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Thomas E. Petri
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
ConservativeTom 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
ConservativePetri consistently supported legislation benefiting farmers and the agriculture sector, emphasizing the importance of agriculture to both the national and local economies.
Immigration
CentristPetri advocated for comprehensive immigration reform that balanced border security with a pathway to citizenship for certain undocumented immigrants.
Education
CentristHe supported increased federal funding for education, particularly in the areas of STEM, and advocated for policies that improved educational outcomes.
Energy
CentristPetri supported an all-of-the-above energy strategy, promoting domestic energy production while balancing environmental concerns.
Climate change
ConservativeWhile Petri acknowledged climate change, he focused on market-based solutions and technological innovation to address environmental issues.
Healthcare
ConservativeHe opposed the Affordable Care Act, advocating instead for market-based healthcare reforms to increase competition and lower costs.
Housing
CentristPetri supported policies that aimed to increase access to affordable housing through market solutions and targeted assistance for low-income families.
Transportation
CentristAs a strong advocate for infrastructure investment, Petri championed funding for transportation projects to boost economic growth and improve safety.
Veterans affairs
CentristPetri consistently supported legislation to improve veteran benefits and streamline services for military veterans and their families.
Voting rights
CentristPetri maintained a stance that supported measures ensuring fair and secure elections, advocating for policies to protect the integrity of the election process.