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Thomas E. Petri

Thomas E. Petri

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Thomas E. Petri Congressional Service

Thomas E. Petri is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Wisconsin. TOM served as a House Representative for the state of Wisconsin and served a total of 16 terms in congress.

Thomas E. Petri participated in over 455 voting sessions, sponsored over 279 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 3581 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative

Tom Petri supported tax reforms aimed at simplifying the tax code and reducing tax burdens. He often backed measures that encouraged economic growth through free-market principles.


Agriculture

Conservative

Petri consistently supported legislation benefiting farmers and the agriculture sector, emphasizing the importance of agriculture to both the national and local economies.


Immigration

Centrist

Petri advocated for comprehensive immigration reform that balanced border security with a pathway to citizenship for certain undocumented immigrants.


Education

Centrist

He supported increased federal funding for education, particularly in the areas of STEM, and advocated for policies that improved educational outcomes.


Energy

Centrist

Petri supported an all-of-the-above energy strategy, promoting domestic energy production while balancing environmental concerns.


Climate change

Conservative

While Petri acknowledged climate change, he focused on market-based solutions and technological innovation to address environmental issues.


Healthcare

Conservative

He opposed the Affordable Care Act, advocating instead for market-based healthcare reforms to increase competition and lower costs.


Housing

Centrist

Petri supported policies that aimed to increase access to affordable housing through market solutions and targeted assistance for low-income families.


Transportation

Centrist

As a strong advocate for infrastructure investment, Petri championed funding for transportation projects to boost economic growth and improve safety.


Veterans affairs

Centrist

Petri consistently supported legislation to improve veteran benefits and streamline services for military veterans and their families.


Voting rights

Centrist

Petri maintained a stance that supported measures ensuring fair and secure elections, advocating for policies to protect the integrity of the election process.

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Latest Bills

Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act
Bill HR 6968March 11, 2026
HONOR Act
Bill S 327March 11, 2026
Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7147March 11, 2026
A bill to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from constructing, acquiring, renovating, or operating any new processing site or detention center without providing a mechanism for public comments regarding such activity, entering into a signed, written agreement with appropriate State and local officials, and providing Congress with advance notice of such activity.
Bill S 3894March 11, 2026
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize representatives of veterans service organizations to participate in presentations to promote certain benefits available to veterans during preseparation counseling under the Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
Bill S 3938March 11, 2026
A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expand access to school-wide arts and music programs, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4018March 11, 2026
A bill to allow States to require payment of State fees related to boating as a condition for issuance of a vessel number and to collect such fees in conjunction with other fees related to vessel numbering.
Bill S 3985March 11, 2026
A bill to restore competition in the meatpacking industry by reducing excessive concentration and market power and ultimately reduce prices for American consumers, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4007March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Guatemala's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 636March 11, 2026
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the standard deduction, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4042March 11, 2026
Federal Land Asset Inventory Reform Act of 2014
Bill HR 916March 14, 2024
To authorize the Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 915March 14, 2024
Student Success Act
Bill HR 5March 14, 2024
Strengthening Education through Research Act
Bill HR 4366March 14, 2024
Employee Privacy Protection Act
Bill HR 4321March 14, 2024