Rep. Petri introduced the Earnings Contingent Education Loans (ExCEL) Act of 2013 to simplify and improve student loan repayment for borrowers and save taxpayer dollars.
On March 26, 2013, Rep. Petri received the Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence from the National Association of Manufacturers. The award was presented by Herb Kohler, Chairman and CEO of the Kohler Company at a ceremony in Kohler, WI.