-03-26 · Mr. Ford (MI) raised a point of order against the Petri amendment (A039). Mr. Ford stated that the provisions of the Petri amendment created new authorities in violation of the Budget act. The Chair sustained the point of order.
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Introduced 1992-03-26 · On agreeing to the Petri amendment (A035) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 6069 — Taxpayer Protection Deposit Insurance Reform and Regulatory Relief Act of 1992
Introduced 1992-09-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Supervision, Regulation and Insurance.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 5878 — Lifelong Learning Act of 1992
Introduced 1992-08-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.
EducationHR 5443 — Workplace Leave Fairness Act
Introduced 1992-06-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards.
Labor and EmploymentHR 5386 — Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements Enforcement Improvements Act of 1992
Introduced 1992-06-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor-Management Relations.
Labor and EmploymentHR 4021 — Family Living Wage Act
Introduced 1991-11-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 3585 — American Trails Improvement Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-10-17 · See H.R.2950.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3144 — To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exempt certain individuals from the child labor provisions.
Introduced 1991-07-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2833 — To permit States in certain cases to waive application of the requirements of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 with respect to a vehicle which is being operated for the purpose of removing snow or ice from a roadway by plowing, sanding, or salting.
Introduced 1991-07-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 2773 — Multiple Employer Health Benefits Protection Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-06-26 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Labor and EmploymentHR 2336 — Income-Dependent Education Assistance Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-05-14 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
EducationHR 1155 — National Recreational Trails Fund Act of 1991
Introduced 1991-02-27 · For Further Action See H.R.2950.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 623 — To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to exempt employees involved in certain model garment programs, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1991-01-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards.
Labor and EmploymentHR 5193 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform the earned income tax credit.
Introduced 1994-10-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 5227 — Deposit Insurance Reform, Regulatory Modernization, and Taxpayer Protection Act of 1994
Introduced 1994-10-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Supervision, Regulation and Deposit Insurance.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 4786 — To convert into a requirement the option of States to deny aid to families with dependent children to unmarried minors not living at home or under adult supervision, and narrow the exceptions to the requirement, and to deem to a minor parent all income of the minor's parents who are living in the same home as the minor parent.
Introduced 1994-07-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Social WelfareHR 3957 — Level of Effort Clean Water Bonus Fund Act of 1994
Introduced 1994-03-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Environmental ProtectionHR 3864 — For the relief of Thomas McDermott, Sr.
Introduced 1994-02-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Private LegislationHR 3570 — Deposit Insurance Reform, Regulatory Modernization, and Taxpayer Protection Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-11-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic and Commercial Law.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 2228 — Family Living Wage Act
Introduced 1993-05-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 2073 — Income-Dependent Education Assistance Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-05-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education and Training.
EducationHR 1272 — Multiple Employer Health Benefits Protection Act of 1993
Introduced 1993-03-10 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2122)
Labor and EmploymentHR 297 — To permit States in certain cases to waive application of the requirements of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 with respect to a vehicle which is being operated for the purpose of removing snow or ice from a roadway by plowing, sanding, or salting.
Introduced 1993-01-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.
Transportation and Public WorksHJRES 337 — To designate the month of September 1994 as "National Sewing Month".
Introduced 1994-03-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Sports and RecreationHJRES 110 — To authorize the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct appropriate programs and activities to acknowledge the status of the county of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, as the "World Capital of Aerobatics", and for other purposes.
Introduced 1993-02-16 · Became Public Law No: 103-70.
Transportation and Public Works—
Introduced 1996-07-24 · On agreeing to the Petri amendment (A008) Agreed to by recorded vote: 221 - 200 (Roll no. 354).
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Introduced 1996-09-24 · On agreeing to the Petri amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1995-05-16 · By unanimous consent, the Petri amendment was withdrawn.
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Introduced 1995-05-16 · On agreeing to the Petri amendment (A039) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 4318 — Deposit Insurance Reform, Regulatory Modernization, and Taxpayer Protection of 1996
Introduced 1996-09-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
Finance and Financial Sector